Author: April Stephens

4 Ways to Combat Dry Winter Air in Your Home

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During the winter months, everyone naturally wants to get cozy inside. However, what happens when the indoor air is causing dry skin and nose bleeds? During the winter months, the humidity is considerably lower. As a result, the air can get really dry inside. In order to combat the indoor dryness, consider the following four tips.

Insulate your home

Even though you might’ve locked the door and closed the windows, air can still seep in through the cracks. Knowing this, it’s a wise idea to insulate your home. Insulating your home will prevent even more dryness from permeating inside. Pay attention to any cracks or openings in your attic, windows and the doors. In the long run, you’ll also save a bit of money on your electric bill when your heat isn’t escaping outside.

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5 Wellness Influencers You Absolutely Must Follow on Instagram

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Not getting enough sleep, skipping meals, eating junk food, not having enough time in the day to do some physical activity. Are these things familiar to you? 

Chances are you want to focus on wellness but due to the hectic and stressful schedule you are prevented. In order for all of this to change, you have to put yourself first and change your mindset. Then make a decision to finally start leading a healthy lifestyle. 

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Ways to Alleviate Baby Strains On Your Veins

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Venous issues are a common, usually harmless part of pregnancy for some women, caused by significant changes in the body. During pregnancy, the mother’s blood volume can increase by 30-50% to support the growing fetus. The body also produces extra progesterone, a hormone that dilates the blood vessels. Additionally, the uterus can apply pressure to the inferior vena cava — a large vein that carries deoxygenated blood back to the heart from your legs and feet. 

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Understand the Fundamentals of CBD Oil

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In our world today, it is almost impossible to avoid hearing many testimonials of the wonder of CBD. A lot of people claim that they have benefited from its many health benefits. The recent rise of CBD to the mainstream is one of the major reasons why many people do their own research to at least have a basic idea or understand what CBD oil is.

This is also the reason why we have decided to take a quick look at this amazing product in this article.

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Why Is It Important to Include Children in Decision Making

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Good judgment and solid decision-making skills are some of the most important traits of a responsible adult. However, these skills aren’t inborn – they are taught. Whether by decades of experience or by your parents, the decision-making skills you carry made you into the man or woman you are today. 

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However, those that earned their skills through experience know exactly how dangerous and ineffective that is. So, why not spare your children the danger and pain and teach them how to make decisions from a young age? 

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How to Add to Your Resume As a Beautician

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A glowing resume is bound to help you land that beautician dream job. 

But what should be included in a basic resume? Generally, you will need a career summary, professional experience, education, skills/qualifications, and references. However, there are some things you should add to your resume as a beautician to make your resume even better.

Follow these simple tips to make your resume stand out against the rest!

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10 Ways To Update Your Home for 2020

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Home design trends come and go each year with surprising regularity. You don’t have to fall into the ‘trend trap’ when you renovate your house if you use the following list of improvements that have stood the test of time. Choose one or two of these ideas and begin the new year with a new look for a few rooms in your home.

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5 Things You Can Buy for the Woman Who Has Everything

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Everyone has a woman in their life who is difficult when it comes to choosing gifts. Whether it’s your partner, mother, or a distant cousin, you’ll no doubt feel a sense of dread every time a special occasion comes around and you need to buy for them. Luckily, even for the woman who seems to have everything, there are gifts that she’s bound to treasure. Here are some ideas. 

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How to Prepare Your Exterior Design for a New Season

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It feels like that lately, the weather has been more ruthless than ever, which can wreak havoc on our homes. The exterior of your house, however, speaks volumes about you, so you cannot neglect it. There are different tasks you should take care of after each season, especially winter, to prepare your home for the next one and prevent issues from ever arising. Much of this work is less than fun but it’s quite necessary if you want your exterior to look presentable and your outdoor space to remain pleasant and functional. Here are some of the things that should be on your to-do list.

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The Best Ways to Prepare for a Road Trip 

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Taking holidays abroad is best enjoyed with as much freedom as possible, and road trips are the perfect way to do this. They help you to push timetables around your own schedule, as you decide when you set off and when you stop for breaks. Like all good things, though, they do require a bit of preparation and organization. Preparing for a road trip is the best way to ensure that you have as much fun as possible while you’re out there.

Get your rentals organized 

The most important feature of the road trip, the car you drive in, should not be slept on. It’s important that you sort out which rental you are happy to part from your cash with before you head out there to avoid any last-minute hiccups. 

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