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A certain amount of stress from time to time is to be expected given the demands of work and family. However, the type of stress that is triggered by outside events beyond our control can be much more difficult to manage compared to everyday stressors. Here are a few strategies for staying calm when the world around you is anything but.
Be more selective on social media. While social media sites are an important way of staying informed, waking up to a news-feed of alarming news and extreme opini...
Spent too much time basting the turkey and not enough time on decorating? These Thanksgiving signs are here to save the day. Festive, colorful, and reminiscent of what the season is all about, place these Thanksgiving signs around your home for a turkey day worth snapshotting!
What’s includedThree different printables for guests to admire and be reminded of what the season of giving thanks is all about. Simply cut out the printable and put in a frame of your choice for the duration of your part...
If you’d like to add some greenery to your indoor life, but your home is lacking in natural light, don’t worry—there are many varieties of houseplants that thrive in low-light environments. Select wisely, and you’ll have an indoor garden thriving in no time, not to mention a host of natural air purifiers making for a healthier living environment. Here are some plants that will be healthy and happy in not-so-sunny situations:
Snake plant. This plant is known for its striking tall, skinny leaves,...
Even if your vacation this year only takes you as far as the backyard, you can make it a memorable one by creating simple yet meaningful traditions. Consider these ideas from the vacation-planning experts at VRBO:
1. Hang a sheet and host a backyard movie night. You can spread out a big blanket for everyone to gather on or arrange a collection of outdoor chairs. Serve appropriate snacks, like popcorn, s’mores and fresh lemonade.2. Collect memorable quotes. Some of our best vacation memories are...
Stringing up holiday lights has become such a popular seasonal activity that there are even full television shows dedicated to the subject. While some take the practice as serious as an Olympic sport, others would rather the task be reserved to a few painless hours of decorating.
No matter how you feel about them, there are many ways you can experiment with lights to create a display worthy of any light show competition (without putting in hours of effort).
Create a lighted backdropYou c...
Every day we wake up with a list of things to do, no matter the day of the week. As the hours pass and the sun sets, it never feels like there are enough hours in a day to finish everything you wanted to get done. But this doesn’t mean you can’t complete all of your daily tasks. With a bit of planning and a few simple steps, you can easily increase your daily productivity.
Make a ListAfter you’ve gotten up, dressed and ready to start your day, write down all the tasks that you need done. This...
Whether commuting to work, dropping the kids off at soccer practice, running errands, going for a joy ride or taking a big road trip, many people rely heavily on their cars for safe transportation. But in order to keep their vehicles running well and protected, it’s important for drivers to take proper care of their cars.
To help ensure you’re not neglecting your ride, Erie Insurance offers these eight major don’ts of car care to remember:
1. Don’t put off recommended maintenance. There’s a rea...- 1
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