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I switched to all natural deodorant over 4 years ago and haven’t looked back. Don’t make the mistake I did and assume you can just stop using anti-perspirant, aluminum filled deodorant cold turkey with no consequences. Sure, you can just stop using that crappy deodorant for 4-6 weeks and let your armpits naturally detox, but…
Is it worth to dig up your yard to add a pool? Will creatively setting up my garden do any good? Is it valuable to renovate my kitchen or bedroom? Do you need to spend your money on painting the walls? Well, these renovations to the house not only brings life and spark to your…
There are many reasons why you might end up having a hysterectomy. The procedure, designed to remove the uterus entirely, may be a requirement if you have advanced uterine cancer, uterine fibroids that cause you pain, or a uterine prolapse. It may also be recommended in cases of endometriosis, chronic pelvic pain and heavy periods,…
Jewelry is unique in that it has multiple layers of value. It has an aesthetic appeal, sentimental value, and financial value. While the first two are hard to quantify, the latter has a price tag attached to it. Do you know how much your jewelry is worth? Estimating the Value of Your Jewelry When it…
There are few things more exciting than finding out one of your closest friends or family members is expecting a new baby. Whether you’re related by blood or not, a new addition to the family is always worth celebrating—which is why baby showers exist! Expecting parents usually make registries full of items they need and…
More often than not, we all will experience receiving unwanted guests to our home. By an unwelcome guest, I do not refer to human beings. Pests can be destructive. They can eat our crops down, eat our food, make our lives at home become miserable; in other words, their adverse effects are countless. Therefore, as…
Sleep is inevitable. For one to feel rested and ready for a new day, he or she should have enough hours of uninterrupted sleep per night. However, not everyone can sleep without disruptions and making sure you have the best mattress might not be enough. External noises such as loud music or conversations around you…
For many homeowners, the idea of a house fire is their worst nightmare come true. However, it’s not always the flames themselves that are the hardest thing to deal with. Once the flames are extinguished and the smoke clears, the recovery work begins. It’s often challenging to know where to start after a house fire. Assuming…
A camping trip in the wild can be a great experience. Whether you take a cool vacation with the family or plan a hunting spree, it can be absolutely fun. However, you need to be well-prepared for the adventure with the right gear and equipment to make it memorable and safe. While there are several…
Expecting parents have a lot of things to worry about, yet very little time to waste on doing so. However, nine months can go by very fast when you have so much to do and buy before your new baby arrives. You will likely spend hours looking for items you should include in your baby…
Have you heard the latest trend that Reader’s Digest is promoting and encouraging? Married couples sleeping in separate beds… Um, what?! Okay, we realize that every person is unique, which can lead to some disagreements, but sleeping in separate beds is never a good solution. It can be hard to figure out how to sleep…
Being a homeowner ain’t all it’s cracked up to be! There are tons of home repairs that you are required to do, even if you’re the most fashionable housewife on the block! Here are just a few of the most important home repairs, from A to Z! Air Conditioning If you live in a hot…
Many Americans suffer from poor health due to being unfit, overweight, and having chronic conditions like diabetes. Setting up a wellness project for your community is an important thing you can do to help others. The federal government has been making concerted efforts to get the right health information out to the population, but there…
Brussel sprouts are a type of vegetable that resembles cabbages or broccoli. Some people like to look the other way when Brussel sprouts are included in a meal. This is because they may have eaten boiled sprouts somewhere else and have thus concluded that they are never yummy. The taste of brussel sprouts is determined…
One important, but often ignored aspect of health and wellness is how to take care of your central nervous system properly. This complex system of cells and nerves is responsible for carrying messages that help our bodies react to internal and external stimuli. This means that the quality of nerve health bears a significant impact…
Pests and rodents are the last two things a potential buyer wants to see at an open house. And it’s not just rats. Indeed, those pesky termites inside the home or a large bee colony on the backyard patio can cause prospective buyers to jump ship and look elsewhere for a new home. But even…