Lately, people have been spending a lot more time on their smartphones and tablets, perhaps without even realizing that those devices are not good for their brains. Puzzles are healthy while electronic devices such as these can be rather unhealthy. As we recognize...
As early as 1767 toys were made requiring the skill to build and the most notable would be the jigsaw puzzle. In 1913 the erector set emerged on the toy scene with a national advertising campaign in the Saturday Evening Post and Popular Mechanics. Frank Lloyd...
February marks the start of American Heart Month, and for us at Her Nexx Chapter, it signals the beginning of a new collaboration with the American Heart Association. We couldn’t be more excited to share about this new relationship with an organization that has had...
Navigating our own healthcare can be daunting at any time. If you have a serious illness, it can be overwhelming. With the extra stress on healthcare due to Covid, things are even more complex. How do we manage? My friend Judy, out of necessity, has learned a few...
National Cheese Lovers Day is upon us, and I for one think it’s a gouda day to celebrate. The first recorded cheese was made by accident when a sheepherder stored the sheep's milk for too long and the milk separated and became whey. Then the brave shepherds tried...
“When I grow up...” was a promise I made to this little girl in the picture; how can I let her down? She has gone through a lot, changed her place multiple times to adjust to the environment, but she couldn’t change her dreams. She does not know how to give up; she...
For many of us, this is a time of year we actively seek out ways to effect change in our lives. Making resolutions and mapping out plans for the months ahead can help us step into the new year with a sense of purpose and determination. Regardless of the time of...
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed annually on January 11 in order to raise awareness of this common but hidden crime. January marks the month of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention, but this day is especially dedicated to the...
Houseplants are no longer a luxury only for the wealthy. Now anyone can pick up a small succulent for the price of a fancy coffee. Over the last century in American culture, we have been bringing the outdoors in as we spend more time inside. We know limiting our...
My mother could run through the QWERTY when she was an executive secretary with such speed that the boss bought her a silent manual typewriter, and she would type his correspondence as he dictated. Now that’s some pretty fast typing. On January 8 we all give a...
The mind and body are a connection to our health: A connection that is important to balance out simply by being aware of what is healthy for both your mind and your body. International Mind-Body Wellness Day took place on January 3, 2022, but isn’t mind and body...
I never liked the cliched portrayal of introverts as “late bloomers,” that all they needed was to come out of their shell. They tend to go through a life-altering experience that helps them grow and open up. I also wasn’t too keen on those catchphrases extroverts...
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