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Deepening Closeness and Intimacy
We all crave being closer to the ones we love. There's nothing that quite compares to being heard, being held close and feeling emotionally supported with another. And especially now. The need to connect is at an all-time high as we navigate the changes during the...
Women Over 50, Dump That Diet Soda
Good health, good sense and good friends are three of life's greatest blessings. And, of course, good health and good sense could be linked to you saying goodbye to that can of diet soda. If you’re a woman over 50, it may be time to reconsider popping open that diet...
A Good Night’s Sleep is a Self-Care Conversation
You already know this, your body’s got to get its rest. When you're sleep-deprived, it impacts every aspect of your life. And yeah, at different points in our lives, it’s a struggle, especially now as we all meander through all the stressful changes such as racial...
Fresh Flowers Can Chase Away Anxiety and Stress
Yep, sending flowers to a dear friend, a sick relative, or even bringing home a bouquet for yourself, can make you healthier. Research shows over and over again that flowers impact us emotionally. According to one study by the American Society for Horticulture...
The More You Hug Your Kids, the Smarter They Get
Yep, hugs matter. Especially now. All the cultural stress, masking, not masking, etc...has shifted a lot of us from getting hugs on a daily basis. And if you’re a hugging kind of person, you are probably experiencing a strong need to hug MORE. And our kids need hugs...
Gratitude Changes Your Brain For More Happiness
This pandemic has impacted us all. And now, more than ever, your brain needs you to put some focus on gratitude. You’ve heard it before – -Gratitude turns what we have into enough. -Learn to be embrace and be thankful for what you have right now. -Gratitude is the...
10 Things to Stop Recycling Right Now
My husband and I pride ourselves on being conscious of recycling. We recycle A LOT. But recently I’ve been reading about recycling contamination. That’s when your heart is in the right place for recycling, but you’re causing more harm than good. So where do you draw...
We Can All Help Prevent Suicide
988 is the new nationwide Suicide and Crisis Lifeline. Simply dial or text 988 and receive support and care. You can also use the hotline if someone you love is in crisis. If you’re a veteran you can dial 988, then press 1. You’ll be connected directly to the Veterans...
Seat Belt Cover Can Save a Life
Odds are, you haven't heard of Natalie Bell. But she's a hero to parents around the world after she solved a problem in a life-saving, creative way. She worried about her daughter, Shae. If she were in a car accident, how would the emergency team know her daughter was...
Teachers Are Our Heroes
The Las Vegas City Council was on to something awhile back when they allowed residents to pay parking tickets by donating school supplies. Yowza. That's a great start to support our teachers. Tens of thousands of teachers across the globe are worried and overwhelmed....
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