Blogtober
Posts published during the month of October. I participate in Blogtober each year where you publish a post each day in October. These posts can range in topics from Halloween, to recipes, to travel, to self-help.
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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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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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End-of-Blogtober Post Round-Up
The end of Blogtober 2019! My first one! Cheers to me for finishing it! Cheers to everyone who finished or even started! The goal is to get writing, right? I have included a list of all of my Blogtober posts for this October below. If you missed any, check them out! Blogtober List of Posts Day 1: Welcome to Blogtober! Day 2: 38 Random Facts about Me Day 3: Ways to Express Gratitude Day 4: Tips for Fall Self-Care Day 5: Things I Love About Fall Day 6: Make Your Own Chai Tea Latte Day 7: Tips for Your Teen in School Day 8: Fall Skincare Tips Day 9: Tips…
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10 Fitness Tips
If you’re a newbie thinking of starting a fitness regime, use these 10 tips for beginners to make sure that you reach your goals. Make Your Workout Worth It If you want to get the most out of your workout, you need to remember that around 80% of the results that you get from your workout actually come from just 20% of your workout. That means that in an hour’s session, only 12 minutes of the workout will contribute to the bulk of your results. You need to make those minutes really count. Use compound movements that work for more than one muscle group at a time to really make…
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Finding Meaning In Life Can Improve Your Happiness
“Do what makes you happy.” If you’ve ever felt unsatisfied with a job or any other personal or professional situation, you’ve probably heard that advice in the title until your ears bleed. However, this advice is not only not really helpful, but it’s also somewhat misguided. Context matters! Life, Liberty, and the Pursuit of Happiness In today’s world, the pursuit of happiness is a deeply ingrained concept. We’re taught to expect our lives to be fairly happy, and we’re encouraged to do whatever it takes to achieve that. But, as with everything else in life, happiness isn’t so simple. What is happiness? First of all, happiness refers to what you…
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Healthy Soups for This Fall
Soup is the ultimate food for cold weather. In fact, many soups are cream- or cheese-based and are a bit high in fat and calories. However, it is possible to make warm soups that fill you up but don’t contain a lot of fat, calories, or carbs. Consider some of these yummy healthy soups for the fall season. Tomato Soup With Grilled Cheese Croutons The first fall soup on this list is tomato soup. I know it sounds boring but instead of making full-size grilled cheese sandwiches, you can make little grilled-cheese croutons. That sounds like an idea that can travel to other dishes! For your soup, you can use…
