tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-64119934055525713502024-03-06T22:36:18.404-05:00Sammi's Blog of LifeSammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.comBlogger2626125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-83316526174194491982024-03-05T19:52:00.001-05:002024-03-05T19:52:02.355-05:00Balancing Mental Health and Parenting Priorities<p aria-level="1" class="qowt-stl-Heading1 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E361" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E361" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">*DISCLOSURE* This post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp.</i></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E365" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E365" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E366" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E366">It is not uncommon to hear about parents who, despite their best efforts, are struggling to raise their children the way they desire. In many cases, those parents have found it challenging to prioritize their own needs, making it more difficult for them to meet the needs of their children. This article will examine mental health needs specifically and how maintaining good mental self-care can enhance both parenting and overall well-being. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E367" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E367" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E370" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E370"><b>Why does mental health matter for parents?</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E371" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E371" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E372" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E372">Parenting, often described as one of life's most rewarding journeys, can also be a significant source of stress, anxiety, and even depression. The responsibilities of caring for a child, ensuring their well-being, and managing the day-to-day tasks of family life </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6028779/" id="E373" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E373" target="_blank"><span id="E374" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E374" style="color: #1155cc;">can be overwhelming</span></a><span id="E375" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E375">. Parenting and mental health have a bi-directional relationship; one can strongly affect the other.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E376" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E376" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E378" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E378" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E379" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E379">For example, consider a parent who is experiencing significant stress aside from parenting, such as career or other family obligations. Most days, they try to use positive parenting and create a nurturing environment, but as their stress increases, their mental health depletes, and they find it increasingly difficult to address their children’s behavior in a proactive way. Eventually, the parent resorts to yelling and withdrawal in response to undesired behavior, which further reinforces it. Over time, the children begin to act out more frequently in response to their parent’s inconsistent approach to parenting, further increasing the emotional drain their parent experiences.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E380" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E380" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E382" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E382" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E383" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E383">The concept of "parental burnout" is </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.apa.org/monitor/2021/10/cover-parental-burnout" id="E384" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E384" target="_blank"><span id="E385" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E385" style="color: #1155cc;">increasingly recognized by mental health professionals</span></a><span id="E386" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E386">. It refers to a state of physical, emotional, and mental exhaustion that parents may experience due to the constant demands of parenting. Symptoms can include irritability, feeling overwhelmed, detachment from parenting duties, and a sense of incompetence. Similarly, the effort put into effective parenting tends to decrease, potentially worsening burnout further. In contrast, a mentally healthy parent is typically better equipped to handle parenting challenges, which can significantly reduce the risk of burnout by lowering the emotional burden of parenting. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E387" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E387" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E390" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E390"><b>Strategies for managing mental health as a parent</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E391" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E391" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E392" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E392">Navigating the challenges of parenting while maintaining one's mental health requires intentionality, self-awareness, and practical strategies. As parents, acknowledging that your mental health is as crucial as your physical health is the first step towards achieving a harmonious balance. Here are several strategies designed to support parents in this endeavor:</span></p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E395" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E395" qowt-entry="2" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="2" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E400" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E400">crucial for replenishing your mental and emotional energy. This could mean engaging in activities you enjoy, practicing meditation, exercising, or simply taking a few moments of silence to breathe and center yourself.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E401" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E401" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-6_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E403" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E403" qowt-entry="6" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="6" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E404" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E404" style="font-weight: bold;">Seek social support</span><span id="E405" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E405">: Parenting was never meant to be a solitary journey. Building a support network of family and friends or joining parenting groups can provide emotional support, advice, and a sense of community. Sharing experiences and challenges with others who understand can be incredibly validating and comforting.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E406" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E406" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E408" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E408" qowt-entry="4" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="4" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E409" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E409" style="font-weight: bold;">Establish routines</span><span id="E410" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E410">: A predictable routine can </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jftr.12549" id="E411" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E411" target="_blank"><span id="E412" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E412" style="color: #1155cc;">provide a sense of security and control</span></a><span id="E413" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E413">, both for you and your children. While spontaneity has its place, a structured routine around meals, bedtime, and family activities can reduce stress and help manage expectations.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E414" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E414" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-8_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E416" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E416" qowt-entry="8" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="8" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E417" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E417" style="font-weight: bold;">Seek professional help</span><span id="E418" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E418">: There should be no stigma attached to seeking professional help. If feelings of anxiety, depression, or burnout become overwhelming, talking to a therapist or counselor can provide strategies to manage these feelings more effectively. Seeking professional help may be especially important for parents with mental health conditions. PTSD, for example, is a common condition </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.sciencedirect.com/science/article/pii/S0010440X23000603" id="E419" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E419" target="_blank"><span id="E420" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E420" style="color: #1155cc;">known to interfere with parenting ability.</span></a><span id="E421" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E421"> Other conditions like depression and anxiety can also have an adverse effect.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E422" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E422" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="margin-left: 36pt; text-indent: 0pt;">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E424" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E424" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="margin-left: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"><span id="E425" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E425">For more information about how evidence-based therapy can help with PTSD</span><span id="E426" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E426"> and other conditions, check out this article from BetterHelp, an online therapy and mental health resource provider: </span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E427" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E427" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="margin-left: 0pt; text-indent: 0pt;"><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/using-cognitive-processing-therapy-for-ptsd/" id="E428" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E428" target="_blank"><span id="E429" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E429" style="color: #1155cc;">https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/using-cognitive-processing-therapy-for-ptsd/</span></a><span id="E430" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E430"></span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E431" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E431" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E434" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E434"><b>Fostering a healthy family environment</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E435" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E435" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E436" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E436">Creating a nurturing environment that promotes the mental well-being of every family member is also likely to be helpful. While self-care is undertaken to improve mostly individual well-being, focusing on the family dynamic can also help parents balance their mental health and parenting. Here are some strategies to foster a healthy, supportive family environment:</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E437" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E437" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E391" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E391" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E392"></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E442" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E442" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"></p><p></p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E439" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E439" qowt-entry="3" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="3" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E440" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E440" style="font-weight: bold;">Open communication</span><span id="E441" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E441">: Establishing a culture of open, honest, non-judgmental communication within the family encourages members to express their feelings, fears, and joys. This practice often helps to build trust and understanding. Encourage children to share their thoughts and listen actively without judgment. This can teach them emotional intelligence and resilience from a young age.</span>
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E439" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E439" qowt-entry="3" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="3" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E441"><span id="E445" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E445" style="font-weight: bold;">Mindfulness and stress reduction techniques</span><span id="E446" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E446">: </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/" id="E447" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E447" target="_blank"><span id="E448" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E448" style="color: #1155cc;">Teaching and practicing mindfulness</span></a><span id="E449" is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-4" qowt-eid="E449"></span></span></p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="x-scope qowt-li-5_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-3" qowt-eid="E444" qowt-entry="5" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="5" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-4" qowt-eid="E449">can be beneficial for both parents and children. Techniques such as deep breathing, meditation, or yoga can help manage stress and foster a calm home environment. Integrating these practices into your family routine can encourage a healthy approach to mental well-being.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E450" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E450" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E452" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E452" qowt-entry="1" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="1" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E453" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E453" style="font-weight: bold;">Setting healthy boundaries</span><span id="E454" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E454">: It’s important to </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://childmind.org/article/teaching-kids-boundaries-empathy/" id="E455" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E455" target="_blank"><span id="E456" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E456" style="color: #1155cc;">establish and respect personal boundaries</span></a><span id="E457" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E457"> within the family. This includes recognizing each other’s need for space and privacy, as well as setting limits on work or screen time to ensure quality family interactions. Teaching children about boundaries can also help them develop respect for themselves and others.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E458" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E458" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-7_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E460" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E460" qowt-entry="7" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="7" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E461" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E461" style="font-weight: bold;">Encouraging independence</span><span id="E462" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E462">: While it's natural to want to protect and help your children, fostering an environment where they can make decisions, solve problems, and take on appropriate responsibilities is crucial for their development. Support their autonomy while being there to guide and assist when needed. This balance can promote confidence and resilience in children.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E463" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E463" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E465" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E465" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E466" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E466">If you’re struggling to balance parenting and your mental health, remember that you are not alone. Parenting is a daunting task that requires an enormous amount of mental and physical energy. If you’re finding the day-to-day difficult, strongly consider reaching out to a mental health professional who can help you prioritize your self-care and well-being. Self-care isn’t selfish; it is </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://childmind.org/article/fighting-caregiver-burnout-special-needs-kids/" id="E467" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E467" target="_blank"><span id="E468" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E468" style="color: #1155cc;">essential to parenting</span></a><span id="E469" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E469">, mostly because it keeps your health in check and gives you the energy to parent in a manner that suits you. You deserve to prioritize your well-being as a parent, and doing so will likely make the challenges easier to face going forward. </span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E470" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E470" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E471" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E471"><br /></span>
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E439" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E439" qowt-entry="3" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="3" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E441"></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E474" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E474" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"></p><p></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E472" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E472" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E473" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E473"><br /></span>
</p>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-20648089073022708462024-03-05T19:49:00.002-05:002024-03-05T19:49:27.613-05:00How to Introduce Positivity Into Your Life When You Need It Most<p aria-level="1" class="qowt-stl-Heading1 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E57" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E57" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">*DISCLOSURE* This post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp.</i></p><p aria-level="1" class="qowt-stl-Heading1 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E57" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E57" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading">It’s often easy to focus on the positive aspects of life when things are going well. When stress is low and emotional burdens are limited, positivity seems to flow freely, and optimism is easy to find. However, when life’s challenges create difficult circumstances, it can become much harder to find that positivity. That presents its own challenge because it tends to be the most difficult times of life when people need positivity and optimism the most. This post will look at some of the ways that you can find positivity, even when surrounded by negativity.</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E63" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E63" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E66" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E66"><b>The power of mindset</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E67" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E67" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E68" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E68">Your perspective on life's hurdles can significantly influence your ability to navigate them with resilience and optimism. A powerful strategy for improving mindset is the </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3010965/" id="E69" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E69" target="_blank"><span id="E70" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E70" style="color: #1155cc;">practice of gratitude</span></a><span id="E71" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E71">. By focusing on the aspects of your life for which you are thankful, you can shift your attention away from negativity and towards appreciation. Keeping a gratitude journal, where you spend time each day writing down things you're grateful for, can be a simple yet effective way to cultivate this mindset. The challenge comes on bad days when you’re surrounded by negativity. Even on those days, try your best to think of at least one or two things you are grateful for or happy about.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E72" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E72" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E74" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E74" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E75" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E75">Another powerful tool is the use of </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://positivepsychology.com/daily-affirmations/" id="E76" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E76" target="_blank"><span id="E77" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E77" style="color: #1155cc;">positive affirmations and mindful self-talk</span></a><span id="E78" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E78">. Regularly affirming your strengths, worth, and potential helps rewire your brain to view challenges as opportunities for growth. Examples of affirmations might include statements like "I am capable of overcoming any obstacle" or "I choose to find joy in every day." Adopting these practices may help encourage a positive mindset, which can be a significant first step toward maintaining long-lasting positivity. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E79" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E79" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E82" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E82"><b>Positive relationships spark positivity</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E83" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E83" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E84" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E84">The people you surround yourself with can significantly impact your outlook on life. Positive relationships act as a </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.researchgate.net/publication/348813945_Positive_Relationships_and_their_impact_on_wellbeing_A_review_of_current_literature" id="E85" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E85" target="_blank"><span id="E86" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E86" style="color: #1155cc;">source of support, encouragement, and joy</span></a><span id="E87" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E87">, especially during tough times. It's crucial to assess your social circle and identify relationships that uplift you versus those that may drain your energy. This may involve </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/self-esteem/steps-to-setting-healthy-boundaries/" id="E88" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E88" target="_blank"><span id="E89" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E89" style="color: #1155cc;">setting boundaries</span></a><span id="E90" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E90"> with or even distancing yourself from negative influences while making an effort to strengthen and build connections with those who inspire positivity.</span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0 x-scope qowt-word-para-0 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E93" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E93" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E94" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E94">Actively seeking out and creating new positive relationships is also important. This can be achieved by joining clubs, groups, or online communities where you can connect with like-minded individuals who share your interests or positive outlook on life. Engaging in these positive social interactions can provide a sense of belonging and support, reinforcing your efforts to introduce more positivity into your life. It is okay to limit social interactions with those who don’t uplift you. While everyone has to deal with negative people occasionally, it will likely be helpful to limit the amount of negative relationships in your life. