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4 Common Eye Infections
The eyes are complex organs with a direct line to the brain. Their job is incredibly important, and all the many working parts of an eye turn reflected light into the images we see. We’ve got to make it through our entire life with just the two of them. Therefore, eye health should be a top priority if we want our eyes to last as long as possible. This month is Halloween Safety Month and World Blindness Awareness Month. We should take a moment to think about our eyes and their care. Show a little appreciation for them… There are several eye diseases we really can’t do much about and…
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A Couple of Drinks for National Vodka Day
October 4th is National Vodka Day. As i have noted in the past, vodka was my choice of alcohol when I was still consuming alcohol. It is not completely clear who invented vodka — Russia, Sweden, and Poland debate this honor. It consists of mostly water and ethanol — coming from distilling fermented cereal grains. In some instances, potatoes have been used or fermented fruit. Vodkas in the US have to be 80 proof (40% alcohol by volume). Commonly, vodka is consumed neat (straight with no mixers, ice, or water) and freezer-chilled. However, it is also a frequent component in mixed drinks and cocktails. I was not a huge fan…
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“Eye See You…” Spooky Eyeball Tacos
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. This post has 2 purposes! Today, October 4th, is National Taco Day. And it’s a fun recipe that you might want to make for your family on Halloween night. Can you think of anything more unnerving than having someone stare at you? If you’ve ever eaten fish with the head still on it, you know that feeling. At Halloween, you can create Spooky Eyeball Tacos for dinner.…
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Analysis: How to Pick Areas of Your Life to Reset
Life Reset. Previous posts have looked at the Reasons for a health goal reset and 4 signs you need a life reset. But where should you start? Are you interested in looking at your life subjectively? The goal is to figure out what needs to be tweaked and what area of your life you need to on. That is often one of the first big questions. Here are some different areas of your life to consider working on. Daily Habits and Routines The first area of your life to focus on with a life reset is with your daily habits and routines. These are the things you do every day,…
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Ways to Boost Your Child’s Self-Esteem
Self-esteem is something many people struggle with, but it is especially challenging for kids. As a child or pre-teen, there are many pressures in your everyday life to fit in and just be accepted. And struggling with the disruption to their schedules right now can only make self-esteem issues worse! Working on your confidence as a child is crucial because it will play a role in their lives as they get older. If you have children, you will want to improve their self-esteem as much as possible, which can be done with these easy tips. Give Compliments and Praise Don’t underestimate how powerful a compliment or praise can be, especially…
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4 Signs You Need a Life Reset
Maybe you have been thinking about resetting your life and making healthy changes, but you still aren’t sure if YOU need to do it. Here are some common signs of needing to take a closer look at your life and make changes that will benefit you in the long run. You and Burnout: Too Close for Comfort The first sign that you are in need of a reset in your life is when you are experiencing burnout. This often happens when you are either working too much, or focusing so much on one thing, that the rest of your life is being neglected. It is possible to have burnout even…
