Don’t wash your face too much. Dirty skin doesn’t lead to acne or blemishes. Frequent face washing can irritate skin as well as grainy or chemical ridden soaps. Using these methods or products can make skin and acne worse. Instead wash acne and blemish-prone areas twice a day with mild cleansers and warm water. Do choose oil free soaps. Oil free soaps don’t clog your pores. They also don’t … [Read more...]
Consider Sliding Barn Doors for Your Home
Sliding barn doors aren’t just for spaces with a rustic feel. The possibilities are only limited to what you can find or salvage. It doesn’t matter if your space is country, modern, cityscape, or elegant, there is a door to fit your home. Barn doors aren’t just for large spaces either. Adding these unique pieces adds depth, personality and style to your home. Check out this article for some … [Read more...]
Don't Get a Lot of Sleep, Get Better Sleep
We’ve heard our whole lives that adults should get 8 hours of sleep or more, but does getting enough sleep really do anything if it’s not good sleep? Odds are that you’re not getting enough sleep as it is so this article wants to help you improve the quality of your sleep, even if you’re surviving on less. Unfortunately this only works if you know how much is right for you to begin with. Many … [Read more...]
The Top 20 DIY projects of 2012
It's January and most of us are already looking forward to spring and warmer weather. With spring, America comes out of hibernation, dusts off the cobwebs and gets to work on spring cleaning. No one can deny that there is a sense of accomplishment after getting rid of all that excess clutter, but before you throw out what may seem like garbage, take a look at this. Pop-tab bags, chipmunk glove, … [Read more...]
American Academy of Pediatrics Says Schools Should Keep the School Nurse and Recess
Because of a pressure on schools to increase performance on standardized testing, schools are cutting recess and using the time to teach subjects. Teachers also commonly use the withdrawal of recess as a punishment for a class, or individual student. However, the American Academy of Pediatrics says that schools should keep the school nurse and don’t drop recess. The AAP says that recess is an … [Read more...]
DIY Pencil Holder
A new and wonderful trend right now is taking simple, natural and organic materials and turning them in into beautiful household goods. This is great news for the DIY-er because all of these materials tend to be inexpensive and easy to work with. They also don’t need a lot of treatments or embellishments to look really stunning. I know this new trend is also creating harmony in this Tub … [Read more...]
Lighted Panel or Canvas DIY
Though this article shows you how to make a Christmas tree, you can use this DIY project to create just about any unique lighted art for your space. Perfect to replace those ugly night lights in your child’s room and is relatively inexpensive—the most expensive piece being your board. You can also substitute a panel for a canvas from your local arts and crafts supply store. Grab a … [Read more...]
A Little Detoxification and Relaxation to Boost Your Health
In this environment our bodies are subject to more toxins than they used to be. They’re every where, literally. They cause irritation, harm and destruction to the body if left unchecked. One way to remove these is detoxification. Detoxification is a way for the body to remove these dangerous compounds. The body does this naturally. However the body’s capacity is not endless and sometimes … [Read more...]
DIY Personalized Coffee Mug
Coffee is what gets our engine running in the morning. Usually we get out of bed, shuffle into the kitchen and grab the closes container we can find to pour that brown heaven into. Christmas may be over, but a new year brings with it another round of birthdays, anniversaries and other special occasions. Here is a super simple DIY coffee mug project that will make a unique and even personalized … [Read more...]
New Studies Show Depression As an Early Symptom of Dementia in Seniors
Depression is common among older people. Especially those who go on to develop Alzheimer’s disease, which lead to widespread speculation that it may be one possible cause for age-related dementia. However, a new study suggests that rather than being the cause, depression is an early symptom of dementia. When researchers followed up with their 2,000 elderlyNew Yorkstudy participants, … [Read more...]
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