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6 Hacks To Manage Burnout and Overwhelm
Burnout. I think this is a great time to talk about this — during Blogtober! This is when you can’t think of any more posts and you PROMISED yourself and the Internet that you would see this through. You get frustrated with yourself and your inability to do it… Add that to the stress of the upcoming holidays, running your business or working at your job, dealing with family, health, etc, it’s easy to hit a wall. Read on for some tips for dealing! What Is Burnout and Overwhelm? Dealing with burnout or being overwhelmed are both consequences of high amounts of stress. With overwhelm, you might experience stress for…
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5 Meal Prep Essentials
I love buying kitchen gadgets! When I first got married, I used to haunt the kitchen section of stores while my husband rolled his eyes. I didn’t need to buy any more stuff for the kitchen. Soon, I could abandon the store — I could get everything online! I received a break since there has been more emphasis on meal prep. This list makes me want to shop more! How-tos and Whys of Meal Prep The art of meal prep has never been easier with the wide array of gadgets and ideas to make your life easier and ensure that every meal is served as nutritious and delicious as possible.…
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Why Choose Walking?
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 have been an active person for most of my life. From elementary school until 9th grade, I ran track through. I took dance lessons of all types at different times — jazz, tap, and ballet. I was on the dance team in high school and helped start a dance team at my college. Yoga, used bikes, stair steppers, and treadmills in the gym, and lifted weights…
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Tips for Healthy Travel
When we think of healthy travel issues, most of us think of travel to exotic destinations where they have tropical diseases. Domestic travel can make you sick, too, though unless you take some precautions. Here are a few ways to travel healthy. It’s All in the Prep Preparing before you go is the best way to stay healthy while you’re traveling. See a doctor at least 6 weeks before you leave so that you’ll have time for immunizations that may need to be done in advance. This is especially important if you are going abroad. Check with your doctor to see if there are medications or extra precautions that you…
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A Weekend at Texas A&M on Tour
My son graduates from high school in May, so we are on the hunt for colleges. This means the “college tour” exercise! Since we live in Texas, we wanted to keep the Texas schools in play as an option for him. He’s somewhat ambivalent about staying in Texas. He has aspirations of being states away from us… I did the same thing when I was looking for colleges – I swore I was going far, far away – but I ended up only 90 minutes away from my folks. In the town where they both grew up… I really got away, huh? LOL So, we scheduled a college tour on…
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5 Themes for Your Adult Halloween Party
A Halloween party doesn’t really need a theme. However, if you’d like something a little different this year, here are some themed Halloween parties that might be just the ticket. 1. Famous Couples Halloween Party Ask your guests to come as a famous couple. Suggestions include Adam and Eve, Bonnie and Clyde, Frankenstein and his bride, Cleopatra and Anthony, Guinevere and Sir Lancelot, and Beauty and the Beast. But don’t stop there, other famous duos include Little Red Riding Hood and the Wolf, Good and Evil, Heart and Soul, Devil and Angel, and Queen Bee and Worker Bee. Pair up Your Food Selections Your foods can be classic paired foods…