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E95" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E95" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E98" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E98"><b>Prioritize your joy-producing activities</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E99" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E99" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E100" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E100">Dedicating time to hobbies and interests that bring you joy is a powerful way to counterbalance the stresses of daily life. Whether it’s painting, hiking, reading, or gardening, these activities offer a respite and a source of personal satisfaction. It often takes deliberate effort to prioritize enjoyable activities during difficult times, but it is likely that effort will be rewarded.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E101" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E101" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E103" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E103" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E104" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E104">Exploring new hobbies or revisiting past ones that you’ve neglected can also open up avenues for joy and excitement. The process of learning and discovery itself can be incredibly uplifting. Additionally, </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9754067/" id="E105" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E105" target="_blank"><span id="E106" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E106" style="color: #1155cc;">spending time in nature</span></a><span id="E107" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E107"> has been shown to have a profound effect on mental health, reducing stress and enhancing mood. Incorporating mindfulness practices during these activities can further amplify their positive impact, helping you to fully immerse in the present moment and appreciate the beauty and tranquility around you. Any activity, as long as it brings you joy and isn’t harmful in the long run, is likely to be helpful when introducing positivity. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E108" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E108" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E111" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E111"><b>Maintain good self-care</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E112" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E112" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E113" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E113">Introducing positivity into your life extends beyond mindset and social interactions; it also involves making conscious lifestyle adjustments. Prioritizing your physical health through a </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health" id="E114" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E114" target="_blank"><span id="E115" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E115" style="color: #1155cc;">balanced diet, regular exercise, and sufficient sleep</span></a><span id="E116" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E116"> lays the foundation for mental and emotional well-being. These basic elements of self-care work together to enhance your mood, energy levels, and resilience against stress.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E117" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E117" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E119" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E119" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E120" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E120">Additional self-care routines are also likely to be helpful. Allocating time for activities that nourish your soul and body, whether it's a relaxing bath, meditation, or engaging in a creative endeavor, can significantly boost your self-esteem and overall happiness. You might also find that decluttering your physical and digital environments can lead to a clearer mind and a more serene living space, reducing anxiety and promoting a sense of calm. Decorating your space in a soothing way may also be helpful.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E121" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E121" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E83" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E83" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E90"></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E123" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-5" qowt-eid="E123" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E124" is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-6" qowt-eid="E124">For more help developing self-care routines or anything else related to positivity, you may want to consider reaching out to a mental health professional for guidance. A therapist or other professional can help you find paths to positivity using evidence-based techniques, like solution-focused therapy, a psychotherapeutic method common in positive psychology. For more </span>information on how solution-focused therapy works, check out this article from BetterHelp:</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E125" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E125" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/is-solution-focused-brief-therapy-right-for-me/" id="E126" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E126" target="_blank"><span id="E127" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E127" style="color: #1155cc;">https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/is-solution-focused-brief-therapy-right-for-me/</span></a><span id="E128" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E128"></span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E91" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E91" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"></p>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-2479959718925434262024-03-05T19:46:00.002-05:002024-03-05T19:46:36.371-05:00How to Know When Your Teen Needs Help: Mental Health and Teenagers<p aria-level="1" class="qowt-stl-Heading1 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E247" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E247" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">*DISCLOSURE* This post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp.</i></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E251" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E251" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E252" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E252">Navigating adolescence can be a complex journey filled with growth, change, and challenges, both for teenagers themselves and their parents or caregivers. During this critical developmental period, mental health issues can emerge or become more pronounced, often leaving loved ones unsure about when typical adolescent behavior crosses into the realm of needing professional attention. The distinction between normal teenage moodiness and signs of a potential mental health concern is not always clear-cut, making it essential for those caring for teenagers to be equipped with knowledge and understanding. This post will briefly examine some of the signs that a teen might need help and what to do if help is required. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E253" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E253" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E256" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E256"><b>Recognizing mental health concerns in teens</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E257" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E257" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E258" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E258">Teenage years are marked by </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://youth.gov/youth-topics/adolescent-health/adolescent-development" id="E259" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E259" target="_blank"><span id="E260" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E260" style="color: #1155cc;">rapid physical, emotional, and social changes </span></a><span id="E261" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E261">that can sometimes mask underlying mental health issues. It's crucial for parents and caregivers to distinguish between typical teenage behavior and potential signs of mental health concerns. Common issues that teenagers may encounter include depression, anxiety disorders, eating disorders, and substance abuse.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E262" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E262" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E264" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E264" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E265" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E265">Key signs that may indicate a teenager is struggling include </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://opa.hhs.gov/adolescent-health/mental-health-adolescents" id="E266" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E266" target="_blank"><span id="E267" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E267" style="color: #1155cc;">significant changes in behavior or personality</span></a><span id="E268" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E268">, such as withdrawing from social interactions, losing interest in previously enjoyed activities, or exhibiting a sudden onset of increased irritability or moodiness. Changes in eating or sleeping patterns, a noticeable decline in academic performance, or a lack of concern for their personal appearance can also be signs that something is amiss.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E269" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E269" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E271" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E271" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E272" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E272">It's important to note that occasional moodiness or changes in behavior are a normal part of </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/teenagers/" id="E273" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E273" target="_blank"><span id="E274" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E274" style="color: #1155cc;">teen mental health</span></a><span id="E275" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E275">. However, when these signs persist over weeks or months, they could point to a deeper issue. Persistent feelings of sadness, extreme sensitivity to rejection or failure, and frequent outbursts of anger are important signs to pay attention to. Similarly, significant increases in risky behavior and the use of drugs or alcohol are also prominent warning signs.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E276" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E276" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E278" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-3" qowt-eid="E278" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E279" is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-4" qowt-eid="E279">Perhaps the most significant and urgent warning sign of a mental health issue is thoughts of harming oneself or others. If your teen has exhibited self-harm behaviors (like cutting or burning themselves), intends to hurt another person, or has spoken of ending their own life, immediate intervention is required. Seek help immediately if your teen exhibits any of those signs. If you need immediate guidance, you can reach out to the free Suicide and Crisis Lifeline by dialing </span>988 (in the United States) or by visiting<a href="http://988lifeline.org" target="_blank"> <b>988lifeline.org</b></a></p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E283" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E283" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E286" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E286"><b>Talking to your teen about mental health issues</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E287" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E287" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E288" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E288">Opening a dialogue about mental health with a teenager can be daunting, but it is very important to demonstrate support. It’s essential to approach the conversation with care, ensuring it’s rooted in kindness and understanding rather than judgment. Here are some strategies to facilitate a constructive discussion:</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E289" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E289" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E291" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E291" qowt-entry="2" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="2" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E292" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E292" style="font-weight: bold;">Choose the right moment</span><span id="E293" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E293">: Look for a calm, private time to talk, avoiding moments of high stress or conflict. Choose an area to talk where your teen is comfortable and feels secure.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E294" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E294" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E296" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E296" qowt-entry="1" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="1" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E297" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E297" style="font-weight: bold;">Express concern without blame</span><span id="E298" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E298">: Start by expressing your observations and concerns in a non-confrontational way. Use "I" statements, such as "I've noticed you seem really down lately," to avoid making them feel defensive.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E299" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E299" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-5_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E301" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E301" qowt-entry="5" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="5" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E302" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E302" style="font-weight: bold;">Listen actively</span><span id="E303" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E303">: Allow your teen to speak without interruption. Show that you're listening through body language and by reflecting back what you hear, validating their feelings and experiences. It is important to continue the theme of non-judgment and to avoid blame.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E304" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E304" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E306" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E306" qowt-entry="4" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="4" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E307" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E307" style="font-weight: bold;">Avoid minimizing their feelings</span><span id="E308" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E308">: It’s crucial not to dismiss or minimize their emotions, even if they seem disproportionate from an adult perspective. Acknowledge their feelings as real and significant, which can help them feel understood and supported.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E309" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E309" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E311" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E311" qowt-entry="3" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="3" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E312" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E312" style="font-weight: bold;">Offer support, not solutions</span><span id="E313" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E313">: While your instinct might be to fix the problem, it’s more helpful to offer support and let them know you’re there for them, no matter what. Ask how you can help rather than proposing immediate solutions. Your teen might already have an idea of what direction they want to go next.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E314" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E314" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E316" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E316" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E317" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E317">If your teen refuses to talk about what’s going on, start by offering support and acknowledging their response. Simply knowing that they are supported may be helpful for your teen. You may also consider working with a professional to help facilitate the conversation. While you can certainly encourage your teen to join you in therapy, it may be more helpful for you to work with a therapist one-on-one at first to determine how to best engage your teen in the therapy process. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E318" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E318" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E321" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E321"><b>Seeking professional help and providing support</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E322" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-5" qowt-eid="E322" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E323" is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-6" qowt-eid="E323">If signs of distress persist, it's important to consult with mental health professionals, such as therapists, psychologists, psychiatrists, or school counselors, who can offer guidance and appropriate treatment options. You can also reach out to your teen’s pediatrician for a referral to an appropriate mental health provider. Be sure to involve your teen in the process and </span>encourage them to engage with the mental health professional. Many teens take a while to open up, and it is important to listen to them about their relationship with their therapist. Therapy requires a<a href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC6493237/" target="_blank"> strong cohesive relationship </a>between the therapist and patient, and if your teen doesn’t get along with their therapist, it is likely worthwhile to find a new one. </p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E327" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E327" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E329" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E329" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E330" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E330">At home, work toward creating a nurturing environment where your teen feels safe and supported. Continue to encourage open communication while expressing love and acceptance. It is important that you do not punish your teen for their mental health. While their behavior should still have appropriate consequences if necessary, the consequence should be for their actions, not underlying thoughts or feelings that may be related.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E331" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E331" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E333" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E333" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E334" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E334">If your teen engages in mental health treatment, do your best to stay involved in your teen’s treatment plan. Their therapist may want you to attend some sessions or implement recommended strategies at home. You can also promote good self-care by helping your teen eat a healthy diet, get enough sleep, and get physical activity.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E335" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E335" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E337" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E337" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E338" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E338">A teen undergoing mental health concerns can be challenging for a parent to watch. It is often difficult or impossible to fix the problem right away, and in many cases, your teen needs to address their concerns independently to make adequate progress. Do your best to continually present a kind, nurturing environment that makes your teen feel safe, and make yourself available for support if needed. While mental health issues are common among teens, so is recovery from those issues. With time and care, it is likely your teen will be able to return to a better mental state. </span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E339" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E339" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"></p>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-41018167384873162342024-03-05T19:42:00.003-05:002024-03-05T19:42:19.762-05:00Introducing Healthy Habits Early is a Must<qowt-page is-first-page-in-section="" named-flow="FLOW-1" style="height: 792pt; width: 612pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contentsContainer" style="padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contents"><qowt-section id="E392" named-flow="FLOW-2" qowt-eid="E392" style="column-count: 1;"><p aria-level="1" class="qowt-stl-Heading1 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E399" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E399" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><i style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: Montserrat, sans-serif; font-size: 14px;">*DISCLOSURE* This post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp</i></p></qowt-section></div></div></qowt-page><qowt-page named-flow="FLOW-1" style="height: 792pt; width: 612pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contentsContainer" style="padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contents"><qowt-section break-before="" indexed-flow="SI8" named-flow="FLOW-2" qowt-eid="E392" style="column-count: 1;"><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E486" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E486" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-level="1" class="qowt-stl-Heading1 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E399" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E399" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E402" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E402">Introducing Healthy Habits Early is a Must</span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E403" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E403" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E404" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E404">In the formative years of childhood, every experience, lesson, and habit ingrained can have a profound impact on a person's trajectory in life. These early years serve as the foundation upon which long-term habits—both mental and physical—are built, influencing health, well-being, and success well into adulthood. There are many benefits to introducing healthy habits early, as it is typically easier to start building good habits young as opposed to changing bad habits when older. This article will examine how early habits impact long-term health and which habits are likely the best to prioritize. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E405" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E405" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E408" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E408"><b>The impact of early habits on long-term health</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E409" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E409" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E410" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E410">The brains of young children are highly adaptable and responsive to their environments, a phenomenon known as neuroplasticity. This cognitive flexibility means that early experiences and habits can significantly shape brain development, influencing learning capabilities, behaviors, and long-term developmental outcomes. Introducing healthy physical and mental habits during these formative years lays a solid foundation for a lifetime of well-being.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E411" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E411" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E413" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E413" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E414" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E414">Research underscores the importance of early habit formation, showing that children who are active and consume balanced diets are </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC10255677/" id="E415" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E415" target="_blank"><span id="E416" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E416" style="color: #1155cc;">less likely to develop chronic conditions</span></a><span id="E417" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E417"> such as obesity, diabetes, and heart disease later in life. Similarly, early engagement in positive mental health practices, like stress resilience techniques and emotional regulation, can equip children with the tools to navigate life's challenges more effectively.</span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E418" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E418" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">Habits formed in childhood often persist into adulthood. For instance, children accustomed to regular physical activity are more likely to continue being active as adults, just as those who learn healthy eating habits early on are more likely to maintain a balanced diet throughout their lives. This early habit formation is not only crucial for preventing various health issues but also for instilling a sense of discipline and self-care that benefits all areas of life, from academic performance to personal relationships.