What to Wear - Spring 2023
It’s spring again! What are you going to wear? Maybe the following trends and tips are just what you need to feel inspired.
Keep it crisp.
When something is bright and white it just makes us feel better. For example, that white blouse you have? It’s like the little black dress rule. It’s a foundation to any outfit that you can easily build on. Be it a T-shirt, Oxford, or blouse. It centers and…
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5 Ways to Digitally Detox
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Let’s all be honest and admit that we are way too plugged in! If it’s not the cell phone, it’s the tablet, laptop, or Smartwatch. You lose time with family, friends, and even quality time for self-improvement because of not really being present or engaging.
So, what can we do? Try these five things for starters:
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What to do About Allergies
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It lands all over our cars – green and powdery. And then – sneeze, cough, hack!!! When pollen comes down, the symptoms begin. Some call this ailment seasonal allergies, doctors call it allergic rhinitis.
These tiny grains called pollen float through the air off trees, grass, and weeds. If you suffer from allergies, as you breathe in pollen, your…
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The Mother of Tyre Nichols
March is the Month of the Woman. And I love being a woman. Sure, we are not perfect, but we are excellent. Take for example RowVaughn Wells, the mother of Tyre Nichols. For those who might not know, Tyre Nichols is one of the latest black men who have fallen to police brutality. He was pulled over for what began as an ordinary traffic stop. It ended with five police officers beating him to death…
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3 Things to Keep in Mind for Tax Season 2023
See what's new for this year's tax season...
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3 Things to Keep in Mind for Tax Season 2023
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Women and Heart Disease
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Just to be clear, the term heart disease refers to several different heart ailments: including coronary artery disease and heart attack. And please tell me you are aware that heart disease is not just a man’s thing.
I was looking at the cdc.gov website (Center for Disease Control and Prevention) and learned that heart disease is the leading cause of death for…
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Prejudice – The True Antidote
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Let’s be honest: we all are prejudiced to some degree. People can even be unaware that they are acting in a prejudiced way. Further, the same oblivious persons can recognize it in others, but not themselves! Thus, we have microaggressions, defined as a statement, action, or incident regarded as an instance of indirect, subtle, or unintentional discrimination…
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Cat Poop Coffee – It’s a Thing
Just when you thought you’d heard of everything. I was looking at an Asian TV program and heard the characters talk about cat poop coffee. I thought it was made up a first, but I wrote the name down and looked it up later.
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My COVID Vaccination Experience
My COVID Vaccination Experience
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So. I took my COVID-19 vaccinations last month – the Pfizer-BioNtech vaccine specifically. Full disclosure: when scientists began discussing the COVID vaccine well over a year ago, I was one of the ones that said, Na-um…not me!
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A Path to Wellness – Horticulture
A Path to Wellness – Horticulture
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There are many reasons why people enjoy working on their lawns or gardening. Even during the COVID pandemic, some have grown gardens much like the ones grown during World War II. One reason may be to create an extra food resource that would be free of contamination. But even further, you ever notice how you always feel better after a walk in the park or stroll…
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Phenomenal Woman
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Hey, is the Month of the Woman. No explanation needed…
Phenomenal Woman
by Maya Angelou
Pretty women wonder where my secret lies.I’m not cute or built to suit a fashion model’s sizeBut when I start to tell them,They think I’m telling lies.I say,It’s in the reach of my arms,The span of my hips,The stride of my step,The curl of my lips.I’m a…
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Burned Out? Depressed? You Might Need a Hobby!
Burned Out? Depressed? You Might Need a Hobby!
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Okay. I already know what you’re thinking: Who has time for a hobby when I’m busy up to the wazoo with kids who are basically being home-school due to the pandemic, while working from home, and whatever else that comes up?
We all have a lot to deal with, that’s for sure. But it’s funny that adding one more thing to your plate may be what the doctor ordered. Yep.…
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Must-Haves for the Cold Weather Season
Must-Haves for the Cold Weather Season
We all know what cold weather does to our skin, nails, hair and nether regions. So, you know the one thing you do when something is dry – put the moisture back into it, right? It’s no different with our bodies. I’ve found a few things helpful around this time of year that always helps me.
Lips
Carmex – I love Carmex so much, on my barely there days I wear this out about and nothing else. But…
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You want to be happy? Give these things up!
You want to be happy? Give these things up!
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This is sooooo worth repeating…
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Playing Office Politics - Is it Always Bad?
Playing Office Politics – Is it Always Bad?
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Everyone hates a brown-noser, a backstabber, and a suck up. Usually these terms apply to people who do things – no matter how unethical – to climb the so-called corporate ladder. But what about those of us who want to advance, are very good at our jobs, but are somehow stuck?
The short answer is to overcome being afraid and put yourself out…
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Could It Be a Panic Attack?
Could It Be a Panic Attack?
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Your heart races. You definitely are having chest pains. You sweat and tremble. I mean, it seems like your heart is about to beat right out of your chest. Now your thoughts go everywhere at once because you know this is way more than you feeling a little nervous. What’s happening? Is this a heart attack? What can be done? How will this end?
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