Blogtober
Posts published as part of the Blogtober challenge. Each October during Blogtober, some bloggers promise to post each day -- sometimes with a theme and other times without. Since the happens in October, the theme often fits around Halloween.
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Halloween: Cool Ghost Decorations for 2020
Affiliate Disclosure: As an Amazon Associate, I earn from qualifying purchases. Some of the links below are affiliate links meaning that at no additional cost to you, I will earn a commission if you purchase something using the link. Read the full disclaimer policy here. Original posted: October 15, 2019 / Updated: October 15, 2020 Ghosts are classic horror icons that have been around for many years. So, if you’re planning to spook out your house this Halloween, grabbing some ghost decorations is a great idea. Below I will help you do exactly that by listing several cool Halloween ghost decorations. Floating 3 Ghosts 6′ Halloween Inflatable This Floating 3 Ghosts 6′…
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Fun Facts About Pumpkins
As you start incorporating more pumpkin into your fall recipes and learning about their health benefits, don’t forget to learn more about pumpkins themselves. You can even teach these facts to your kids to get them more interested in the healthy pumpkin meals you put together. Pumpkins Are a Type of Fruit Definitely one of the more surprising facts about pumpkins is that they are fruit, not vegetables. Many people consider pumpkins to be a vegetable, along with squash and other gourds, but it is in fact a fruit. Fruits are typically defined by being planted with seeds, which pumpkins definitely have. Therefore, while a part of the gourd family,…
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How Good of a Social Distancer Are You? Take the Quiz!
Do you wonder how you rank as a social distancer? The more space you can put around you and your family from other people when out and about, the less likely they/you are likely to breathe, sneeze or cough on each other and spread germs. This is important during a non-quarantine period of our lives, but even more so now in the age of Coronavirus. So, how do you rank as a social distancer? Take the below quiz and find out! When I’m out and about, walking around town, I… a. Put on my mask and try to avoid others by keeping an eye out as to who may be…
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Life Reset: Your Mental Health
Your mental health is just as important as your physical health and can impact how you feel on a physical level. Everything from digestive issues and headaches to muscle aches and insomnia can all come back to your mental and emotional health. This is why resetting your mental health should be just as important to you as your physical wellbeing. Last Time You Saw a Mental Health Professional? This might not be for everyone, but if you deal with anxiety, depression, trauma, or even chronic stress, it might be something to look into. Doing a life or health reset is not just about what you can do yourself, but recognizing…
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I Started a Garden…
I have started a garden this fall. We already have a 15-year old orange tree that is producing like mad and around 10-12 other trees that produce from a couple of fruits to nothing. Some are new — we are trying to be patient. So — back to the garden. It’s not the first time I have tried my hand at gardening. The first time, all of the wild creatures* with hands ate everything. I even bought a little greenhouse a few years ago. The wild animals with hands used their little hands to lift up the sides and to go in and finish off my tomatoes. So this year,…
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3 Reasons You Should See the Doctor Every Year
Do you see your physician annually for a well-care checkup? You should! Even during this time of pandemic, you should still schedule an appointment! Our health and risk factors consistently change over time. Each year our bodies change, and regular checkups can prevent some diseases entirely. If you haven’t established a relationship with a primary care physician, it is highly recommended. While urgent care facilities are great for injuries and issues like the cold and flu, having a primary care doctor is important. On top of that, building a relationship with that doctor can be a lifesaving decision. Even if you only see your primary care doctor once per year,…