</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E422" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E422" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E425" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E425"><b>Key healthy habits to introduce</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E426" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E426" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E427" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E427">While there are many healthy habits that one can prioritize, evidence suggests that a few are especially important. However, nearly any habit that promotes mental or physical well-being is likely to be beneficial in addition to the ones discussed here. </span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E428" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E428" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E426" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E426" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E427"></span></p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-5_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E430" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-3" qowt-eid="E430" qowt-entry="5" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="5" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E431" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E431" style="font-weight: bold;">Physical activity</span><span id="E432" is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-4" qowt-eid="E432">: Regular movement and exercise are crucial for physical health,</span></p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="x-scope qowt-li-5_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-3" qowt-eid="E430" qowt-entry="5" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="5" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-4" qowt-eid="E432">growth, and development. Encouraging children to engage in physical activities, whether through sports, playful running, or family hikes, not only strengthens their bodies but also instills a love for an active lifestyle. Making physical activity a fun and integral part of daily life can help set the stage for lifelong fitness.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E433" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E433" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-3_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E435" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E435" qowt-entry="3" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="3" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E436" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E436" style="font-weight: bold;">Balanced diet</span><span id="E437" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E437">: Nutritious eating habits are foundational to children's health. Introducing a variety of fruits, vegetables, whole grains, and proteins can teach children the importance of a balanced diet. Involving children in their diet and food preparation may also help instill an understanding of nutrition and foster a healthy relationship with food.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E438" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E438" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-1_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E440" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E440" qowt-entry="1" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="1" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E441" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E441" style="font-weight: bold;">Mental wellness practices</span><span id="E442" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E442">: Simple practices like </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/" id="E443" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E443" target="_blank"><span id="E444" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E444" style="color: #1155cc;">mindfulness exercises</span></a><span id="E445" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E445">, teaching positive affirmations, and encouraging open discussions about feelings can significantly impact a child's mental health. These practices teach children how to manage stress, develop a positive self-image, and navigate emotions healthily.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E446" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E446" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-7_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E448" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E448" qowt-entry="7" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="7" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E449" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E449" style="font-weight: bold;">Sleep hygiene</span><span id="E450" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E450">: Good sleep is essential for a child's health, growth, and cognitive development. Establishing a consistent bedtime routine that includes winding down activities can help ensure children get the rest they need. Educating them about the importance of sleep and creating a conducive sleep environment may also help promote healthy sleep habits.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E451" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E451" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E453" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E453" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E454" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E454">The habits listed above form the foundation of a </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.nimh.nih.gov/health/topics/caring-for-your-mental-health" id="E455" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E455" target="_blank"><span id="E456" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E456" style="color: #1155cc;">good self-care routine</span></a><span id="E457" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E457">, which is considered essential for optimal mental and physical health</span><span id="E458" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E458">. Instilling these habits early may also help prevent other more serious problems from developing. For example, helping children form a good relationship with food early in their lives may help them avoid developing eating disorders, like anorexia or bulimia, later in life. Mental health resource </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/eating-disorders/bulimia-recovery-bulimia-treatment-options-and-methods/" id="E459" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E459" target="_blank"><span id="E460" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E460" style="color: #1155cc;">BetterHelp</span></a><span id="E461" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E461"> has more information regarding bulimia and other eating disorders. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E462" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E462" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E465" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E465"><b>Strategies for teaching healthy habits</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E466" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E466" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E467" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E467">Integrating healthy habits into children's lives requires thoughtful strategies that make these practices both enjoyable and routine. Here are effective ways parents and caregivers can encourage healthy habit formation:</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E468" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E468" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-8_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E470" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E470" qowt-entry="8" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="8" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E471" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E471" style="font-weight: bold;">Lead by example</span><span id="E472" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E472">: Children often </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.canr.msu.edu/news/monkey_see_monkey_do_model_behavior_in_early_childhood" id="E473" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E473" target="_blank"><span id="E474" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E474" style="color: #1155cc;">emulate the behaviors they observe in adults</span></a><span id="E475" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E475">. By adopting a healthy lifestyle yourself, you naturally inspire your children to follow suit. Regularly engage in physical activities, choose nutritious meals, and practice stress-reduction techniques in your daily routine to set a positive example.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E476" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E476" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-5_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E430" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-3" qowt-eid="E430" qowt-entry="5" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="5" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-4" qowt-eid="E432"><span id="E479" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E479" style="font-weight: bold;">Create a supportive environment</span><span id="E480" is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-6" qowt-eid="E480">: Make healthy choices easy and accessible in your home. Keep fresh fruits and vegetables within reach, plan family activities that involve movement, and establish a calm, comforting bedtime routine. A supportive environment</span> </span>makes it easier for children to adopt and stick to healthy habits.</p></qowt-section><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E481" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E481" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-6_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E483" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E483" qowt-entry="6" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="6" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E484" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E484" style="font-weight: bold;">Incorporate fun and variety</span><span id="E485" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E485">: Introduce new foods, activities, and mindfulness practices in engaging ways to keep children interested. Use games, themed meals, or family challenges to make healthy living enjoyable. The more positive associations children have with these habits, the more likely they are to maintain them.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E486" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E486" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-4_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E488" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E488" qowt-entry="4" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="4" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E489" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E489" style="font-weight: bold;">Provide positive reinforcement</span><span id="E490" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E490">: Celebrate achievements and progress in adopting healthy habits. Positive reinforcement, whether through verbal praise or small rewards, can motivate children to continue their healthy behaviors.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E491" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E491" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p aria-roledescription="Bullet" class="qowt-li-2_0 qowt-list x-scope qowt-word-para-2" id="E493" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E493" qowt-entry="2" qowt-list-type="b" qowt-lvl="0" qowt-template="2" role="listitem" style="margin-left: 36pt;"><span id="E494" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E494" style="font-weight: bold;">Educate and involve</span><span id="E495" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E495">: Teach children about the benefits of healthy habits in terms they can understand. Involve them in meal planning, cooking, and choosing physical activities. This not only educates them but also empowers them to make healthy choices independently.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E496" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E496" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E498" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E498" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E499" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E499">If you need additional help introducing healthy habits, or if you need help changing some bad habits of your own, consider reaching out to a mental health professional for guidance. A therapist or other professional can help you dissect your habit-building process and make recommendations about how to overcome specific challenges. While no one can instill healthy habits in their children perfectly, it's likely that any effort you put in will have some benefit. Remember, building good habits takes time, and its important to allow yourself and your children the chance to grow into a healthier lifestyle. Even small steps should be celebrated on the path to mental and physical well-being. </span></p></div></div></qowt-page>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-65151561601283098502024-03-05T19:37:00.000-05:002024-03-05T19:37:02.322-05:00When Anxiety Strikes: How to Calm Down Quickly<qowt-page is-first-page-in-section="" named-flow="FLOW-1" style="height: 792pt; width: 612pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contentsContainer" style="padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contents"><qowt-section id="E50" named-flow="FLOW-2" qowt-eid="E50" style="column-count: 1;"><p aria-level="1" class="qowt-stl-Heading1 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E57" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E57" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E60"><i>*DISCLOSURE* This post is developed in partnership with BetterHelp.</i></span></p><p aria-level="1" class="qowt-stl-Heading1 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E57" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E57" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E60" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E60"><b>When Anxiety Strikes: How to Calm Down Quickly</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E61" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E61" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E62" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E62">Nearly everyone experiences sudden bouts of anxiety from time to time. Life is stressful, and strong feelings of anxiety can sometimes arise quickly in response to any number of life events. When that happens, it can often feel overwhelming, as though the feelings of worry and uncertainty are the norm rather than the exception. Despite this, it may be possible to reduce strong feelings of anxiety by using some basic and straightforward techniques. This article will discuss a few ways to calm down quickly, as well as how to keep anxiety at bay long-term. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E63" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E63" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E66" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E66"><b>The science behind anxiety</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E67" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E67" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E68" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E68">Anxiety is a natural response to future stress or perceived danger, closely related to the body’s fight-or-flight system. This response is primarily </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3684250/" id="E69" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E69" target="_blank"><span id="E70" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E70" style="color: #1155cc;">orchestrated by the amygdala and prefrontal cortex</span></a><span id="E71" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E71">, two brain regions that are responsible for processing emotions and fear. When these regions perceive a threat, they trigger the release of stress hormones like cortisol and adrenaline, preparing the body to either confront or flee from the danger. This physiological response, while beneficial in genuine threat scenarios, can become problematic when activated too frequently or without a real threat present.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E72" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E72" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E74" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E74" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E75" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E75">Genetic predisposition plays a significant role in the likelihood of developing anxiety disorders, suggesting that anxiety can be inherited from one's parents. Environmental factors, such as traumatic experiences or prolonged exposure to stress, interact with these genetic predispositions to trigger anxiety responses. Additionally, psychological aspects, including patterns of negative thinking or constant worry about future events, can condition the brain to react more anxiously in certain situations.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E76" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E76" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E78" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E78" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E79" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E79">Lifestyle factors also significantly impact anxiety levels. Sleep disturbances, sedentary lifestyles, and poor diets may all contribute to anxiety as underlying causes. Understanding these underlying causes and how they contribute to anxiety can empower individuals to identify their triggers and seek effective coping mechanisms.</span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E80" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E80" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E83" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E83"><b>Tools to calm down quickly</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E84" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-3" qowt-eid="E84" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E85" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E85">When anxiety strikes with full force, having quick, effective techniques to regain control and calmness can be extremely helpful. One of the most powerful tools at your disposal is deep breathing exercises. While it may sound cliche to some, deep breathing exercises are some of the </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/31436595/" id="E86" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E86" target="_blank"><span id="E87" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E87" style="color: #1155cc;">best-supported tools for reducing anxiety quickly</span></a><span id="E88" is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-4" qowt-eid="E88">. The process decreases the production of stress hormones, reduces heart rate, and lowers blood pressure, providing a physical </span>counteraction to the symptoms of anxiety.</p></qowt-section><qowt-page named-flow="FLOW-1" style="height: 792pt; width: 612pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contentsContainer" style="padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contents"><qowt-section break-before="" indexed-flow="SI7" named-flow="FLOW-2" qowt-eid="E50" style="column-count: 1;"><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E89" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E89" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E90" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E90"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E91" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E91" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" style="text-align: left;"><span id="E92" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E92">Grounding techniques are another rapid and effective tool for reducing sudden feelings of anxiety. These practices involve focusing on the present moment and reconnecting with the physical world. Simple actions, such as naming five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste, can divert your mind from anxious thoughts and bring you back to the present.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E93" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E93" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E95" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E95" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E96" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E96">Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is also highly beneficial. By tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, PMR can </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8272667/" id="E97" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E97" target="_blank"><span id="E98" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E98" style="color: #1155cc;">help reduce the physical tension</span></a><span id="E99" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E99"> that accompanies anxiety, promoting a sense of physical and mental relaxation. While deep breathing and grounding can be done almost anywhere, PMR is best done in a quiet, relaxing space, if possible. Begin by tensing your toes, then releasing the tension slowly. Continue to tense and relax different muscle groups, moving progressively upward through your body. After the toes, move on to the lower leg, then continue upward. </span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E100" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E100" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E101" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E101"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E102" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E102" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E103" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E103">Lastly, the </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/" id="E104" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E104" target="_blank"><span id="E105" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E105" style="color: #1155cc;">practice of mindfulness</span></a><span id="E106" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E106"> can be incredibly effective in managing anxiety quickly. By observing your thoughts and feelings without judgment and bringing your attention to your breath or senses, you can ground yourself in the present moment, reducing the intensity of anxiety symptoms. Mindfulness techniques take a little bit of practice before they are useful in moments of sudden anxiety, but adopting and honing those techniques before anxiety strikes will likely be beneficial. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E107" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E107" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E110" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E110"><b>Keeping anxiety at bay</b></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E111" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E111" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E112" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E112">While quick calming techniques are likely helpful during moments of acute anxiety, establishing a foundation of long-term strategies can help keep anxiety attacks away. Regular physical exercise is one of the best tools available, with activities such as walking, running, swimming, or yoga proven to </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-exercise-help-treat-anxiety-2019102418096" id="E113" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E113" target="_blank"><span id="E114" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E114" style="color: #1155cc;">significantly reduce anxiety levels over time</span></a><span id="E115" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E115">. Exercise stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural mood lifters, which can alleviate stress and promote a sense of well-being.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E116" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E116" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E118" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E118" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E119" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E119">Adopting healthy eating habits is another critical strategy. A balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains may help reduce anxiety and stress. Certain deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, have been </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-well-to-help-manage-anxiety-your-questions-answered-2018031413460" id="E120" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E120" target="_blank"><span id="E121" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E121" style="color: #1155cc;">linked to higher levels of anxiety</span></a><span id="E122" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E122">. Incorporating foods rich in these nutrients may help stabilize mood and reduce anxiety symptoms.</span></p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E123" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E123" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E125" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E125" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E126" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E126">Prioritizing sleep hygiene is also important. Anxiety can often disrupt sleep patterns, creating a cycle that exacerbates stress and anxiety symptoms. Establishing a regular sleep routine, minimizing screen time before bed, and creating a comfortable sleep environment can improve sleep quality, mental health, and overall well-being. </span>
