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Tips for Time-Batching Your Life
If you are someone that never seems to stop moving, is constantly bouncing from one task to another, and still can’t catch up, then time-batching might be the perfect option for you. This is not about time blocking, though that is also a great method to use. You aren’t choosing each individual task to perform at certain times of the day like in time blocking, but instead batching similar tasks together in order to be more effective and productive. Why Should You Time-Batch? Before we get into the steps needed to start time-batching, let’s go over some of the reasons why this might be a good idea for you. You…
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Understanding the Different Stages of 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. National Sleep Awareness Week 14-20, 2021 Sleep is a necessity. It allows your brain and body to recover after periods of wakefulness. Specifically, sleep restores your body’s ability to function, to repair body tissues, create hormones, consolidate memories and learning, and regulate mood. Sleep makes up such an important part of our lives, that there are people who spend the majority of their careers dedicated to the…
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Why Is Sleep So Important For Your Health?
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. You already know that sleep is important. And because this week is Sleep Awareness Week 2021, there will be posts about sleep all week! Without adequate amounts, you feel sleepy. You may also experience other obvious signs and symptoms such as crankiness, headaches, and/or trouble concentrating. However, there are even more serious consequences of not getting enough shut-eye. Your Physical Health 1) Increased Risk of Obesity due…
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Instant Pot® Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders
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. I don’t think we ate a lot of sliders when I was a kid. I am sure they existed but they never appeared at any of my parties or on our dinner menus. Oh how times have changed. I like this Instant Pot® Pulled BBQ Pork Sliders recipe because it can be a quick weekday casual meal or an appetizer for a family gathering. If you are…
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How Much Sleep Do You Need?
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. National Sleep Awareness Week, March 14-20, 2021 Considering that we spend one-third of our lives asleep, knowing how much sleep is required is a good question. However, it often comes with an over-generalization. For example, in March 2015, the National Sleep Foundation came up with some guidelines on how much sleep that people, of different ages, should be getting. General Sleep Recommendations The recommendations were for healthy…
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Homemade Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce
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. Spring is near! Which means that grilling season is coming. So here is a nice sauce that you can try for your next grill session: Homemade Dark Cherry BBQ Sauce. This flavor-packed BBQ sauce combines the natural sweetness of cherries and maple syrup with the welcoming warmth of ginger, cinnamon, and rosemary. For best results, prepare this recipe one or two days in advance. Although it can…
