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Your Ultimate Guide to Hosting a Virtual Birthday Party

9/11/2021

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Don’t let your kids suffer from yet another boring birthday. Follow this guide and plan a virtual birthday party with their friends.

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The Therapeutic Benefits of Team-Building Activities

9/11/2021

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No matter the size of a company, there’s always room for improvement. Learn how our team-building activities can benefit your employees and your company.

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5 Ways Virtual Learning is Helpful

9/10/2021

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Looking to take some online classes? Learn why virtual learning is a convenient and effective mode of learning.
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Virtual learning is the process of educating using online courses, e-books, and other types of distance education technology.
Virtual learning is becoming more popular as technology becomes more sophisticated. A study found that virtual learning produced greater levels of satisfaction than traditional methods of teaching.
It also helps teachers increase their productivity and effectiveness because they're not teaching in a classroom all day. It consumes less energy, making those classes more impactful.
With these benefits, it's no wonder why so many teachers are making the switch to virtual education!
Not only is the medium of virtual education limited to schools, but crafters have also switched to this alternative.
At The Eclectic Chic Boutique, we adapted to the COVID-19 pandemic by shifting our craft classes online. After the success of our classes at our gift & specialty shop in Essex, we have been offering virtual craft classes, which have made a huge bang all across America.
From the feedback we received from our participants, here's why they found virtual learning so helpful:
#1 - No Need to TravelIt allows people to learn from the comfort of their homes without spending hours on travel.
This aspect of virtual learning is particularly useful for people who suffer from physical disabilities and cannot make it to the institute. It allows learning to reach them to their home.
Moreover, with the increasing traffic in today's world, the time spent on traveling is a major deterrent from making certain choices. Digital learning helps overcome this dilemma.
At The Eclectic Chic Boutique, participants of our virtual craft classes claim they wouldn't have been able to manage in-person classes due to their jobs. However, with virtual classes, they could easily find a few hours to spare between work without the added travel time.
#2 – Interactive LearningIt provides a highly interactive environment since in virtual learning environments, students can easily communicate with teachers and their peers through discussion boards, chat rooms, email, phone calls, or videoconferences.
With the many features available to interact and the option of being in your comfort zone, it's a great way for introverted people to interact and maximize the benefit of the class.
#3 – Time and Resource SavingOne major benefit of virtual learning is that it saves time for both teachers and students.
Teachers can access their class from anywhere using a laptop or other devices, allowing them the freedom of being away from the institute.
Students also have increased flexibility as they can opt for classes that match their schedules.
You also save fuel and protect the environment through virtual learning.
#4 – Diverse Learning EnvironmentsIt allows teachers and students from different cultures to interact.
Without the restrictions of space, virtual classes enable students from all parts of the country and even across borders and continents to interact.
This helps overcome cultural barriers and bring acceptance and understanding of different cultures.
#5 – Safe Learning With the ongoing virus, virtual learning is one's safest best.
You can find some fun, interaction, and knowledge without having to compromise on your safety.
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Book our virtual crafts classes now for a one-of-a-kind experience. We offer three options; interactive classes, webinars, and pre-recorded videos so you can learn at your own pace.
We also offer domestic and overseas shipping of our DIY craft kits so that you've got the materials ready.
The Eclectic Chic Boutique is a gift shop in Essex County stocking Handmade Artisan Jewelry Online, Handmade hair accessories for women, gourmet food items, clothing, and bath and body options.
Check out our classes and contact us for further details.
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Benefits of Raw Cacao Chocolate

9/10/2021

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Looking to indulge without any guilts? Here’s why raw cacao chocolate from our gift shop in Essex County makes for the perfect healthy treat.
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Raw cacao chocolate is a delicious, healthy alternative to refined sugar-laden chocolates.
Cacao beans are the source of all chocolates, including white and milk chocolates. Cacao is the raw, unprocessed chocolate form that has been used by the Mesoamerican people for centuries.
Raw cacao chocolate is made from cacao beans grown in tropical climates and then roasted and ground into a paste.
Cacao is often seen as an aphrodisiac because it contains high levels of tryptophan, phenylethylamine, anandamide, and serotonin — all chemicals that can trigger feelings of love.
While there’s no denying that chocolate is absolutely delicious in itself, what most people don’t know is that it also has numerous benefits for one’s health.
If you’re on the lookout for raw organic chocolate, you can find it at our gift & specialty shop in Essex. We stock handcrafted chocolates from Luscious Cacao. You can also place an order online.
Let’s delve into the many benefits of raw cacao chocolate:

Health Benefits
With its endless health benefits, raw and unprocessed cacao has been hailed as the next hottest superfood.
Raw cacao is a powerful antioxidant that can help fight free radicals in the body, which are responsible for cell damage.

Good Cardiac Health and Blood Circulation
The antioxidants in cacao help combat heart disease in addition to other diseases caused by oxidative stress.

Better Digestive Health
Cacao also improves digestive health by acting as a probiotic that boosts the growth of essential gut bacteria. These then stimulate the body’s natural enzymes.

Improved Brain Function
Cacao contains a flavanol called epicatechin, which improves the flow of blood to the brain cells, making them perform optimally. This could lower forgetfulness and age-related decline.

Potential Cancer-Protection
Studies also suggest that raw cacao could possibly help in the prevention of cancer due to its antioxidant properties, which inhibit the growth of cells.

Reduced Inflammation
The many benefits of cacao include its ability to lower inflammation in the body. This could prove beneficial to people with diabetes by stimulating sugar uptake. It could also help ease arthritis and Alzheimer’s.

Other Benefits
Besides its health benefits, raw cacao consumption also has several other known benefits.
Cacao can be used to improve your mood and reduce anxiety and depression. In fact, the cacao seeds are often called "magic beans" due to the presence of mood-lifting chemicals that release endorphins, the happy hormones.
Contrary to popular belief, chocolates can actually aid weight loss. While the usual chocolates are loaded with sugar, raw organic chocolate, such as the one at The Eclectic Chic Boutique, is naturally sweetened and retains the benefits of raw cacao.
Cacao is high in antioxidants and polyphenols, which help with weight loss. Besides that, it's the highest known source of magnesium, which helps regulate metabolism.
 Raw organic chocolate from a gift shop in Essex County
Get your hands on raw organic cacao chocolate from our Artisanal and Specialty Foods Online.
The Eclectic Chic Boutique is a gift shop in Essex County, and we stock Handmade Artisan Jewelry Online, hair accessories, gourmet food items, clothing, and bath and body options.
Reach out to us for further details.

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