</p></qowt-section></div></div><qowt-footer class="style-scope qowt-page style-scope qowt-page" contenteditable="false" id="footer" style="min-height: 72pt; padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"></qowt-footer></qowt-page><qowt-page named-flow="FLOW-1" style="height: 792pt; width: 612pt;"><br /><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E129" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E129" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E130" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E130">For those facing persistent or severe anxiety, seeking professional help can be a crucial step. Therapy, counseling, and medication, under the guidance of healthcare professionals, are effective methods for managing anxiety. Techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been particularly successful in helping individuals understand and change patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety. According to mental health resource provider </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-anxiety-effective/" id="E131" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E131" target="_blank"><span id="E132" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E132" style="color: #1155cc;">BetterHelp</span></a><span id="E133" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E133">, CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety available. </span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E134" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E134" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E135" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E135"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E136" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E136" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E137" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E137">Both short-term and long-term anxiety symptoms can have significant adverse effects on your overall well-being. If you’re struggling with constant anxiety, stress, or panic attacks, strongly consider reaching out to a professional for guidance. If your anxiety isn’t severe enough to warrant help from a professional, consider incorporating some of the long-term strategies discussed here to keep anxiety from worsening. </span></p><div class="style-scope qowt-page" contenteditable="false" id="pageBorders" style="height: 648pt; margin: 72pt; right: 0px; top: 0px; width: 468pt;"></div><qowt-header class="style-scope qowt-page style-scope qowt-page" contenteditable="false" id="header" style="min-height: 72pt; padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"></qowt-header><span id="E130" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E130">For those facing persistent or severe anxiety, seeking professional help can be a crucial step. Therapy, counseling, and medication, under the guidance of healthcare professionals, are effective methods for managing anxiety. Techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been particularly successful in helping individuals understand and change patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety. According to mental health resource provider </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-anxiety-effective/" id="E131" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E131" target="_blank"><span id="E132" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E132" style="color: #1155cc;">BetterHelp</span></a><span id="E133" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E133">, CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety available.</span><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contentsContainer" style="padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contents"><qowt-section break-before="" indexed-flow="SI8" named-flow="FLOW-2" qowt-eid="E50" style="column-count: 1;"><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E134" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E134" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined">
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E136" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E136" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E137" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E137">Both short-term and long-term anxiety symptoms can have significant adverse effects on your overall well-being. If you’re struggling with constant anxiety, stress, or panic attacks, strongly consider reaching out to a professional for guidance. If your anxiety isn’t severe enough to warrant help from a professional, consider incorporating some of the long-term strategies discussed here to keep anxiety from worsening. </span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E138" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E138" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E139" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E139"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E140" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E140" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"></p></qowt-section></div></div></qowt-page></div></div><qowt-footer class="style-scope qowt-page style-scope qowt-page" contenteditable="false" id="footer" style="min-height: 72pt; padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"></qowt-footer></qowt-page><qowt-page named-flow="FLOW-1" style="height: 792pt; width: 612pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" contenteditable="false" id="pageBorders" style="height: 648pt; margin: 72pt; right: 0px; top: 0px; width: 468pt;"></div><qowt-header class="style-scope qowt-page style-scope qowt-page" contenteditable="false" id="header" style="min-height: 72pt; padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"></qowt-header><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contentsContainer" style="padding-left: 72pt; padding-right: 72pt;"><div class="style-scope qowt-page" id="contents"><qowt-section break-before="" indexed-flow="SI7" named-flow="FLOW-2" qowt-eid="E50" style="column-count: 1;"><template class="style-scope qowt-section" id="headerTemplates"></template><template class="style-scope qowt-section" id="footerTemplates"></template><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" is="qowt-word-para" named-flow="FLOW-3" qowt-eid="E84" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span is="qowt-word-run" named-flow="FLOW-4" qowt-eid="E88">counteraction to the symptoms of anxiety.</span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E89" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E89" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E90" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E90"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E91" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E91" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E92" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E92">Grounding techniques are another rapid and effective tool for reducing sudden feelings of anxiety. These practices involve focusing on the present moment and reconnecting with the physical world. Simple actions, such as naming five things you can see, four you can touch, three you can hear, two you can smell, and one you can taste, can divert your mind from anxious thoughts and bring you back to the present.</span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E93" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E93" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E94" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E94"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E95" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E95" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E96" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E96">Progressive Muscle Relaxation (PMR) is also highly beneficial. By tensing and then relaxing different muscle groups in the body, PMR can </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC8272667/" id="E97" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E97" target="_blank"><span id="E98" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E98" style="color: #1155cc;">help reduce the physical tension</span></a><span id="E99" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E99"> that accompanies anxiety, promoting a sense of physical and mental relaxation. While deep breathing and grounding can be done almost anywhere, PMR is best done in a quiet, relaxing space, if possible. Begin by tensing your toes, then releasing the tension slowly. Continue to tense and relax different muscle groups, moving progressively upward through your body. After the toes, move on to the lower leg, then continue upward. </span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E100" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E100" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E101" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E101"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E102" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E102" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E103" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E103">Lastly, the </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.mindful.org/meditation/mindfulness-getting-started/" id="E104" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E104" target="_blank"><span id="E105" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E105" style="color: #1155cc;">practice of mindfulness</span></a><span id="E106" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E106"> can be incredibly effective in managing anxiety quickly. By observing your thoughts and feelings without judgment and bringing your attention to your breath or senses, you can ground yourself in the present moment, reducing the intensity of anxiety symptoms. Mindfulness techniques take a little bit of practice before they are useful in moments of sudden anxiety, but adopting and honing those techniques before anxiety strikes will likely be beneficial. </span>
</p><p aria-level="2" class="qowt-stl-Heading2 x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E107" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E107" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined" role="heading"><span id="E110" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E110">Keeping anxiety at bay</span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E111" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E111" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E112" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E112">While quick calming techniques are likely helpful during moments of acute anxiety, establishing a foundation of long-term strategies can help keep anxiety attacks away. Regular physical exercise is one of the best tools available, with activities such as walking, running, swimming, or yoga proven to </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/can-exercise-help-treat-anxiety-2019102418096" id="E113" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E113" target="_blank"><span id="E114" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E114" style="color: #1155cc;">significantly reduce anxiety levels over time</span></a><span id="E115" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E115">. Exercise stimulates the release of endorphins, the body's natural mood lifters, which can alleviate stress and promote a sense of well-being.</span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E116" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E116" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E117" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E117"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E118" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E118" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E119" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E119">Adopting healthy eating habits is another critical strategy. A balanced diet rich in vegetables, fruits, lean proteins, and whole grains may help reduce anxiety and stress. Certain deficiencies in vitamins and minerals, such as magnesium and omega-3 fatty acids, have been </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.health.harvard.edu/blog/eating-well-to-help-manage-anxiety-your-questions-answered-2018031413460" id="E120" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E120" target="_blank"><span id="E121" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E121" style="color: #1155cc;">linked to higher levels of anxiety</span></a><span id="E122" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E122">. Incorporating foods rich in these nutrients may help stabilize mood and reduce anxiety symptoms.</span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E123" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E123" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E124" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E124"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E125" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E125" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E126" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E126">Prioritizing sleep hygiene is also important. Anxiety can often disrupt sleep patterns, creating a cycle that exacerbates stress and anxiety symptoms. Establishing a regular sleep routine, minimizing screen time before bed, and creating a comfortable sleep environment can improve sleep quality, mental health, and overall well-being. </span>
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</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E129" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E129" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E130" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E130">For those facing persistent or severe anxiety, seeking professional help can be a crucial step. Therapy, counseling, and medication, under the guidance of healthcare professionals, are effective methods for managing anxiety. Techniques such as cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT) have been particularly successful in helping individuals understand and change patterns of thinking that contribute to anxiety. According to mental health resource provider </span><a contenteditable="false" href="https://www.betterhelp.com/advice/therapy/is-cognitive-behavioral-therapy-for-anxiety-effective/" id="E131" is="qowt-hyperlink" qowt-eid="E131" target="_blank"><span id="E132" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E132" style="color: #1155cc;">BetterHelp</span></a><span id="E133" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E133">, CBT is one of the most effective treatments for anxiety available. </span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E134" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E134" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E135" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E135"><br /></span>
</p><p class="x-scope qowt-word-para-0" id="E136" is="qowt-word-para" qowt-eid="E136" qowt-entry="undefined" qowt-lvl="undefined"><span id="E137" is="qowt-word-run" qowt-eid="E137">Both short-term and long-term anxiety symptoms can have significant adverse effects on your overall well-being. If you’re struggling with constant anxiety, stress, or panic attacks, strongly consider reaching out to a professional for guidance. If your anxiety isn’t severe enough to warrant help from a professional, consider incorporating some of the long-term strategies discussed here to keep anxiety from worsening. </span>
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1.504px; z-index: -1;"></span> </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h3 pg-1y3 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs0 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 665.672px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 104px; height: 75.714844px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">for Worry-Free Adventures</div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y4 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 632.372px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">There’s nothing quite like the thrill of setting off on a new adventure, exploring unseen corners </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y5 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 617.872px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">of the world, and immersing yourself in new cultures. But as we chase these unforgettable </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y6 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 603.372px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">experiences, it’s crucial to weave safety into the fabric of our travel plans. Smart safety practices<span class="_ pg-1_0" style="color: transparent; display: inline-block; position: relative; unicode-bidi: bidi-override; width: 1.504px; z-index: -1;"></span> </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y7 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 588.872px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">are your passport to worry-free adventures, allowing you to embrace the joys of travel with </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y8 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 574.372px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">confidence. </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y9 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 545.372px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Let’s get to know more about safe traveling tips together in this article. You’ll soon be armed </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1ya pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 530.872px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">with the knowledge to enjoy your travel securely and savor every moment to its fullest.</div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h5 pg-1yb pg-1ff1 pg-1fs2 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 479.122px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 64px; height: 46.59375px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Research and Planning: Your Safety Blueprint</div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1yc pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 444.922px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Before you jet off, take a moment to lay the groundwork for a safe trip. Delve into your </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1yd pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 430.422px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">destination’s latest travel advisories, familiarize yourself with local laws, and understand cultural </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1ye pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 415.922px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">norms to avoid unintentional faux pas. Equally important is compiling a list of local emergency </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1yf pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 401.422px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">contacts—embassies, consulates, and medical facilities—should you need assistance. </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y10 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 372.422px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">This proactive approach not only ensures you’re well-informed but also instills a sense of </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y11 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 357.922px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">preparedness that’s essential for navigating the unpredictable nature of travel.</div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h5 pg-1y12 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs2 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 306.172px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 64px; height: 46.59375px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Personal Safety Essentials: What to Pack</div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y13 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 271.972px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Your suitcase should carry <span class="pg-1fc1" style="color: #1155cc; position: relative; unicode-bidi: bidi-override;">more than just wardrobe choices</span>; it’s also home to your travel safety </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y14 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 257.472px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">kit. Essentials like a reliable personal alarm can serve as a deterrent in risky situations, while a </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y15 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 242.972px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">comprehensive first-aid kit ensures you’re ready for minor medical needs. Don’t overlook the </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y16 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 228.472px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">utility of travel-sized safety gadgets—flashlights, door stoppers, and water purification tools can </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y17 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 213.972px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">be invaluable. </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y18 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 184.972px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Packing these items might seem cautious, but they’re the unsung heroes that keep you safe, </div><div class="t pg-1m0 pg-1x1 pg-1h4 pg-1y19 pg-1ff1 pg-1fs1 pg-1fc0 pg-1sc0 pg-1ls0 pg-1ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 170.472px; font-family: pg-1ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; 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Consider investing in an international SIM card or a global roaming plan to keep your </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y4 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 680.672px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">phone functional without hefty charges. Leverage travel apps that offer offline features, ensuring<span class="_ pg-2_0" style="color: transparent; display: inline-block; position: relative; unicode-bidi: bidi-override; width: 1.548px; z-index: -1;"></span> </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y5 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 666.172px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">you can communicate even in remote locations. Regular social media check-ins or a shared </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y6 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 651.672px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">travel blog can keep your circle updated on your adventures, providing both peace of mind for </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y7 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 637.172px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">them and a digital diary for you.</div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h4 pg-2y8 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs1 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 585.422px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 64px; height: 46.59375px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Navigating Transportation Safely</div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y9 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 551.222px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Getting around safely is crucial, whether you’re renting a car or using public transit. Always vet </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2ya pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 536.722px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">rental companies for reliability and ensure you’re comfortable with the local driving laws if you </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2yb pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 522.222px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">choose to drive. Familiarize yourself with public transportation routes and safety ratings. </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2yc pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 493.222px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">In the event of a mishap, knowing how to <span class="pg-2fc1" style="color: #1155cc; position: relative; unicode-bidi: bidi-override;">navigate car accident claims with experts<span class="_ pg-2_0" style="color: transparent; display: inline-block; position: relative; unicode-bidi: bidi-override; width: 1.548px; z-index: -1;"></span></span>, such as </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2yd pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 478.722px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">contacting a knowledgeable car accident lawyer, can alleviate stress and ensure you’re fairly </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2ye pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 464.222px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">represented, keeping your travel plans smoothly on track. From insurance claims to suing the </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2yf pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 449.722px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">party at-fault for damages, these legal professionals are adept at helping clients quickly.