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Tips on Getting Enough Sleep
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. Getting enough sleep is a huge issue in the United States today. A busy life can affect your ability to sleep but other issues like hormones, diet, sleeping environment, stress, or medical conditions can affect how well you sleep. It’s easy to point to your schedule as the reason why you can’t get enough sleep. By the time you get a free moment, it’s time for bed.…
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4 Trick-or-Treating Alternatives
Not everyone wants to go trick-or-treating, whether you find it a safety hazard in your neighborhood, you don’t live somewhere that makes it convenient, or your family just wants to create a different tradition. Luckily, there are plenty of alternatives you can consider. Alternatives: Halloween-Themed Game Night One great alternative you can try on Halloween is to have a fun game night. This involves putting together some different Halloween-themed games that the kids can play instead of going out trick-or-treating. Mummy Wrap All you need for this game is either a few rolls of toilet paper, some white fabric, or white crepe paper. For the Mummy Wrap game, take the…
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Fall Skincare Tips
Hello! As an FYI, this post is directed at me as much to anyone who might read this. What do I mean by that? I have been fortunate enough to have very resilient skin because when I get busy, my skincare regimen disappears! I know better. But the first thing to go with me is my skincare plans! So, I figure writing this also puts me on the hook to do better. Anyway… When the seasons change, it’s always a good time to re-visit your skincare routine. Everything about the climate can determine what you need to do to improve your skin health, from humidity and heat to cold winds…
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Tips for Safe Trick-or-Treating
When your kids go trick-or-treating, you want them to have fun, but also to be safe. The following post will focus on a range of safety tips. The goal is to keep your excited trick-or-treaters out of danger and to allow both you and your kids to have a great time. Costume Length Matters Kids get excited when they go out trick-or-treating, often running down the street and up the stairs to get to people’s porches. You don’t want your kids falling down the stairs or tripping over their costumes in the middle of the street. Costumes with superhero capes, long dresses, or gowns could be a little too long.…
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Making Your Own Chai Tea Latte
Since I mentioned chai tea latte as one of the things I love about fall, I decided to post a recipe. Yum! Have you ever tried to make your own chai tea? Chai tea is typically a spiced tea that comes from Indian roots and contains a variety of spices. You can buy various mixes to make the tea in your own home, but if you want to go the extra mile, you can learn how to make your very own chai tea from scratch. As a chai tea latte fan, I have used each of the different methods – the premade chai tea base that you just add milk…
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10 Things I Love About Fall
There are so many things to like or love about Fall. In this post, I reveal what I like most about fall and why. My answers may not be what you might expect! (or they might– points for that if they are!) College Football Saturdays As an only child, I started watching football with my father at a young age. Also, growing up in Alabama, college football was a huge deal throughout the state. This love of college football has stuck with me throughout my life. When the end of summer comes, and the kickoff classic comes on, I get a charge. While I do enjoy attending college games, I…
