Pre-Holiday Health & Beauty Tips

The holidays may look different than we are used to this year, but that does not mean that the celebrations must stop. The holidays remain a joyful and festive time of year even if we can’t gather how we usually would. You will want to look and feel your best throughout the holidays so you can enjoy the time you can spend with your loved ones. Preparing for the holidays involves deep cleaning the house with the help of experts like Arbor Trailing Cleaning. This may also include carpet cleaning with some help of carpet cleaning salem and setting up a tree, as you can prepare yourself for the holidays. Go into the holiday season and celebrations with your best foot forward and your body as healthy as it can be to ring in the new year. Do Not Skip Meals Holiday meals tend to be decadent and … [Read more...]

My Favorite Finds this Holiday Season

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unsplash by @kellysikkema The 2020 year has been nothing but one surprise after another. It will go on record as truly historical.  I think we can all agree on that one.  The more things change the more things stay the same though and this blog is no different.  While there may be more pandemic posts than I would like and fewer bits of fun I couldn't resist putting together some of my favorite items to kick off the holiday season. The Shacket (I know! It's not a great name but it is a totally great item for your wardrobe!) What is it?  It's a shirt and a jacket. Get it?  A Shacket! Perfect for this time of year.  I love the versatility and pure comfort of the Shacket.  Shopbop has some fun ones too.  Take advantage of the sale going on right now.  I think the pink plaid by Stand … [Read more...]

Ways to Celebrate and Host Thanksgiving During COVID-19

The COVID-19 pandemic may well be around, but if you have the last Thursday of November in your mind, it certainly shows that there is still something to be thankful for even in these challenging days. And there should be…   Just because the planning and setup of Thanksgiving have to be a little different this year, it doesn’t mean you have to miss out on celebrating with your family and friends while sharing stories and memories and enjoying a richly-stuffed turkey dinner with green beans casserole and pumpkin pie. No, it doesn’t mean that at all. How about organizing a very special Thanksgiving celebration this year out of the four walls, or at least out of the box? Basics to consider for virtual celebration You might opt for celebrating on a virtual platform but in a … [Read more...]

The Importance of Self-Care During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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The current COVID-19 pandemic has inarguably affected almost every aspect of our daily lives. Millions of people are now working from home, and millions of kids are learning remotely to slow the spread of the virus. The many changes we are all facing right now are certainly trying, but they are also necessary to keep other people safe. We are all being asked to live in a new normal and do our part for the good of everyone. While these goals are admirable and critical, they are easier said than done. The ongoing pandemic has taken a toll on everyone, and adjusting to the new usual way of life is challenging. Between adjusting to remote work, managing remote learning for kids, a lack of physical interaction, and overall worries, it can be easy to feel burnt out. During these stressful and … [Read more...]

Getting Started with Telehealth Therapy: Benefits and How it Works

The ongoing pandemic has put millions of people in stressful and challenging circumstances. Many of us are feeling the drain and the pressure from our current world state. As we all navigate these unprecedented and uncertain times, it can be easy to feel overwhelmed or stressed. There is no denying that we live in hard times, and the effects of that can be detrimental to your mental, physical, and overall health. Thankfully, this pandemic has also spurred modern technology to create new solutions. One of those solutions is telehealth, a safe way for patients to continue seeing their therapists through video or voice calls. Telehealth is a relatively new invention, so use this information to learn what it is, how it works, and how telehealth could help you. InventHelp is the company to … [Read more...]

How to Celebrate National Daughter Day

  My girls and I this summer. Calling all mothers, daughters, and fathers! Friday, September 25th, is National Daughters Day… a day to shower our daughters with love, affection and appreciation. It’s a great opportunity to add a little extra love and attention to our daughters’ life, cause they absolutely deserve it! My Life, My World I have three daughters. Each one has definitely been going above and beyond during this pandemic. Whether it is taking on additional chores to help us out at home, learning to cook, bake, or garden or care for their pets better they are putting in the work.  They are proving themselves to be adaptable, advocating for themselves and reaching out when they are struggling and asking for help.  The patience, understanding, and willingness to work … [Read more...]

Virtual and Online Options for All Parents to Check Car Seats Even During Covid

Unsplash.com @sharonmccutcheon It's that time again! September is Child Passenger Safety Week During the COVID-19 pandemic, parents are concentrating on many priorities at once, including how to keep their kids safe and healthy. This September’s focus on child passenger safety provides parents an opportunity to place a life-saving emphasis on child safety in cars by making sure their child’s car seat is used and installed correctly. Vehicle crashes are a leading cause of death and injury for American children and correctly used child safety seats can reduce the risk of death by as much as 71 percent. That's way more than I realized. Unfortunately, almost 60 percent of car seats are not used or installed correctly.  Again, I had no idea the number was that high. Remember … [Read more...]

How to Adjust to the ‘New Normal’

Our lives have drastically changed in response to the current COVID-19 pandemic. Many of the things that were part of our regular routines that we never thought twice about have been significantly altered or halted entirely. Millions of people are now working from home, kids are learning from home, and many of the businesses we used to visit have closed their doors to slow the spread of the virus. We live in a new world and a new normal, but adjusting to these changes is easier said than done. Thankfully, there are many tools at our disposal and various steps you can take to adapt to the new normal, less strenuous. Digital Services We are fortunate that the virus has struck during the digital age when we have a slew of digital services at our fingertips. Though getting used to using … [Read more...]

How to Take a Pandemic Beach Trip

Each July, I pack up my car and my kids and we set out for Rhode Island, my home state.  It's a long day in the car but we make it work and it is all worth it when we pull into the driveway of our rental and take in the salty air.  Aaaah... In April of this year, I started to worry about my beach rental deposit.  The pandemic wasn't winding down.  Traveling between states wasn't OK. Would our trip even happen in 2020 or would it be another thing scrapped like so many other activities? Turns out YOU CAN take a pandemic beach trip here's how we did it. Pandemic Pre-Trip Prep Work Before we left I did a ton of research about what the state we were traveling through expected of any visitors.  So far we were in the clear and not expected to quarantine upon arrival.  I talked to the … [Read more...]

Ways To Make Your Outdoor Space Environmentally Friendly

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As the warmer weather rolls in for many parts of the world and people continue to spend more time than usual at home, it is now the perfect time to revamp your outdoor space for an eco-friendly summer. Updating your outdoor area may seem like a daunting task, but there are plenty of different ways you can make your space environmentally friendly and beautiful without breaking the bank or your back. Take your pick from various ways to easily make your outdoor space more ecologically friendly in time for the upcoming season so you can enjoy your time outside while being kind to the planet. Power of Propane When it comes to adding new appliances or features to your outdoor area, no one wants to deal with running power cords. There are rarely outlets outdoors, and the hassle of … [Read more...]