</div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h4 pg-2y10 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs1 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 412.472px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 64px; height: 46.59375px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Safeguarding Valuables and Identity</div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y11 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 378.272px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Your valuables and personal information require <span class="pg-2fc1" style="color: #1155cc; position: relative; unicode-bidi: bidi-override;">vigilant protection</span> on your travels. Utilize hotel </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y12 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 363.772px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">safes for important documents and items, and consider wearing a money belt for essential </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y13 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 349.272px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">belongings while out exploring. RFID-blocking wallets and passport holders can guard against </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y14 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 334.772px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">electronic theft, a growing concern in crowded tourist spots. </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y15 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 305.772px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Additionally, backing up important documents digitally in secure cloud storage ensures you have<span class="_ pg-2_0" style="color: transparent; display: inline-block; position: relative; unicode-bidi: bidi-override; width: 1.548px; z-index: -1;"></span> </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y16 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 291.272px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">access to copies should the originals go missing.</div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h4 pg-2y17 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs1 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 239.522px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 64px; height: 46.59375px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Health and Wellness on the Road</div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y18 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 205.322px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Your health is your most valuable travel companion; it deserves as much care as your itinerary. </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y19 pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 190.822px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Prior to departure, consult with a travel medicine specialist to get necessary vaccinations and </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y1a pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 176.322px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">health advice specific to your destination. Secure comprehensive travel insurance that covers </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y1b pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 161.822px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">medical emergencies to avoid unexpected expenses. </div><div class="t pg-2m0 pg-2x1 pg-2h3 pg-2y1c pg-2ff1 pg-2fs0 pg-2fc0 pg-2sc0 pg-2ls0 pg-2ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 132.822px; font-family: pg-2ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: 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If you encounter medical </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3y4 pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 656.222px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">issues, know the location of the nearest reputable medical facility, and always carry your travel </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3y5 pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 641.722px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">insurance information. For lost passports, keep electronic copies and know the location of your </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3y6 pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 627.222px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">embassy or consulate for quick assistance. </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3y7 pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 598.222px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">In all emergencies, staying calm and informed is key; have a basic understanding of the local </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3y8 pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 583.722px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">language for emergencies and always keep a list of essential contacts handy.</div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h3 pg-3y9 pg-3ff1 pg-3fs0 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 531.972px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 64px; height: 46.59375px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Wrapping Up </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3ya pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 497.772px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">Safety doesn’t just happen; it’s a result of careful planning and mindful travel practices. It’s the </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3yb pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 483.272px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">golden key that unlocks the full potential of your travel experiences, allowing you to explore with </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3yc pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 468.772px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">confidence and peace of mind. By integrating these safety strategies into your travel routine, </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3yd pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 454.272px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">you’re not just preparing for the unexpected—you’re ensuring that your adventures remain as </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3ye pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 439.772px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">enriching and enjoyable as intended. </div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3yf pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 410.772px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">So, pack your bags, embrace these tips, and set forth on your journeys knowing you’re well-</div><div class="t pg-3m0 pg-3x1 pg-3h4 pg-3y10 pg-3ff1 pg-3fs1 pg-3fc0 pg-3sc0 pg-3ls0 pg-3ws0" style="-webkit-text-stroke-color: transparent; -webkit-text-stroke-width: 0.015em; bottom: 396.272px; font-family: pg-3ff1; font-size: 44px; height: 32.033203px; left: 72.1px; letter-spacing: 0px; line-height: 0.938477; position: absolute; text-shadow: none; transform-origin: 0% 100%; transform: matrix(0.25, 0, 0, 0.25, 0, 0); unicode-bidi: bidi-override; visibility: visible; white-space: pre;">equipped for a world of safe and memorable explorations. </div></div></div></div></div></div></li></ul>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-60604301362107201132024-02-02T15:24:00.005-05:002024-02-02T17:06:18.106-05:00Celebrate 80 Years of Pizzeria Uno With Their New England Contest!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Pizza is something that I never get tired of eating. It is one of America’s favorite foods and it’s easy to see why. Pizza is so versatile and you can always choose new topping profiles to keep your pizza yummy and interesting. I love bacon on my pizza as well as fresh mozzarella and eggplant too. Whether you like chicken and sausage pizza or pineapple and ham, pizza constantly is there for us and consistently delicious. There is nothing quite like deep dish pizza though, it is a culinary experience from start to finish. </span></div></span></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEltzp4VTZesUI97tRb16gHDQ3DmNpO8VxJKjcLhE8b0RPX7hsrRuNmyfVUndN2wU3109wkIaBTRBao33lcEyxp-MDfoQOZRVBQmqvSkQQ3Tw_mOv1z0cSJcFOGP3d-GSlosUA7bAUpvIrsU_Jx1E0nc129-VeaqU-dnltyDPVOxcXnghogA4kfTT6G4bl/s1197/1CBA03B0-3BDC-4D2C-8F2B-83506AF3B352.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="793" data-original-width="1197" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEltzp4VTZesUI97tRb16gHDQ3DmNpO8VxJKjcLhE8b0RPX7hsrRuNmyfVUndN2wU3109wkIaBTRBao33lcEyxp-MDfoQOZRVBQmqvSkQQ3Tw_mOv1z0cSJcFOGP3d-GSlosUA7bAUpvIrsU_Jx1E0nc129-VeaqU-dnltyDPVOxcXnghogA4kfTT6G4bl/s320/1CBA03B0-3BDC-4D2C-8F2B-83506AF3B352.png" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><div><div>To celebrate Pizzeria UNO’s 80th birthday, they want to share the excitement with those who are from the New England.<br /><br />States. If you live in Massachusetts, Rhode Island, Maine or New Hampshire, get your fingers ready to type! Share your Pizzeria Uno stories and memories for a chance to win a paid trip for two to Chicago, IL to visit the original location! </div><div><br /></div><div>You can also have the chance to win a dining experience at the corner of Ohio and Wabash which is the birthplace of deep dish! </div><div><br /></div><div>Finally, you can win a two night’s stay in Chicago, which would certainly make anyone happy with free pizza for a year and Pizzeria Uno branded swag and apparel. Don’t forget to stop at UNO’s!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRn-eufQiazH0mVYCCxd-jTjIAJVYoX6aYnp1oXLAj6BRO3iQJDtvrCtL3ZZ4uu87dAX6Z8TklxszXVYp2mN1SSltnBLwxsv4d2nLleof3nvOeRbp2o4UVZNPJRTfRnu8zByzOzJhHgmAyDG88pIVOkeHAk-HiONqhM8pSAWmXAmE_WX24FplgIm1AQTF/s1000/3770171E-7311-4A11-AC09-73EECED65E72.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlRn-eufQiazH0mVYCCxd-jTjIAJVYoX6aYnp1oXLAj6BRO3iQJDtvrCtL3ZZ4uu87dAX6Z8TklxszXVYp2mN1SSltnBLwxsv4d2nLleof3nvOeRbp2o4UVZNPJRTfRnu8zByzOzJhHgmAyDG88pIVOkeHAk-HiONqhM8pSAWmXAmE_WX24FplgIm1AQTF/s320/3770171E-7311-4A11-AC09-73EECED65E72.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The most captivating story or stories will win. Maybe you got engaged at an UNO’s and you asked the server to hide the engagement ring inside the pizza before serving? Or did you celebrate every single birthday with family there with lasting memories of happiness? Whatever the case may be, make sure to share! </div><div><br /></div><div>You can enter on the website through their entry form, and the contest runs through February 29th. The winner announcement will be on March 15th. Click <a href="https://www.unos.com/80years/" target="_blank">Here</a> to enter!</div><div><br /></div><div>This is a very exciting time for Pizzeria Uno and an opportunity to really connect with their New England fan base. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have gone to Pizzeria Uno for years and their deep dish pizzas are legendary. That crispy crunch of the thick crust paired with warm melty cheese and sauce is unlike any other. I like to pair my pizza with a tall glass of ice coke coke for the ultimate in satisfaction.</div><div><br /></div><div>We plan to visit Pizzeria Uno in the coming weeks and I am extra excited this time, because Jack and Scarlett have never been. I hope that this visit solidifies their love for Pizzeria Uno’s and they can become a fan, just like their parents. </div><div><br /></div><div>Go ahead and enter the contest and see if you become a lucky winner. For extra inspiration having a deep dish pizza in front of you can’t hurt either!</div><div><br /></div><div>*DISCLOSURE* This is a post in coordination with Pizzeria Uno. All thoughts are strictly my own. </div><div><br /></div><div> <a href="https://www.unos.com/80years/">here</a><a href="https://www.unos.com/80years/">here</a></div></div></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-68410786793049748152024-01-17T15:12:00.002-05:002024-01-17T15:12:57.752-05:00Valentine’s Day! The day of love is quickly approaching! Whether you're cooking for your sweetie at home, or you're both going out, the romantic day is not complete without dessert.<br /><div><br /></div><div>What are some of your favorite Valentine's Day desserts? I'm game for anything chocolate. I'll be making fudge for Scarlett's teachers this year as a small gift. The more chocolate involved, the better! Check out some of these mouth-watering treats to give you some culinary inspiration.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://oneshetwoshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/5393225149_4f940f6f11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://oneshetwoshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/5393225149_4f940f6f11.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/PartyCity/Valentines_Day_Treats_0053?op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.2,1,4,0&wid=486" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/PartyCity/Valentines_Day_Treats_0053?op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.2,1,4,0&wid=486" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e7/b2/6b/e7b26bbe4922c294aa55e423c247b93f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e7/b2/6b/e7b26bbe4922c294aa55e423c247b93f.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How amazing does everything look? I want to dig in right now. I'd love to see some of your past Valentine's Day goodies that you've made. Feel free to post a picture!</div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-54489695593972939622023-11-16T16:28:00.001-05:002023-11-16T16:28:27.690-05:00Brownies from Hungry Monkey Baking Company Are a HitMy sweet tooth runs rampant most days and can sometimes be unstoppable. When it comes to baked goods, I prefer chocolate over practically everything else. You cannot beat a freshly baked warm chocolate chip cookie, or a slice of chocolate cake with perfectly creamy frosting. Of course a decadent brownie would put a smile on anyone's face too. I've passed my love of treats onto my two children who also cannot live life without something sugar based either. Can you blame them though? <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxTmYHR37OonVEovsQkBw32vfCTrpDE_kEOwYHraNF14QltEk7MIwFUqQesEtjRFzPq0HIyNZ-btP5Dk8KY306YWI8_2HtlkBjJxidLmgBjRcaW10IBmalKKWaKZhmy9wv-Li_lK-WPGU6Mx_ymXZggkDpg5ePc93XNSA5PpFfBDzfAWhkBMIPAKUKw/s225/download.png" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="225" data-original-width="225" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXxTmYHR37OonVEovsQkBw32vfCTrpDE_kEOwYHraNF14QltEk7MIwFUqQesEtjRFzPq0HIyNZ-btP5Dk8KY306YWI8_2HtlkBjJxidLmgBjRcaW10IBmalKKWaKZhmy9wv-Li_lK-WPGU6Mx_ymXZggkDpg5ePc93XNSA5PpFfBDzfAWhkBMIPAKUKw/s1600/download.png" width="225" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="https://hungrymonkeybaking.com/" target="_blank"><br /></a></div><div><a href="https://hungrymonkeybaking.com/" target="_blank"><b>Hungry Monkey Baking Company</b></a> shares my philosophy of loving sweet treats too. They create natural "crazy good" made from scratch treats that will make your belly smile. You can choose from banana breads, triple chocolate thick brownies, and macaroons. There are various treat boxes with varying contents available that make a perfect gift for anyone for practically any occasion. Grandma's birthday? Check. A care package to your niece at college? You bet. The brownies are rich and dense and made in small batches with premium, all-natural ingredients. How can you resist brownies chock full of dark chocolate, semi-sweet chocolate, and cocoa? You cant, it's impossible. There's always a perfect time for brownies, no matter what. Don't forget an icy glass of cold milk to go alongside it. </div><div><br /></div><div>When the treat box arrived, I was ready to dig in. The box is presented nicely with pink crinklies and is well protected while your chocolate squares of heaven are in transit. Each pack of brownies contains 3 brownies. These are not your average brownies by any means. These beauties are large and in charge and so thick. A care card is inside the box to tell you how to store your brownies (that is if they aren't attacked right away!) You can store in the fridge to eat within a few days or keep them in the freezer to enjoy at a later point.</div><div><br /></div><div>I like to bake myself, so I am no stranger to whipping up from scratch goodies from time to time. My ingredients are definitely not premium or all-natural, so it's nice to be able to sample treats that are. Quality ingredients definitely take baked goods up a notch!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Devjl2FhtjPHXEc_21mhk1NZdUceSzQjSLKBMZUEZdrNKD58WoH-gedIlR07ULk6NHVlcz-L4tfbGPXrJF_wYarzWd6m_smsroEBgjjxJAQTtpKOklVWuzLgzg1fbe94h1hDTi99vnxIOYyGv1g7IxihfLfdxpny50sciq_a06rQ_i1-I2nCRo2q9A/s3888/IMG_2814.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2592" data-original-width="3888" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-Devjl2FhtjPHXEc_21mhk1NZdUceSzQjSLKBMZUEZdrNKD58WoH-gedIlR07ULk6NHVlcz-L4tfbGPXrJF_wYarzWd6m_smsroEBgjjxJAQTtpKOklVWuzLgzg1fbe94h1hDTi99vnxIOYyGv1g7IxihfLfdxpny50sciq_a06rQ_i1-I2nCRo2q9A/w640-h426/IMG_2814.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Of course I tried one of the brownies right away because if I didn't, then I think my husband would have thought I was dying or something was truly wrong! Upon first glance, they were just so beautiful. I loved how thick they were as well as their gorgeous dark color. These were definitely one of the thickest brownies I've ever tried. I will say the cocoa flavor is very prominent upon first bite but mixes so well with the dark and semi-sweet chocolate. What a winning combination to truly make anyone's belly smile. A glass of icy cold milk would pair excellently with these beauties. The brownies are sweet but not sickeningly sweet. I'd say the sweetness level is just right. I had no trouble finishing the entire thing. If you love brownies, you'll definitely want to sink your teeth into one of Hungry Monkey Baking Company's brownies. </div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15_Q_iwdpNsWD3DLf3bATJ3fdS-O8z8G6_3vG5sfFb5DUiNzyAfSXBvD74SG4rDywe3sdSBgzkvHh51yotE9MoqYCunrfcG2EeMFu4F4_mzRvPrfHbqYyob893I1W9xyuj_3xmZNx1WbtWXFYeFc9JU6l6JJoPzcawiCe7CxdH6qQTWe7DcKjJaqkOg/s1920/dd.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh15_Q_iwdpNsWD3DLf3bATJ3fdS-O8z8G6_3vG5sfFb5DUiNzyAfSXBvD74SG4rDywe3sdSBgzkvHh51yotE9MoqYCunrfcG2EeMFu4F4_mzRvPrfHbqYyob893I1W9xyuj_3xmZNx1WbtWXFYeFc9JU6l6JJoPzcawiCe7CxdH6qQTWe7DcKjJaqkOg/w640-h426/dd.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I put the remaining brownies into the freezer for the future. I have to make sure my kids don't go bananas (see that monkey joke?) and eat all of them. I know they will love them when they sample them soon! If you choose to freeze yours, zap them in the microwave for a few minutes to wake them up. If you REALLY want to amp up the dessert experience, a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top of the warm brownie would definitely be heavenly. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DLlsDKHwl1AWqtXPNZTLclwwmZpKCV2dxgzsNafXauBM0P_hRn4W55zSkjbdpLpX7iXw0ziz9ZrQ5DII2bM2I3FPpAmc_uA41iNa84GuYi_KLRH9Q4Qlfp0Wx2r3O5KN-yP2N9R7pb8a-RW19gJEAPBbuNoysLvXl_O97XfQhj1WoCJpzhS5RAmU8w/s1920/jj.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1280" data-original-width="1920" height="426" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7DLlsDKHwl1AWqtXPNZTLclwwmZpKCV2dxgzsNafXauBM0P_hRn4W55zSkjbdpLpX7iXw0ziz9ZrQ5DII2bM2I3FPpAmc_uA41iNa84GuYi_KLRH9Q4Qlfp0Wx2r3O5KN-yP2N9R7pb8a-RW19gJEAPBbuNoysLvXl_O97XfQhj1WoCJpzhS5RAmU8w/w640-h426/jj.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>Keep Hungry Monkey Baking Company in mind for yourself or truly anyone else. The holidays will be here in just a few short months and I can guarantee anyone would be delighted to see a box from them show up on their door as a Christmas present. I will surely be recommending them to friends and family.</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Hungry Monkey Baking Company for providing product samples in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own. </i></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-6874891382147476392023-10-16T14:28:00.000-04:002023-10-16T14:28:43.824-04:00Say YES to Little Bites Pumpkin MuffinsCan you believe Fall is on the horizon? Time just seems to fly by lately! What's your favorite thing about Fall? I'm looking forward to all kinds of holiday baking with my kids. We enjoy making soft snickerdoodle cookies, pumpkin muffins, banana bread, and many other delectable goodies. I feel like when the temperatures start to drop it really puts me into a baking mood. Fall not only brings a new season but beautiful foliage along with Halloween of course! <div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxfEf5t36qjxW6XEKSMANQGo5JOmoVukOYwTIXLCbAUhgBSDJamJY2BmIlqmkQCxLljYve02iuvDrnNHmgRE2LFaZHEUMZGi0A7_SEylifH3G9WZfrKokekrh9zqObsCazxsShf7McjjD/s1600/brand.gif" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="200" data-original-width="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSxfEf5t36qjxW6XEKSMANQGo5JOmoVukOYwTIXLCbAUhgBSDJamJY2BmIlqmkQCxLljYve02iuvDrnNHmgRE2LFaZHEUMZGi0A7_SEylifH3G9WZfrKokekrh9zqObsCazxsShf7McjjD/s1600/brand.gif" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b><a href="http://www.entenmanns.com/" target="_blank">Entenmann's</a></b> offers over 100 tasty and scrumptious baked goods ranging from America's favorite crumb cakes, donuts, and cookies to danishes and cupcakes. You can't forget Little Bites either! There's truly a dessert to please anyone's taste buds. Their chocolate glazed donuts are outstanding and I always grab a box when I'm in the grocery store. I am sure that everyone has tried at least one item from the Entenmann's line. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_hHfxeykgi6krp1OvO0AsWfvreKBeEOpFdoCfAChm74Z7ixZxKAIr377CL3M5D6Q7QdQ8wo72B7soRfPTYUqu8wwSMRnqBm5kK7yRpMk9wHjv92eK5HqA9fqqMzA85oeClZ6VQLXltgp/s1080/thumbnail+%25285%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhY_hHfxeykgi6krp1OvO0AsWfvreKBeEOpFdoCfAChm74Z7ixZxKAIr377CL3M5D6Q7QdQ8wo72B7soRfPTYUqu8wwSMRnqBm5kK7yRpMk9wHjv92eK5HqA9fqqMzA85oeClZ6VQLXltgp/w480-h640/thumbnail+%25285%2529.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div>If you're looking for a new seasonally flavored sweet treat to try this Fall, I have just the perfect pick for you. How about Little Bites pumpkin muffins? They are baked moist and delicious and of course made with real pumpkin. Parents will like the fact that they are available in perfectly portioned pouches for school lunchboxes or on-the-go snacking. You'll be pleased to know that they contain no high fructose corn syrup, no artificial flavors or colors, making them a snack kids will love and a choice parents can feel good about. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jjpu8IGfjjik8za_YrmoS2KbxUc_SUn7UmDI_XW0V5MAdFUvRjTVksgeDHLqYWLPfuTAREb3kbDah9tHU_NhS5_dAUaB3dWSsx9EI4JLt2IEil-9VpDUWgxz9BQgrK9p3o4UxRDZdlm6/s1080/thumbnail+%25283%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7jjpu8IGfjjik8za_YrmoS2KbxUc_SUn7UmDI_XW0V5MAdFUvRjTVksgeDHLqYWLPfuTAREb3kbDah9tHU_NhS5_dAUaB3dWSsx9EI4JLt2IEil-9VpDUWgxz9BQgrK9p3o4UxRDZdlm6/w480-h640/thumbnail+%25283%2529.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>While Scarlett is normally my Little Bites taste tester, she's in school now. Jack hasn't started preschool yet, so he's still home with me. He's extremely interested in Little Bites and is very partial to the blueberry and chocolate ones. I knew he'd be up for the job of helping me. Jack definitely can recognize a Little Bites box as well as a big of them, so he knew exactly what was going down and he couldn't have been more pleased. Each pack contains 5 mini muffins which is the perfect amount to satisfy a sweet tooth. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pZmb29e-maKYc27czfotmvhn1YZYIeJ1I7ACvYS8TsnVA_1obYY9yVGBlFr_pPvKcvN5LgQo7BbEvFqjJUIz5pQo0Ni7VWi9PNQj9ua64khMmK81yMVHsdo4z9i3QmbQQRhqC9LM2A42/s1080/thumbnail+%25284%2529.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1080" data-original-width="810" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-pZmb29e-maKYc27czfotmvhn1YZYIeJ1I7ACvYS8TsnVA_1obYY9yVGBlFr_pPvKcvN5LgQo7BbEvFqjJUIz5pQo0Ni7VWi9PNQj9ua64khMmK81yMVHsdo4z9i3QmbQQRhqC9LM2A42/w480-h640/thumbnail+%25284%2529.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>The mini muffins have a wonderful pumpkin flavor which isn't overly sweet. The essence of pumpkin is there without being overpowering. These are definitely a perfect way to welcome Fall if I do say so myself.</div></div><div><br /></div><div>Jack devoured the muffins in about 5 seconds flat. He barely took a breath in-between shoving them into his mouth. I think it's safe to say the pumpkin flavor was a hit. I can't blame him at all, I love them too!</div><div><br /></div><div>Little Bites pumpkin muffins would pair wonderfully with a cup of coffee or hot tea for a mid-day pick-me-up. Honestly, there's never a wrong time to enjoy Little Bites. </div><div><br /></div><div>I hope everyone has a wonderful and safe Fall!