5 Basic First Aid Skills Everyone Should Know
Basic first aid is something we all need to know. Being able to help in an emergency can mean the difference between life and death for someone experiencing trauma. Would you know how to respond […]
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10 Ways to Have a Stress-free Vacation
Vacations can often be stressful. Packing up everything you might need, arranging care for the animals at home and getting through airport security lines can raise your anxiety levels even before you reach your destination. […]
Get Organized This Year
It’s more than a month into the new year, and your desk is a disorganized mess. The kitchen cabinets contain oddly balanced casserole dishes scattered with loose plastic lids waiting to tumble out upon opening. […]
7 Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day After the Loss of a Partner
This coming Valentine’s Day, Americans will celebrate by exchanging about 144 million cards, purchasing flowers and jewelry and giving gifts of candy, clothing and even gift cards. Many Americans, however, will not feel in such […]
15 Ways to be an Awesome Grandparent
Being a grandparent is one of the most joyous parts of life. As a grandparent, you have a special opportunity to enjoy all of the fun aspects of parenting without the full responsibility. You aren’t […]
E-cigarettes vs. Traditional Cigarettes: What You Need to Know
As of 2018 and according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), about 14 out of every 100 adults in the United States aged 18 years or older currently smoked cigarettes — an […]
9 Habits to Ditch in 2020
Everyone develops bad habits as they age. The key to having habits that are detrimental to you, either physically or mentally, is to have a good handle on them. If possible, there are many habits […]
10 Fascinating Facts About New Year’s Celebrations
On each continent throughout the world and in nearly every country, New Year’s Day and New Year’s Eve are commemorated in some way. Even in places like Japan and Israel, which use their own calendar […]
8 New Year’s Resolutions You Can Keep
New Year’s resolutions are often made for very good reasons and with the intention of truly following through. Many people change their lives with New Year’s resolutions every year. However, some people make broad and […]
7 Genius Tips for a Low-stress Christmas
Just because most people celebrate Christmas with a lot of gifting, hoopla and hall decking doesn’t mean you have to follow suit. In the 2004 film, “Christmas With the Kranks,” empty-nesters Luther and Nora Krank […]