Creating a birth journal is personal and meaningful. More than a photo album, a birth journal will prepare you for and document one of the most important and personal events of your life. Here is how to make your own special journal. 1. Make it personal. Choose a 3-ring binder with paper of your choice, […]
Continue readingWith the arrival of warm weather, many people look forward to sandal season–but others look forward to barefoot season. It used to be customary for children especially to go barefoot in the spring and summer, but our culture has changed and now shoes are the norm. Going barefoot indoors in the winter is not unheard […]
Continue readingWhat’s your favorite color? Most of us get asked that question at various points throughout our lives. It is worth considering why we ask this–could it be that what color we associate with the most has some sort of effect on us, or says something about our personality? Color therapy taps into the psychological effects […]
Continue readingYou put on sunscreen because it is important for your skin’s health, right? In this day and age of skin cancer, most of us have been taught to wear sunscreen daily, especially on our faces, in all weather and all seasons. Lately, however, some concerns have been raised regarding the safety of the sunscreen itself. […]
Continue readingSometimes it seems like we throw out more food than we eat. While that probably isn’t true, the average household does waste a lot of food. Here are some ideas for cutting down your home food waste. Compost While you are still discarding the leftover food when you compost, you are recycling it into a […]
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