</div><div><br /></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-68918564005453384392023-08-21T21:29:00.009-04:002023-08-21T21:30:38.866-04:00Bring the Whole Family for a Fun Day at Ripley's Aquarium in Myrtle Beach<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">There is almost a five year age gap between Jack and Scarlett. Since the gap is large, it sometimes makes choosing activities that they can do together difficult. One thing that they do share a large love of is the aquarium. The aquarium truly is a magical place that draws people of all ages in. You can't outgrow seeing beautiful fish and sea life swim past you. The dimly lit breezy rooms with schools of fish all around are so relaxing and peaceful. If you haven't been to an aquarium in many years, why not go to one near you?</span></div><div><br /></div><div>Myrtle Beach is home to <a href="https://www.ripleyaquariums.com/myrtlebeach/" target="_blank"><b>Ripley's Aquarium </b></a>which offers 87,000 square feet of marine life! Stand face-to-face with one of the largest collections of giant sharks on the East Coast as you ride along a 330-ft underwater moving path. The aquarium features hourly dive shows and a stingray petting area for those brave enough! If you like premium activities you'll be delighted to find out there's a behind the scenes tour as well as a Swim with stingrays encounter. The aquarium has so much to do and see make sure you take it all in! </div><div><br /></div><div>When we visited Myrtle Beach last summer, we did not visit the aquarium. I am happy to report that I'm so glad we were able to fit it in on this trip! </div><div><br /></div><div>The aquarium is beautiful. It seems so clean and well-maintained. There is something to see at every corner, depending on what you're interested in. There's even a little playground and water play area for the tiny tots too.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY218H1QiPNtY_8er0UuEZVTPddD4GC6CzczXDdz11YAGLrHpWuN3mhxtzQmCDz_lj1cv_pmhrY2l2HLxjVIaU8b8HwPpkz6JuFNqQ0p7tZEWLiyzoLQPhRUCvu9gamD7GCA31jpZ-Fg2v5iznLIQa1oA9R-y2-mZrDyD0jHykdGA84tBY9IhMv2xVGS0/s4032/311303FE-F53C-4D2E-B598-85B4989D0F94.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjkY218H1QiPNtY_8er0UuEZVTPddD4GC6CzczXDdz11YAGLrHpWuN3mhxtzQmCDz_lj1cv_pmhrY2l2HLxjVIaU8b8HwPpkz6JuFNqQ0p7tZEWLiyzoLQPhRUCvu9gamD7GCA31jpZ-Fg2v5iznLIQa1oA9R-y2-mZrDyD0jHykdGA84tBY9IhMv2xVGS0/w480-h640/311303FE-F53C-4D2E-B598-85B4989D0F94.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwqR7TO6JUenZdipZFh1SuABjRAbYGyKKZaeoyFxtMArEs3qGSYReu_6c-JS0gtJoBfy5mqKNNR5ECsAgm2E_x2unMhj4WXFPR3LU23abT0wkLPzXqHrPL81ZM431IIs0cTiC73b5jsSPoQviefky6Qp8Wa0tCQrhyqd2KoDCXuVjRLoDE3issKuBeuVTP/s4032/A8B9879C-38C8-40E8-848F-F0123A797F6E.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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This is always a win-win in my book. Children are captivated by fish but are also learning at the same time. </div><div><br /></div><div>Jack and Scarlett loved the jellyfish section as well as the amazing tunnel that you walk through to see sharks and all sorts of sea life. That was truly magical!</div><div><br /></div><div>Scarlett and I took a 10 minute glass bottom boat tour to see and learn about sharks. I've never been on a glass bottom boat before but it was definitely memorable. It was incredible to glide across the little water area they had and see powerful creatures underneath you. The tour guides did a great job educating you and answering questions. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSZQGFFQ_WjlFugT7ZQDFekUDwqfoi99pgQuSr6tNdzSK5XsQAzILHL7VcrrP3VekVtrIE4TkqHeLlfQ3wqNwSwrUr1dNYezgcg_lsQ658qCbNr3YIqzDGF095kmi4xvYkfkg2S0mhp8j6vQGAh_fGeiRlfrii_izxT90ka2RanpBR5jhcCo7Tc4SkJMe/s4032/66D16C2D-C228-4D6E-845C-B5DCF26418CD.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLSZQGFFQ_WjlFugT7ZQDFekUDwqfoi99pgQuSr6tNdzSK5XsQAzILHL7VcrrP3VekVtrIE4TkqHeLlfQ3wqNwSwrUr1dNYezgcg_lsQ658qCbNr3YIqzDGF095kmi4xvYkfkg2S0mhp8j6vQGAh_fGeiRlfrii_izxT90ka2RanpBR5jhcCo7Tc4SkJMe/w480-h640/66D16C2D-C228-4D6E-845C-B5DCF26418CD.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKXXkhBMEJ2k4pVbfVBc3eWdZ_D9TrRFRdM62McOcdDHnGBWg_6C75h7EBdQ5GxUjrwlIaH6rSa0bAY7R7SkhVmJG76vN-JqfVV4UzJHgAajGdSqPiF5iNnqbFmENg1JBQUBocSjn0ZgLdza2mU33wAMFkf8b9CJWcT3NGkjIpvqlvKi3nq_x4gM1bd3j/s4032/ABB81786-34BF-4A16-8724-B87CF7938BE2.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhLKXXkhBMEJ2k4pVbfVBc3eWdZ_D9TrRFRdM62McOcdDHnGBWg_6C75h7EBdQ5GxUjrwlIaH6rSa0bAY7R7SkhVmJG76vN-JqfVV4UzJHgAajGdSqPiF5iNnqbFmENg1JBQUBocSjn0ZgLdza2mU33wAMFkf8b9CJWcT3NGkjIpvqlvKi3nq_x4gM1bd3j/w480-h640/ABB81786-34BF-4A16-8724-B87CF7938BE2.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hGtzd3vI69pprwNuMITp5cGmnLS0Lwsx0P3x_Jivg4LRpbI5AK3NoDIlpnbKz-S6fQ5ioMvJYW0UUcmANlXKDQLkVHySy5Bf0rpg_xQhVKCeLrxq0c8hdsFI2B_BD_s9Y8Be-B1J7jZB5E6-geQyY9IEfXFX0r-s1rpmr_zquk8-Ne9w8pmj4u_8MSFq/s4032/B691F62C-EA60-4F67-A15F-56FB434F1B64.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2hGtzd3vI69pprwNuMITp5cGmnLS0Lwsx0P3x_Jivg4LRpbI5AK3NoDIlpnbKz-S6fQ5ioMvJYW0UUcmANlXKDQLkVHySy5Bf0rpg_xQhVKCeLrxq0c8hdsFI2B_BD_s9Y8Be-B1J7jZB5E6-geQyY9IEfXFX0r-s1rpmr_zquk8-Ne9w8pmj4u_8MSFq/w480-h640/B691F62C-EA60-4F67-A15F-56FB434F1B64.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>We spent about 2 hours at the aquarium. The colors of the fish are just mesmerizing. I love the brightly colored ones like blue and red. This is definitely a place all ages will enjoy. You will hear no fighting among children here!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVea2S49mCLlTr8JxuElGdcE8PnnZsblIXC4gYDhooebngr1_6WR0rthSZjAJmqKITPXVLbCuRnu1OA-QAxe-wPFFL0BGgeV60GaItQlJtI73YhD1SG4ZJ0W5m123L_5vg8Ud-WYsDPNHrjs5Ij9rRfdCqx-ny_gkezI1sRbD7BSKZfTyjMJ7YGbFR6vv0/s4032/5F85AFC4-2CA9-40CE-9960-7BC845C3CB80.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVea2S49mCLlTr8JxuElGdcE8PnnZsblIXC4gYDhooebngr1_6WR0rthSZjAJmqKITPXVLbCuRnu1OA-QAxe-wPFFL0BGgeV60GaItQlJtI73YhD1SG4ZJ0W5m123L_5vg8Ud-WYsDPNHrjs5Ij9rRfdCqx-ny_gkezI1sRbD7BSKZfTyjMJ7YGbFR6vv0/w480-h640/5F85AFC4-2CA9-40CE-9960-7BC845C3CB80.jpeg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk6FNIvO84Ejb7gSNC_KbhdyLMQBc8Jb1KaCL7Z5IlIgIuxqBVqFgdtPdOEdGDt6VQQ74l02EfdNQyXaKCuA2mq0eZO3Bx9BCUqXbGomaZKm9byyHnOuoexjdaM5YjQZ5n3QDU61J2gGxsBmNzFwkgBn0JWg-OR0fd1e7vlI_meWYvqehF8ksfBp5QmLCm/s4032/8AEAB76E-32BC-4B43-A1D1-1FA3D2AFC798.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; 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All thoughts are strictly my own. </div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-51554448887386483922023-07-25T05:59:00.003-04:002023-07-25T05:59:28.378-04:00Handwritten Cards are Special <a href="http://www.wordsearchpuzzledreams.blogspot.com" target="_blank"><img src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/54487/385/6D2B9DA64406DD8706D347D00A54D231.png" style="background-color: transparent; background: transparent; border: 0px;" /></a>As a child, I remember feeling the annoyance of having to write a hand-written thank you card to a relative for a gift. I didn't want to do it and it felt like such a chore. As an adult, I'm glad my mom pushed me to do this and I can appreciate it now. We do live in the age of technology where you can easily send a text or an email, but you can't deny a handwritten note is special and shows the person took the time to think of you. <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz92ZpjPLpkEXQU9n_Ia8ch6rPQELJJxt61Rk1wpOHlJTzu5oNX1Q53iVUfBeDkiA6A-Gb_DljQCFfA_HdMjN9yu6T8rgVmxwRtBkTQygYIpdn4b8UlBNJu0O00jA4YJXSh1QkMZL4GVgO1ld0LJhnqSzfmTRv35dveYSznF18ze4ZcuIE4Zc2xrdqww/s1920/Black-Script-Boxed-Blank-ThankYou-Notes-Multipack_1TYN2453_01.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1920" data-original-width="1920" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhz92ZpjPLpkEXQU9n_Ia8ch6rPQELJJxt61Rk1wpOHlJTzu5oNX1Q53iVUfBeDkiA6A-Gb_DljQCFfA_HdMjN9yu6T8rgVmxwRtBkTQygYIpdn4b8UlBNJu0O00jA4YJXSh1QkMZL4GVgO1ld0LJhnqSzfmTRv35dveYSznF18ze4ZcuIE4Zc2xrdqww/s320/Black-Script-Boxed-Blank-ThankYou-Notes-Multipack_1TYN2453_01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><div><br /></div><div>I definitely will have Scarlett send out thank you cards for gifts for her birthday and Hanukkah this year. When Jack is old enough, I'll expect the same for him. Picking out beautiful stationery to write on always makes me smile. I know Scarlett may want to draw a small picture on the thank you card too to add some flair. You definitely can't do that over text or email! Seeing someone's handwriting on paper is also special. </div><div><br /></div><div>Birthday cards are something I look forward to every year as well. Seeing someone's birthday wishes and greetings for me is unbeatable. I have many cards from family members and my husband that I save and treasure. A birthday card in my opinion is just as important as the birthday gift itself. Words are powerful and can really stick with you, especially when they're written down. This <a href="https://www.handwrytten.com/resources/automatic-birthday-card-service/" target="_blank">birthday card service</a> is helpful if you're short on time and want to send someone a birthday card but can't make it to the store on time. Also, if you want to wow someone with an extra special birthday card this year, here are some fun card <a href="https://positivelypapercraft.com/2022/02/20/5-fun-quick-easy-birthday-card-ideas/" target="_blank">ideas</a>. <br /><div><br /></div><div>There are also dozens of reasons to have to send a thank you card. Whether you're sending them out to thank guests from a baby shower, a bridal shower, a birthday party, or whatever other special occasion, people will appreciate it. Life is very busy for everyone and sometimes we don't always think about going the extra mile. I know that I definitely appreciate opening the mailbox and seeing a hand-addressed envelope inside, especially when you'e not expecting it. Who doesn't love getting something in the mail that isn't a bill too?</div><div><br /></div><div>I'd say writing one or two thank you notes is doable for anyone over the course of a few days. If you have a large number of people to thank it may be smart to have some help, plus it won't feel as overwhelming! </div><div><br /></div><div>Handwryten is an online service that uses custom-designed handwriting robots that hold real pens to write out the notes in the handwriting style of your choice. Simply type your message on the website or app and then choose from the beautiful selection of cards. You can even use your own stationery. You're able to write whatever message you want, and the recipient will have no idea it wasn't written by your own hand. Use that extra time to do whatever it is you need!</div><div><br /></div><div>Whatever you do, make sure that handwritten cards do not become a thing of the past. </div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /></div></div></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-21858743085750101462023-06-10T13:52:00.003-04:002023-06-10T13:52:51.085-04:00Summer is coming!What's everyone's plans for the summer? I'd love to hear! Sound off in the comments.Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-11804069608886079012023-05-17T06:11:00.005-04:002023-05-17T06:11:42.245-04:00Make Lunch Exciting with The Dearest GreyWith two children in school, it feels like my life is spent making lunches and snacks. You'll constantly find me in the kitchen preparing lunches for the kiddos for the next day. Whether I'm putting some leftover spaghetti and meatballs in my daughter's thermos, or making a turkey and cheese sandwich for my toddler, the lunches always have to be made! Whatever I decide to put in their lunchboxes, I always try to make sure it's something they'll enjoy. You also wouldn't believe the number of snack requests I get per day too! I'm just a live-in cook basically. ;) <div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnYDGcy9ZjZVx7cLPWIRjiyqq4s7010QYeStdgwBg3uJRizsZnnOoeWiFxZcxsruYb8Ej66NhNN2AUmOlt3jncotJdFflXCMnagbbZbxaXi6lEeUFJy4H1zcG5kPzOGImxBsWkrMwvdi1tv0MfQvTv5svwmXbxh56ctTvUT-q5emfkvtgeoO6_cgd-3w/s500/the-dearest-grey.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="500" data-original-width="500" height="200" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnYDGcy9ZjZVx7cLPWIRjiyqq4s7010QYeStdgwBg3uJRizsZnnOoeWiFxZcxsruYb8Ej66NhNN2AUmOlt3jncotJdFflXCMnagbbZbxaXi6lEeUFJy4H1zcG5kPzOGImxBsWkrMwvdi1tv0MfQvTv5svwmXbxh56ctTvUT-q5emfkvtgeoO6_cgd-3w/w200-h200/the-dearest-grey.jpg" width="200" /></a></div><br /><div><br /><div><a href="http://www.thedearestgrey.co" target="_blank"><br /></a></div><div><b><a href="http://www.thedearestgrey.co" target="_blank">Dearest Grey</a> </b>offers silicone bento boxes that will make packing lunch a breeze. Gone are the days of multiple containers to wash or wasteful plastic ziploc bags to throw in the trash. You'll enjoy the fact that everything can fit into one bento box which makes life so much easier. Choose from mini or full-sized bento boxes which will be a game changer for lunches for the whole family. They come in a range of colors depending on you or your child's preference. Throw them in a lunchbox in a workbag or a backpack and you'll be good to go! </div><div><br /></div><div>I'd say the best part about the bento boxes is that they are freezer safe, microwave safe, and dishwasher (top rack only) safe. Close the top with the provided lid to ensure a fresh lunch whenever it's eaten. </div><div><br /></div><div>Since the bento boxes offer 3 different compartments, it really gives you a wide range of options to pack in it. One side can have half a sandwich, while the other two hold a small salad and some fruit. You can also pack cheese and crackers in one side, some chopped peppers in another, and then finish it off with a chicken and cheese wrap. The food options are endless and the fun part is seeing all of the different combinations you can pack in the bento. Go ahead and let your imagination fly! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJE68i4QcRwsn9-5eEYke5SKPjaAgMmdb0jfFjdX-dTzs8Sm8htiNHPR2qJmqKWBk6frVvRqNaDlrxH1i8BOCY63-U20iAV3CtcFcCPEfZA3ZUxpSBKBArGmpwpM_CBMHIK47aGg1WZVUL5aCKkeAw5Uo15K5llSYVGPK-W0lRyJnzIKyUM9uW8w2IRQ/s2048/293055767_471098361493370_7622183594650291603_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJE68i4QcRwsn9-5eEYke5SKPjaAgMmdb0jfFjdX-dTzs8Sm8htiNHPR2qJmqKWBk6frVvRqNaDlrxH1i8BOCY63-U20iAV3CtcFcCPEfZA3ZUxpSBKBArGmpwpM_CBMHIK47aGg1WZVUL5aCKkeAw5Uo15K5llSYVGPK-W0lRyJnzIKyUM9uW8w2IRQ/w480-h640/293055767_471098361493370_7622183594650291603_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>We received 3 mini bento boxes in Milk, Cloud, and Mellow Yellow colors. The boxes are just so pretty! I love the smooth silicone and the perfectly fitting lid. The inside is spacious and can truly hold a decent amount.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZ75mTbhnLX3dqsmmmkr7rFlaxkjpFysqIjsa0IfzK2mr25l97oiip97uAtgGa7plupmTsnO-hMo3UL2dxIm6Tamp-m6hEhZbG73oG78GutKN2WzU0zaZHMDf7XCZX5gE5YnjWvWxVrY0ZZmHxucMrxprD7CVpqYp1pCu94rDDkT2MnrXOnEPz49GWA/s2048/293081624_471098368160036_1127605671527756236_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkZ75mTbhnLX3dqsmmmkr7rFlaxkjpFysqIjsa0IfzK2mr25l97oiip97uAtgGa7plupmTsnO-hMo3UL2dxIm6Tamp-m6hEhZbG73oG78GutKN2WzU0zaZHMDf7XCZX5gE5YnjWvWxVrY0ZZmHxucMrxprD7CVpqYp1pCu94rDDkT2MnrXOnEPz49GWA/w480-h640/293081624_471098368160036_1127605671527756236_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>The mini bento boxes offer a box to have a smaller food portion in. The possibilities are endless. My 7 year old Scarlett loves snack boxes with a variety of items like chopped fruit, chopped peppers, chopped tomatoes, and crackers with cheese. This box would be the perfect way to put everything at once together that she loves. Oh, you can't forget sliced salami or some soppressata according to her! </div><div><br /></div><div>For my son, I'd adjust his slightly to be more toddler friendly, like cheese cubes and goldfish with some berries. That would definitely appeal to him.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRuDIChc0Vdn3EKXnfnYPpaPmUo1EwSusMuBH_eR8M_B-BoN9ETkpgSmkL0T46rfETTVoYKpj7wNLQvTpIi0qLKYEVCZE7GrywU16nfiz7BbwP8At3SYlUsOjgNLBj2Sbc_WGUJckdkGaV5jjOUdz1zpL8xwr55wf6nyunLT1v-Ffetq1LOPFVj_q7w/s2048/292896714_471098398160033_348119097016416874_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEinRuDIChc0Vdn3EKXnfnYPpaPmUo1EwSusMuBH_eR8M_B-BoN9ETkpgSmkL0T46rfETTVoYKpj7wNLQvTpIi0qLKYEVCZE7GrywU16nfiz7BbwP8At3SYlUsOjgNLBj2Sbc_WGUJckdkGaV5jjOUdz1zpL8xwr55wf6nyunLT1v-Ffetq1LOPFVj_q7w/w480-h640/292896714_471098398160033_348119097016416874_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>I can definitely see packing a little to-go charcuterie box to take with you to enjoy yumminess wherever you go, especially if you're an adult at work. I'm thinking a few pieces of chocolate, some pretzels, pepperoni slices, and maybe some Babybel cheese? Yum! </div><div><br /></div><div>We're driving to Florida in a few weeks. I'll surely be packing both kids a mini bento box to keep them occupied while we drive. It will have to be non-perishable things since we'll be in the car. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIykF9wGZNs1Nj_gOGjDo4D3Ev-TJurszS-cPZCOZi_0NCZiY3gvNRF_8Cj2uFRr_nEGeN2ibXlnM-3p4iJy12pOoQZ9tWz3doS0pxdvVrSVMaVLnPxQWF8HxyHaqOJMi5eE0O_dNcrBQ6YqobtlW1bRJyoVctP01Kew0EV8nZWxr8A4yU2Lgvc2p6g/s2048/293645456_471098384826701_7206889110642150644_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcIykF9wGZNs1Nj_gOGjDo4D3Ev-TJurszS-cPZCOZi_0NCZiY3gvNRF_8Cj2uFRr_nEGeN2ibXlnM-3p4iJy12pOoQZ9tWz3doS0pxdvVrSVMaVLnPxQWF8HxyHaqOJMi5eE0O_dNcrBQ6YqobtlW1bRJyoVctP01Kew0EV8nZWxr8A4yU2Lgvc2p6g/w480-h640/293645456_471098384826701_7206889110642150644_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>If you're going down the untraditional route for bento usage, the boxes can also hold small toys or cars. Pack up a bento to take to Grandma's house to keep your son or daughter busy. Little Peppa Pig figures or Matchbox cars would definitely make them happy. </div><div><br /></div><div>I'm very happy with the quality of the Dearest Grey bento boxes and have already found a place for them in the kitchen. I can guarantee we'll be using them for some time to come.</div><div><i><br /></i></div><div><i>*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Dearest Grey for providing me with product samples in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own.</i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-55727690116467060132023-04-13T16:26:00.001-04:002023-04-13T16:26:27.342-04:00Spring Break <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHbWTaPfGIxcPgzf72tDFMB4qLi-FHgppy1xAWUx4xIxkqZJo43e5hCzgg6rHO1Bj_kNxl_rRR5UTu3TFWbgfY2ntyRL3LXDvOXxnydfByFtSD1O2Wv1Rra6pM6CW315lz2_cYsUBgjFibzE0363qQ_L6sUhCFeT8reTfCgnwhtDpUGtZOMYQpeHbSw/s4032/0DCAA497-BAA9-4AE4-8FA6-AC8E7BD3BF2F.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQHbWTaPfGIxcPgzf72tDFMB4qLi-FHgppy1xAWUx4xIxkqZJo43e5hCzgg6rHO1Bj_kNxl_rRR5UTu3TFWbgfY2ntyRL3LXDvOXxnydfByFtSD1O2Wv1Rra6pM6CW315lz2_cYsUBgjFibzE0363qQ_L6sUhCFeT8reTfCgnwhtDpUGtZOMYQpeHbSw/s320/0DCAA497-BAA9-4AE4-8FA6-AC8E7BD3BF2F.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zdONcVww06k4RuliA0mqnMYBIaHnVVDOYHCaG6bUWaPbxQEl_30y48whC--MmVPnZli6xXn80dOIbYWq_JO2Ap9HrF1Mcdv4EbTtPphWJ5vuBZMSYJHQ7nGp4ezTAQLTRYX9bzobLCuZHkZXUfKWyVEFHjRbPwbpVR7RFj9Eg2dfL0pr3pmlwU_0HQ/s4032/FE257D56-34EA-4F98-88D2-361641FE5C74.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj6zdONcVww06k4RuliA0mqnMYBIaHnVVDOYHCaG6bUWaPbxQEl_30y48whC--MmVPnZli6xXn80dOIbYWq_JO2Ap9HrF1Mcdv4EbTtPphWJ5vuBZMSYJHQ7nGp4ezTAQLTRYX9bzobLCuZHkZXUfKWyVEFHjRbPwbpVR7RFj9Eg2dfL0pr3pmlwU_0HQ/s320/FE257D56-34EA-4F98-88D2-361641FE5C74.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br />There's a few days left of Scarlett's spring break, but it's drawing to a close. I always feel sad whenever school breaks end because I love the free time with Scarlett and doing things with her. <div><br /></div><div>This break we went to NYC, had movie nights, went to the playground, and went to the beach twice. It's always really nice to not set alarms and just do whatever we want during it. Of course not packing lunches or checking homework is always great too.</div><div><br /></div><div>The weather has been really warm this week and we've taken full advantage of it! Here are some highlights from Scarlett's break!</div><div><br /></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-48357637146286923192023-04-13T12:46:00.001-04:002023-04-13T12:46:06.683-04:00A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Any Type Of Mother In Your Life<span id="docs-internal-guid-818f526e-7fff-4324-0918-541706d44ebd"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 3pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 26pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A Mother’s Day Gift Guide for Any Type Of Mother In Your Life</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 16pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Find the perfect Mother’s Day gift for mom—no matter what her interests are</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/SzTyZDAblie4vJbmLE757fUhpx1LLBq2K8IwfH0T7sHMRcwZ_wRcyZJ6VbiPWvBdrPw7pBEpbu-uQ3k_LC8cV5j6CI4uy5qb2JeU5Y-oLvUbn-QWCyNnxrR-cTZOUhnPHCXiGim2vIdGppbuK_JMUJs" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mother’s Day is the perfect time to show your appreciation for the mother in your life. And with so many different interests and hobbies she may take part in, it can be tough to find a unique gift for her that shows your appreciation and also thoughtfully taps into her interests. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With Mother’s Day right around the corner, it’s time to start scoping out gifts for the mothers in your life. No matter if she is the type of mom that takes photos of everything, doesn’t leave the house without jewelry, or is constantly finishing a good read, here are some Mother’s Day gift ideas the mom in your life is sure to love. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the Photographer Mother</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Help mom put her favorite pictures on display this Mother’s Day</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/uTPU4fZrjsUil2BsNa-c6oUR1zgyy_jjrjspxoal1p-QAVmCQn-T7Ygxg49aBAYVKxgGrHOyHa172602wR3jeNfsnM3qkzk48MA14x89Zlq7Mz9WxkbFu2Rxb6faTKR81CiV9SeVSE8EI1mHoZcwsCI" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It’s so special to be able to take photos to look back on later down the road. From special events like birthday parties to life’s everyday moments and everything in between, photos are a great way to reflect on memories made over the years. Now, your mom may be a professional photographer, or maybe she’s just always taking pictures with her phone. Either way, here are some gift ideas for the mom who loves to take photos. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Digital Picture Frame</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today, the convenience of having a camera on you basically 24/7 means that you can capture some of life’s most precious moments. Now, having those pictures on your phone is one thing, but looking at them and enjoying them is different. Because everything is in the cloud now, we have somewhat lost touch with printing out photos to put on display. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Of course, we want to see all of our pictures out on display in our homes. Maybe you don’t have a lot of space in your home to display pictures. Maybe printing isn’t the most practical option for mom. In this case, a </span><a href="https://nymag.com/strategist/article/best-digital-photo-picture-frames.html" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">digital picture frame</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a perfect gift for the mom who’s always taking pictures. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Normally with a digital picture frame, all mom has to do is set up her picture frame, download an app, and upload her favorite pictures. Then, the picture frame will play a slideshow of her uploaded pictures throughout the day. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Mom can easily change out and update pictures on the digital frame so that her favorites are always on display. Plus, many digital picture frames will allow mom to share access with her friends and family so they can update the pictures in her frame, too. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Home Photo Printer</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Now, maybe mom is a bit more traditional or enjoys a more tactile approach. In this case, an at-home photo printer may be a better option. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">An </span><a href="https://www.rtings.com/printer/reviews/best/by-usage/photo" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">at-home photo printer</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a great tool to have if mom is into scrapbooking or any other crafts that may need physical printouts of photos. It’s also a great option if mom likes to mail out photos to other family members. Now, instead of going to a photo center to pick up prints, mom can now print out her favorite pictures from the comfort of her own home. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the Jewelry Loving Mother</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Invest in a quality piece of jewelry to add to your mom’s collection</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 567px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="567" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/TzYoqPk4K5KFN15mOi70gMel8mw5rGIqfcfgsSS1a_KFB0ZoEWRotDSQwCXgD9QFT_cT-XIte7uWFyHLpP16xryN0P1ryXNOsRf5vvHwEsS7JgNDxStNddHMjFl2B9Tn3YZ80l28R9941Uw9SX4fj90" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Is the mom in your life the type to always wear jewelry no matter what she’s doing? From a night out on the town to running errands, does she always make sure to accessorize before leaving the house? If so, quality pieces of jewelry and jewelry accessories to go along with it are always a great option for Mother’s Day. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Everyday Dainty Gold Ring</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For a jewelry lover who is invested in taking care of their pieces, you can’t go wrong with a high-quality piece of jewelry to light up mom’s day this Mother’s Day. When you invest in quality pieces, mom will love your gift for a long time to come. Plus, she can even pass down her jewelry from generation to generation as a family heirloom. