Weightlifting, powerlifting, bodybuilding, or the more widely known term “weight training” all involve the use of weights as a form of exercise (or even competition!). While popular since the beginning of time, with rocks aimed to be lifted in order to show off...
It all started because I wanted to lose a few pandemic pounds. I’m not good at diets, so I picked up a book on mindful eating. One piece of advice jumped out. The author suggested a practice I gave up when I left home at 18 – giving thanks for my food. With nothing...
Spaying one’s cat has always been associated with preventing them from getting pregnant and having kittens. There is another more important reason to spay your cat than most people realize. There are unfortunate health issues your cat will deal with if she is...
Hello and Happy Fall! What with stores already rolling out Christmas decorations, this is a friendly reminder that we’re still in fall. As excited as many of us may be for the holidays, let us not forget that we can still enjoy and bask in these chilly autumn...
The Administration for Community Living explains the concept behind the designation of November as National Family Caregivers Month (NFCM) as a time to recognize and honor family caregivers across the country. It offers an opportunity to raise awareness...
World Thrift Day was recognized last weekend, and what better way to celebrate than to break down all the ways to get the most out of secondhand shopping? From clothes to couches, thrifting can be done just about anywhere for just about any item. Here are the top...
M.F.K. Fisher’s The Gastronomical Me reads “… I still think that one of the pleasantest of all emotions is to know that I, I with my brain and my hands, have nourished my beloved few, that I have concocted a stew or a story, a rarity or a plain dish, to sustain...
As a recruiter, I have interviewed a lot of people with different backgrounds. Although, I am looking at a certain level of consistency when it comes to the interview. What I mean is there are some parts that I expect from the candidate, regardless of their...
“Your test results came back positive. You have breast cancer.” These are the words that make your heart sink and your life flash before your eyes. And the words I heard back in 2009 at 39 years of age. I had only been married for two years when I found out, and...
When you think of art, surely you think of the art from ages gone by. Famous names like Leonardo Da Vinci or Michelangelo pop into your mind. Or perhaps artists from not so long ago come to mind, like Vincent van Gogh or Pablo Picasso. What about the new...
Having good credit helps banks and lenders determine their risk in deciding whether to loan you money or extend credit. Good credit also gives you access to the best rates for travel and other rewards. On the other hand, bad credit can impact your ability to get...
Using the power of concentrated plants helps in various ways for holistic remedies and solutions in health and wellness. When they are used correctly, essential oils improve various parts of everyday life through cleaning, aromatherapy, and medicinally to relieve...
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