You know that pouring yourself a hot cup of tea, listening to your favorite low-key music, or taking a walk through the park can be therapeutic and calming for your heart, mind, and soul. But did you know that simply being surrounded by certain relaxing colors can potentially have a similar effect? This science is …
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From transom windows to boot scrapers, these objects from our homes still make our favorite place seem comfortable and cozy! Don’t try to get rid of them, because they will remain valuable over time. So, here are 15 old – but amazing – house items you should keep in your house!
We store tons of private, precious information digitally, and yet, many of us are unknowingly reckless with our online security. In fact, a 2017 survey from the Pew Research Center determined that most Americans use either their memory or a handwritten list to keep track of their many passwords. But that’s a recipe for digital …
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These days, we all spend a lot of our lives online. We work online, socialize online, shop online and do basically every other thing imaginable on the internet. While the World Wide Web may feel more like the wild, wild west, it’s actually real life, and thus, the basic rules of etiquette still apply in …
If you’ve read reports about plastics showing up in whales and other sea life you might have wondered how much plastic do humans consume. Have you heard of the Great Pacific Garbage Island? According to a study by the World Wide Fund for Nature, the average human consumes around 5 grams of plastic every week, …
We’re all guilty of making an etiquette mistake from time to time, whether we accidentally forget to say “please” when placing our morning coffee order or fail to adequately cover our mouth when we sneeze. However, by the time you hit your 40s, not abiding by the rules when it comes to politeness doesn’t come …
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Thanksgiving is a special time of year for many Americans. It’s the holiday where families and friends come together and indulge in a feast. During this day, splurge-worthy meals are welcome, and reaching for an extra serving of dessert is encouraged. However, if you’re trying to maintain your weight-loss routine or you have food allergies, …
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The number of smokers goes down each year and that’s definitely a good thing. Smoking has declined from 20.9% (nearly 21 of every 100 adults) in 2005 to 14.0% (14 of every 100 adults) in 2017, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. If someone in your life smokes and wants to be …
Most toddlers don’t spend their days picking up sticks and chasing centipedes in the forest with their teacher. But for the first time this fall, some preschoolers in Washington state will. In September, Washington became the first US state to license outdoor preschools, a program that promotes a connection with nature. Forest or nature preschools, …
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