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This year, a </span><a href="https://auratenewyork.com/collections/rings" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">dainty gold ring</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a perfect piece to add to mom’s collection. Dainty pieces are perfect for everyday wear, and mom can also pair her rings with other pieces in her collection to dress up her daily ring for special occasions. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When shopping for a ring for mom this Mother’s Day, you want to be sure you are finding a quality piece to add to her collection. That’s why you may want to consider a company like Aurate. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Aurate designs sustainable high-quality jewelry that’s worth the investment. All of the gold used in their jewelry is recycled from other pieces and any diamonds used are ethically sourced. Just because they are a sustainable company doesn’t mean that any quality is lost on its pieces. Everything is handmade and designed in New York City and properly tested to ensure that the jewelry you buy will last for a long time to come. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With quality and sustainability at the forefront, you may assume that Aurate’s pieces will come with a sticker shock—but, you may be surprised to find out that the jewelry is actually fairly priced. Because of that, you can rest assured knowing that you got a quality piece of jewelry for a fair investment price. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ring Holders</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Jewelry lovers always need more room to store, display, and organize their collections. A </span><a href="https://www.weddingwire.com/wedding-ideas/unique-ring-holders" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ring holder</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a perfect gift to go along with a Mother’s Day ring. No matter if mom needs something to put her favorite rings on display or she needs something to organize all of her rings, there’s a ring holder out there that’s perfect for her. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are many different types of ring holders, all a little bit different from each other. Some of the most common ring holders are as follows:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ring boxes</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Ring pillows</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Dishes and trays</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">With a bit of research and some browsing online, you can find the perfect ring holder for mom that matches her style and her needs. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the Active Mother</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Switch up mom’s workout routine with new classes and workout sets</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/TSU9yAkt_mla9-mBGmmFA3ubNuZdRpbdb2fkehL_EjcpNXuon7GnjORjGkk6jhTEG4YbXrljKT5IsveLGQWMEx20zso2OUoViffxZIYYxT_wmIC31_07KBPK25NckcROj8TyyutlvveINO9i4BiXjXs" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Some moms are always on the go no matter what. Like an energizer bunny, she can go from a 7 AM workout to taking care of the kids all day without a hitch in the road. If this sounds like the mom in your life, check out these Mother’s Day gifts she’s sure to love. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Matching Workout Sets</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">A cute matching set can be a huge motivator for working out. Plus, matching sets are the perfect athleisure outfit to wear when running errands. So, a mom with an active lifestyle is sure to love a few new </span><a href="https://www.harpersbazaar.com/fashion/trends/g37329371/best-matching-workout-sets/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">matching workout sets</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> this Mother’s Day. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The brands you shop at and the type of clothing you get for mom definitely depend on what type of lifestyle she has. If she is into more intense workouts, brands like Nike or Gymshark that have a more fitness-focused selection may be your best bet. If she’s into more casual, relaxed workouts, like yoga or walking, brands like Lululemon or Athleta that have more stretchy and flowy options are a better choice. No matter what type of workout mom enjoys most, a few new matching sets are sure to get her motivated for her next workout. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Class Membership</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Is the mom in your life thinking about starting to get into fitness classes? Well, a membership to a studio may just be the perfect gift. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You may want to first look into your local fitness studios around you. Many studios offer monthly memberships, special deals for first-time, new members, or even discounted memberships if you opt for a membership for multiple months. This way, mom can try out some new classes to see if this is something she is interested in doing more frequently</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Another option, too, is something like </span><a href="https://classpass.com/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">ClassPass</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">. A membership with ClassPass gives mom a certain amount of monthly credits that she can use to take different classes at different studios. She may find a studio she likes and get a membership, or she can continue to take classes through ClassPass. She can also use credits towards wellness and beauty activities, like massages and facials. </span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the Book Lover Mother</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Help mom organize and keep track of the books she reads this year</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/ArqtGWOwv_eg6rj3UqsKOqt7K7snI2sWembq3-PMrQUm4vzUBfFMZm5qHcrDUvdomTFiJOHC-y5o9Kg9uODk83GFnR1gk9VKlXPjI95XGZiVqb77PRwwTBtN-VdgwuBQ6MV2QHCeFV7pRCNQnaMGe60" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Book lovers can be tough to shop for, especially if you don’t know what’s next on their reading list. A book you think the mother in your life will like is always a nice option, but you can take your gift to the next level by finding her some accessories and other fun ways to enhance her hobby. </span></p><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bookends</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Does mom have a pile of books that could use a bit of organization? Bookends are the perfect gift for booklovers with an overflowing stack of books. These can help mom keep her books organized while also acting as a piece of decor that lets her style shine through. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are plenty of unique bookends out there for you to choose from, which can range from minimalistic to over-the-top or decorative to sturdy. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When looking for the perfect </span><a href="https://www.thespruce.com/best-bookends-6891481" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">bookends for mom</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">, consider the following:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Size and weight</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Make sure you find a bookend that can support the size of books she has and fits the size of where she will put her books and bookends. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Material and durability</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - While material often does boil down to preference, consider the impact of the bookend on the condition of the book. Some bookends tend to warp or damage books, so do your best to find bookends that will not only match her material preferences but also protect her books. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Style</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Sometimes bookends are made just for aesthetics. Sometimes bookends are made just for practicality. There are plenty of options out there that can balance function with style. </span></p></li></ul><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Book-Tracking Journal</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">For the mom who is always reading, it can be difficult to keep track of all the books she’s conquered. A </span><a href="https://www.julesbuono.com/reading-trackers/" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">book-tracking journal</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> is a perfect gift for the mom who always has a book in her hand and wants to keep a better record of what she’s reading. A book tracking journal can help mom reach her reading goals, keep a log of all the books she’s read, and analyze the books to help her remember details more clearly. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">There are tons of different options when it comes to finding a book-tracking journal for mom this Mother’s Day. When shopping around for the perfect book-tracking journal, think about the following:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Materials</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Does she prefer to use digital or paper materials? Depending on her preferences, you may find apps or PDFs if she prefers to keep everything on a tablet or her phone, or you may want to find a paper journal in which she can log her reading journey. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Tracking methods</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - What she may want to track can be the difference between a more comprehensive journal or something a bit more simple. There are book-tracking journals that have places to keep track of reading lists, log favorite book quotes, and even give challenges. </span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Creativity and extensiveness</span><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> - Book-tracking journals can be used as a creative outlet. But, if it’s too complicated, she may not use it at all. Find a good balance between creativity and how time-consuming it may be to log everything. </span></p></li></ul><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">No matter what the mother in your life is interested in, getting her a Mother’s Day gift that ties into her interests is a great way to show your appreciation this year. While most moms would be perfectly happy with a simple “Happy Mother’s Day,” take the opportunity to show the mom in your life you care. </span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-42215729594579421572023-03-06T12:26:00.000-05:002023-03-06T12:26:08.140-05:00Bunny Pancakes for a Fun Easter Morning BreakfastEaster is just around the corner! If you haven't started planning your menu for the occasion, I'm sure you'll be doing so soon. Bunnies are everywhere and I've been noticing all the fabulous chocolate eggs and Easter treats that are in the grocery store too!<br /><div><br /></div><div>If you're looking for a fun twist on a traditional pancake breakfast to signify Easter, I have a unique recipe the whole family will love. It's always fun to get into the holiday spirit no matter which one it is!</div><div>I'm up for pancakes any time of day, especially if they include add-in's like chocolate chips or blueberries. Pour some heated syrup over the top of those golden brown circles of heaven and you've got yourself quite a meal. There's nothing like making <a href="https://www.tasteofhome.com/recipes/fluffy-bunny-pancakes" target="_blank">Fluffy Bunny Pancakes</a> on Easter morning! </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMWdMs9d1X7Mw9L5ZHVmI6f9xI0y_BBrp0fvM796liz04m3p5epKemnw2mJGjOcT3OlZyP9NQGEscv48ZWq9_aWfI0JDPfTZfUkUoqncR48E8mjO_n3AiNGZ6vqCsH6n9Bjy7brZJHGtX/s1600/EXPS204940_SD143204D12_06_4b.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="300" data-original-width="300" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAMWdMs9d1X7Mw9L5ZHVmI6f9xI0y_BBrp0fvM796liz04m3p5epKemnw2mJGjOcT3OlZyP9NQGEscv48ZWq9_aWfI0JDPfTZfUkUoqncR48E8mjO_n3AiNGZ6vqCsH6n9Bjy7brZJHGtX/s400/EXPS204940_SD143204D12_06_4b.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i>*Recipe taken from Taste of Home</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><i><br /></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you don't have a lot of time, feel free to use a pancake mix instead of a homemade recipe. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><b>Ingredients:</b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 cup all-purpose flour</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 tablespoon sugar</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2 teaspoons baking powder</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/2 teaspoon salt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1 large egg</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3/4 cup milk</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1/4 cup butter, melted </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Toppings:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Banana slices, mini chocolate chips, whipped cream and sweetened shredded coconut.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Steps:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">1. Preheat griddle over medium-high heat. Whisk together flour, sugar, baking powder, and salt. Combine egg, milk and melted butter; stir into dry ingredients just until moistened.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">2. For each funny, make a pancake 4 inches wide for the body, a pancake 2-1/2 inches wide for the head, two small oval shaped pancakes for the feet, and two small triangular pancakes for the ears. Spoon batter onto griddle; cook until bubbles form on top of pancakes. Turn; cook until second side is golden brown.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">3. To form bunny, place ears at the top of a plate. Place head slightly overlapping the bottom of the ears; top with body slightly overlapping head and feet slightly overlapping body. Place a banana slice on each foot, arrange mini chocolate chips at the end of each foot for toes. Dollop whipped cream on body just above the feet, sprinkle with coconut for the tail. Serve immediately. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">These bunnies will make anyone smile no matter their age! Enjoy. </div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-54639824278313723142023-03-06T12:24:00.002-05:002023-03-06T12:24:59.002-05:00Easter Basket Gift Ideas for Little Ones With Easter on the horizon, I'm sure you're thinking of what to put in your child's Easter basket. Or if you're almost done, maybe you need that last item to finish it off.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Here's three items that go from baby to toddler that any child would love. All you have to do is sit back and watch them smile.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix95hVsw-T5MOzigkjqDsVfac2QrAV_PyOfMRGKhoeKLGvPWUth9UFcG0-oUr_JtB5BDsctapcrLv2zLI6688ubxL5v32BJOg667PvtanLGUEC-7035d03sp-fRByPQEQaGiN1hJeruWdc/s1600/1_95310_dolcesafari+%25281%2529.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEix95hVsw-T5MOzigkjqDsVfac2QrAV_PyOfMRGKhoeKLGvPWUth9UFcG0-oUr_JtB5BDsctapcrLv2zLI6688ubxL5v32BJOg667PvtanLGUEC-7035d03sp-fRByPQEQaGiN1hJeruWdc/s320/1_95310_dolcesafari+%25281%2529.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div><a href="https://www.magformers.com/safari-adventure-plush.html" target="_blank">Dolce Safari Adventure</a> offers four amazing toys in one to entertain and teach your child for hours of fun and education. The baby monkey with its cute bell fits snugly into the lion. Learn how to tie his knot and keep him secure. Now the lion goes inside the cute hippopotamus, learn how to fasten his button on his tummy. All the toys fit into the large green elephant with many activities to teach your child to explore and learn. Dolce stands for Develop, Observe, learn, Create, Educate. Let your baby develop their sensory skills with the wide variety of high quality textured fabrics. Your little one will love to observe the fun colorful fabrics and learn to understand cause and effect through the many interesting activities. Create fun, learning, and role-play with your favorite Dolce friend. Let the beautiful, interesting, and activity rich Dolce toys educate through play. Ages 0 months+.</div><div><br /></div><div>If you have a young baby, the Dolce Safari Lion would be ideal for pairing with an Easter book and some age appropriate snacks if they are eating solids. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxVhpaCY1IhFmqymY0Vjc3YRNs2HmaHJpWdOQbVygrO77njPKlqrS8gor8GgcFvtEaIP-xL5jTyNn7987nyUK4TPOZFMSI2eeBvPNGgBVnm5T24mk8MDxK0G5Ul8MKwv2eOWaq_ecPBBt/s1600/1_702015_animaljumble60_.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1547" data-original-width="1600" height="618" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVxVhpaCY1IhFmqymY0Vjc3YRNs2HmaHJpWdOQbVygrO77njPKlqrS8gor8GgcFvtEaIP-xL5jTyNn7987nyUK4TPOZFMSI2eeBvPNGgBVnm5T24mk8MDxK0G5Ul8MKwv2eOWaq_ecPBBt/s640/1_702015_animaljumble60_.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">For an older toddler or child, the <a href="https://www.magformers.com/animal-jumble-60pc-set.html" target="_blank">Animal Jumble 60 piece set</a> could be your child's main Easter basket gift. The set includes 20 additional shapes and animal accessories for hours of creative play. Let your </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">child's imagination soar with 8 triangles, 27 squares, 2 pentagons, 2 hexagons, 2 isosceles triangles, 2 trapezoids, and 17 clip-in animal accessories. Compatible with all Magformers shapes and accessories and feature rare-earth magnets for guaranteed connectivity. Parents will love that it's BPA free. Ages 3+. Pair this set with a coloring book and crayons and some bubbles and you'll have one happy child.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTS5ZW_QLkbAVKvQ0ofLx5wjf6j2alqga7n7SAXChRSplzc5ucTPxIpkmgrcdSpuVTXtC1C5hR12U2F9qUmROaa0HyH3Virh5amv86RmbLPPQunverGUbGtirvkWF1AVmpN6pnR-24EXo/s1600/Sesame+Street+Wagon1.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1204" data-original-width="1600" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBTS5ZW_QLkbAVKvQ0ofLx5wjf6j2alqga7n7SAXChRSplzc5ucTPxIpkmgrcdSpuVTXtC1C5hR12U2F9qUmROaa0HyH3Virh5amv86RmbLPPQunverGUbGtirvkWF1AVmpN6pnR-24EXo/s640/Sesame+Street+Wagon1.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Lastly, <a href="https://www.greentoys.com/green-toys-elmos-wagon" target="_blank">Green Toys Elmo's Wagon</a> holds all of your child's favorite things. Whether they want to push it around the backyard and collect leaves and rocks, or hold their favorite toys in the playroom, they will enjoy it either way. Sturdy and durable for both indoor and outdoor play, it features fun Elmo faces on each of the four hubcaps, as well as an Elmo on each side of the wagon. The 100% cotton rope handle makes it easy for little ones to haul around their most prized possessions and also tucks inside for convenient, safe storage. Made in the USA from 100% recycled plastic with no BPA, phthalates, or PVC. For ages 18 months and up. This adorable wagon would be wonderful filled with stickers, play-doh, and bubbles. Why not go the Sesame street route and fill it with themed items for a wonderful surprise?</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Wishing everyone a wonderful and memorable Easter! </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-48169300490002615472023-02-06T06:49:00.001-05:002023-02-06T06:49:10.149-05:00Who loves a good deal? Lets face it, everyone loves a good deal no matter who they are. Imagine walking into Target and Walmart everyday and everything is 50% off or more. You'd be so thrilled and would quickly scoop up plenty of items I can guarantee. That's how I feel about Facebook Marketplace.<div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhqhcjrfolqYfkj53cCooxpT4m5yVc44_VAp3zX29gPpEgRv7CcLKCQYXA6bVHiPUiqXxJwp1gzMZTcj4HJzo9xRv-UOQfp0ruwItHc6VOZi_duOc2Rp8X3o6zYA6h0UyalO1VOWa_TCP/s1600/maxresdefault.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="720" data-original-width="1280" height="180" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFhqhcjrfolqYfkj53cCooxpT4m5yVc44_VAp3zX29gPpEgRv7CcLKCQYXA6bVHiPUiqXxJwp1gzMZTcj4HJzo9xRv-UOQfp0ruwItHc6VOZi_duOc2Rp8X3o6zYA6h0UyalO1VOWa_TCP/s320/maxresdefault.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /><div><br /></div><div>If you're not familiar with Facebook Marketplace, it's where all bargain lovers unite. The marketplace consists of everyone in your town and surrounding towns selling things they no longer need for low prices. You can search by zipcode but it's available pretty much anywhere. Choose from categories like electronics, housewares, home/garden, furniture, baby/kids, tools, and more. It's like one big virtual garage sale (and let's not get started on my adoration for those!) </div><div><br /></div><div>Since we moved into a big house, we obviously need to fill the space. While we've bought brand new furniture, it can get expensive. Gently used furniture is just as good as long as it's in excellent condition. Just this morning I purchased a coffee table and matching end table set from a seller who was only asking $100. The set is in perfect shape from a major furniture company and if I bought it new it would have been hundreds of dollars! I feel happy to decorate my home for a fraction of the cost of what new furniture would be. We also got a high end electric fireplace for $200 that was $500 new. What could be better than saving money and getting what you need? Nothing! </div><div><br /></div><div>I've sold plenty of Scarlett and Jack's old clothes and toys on there, and it's a great way to get some quick cash and declutter. I find myself always browsing the children's section looking for anything Jack or Scarlett would enjoy. When we were moving back in November 2019, I sold plenty of housewares that we weren't planning on bringing with us to our new home.</div><div><br /></div><div>You never know what each click will bring and it's important to express interest in buying the item as soon as you see it. It could be gone as quick as you saw it!</div></div><div><br /></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-51299718970468685142023-01-20T06:35:00.001-05:002023-01-20T06:35:06.694-05:00Valentine's Day is Approaching!The day of love is quickly approaching! Whether you're cooking for your sweetie at home, or you're both going out, the romantic day is not complete without dessert.<br /><div><br /></div><div>What are some of your favorite Valentine's Day desserts? I'm game for anything chocolate. I'll be making fudge for Scarlett's teachers this year as a small gift. The more chocolate involved, the better! Check out some of these mouth-watering treats to give you some culinary inspiration.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://oneshetwoshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/5393225149_4f940f6f11.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="426" src="http://oneshetwoshe.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/02/5393225149_4f940f6f11.jpg" width="600" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/PartyCity/Valentines_Day_Treats_0053?op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.2,1,4,0&wid=486" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="640" src="http://s7d5.scene7.com/is/image/PartyCity/Valentines_Day_Treats_0053?op_sharpen=0&resMode=sharp2&op_usm=1.2,1,4,0&wid=486" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e7/b2/6b/e7b26bbe4922c294aa55e423c247b93f.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="424" src="https://s-media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/564x/e7/b2/6b/e7b26bbe4922c294aa55e423c247b93f.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">How amazing does everything look? I want to dig in right now. I'd love to see some of your past Valentine's Day goodies that you've made. Feel free to post a picture!</div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-8855222258343591872023-01-11T14:27:00.004-05:002023-01-11T14:27:22.490-05:00What's The Deal With Arnica Cream?<span id="docs-internal-guid-91102730-7fff-94db-f970-a57baee2b867"><h1 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 20pt;"><span style="color: #666666; font-family: Arial; font-size: 15pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Is Arnica cream right for you and your family? Keep reading to get all of the facts.</span></h1><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/8gPipGUdFZXTOgEi8yxlVzs26wMD4yToqrg0HhX0zGAuSKAM9skbydQdVFcu8W3wcpXAqBO1Awf-rFZbMD3RTmxlJGoSjkyI3Q2lU4xZy6iDAb0nblKV0DEQvsu68ZcH-pl5xvQTVAE2Lgm3Re7Hk7I_s-z_Z0qcLyUrwTsjaBjS-zVXzuHbyYCrcYhLQQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These days, there are so many different products, creams, and tinctures out there—how are we supposed to know which ones actually work? Not to mention which ones are safe for use for both parents and children. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">As a mother of two very active children, I know how common it is to get scrapes, bruises, and sometimes even sprains due to playing outside, school sports, or any other type of high-energy activity. I even get my fair share of small scrapes and bruises trying to keep up or just being slightly clumsy around the house. I heard about Arnica cream before, but I wanted to do some research before I used it on myself or my children. So, join me as I go over the most important stuff you need to know about Arnica cream, its history, and how it is used safely.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What is Arnica?</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arnica is a herb that has been used to treat bruises, soreness, and other conditions for hundreds of years</span></h3><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/L_CeF0CDmCv7PIC0CY93vLXr6YiXbW31RRkaoEoM6BdVE_b651H6MOoan7vUL6VNnahHDpVX1t2dNZBVQ6lGrhmj41z33ggJeWHaEL87g-D5pVtjXNnNlcYwdQUll_NR3hrUP53XrNg8FufzLcvzD7rgoAZt-3qAyfHe4LbqVbB1z9gX_hl6Fu1kN1VZxQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arnica flowers are dried and ground before being added to creams and oils.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you haven’t already heard of this homeopathic pain reliever, you are probably asking yourself “How does </span><a href="https://doctorhoys.com/collections/shop-all" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arnica cream treat pain</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">?” Arnica is a plant that is used for natural healing. It is sometimes referred to as its botanical name—”Arnica montana”—or by its previously used name—Leopard’s Bane. Arnica has been used since around the 1500s mostly as a cream or ointment. The plant itself is toxic if consumed orally by humans. That is why Arnica is most commonly used—and most effective—as a salve, cream, or ointment. I found all of this information exceptionally interesting as I am always looking for home remedies for those little scrapes and bruises. Since Arnica is toxic when consumed orally, I remember to keep the cream on a high shelf or a locked cabinet away from the kids.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How to Use Arnica Cream</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Applying Arnica cream is easy and painless</span><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/jbo9vI7CeaAuz7wa1keCNqXp03lDrdjIIcd46dsO_nKwQQebsy62ezEoyReX0b-f1ro9fD2uKg9rYlR9ncobKtSrKM9RjQATXP15s46StUWnh50yPYJfIIX3Qe_6BWsnZzDD82hTw9Pbj7mYMhTwIZp6HMg8W9ueGOR-e-5lUF3IjPd6VP_Vx-jIumlo-w" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people don’t know about the healing properties of Arnica creams.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The process to get pain relief from an Arnica cream is easy. All you have to do is </span><a href="https://www.webmd.com/vitamins/ai/ingredientmono-721/arnica" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">apply the cream to your skin</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> around the area that is bruised or sore. Then, you should very gently massage the cream into your skin. After several uses, you will begin to feel pain relief in the affected area. Over the course of a day, you can apply the Arnica cream up to 3 times.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">This application is perfect for little ones. Arnica creams are safe for both children and adults—which is excellent for a family like mine. As far as pain relief goes, my kids would much rather take a topical cream over taking a pill or toughing it out.</span></p><br /><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">What are the Intended Effects of a Topical Arnica Cream?</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If used properly, Arnica cream can greatly reduce, swelling, soreness, and bruises</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh5.googleusercontent.com/06eZgOuv7SpQPsl6QZVRPnm6mlk6GuNr-fdPn1878ZdL1XcKycL13qiV83IgXLq4ky1palceWIMXbhQ5HHB0XgRw1mXFBywgUf3CZL2J_3jMBV8s0UG2fi0LcA7fyRnbI-UpZef8WPWCeTNlBB_-9jG2ATStd-5_5uYSmMvrUBju6WTD7NGLubwaHeVrcA" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Many people who use Arnica cream begin feeling relief in a few days.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arnica creams are effective for a number of different minor injuries. Let’s take a look at some of the most common injuries that Arnica has been able to treat for hundreds of years:</span></p><ul style="margin-bottom: 0; margin-top: 0; padding-inline-start: 48px;"><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Bruises</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Sprains</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><a href="https://www.mayoclinic.org/symptoms/muscle-pain/basics/causes/sym-20050866" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Muscle soreness</span></a></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Joint pain</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Cuts (only if advised by a professional)</span></p></li><li aria-level="1" dir="ltr" style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; list-style-type: disc; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre;"><p dir="ltr" role="presentation" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Painful bug bites</span></p></li></ul><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Plus, </span><a href="https://www.mountsinai.org/health-library/herb/arnica#:" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">studies also suggest</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> that Arnica cream may even be able to ease pain related to burns. After rubbing the cream on the affected areas of the body, you can expect to start feeling relief after repeated use over the course of a few days. Of course, before you use Arnica for pain relief you should consult with your doctor to make sure that you are treating aches and pains in the best way possible for your body.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Where Does Arnica Come From?</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">If you’re like me, you want to know where your products come from</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/dN8ALgDSi_b36rmjQ_00bRdgrWbE7N0oIyNqDBn3fGIcmAkuXIL9zQlXUG5Rcia3nxXJcXGAKSLJgc_B9dAy3BFN9eamlaFiH4KDREqnxOmvwjG6UgOwL8MuykuJ3vcA9tqNztzol8Bh8F-zy39_ez-CO7CpBemBRWp7AJy1MQ5woS-2Nt_vMplvPBKdEw" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">These beauties have the power to relieve nagging aches and pains.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Arnica—in addition to being a </span><a href="https://www.nccih.nih.gov/health/homeopathy" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">homeopathic remedy</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">—is also a flower! Arnica gets its medicinal properties from the flower part of the plant. In order to access the healing properties, the flower must be dried, ground, and then added to a tincture or a cream. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It is important to note that you shouldn’t go scavenging for these flowers on your own. It is best to leave it up to the experts since the flower can be toxic depending on its use. You can trust that homeopaths have been using the flower for hundreds of years and are able to add the correct dosage to any Arnica product. The products that contain Arnica are extremely diluted. For example, rubbing the dried flower on your skin could be dangerous—so always look for creams, tinctures, or oils.</span></p><h2 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 6pt; margin-top: 18pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 16pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Should I Take Arnica?</span></h2><h3 dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 16pt;"><span style="color: #434343; font-family: Arial; font-size: 14pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 400; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Though there are oral and topical options, never take Arnica orally without the advice of a professional</span></h3><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="border: none; display: inline-block; height: 416px; overflow: hidden; width: 624px;"><img height="416" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/wNVqRAi9iWCXQ-25qVaAzSxcU-Qr4QLKtCiGosXwZRIcB57C0PVjCIOy1z2SoRMLzEZmydVSXl_GFdN9ANLjWa3BOuoAh1b8ingajkPemOMvf_ZG0Y_zvUSr07dKVR1FIYkFj0Wj_ozMJhTLr3QJxP8MvaEEFCZ-9qHEnpeSj8U2h0gIGr0gKx0GXC05eQ" style="margin-left: 0px; margin-top: 0px;" width="624" /></span></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 9pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Consult with a professional if you have any questions about Arnica use.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">When using Arnica, there are a few things you should keep in mind in order to keep yourself—and your family members—completely safe. The first thing to note is that you should never take Arnica orally without the advice of a doctor. There are pills available, but are generally only suggested by professionals for specific ailments. The pills contain an extremely diluted Arnica—so they are safe—but only under close direction.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The more common way to use Arnica for pain relief is by using an Arnica cream. Still, there are still a few things to keep in mind when it comes to administering the cream on yourself or your children. One thing to be aware of is that while there is evidence that Arnica cream can help heal cuts, you should </span><a href="https://learn.org/articles/requirements_to_become_a_homeopathic_doctor_training_degree.html#:" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="color: #1155cc; font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">consult with a professional</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> before you apply any Arnica cream to an open wound. It is also suggested that you keep a close eye on the skin around where you are applying the cream over time as prolonged use could cause skin irritation. If you begin to experience skin irritation, then you should stop using the cream immediately and wait for any irritation to clear up.</span></p><br /><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 0pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I know the more I learned about Arnica the more that I was interested in its natural healing properties. While it isn’t for everyone, it is a trusted form of pain relief that is safe for both adults and children. It definitely comes in handy for those bumps and bruises that would otherwise be annoying or even painful. All you have to do is rub a little bit of the cream on the affected area, and pain relief will follow!</span></p><div><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></div></span>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-46539819373208096152022-12-31T06:59:00.002-05:002022-12-31T06:59:14.301-05:00New Year's Eve<div>Can you believe today is the last day of 2023? This year just flew by. Did you meet all of your goals for 2022? If you didn't, you can fulfill them in 2023 along with others for your New Year's resolution! I try not to do those because I don't want to break them quickly. </div><div><br /></div><div>What's everyone doing for NYE? I'm hanging with my family and making some yummy food for us to celebrate with. We don't stay up til midnight though, the kids are too little. </div><div><br /></div><div>However way you celebrate it, be safe and enjoy it! </div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-89075898011706462872022-11-25T08:17:00.001-05:002022-11-25T08:17:09.169-05:00Easy Mounds Fudge Made in the Microwave Is Perfect for The HolidaysEveryone is doing a lot of baking during this holiday season. I feel like every week Scarlett and Jack and I are in the kitchen baking something tasty. It's hard for me to resist any chocolate or sweet treat, especially fudge. Fudge is a great Christmas gift for your child's teacher too! There's nothing like a satisfying treat to make your tummy happy.<br /><div><br /></div><div>Many people don't realize that fudge isn't a complicated process to make. You don't need candy thermometers or anything fancy to make it, and I bet you have all of the ingredients already in your kitchen pantry. What I love about fudge is how versatile it is. You can do a plain fudge flavor like chocolate or peanut butter, or you can mix it up and make it your own in a creative way like with crushed pretzels. However you choose to make it, I'm sure it'll be fabulous and tasty. </div><div><br /></div><div>Since I'm a big lover of coconut and chocolate together, I chose to make Mounds fudge. To make this yummy treat, all you need is a 14 oz can of sweetened condensed milk, a bag of chocolate chips, and a bag of flaked coconut. Oh, and don't forget a microwave too! :) You can get all of these ingredients at <a href="https://capitaloneshopping.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"><b>Target</b></a>.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mUFAKOstniBW4bEHzGNfttibYlWb9SxvtKWoHJK6MklDrsuhTvimE_IPRfNlCb14d4hK8QCPSpwBwsDEPxR-PnGD6Xn8oGOkoRXhl-jdg3hqo7kurT_X_Tz5QfP6dmlUle4IJyyM0RYW/s1600/PicMonkey+Image-4.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1000" data-original-width="700" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6mUFAKOstniBW4bEHzGNfttibYlWb9SxvtKWoHJK6MklDrsuhTvimE_IPRfNlCb14d4hK8QCPSpwBwsDEPxR-PnGD6Xn8oGOkoRXhl-jdg3hqo7kurT_X_Tz5QfP6dmlUle4IJyyM0RYW/s640/PicMonkey+Image-4.jpg" width="448" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">This is probably the easiest and fastest dessert to make. You'll be amazed at how you can have it ready to go in just a few minutes!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6KhK2DbR-fe_J3AquBRTK-JZXRkMht8yBkiQPMrDEjtKsjYqxXWlWupmkeioUhLHybQ8jZg0e7dI00m35LspAOSi69cclsoSKyg5c8GEO3r4t6yRFoE3uxaTFEIZ0TLBjVTgPa9Ze_7u/s1600/Untitled.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1600" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgB6KhK2DbR-fe_J3AquBRTK-JZXRkMht8yBkiQPMrDEjtKsjYqxXWlWupmkeioUhLHybQ8jZg0e7dI00m35LspAOSi69cclsoSKyg5c8GEO3r4t6yRFoE3uxaTFEIZ0TLBjVTgPa9Ze_7u/s640/Untitled.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I</span><span style="text-align: left;">f you're a fan of Mounds candy bars, you'll go absolutely nuts for this out of this world fudge. There's nothing like the sweet taste of chocolate mixed with coconut. The flavor is truly unbeatable.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgVFjvqbJ-noGO3XE8diRo9vYjgvL2Cq0kjFjnvs7EHwUUrNJbDDTXvaTSNH9r59TihoZGmp3kgGOWPg30aiN-vwG9biYsA_FioGJDfytoCc_5Op6UUwo4nfSyfjpvD3LcRvNdzJvw8gK/s1600/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="534" data-original-width="1600" height="212" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNgVFjvqbJ-noGO3XE8diRo9vYjgvL2Cq0kjFjnvs7EHwUUrNJbDDTXvaTSNH9r59TihoZGmp3kgGOWPg30aiN-vwG9biYsA_FioGJDfytoCc_5Op6UUwo4nfSyfjpvD3LcRvNdzJvw8gK/s640/PicMonkey+Collage.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"> </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The fudge makes a perfect holiday gift for Christmas as well when put in a pretty holiday themed tin or even wrapped in a clear cello bag that's tied with a green or red ribbon. Anyone with a sweet tooth would love to receive fudge any time of the year.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0D1WxvmOg29auAXhnrK0V8UotJ9rsZnZwCTYHPIdV-Y1i55hx49w4zxzjdVzxjuCXOy1zVQQRI8MDulhrNCzyjreGvpkhOdp1SaXYed4YCaykk5t7Q_GGXRrqDoxq3tsKF6wKbJM1DyHD/s1600/IMG_9793-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1394" data-original-width="1600" height="556" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0D1WxvmOg29auAXhnrK0V8UotJ9rsZnZwCTYHPIdV-Y1i55hx49w4zxzjdVzxjuCXOy1zVQQRI8MDulhrNCzyjreGvpkhOdp1SaXYed4YCaykk5t7Q_GGXRrqDoxq3tsKF6wKbJM1DyHD/s640/IMG_9793-2.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">You'll be left with delicious fudge that your friends and family will gobble up in no time. I can guarantee you'll be asked to make it time and time again.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br /></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-58948470679748798862022-10-27T09:36:00.004-04:002022-10-27T09:36:47.133-04:00My Honest Review of My Life in a Book<span id="docs-internal-guid-fc15b3ac-7fff-6357-25e0-510d63f731fd"><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 4pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; white-space: pre-wrap;">Looking for a meaningful gift to give this holiday season? My Life in a Book could be just what you’re looking for! </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Last Christmas, I gave My Life in a Book to my mother, and it has become one of the best gifts I've ever given. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">My Life in a Book is a one-year Story Prompt Program that sends one question (or more) to a loved one once a week. When she finished a prompt, I received the copy in my inbox. It’s like having a year-long conversation with the person you care about the most.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzsiyDSEiBevtaybolfNiELTxyDBHS9GXR9CBgtXOIRxSlj_wId9w6-6Yv0U-G7AZyVr3MZY6VEj8Sc8iOe7hPgQ7wN8-hSyMTdPZFf55-JCi1Io6bY7e5Czmvb9BRUQ1XVkORbCh9rsGET8vMqYW5ztUh9BZjXcXGkRR_AXPnqx5UWrf4304I6gfEw/s2250/4%20(2).jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2250" data-original-width="2250" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvzsiyDSEiBevtaybolfNiELTxyDBHS9GXR9CBgtXOIRxSlj_wId9w6-6Yv0U-G7AZyVr3MZY6VEj8Sc8iOe7hPgQ7wN8-hSyMTdPZFf55-JCi1Io6bY7e5Czmvb9BRUQ1XVkORbCh9rsGET8vMqYW5ztUh9BZjXcXGkRR_AXPnqx5UWrf4304I6gfEw/w400-h400/4%20(2).jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span><p></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">How Does My Life in A Book Work?</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The way it works is that you can either let the program send you their questions (which range from childhood to adulthood) or you can edit or write your own questions. </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Their questions are suitable for every type of person. Here are some that were sent to my mom: </span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">“How did you spend time in nature as a child?” or “What is one of the most difficult challenges you’ve faced?” - There are hundreds of questions in their database, making it very simple for us.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 12pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; font-weight: 700; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">The result</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">Week after week, I learned so much about my mom’s life, including the fact that my great-grandfather died of a terrible disease that no one ever mentioned again.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">After using the service for nearly a year, I can confidently say that My Life in a Book is the sentimental, feel-good gift to give this year, perfect for any birthday, anniversary, or, of course, the upcoming holiday. I became much closer to my mom, and this is priceless.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">It brought previously unknown stories to our family’s attention. The keepsake book that arrives once you’re happy with the number of stories collected is a true keepsake that our entire family and future generations will treasure.</span></p><p dir="ltr" style="line-height: 1.38; margin-bottom: 0pt; margin-top: 12pt;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">I asked her how she felt about the experiences, and she said, “It’s been a beautiful journey reminiscing about my stories during these months, and it feels great to have this book in my hands knowing that I’ve been the one who actually did it.” </span></p><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">You can learn more about the Story Prompt Program of </span><a href="http://mylifeinabook.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="color: black;"><b>My Life in a Book</b></span></span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;"> on their </span><b><a href="http://mylifeinabook.com" style="text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; text-decoration-line: underline; text-decoration-skip-ink: none; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">website</span></a><span style="font-family: Arial; font-size: 11pt; font-variant-east-asian: normal; font-variant-numeric: normal; vertical-align: baseline; white-space: pre-wrap;">.</span></b></span>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6411993405552571350.post-50391723026739042372022-10-01T20:09:00.003-04:002022-10-01T21:36:09.694-04:00Jack's Day Out at Sesame Street LiveAs a parent, I try my best to plan activities for both kids that they'll like. Scarlett and Jack both love the playground, the local children's museum, the nature center, etc. I do like to make sure they have separate one-on-one outings with me though to ensure we remain close and have a strong bond. Scarlett chooses things that may be older for Jack like pottery painting. I want to make sure my children always have fond memories and fun outings with their mom as they grow older. When I discovered that <a href="http://www.sesamestreetlive.com" target="_blank"><b><span style="color: black;">Sesame Street Live</span></b></a> had a tour stop near us I knew Jack would love it.<div><br /></div><div>Sesame Street is one of those classic shows that everyone grows up on. The show has changed slightly over time to keep up with the current times and bring on new characters, but the education aspect remains prominent. I grew up enjoying the show and so did Scarlett. Both of my children really loved Elmo and I love that they are able to learn through an enjoyable show. Scarlett actually went to Sesame Street Live when she was 18 months old and had the time of her life. She wore an Elmo shirt and danced and smiled so much. I knew that I wanted Jack to have the same experience too.</div><div><br /></div><div>The show was at <a href="http://www.totalmortgagearena.com" target="_blank"><b>Total Mortgage Arena</b></a> in Bridgeport, CT. I had been to the arena previously, but any time I have the opportunity to attend a live show it's always fun. Plus, I am making special memories with Jack, so what can be better? The arena is conveniently located right off of i95 making it easy for anyone coming from any direction. The parking fee is cash only so make sure you're prepared ahead of time! We parked in the parking garage directly across the street and walked over to the arena. Jack was so ready to see Elmo and all the Sesame Street friends! He was even wearing an Elmo shirt to commemorate the day. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDxHwR0f3fkQaCDQd5Cdl50jG70M5sM98MbkMdT6FKrRZjpNEUWBoKk3NK0tR39k_heSkwNtlSf93D9SltcCbCgftPMntCSRUjm4TR7T7VuS3cqO9QVsHCX-YtP-Wa2e4S3GYT0sIPwFY-PTTBoz_dPVozv0RgxdNriAEDaKwE0CuIbw4796i-E4Nfg/s2048/309906177_10229715948868672_3937994872179975239_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHDxHwR0f3fkQaCDQd5Cdl50jG70M5sM98MbkMdT6FKrRZjpNEUWBoKk3NK0tR39k_heSkwNtlSf93D9SltcCbCgftPMntCSRUjm4TR7T7VuS3cqO9QVsHCX-YtP-Wa2e4S3GYT0sIPwFY-PTTBoz_dPVozv0RgxdNriAEDaKwE0CuIbw4796i-E4Nfg/w640-h480/309906177_10229715948868672_3937994872179975239_n.jpg" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Once we walked in, there were vendors selling all sorts of Sesame related goodies. You could have popcorn or a snowcone out of a commemorative Sesame themed cup, or even take a picture with an Elmo and Abby background for a fee. If you came hungry, there are definitely some arena favorites ready to fill your belly. I saw pretzels, burgers, hot dogs, fries, and many other typical event snacks and drinks. Jack and I didn't partake in anything to eat, but he was very interested in the ice cream for sale! The arena is very clean and everything there is organized and run efficiently.</div><div><br /></div><div>We did have passes for the meet and greet before the show but unfortunately couldn't go because of Jack's nap. I was sad for Jack but it's so hard with toddler naps!</div><div><br /></div><div>The staff at Total Mortgage Arena were friendly and helpful when I needed help finding my seats. Jack and I were lucky (and very grateful) to have third row floor seats which was fantastic. Everything is better when it's close to the stage. Since I came with a stroller, one of the workers showed me where I could park it and pick it up at the end of the show. I was grateful for this since I didn't have to worry about it being in the way of anyone coming through. If you have a higher up seat, I am not sure what the people up there do with their strollers. Maybe there's a separate area in that section for stroller parking.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Qt3_v8f7NBlTLaPUGf6Z7wd_EH3-KT2G_WWzW-n0csYgTYqBRRDzp1dClcjyFz2ZSfRU9ITXz4VCpVYbV0Pb5BV-YdLfiDfwuUeeNMX3yE_-_BwSzHmwpUNY1yT_sHtfL8npC8rIxzv0edQrxTPA9zb_2MasdNTgJSBUFZ7liJrnnEMJh8fJ0fKdnQ/s4032/IMG_3564.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5Qt3_v8f7NBlTLaPUGf6Z7wd_EH3-KT2G_WWzW-n0csYgTYqBRRDzp1dClcjyFz2ZSfRU9ITXz4VCpVYbV0Pb5BV-YdLfiDfwuUeeNMX3yE_-_BwSzHmwpUNY1yT_sHtfL8npC8rIxzv0edQrxTPA9zb_2MasdNTgJSBUFZ7liJrnnEMJh8fJ0fKdnQ/w480-h640/IMG_3564.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxtWtsSC6y2UzQ-8K1uJQI-g11xQ7fvBSPPmQ1qz88aicFFY0BbeL72_AXjjBiVE552ZocCBDI-uPPaAK0azgsPaTT3Creyel0PQsL0xTtQHZ8L7pEVaVN-AB73MnywjBDeo_Ma_bUla6a-ovzaGNX_kleFbnYbelnAuwlXTbyWh16of_J203I32VGA/s4032/IMG_3570.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkxtWtsSC6y2UzQ-8K1uJQI-g11xQ7fvBSPPmQ1qz88aicFFY0BbeL72_AXjjBiVE552ZocCBDI-uPPaAK0azgsPaTT3Creyel0PQsL0xTtQHZ8L7pEVaVN-AB73MnywjBDeo_Ma_bUla6a-ovzaGNX_kleFbnYbelnAuwlXTbyWh16of_J203I32VGA/w480-h640/IMG_3570.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>Since Jack had never been to a live show before he didn't really understand what to do at first and I had to talk him through it. He wanted to sit in a different section and also just walk around a bit before the show started. I told him we had to sit where we were assigned! He was okay quickly after and I distracted him with my phone until the show started. Once the show started he was in total awe. His favorites were alive right in front of his face! It was a magical time for sure. The show premise was very cute and was centered around finding magic that is possible anytime you believe in yourself. The message is uplifting and inspirational for young children.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReAUT_poSe9uyqsQH3cXJb8zv3MlWQyjP4xHFKFN7R7tDaiZzeuDsIAyQDIouSQYDsNOhbD2woePZQ5Hj0ye0aC3MN8LpQlKIHDgaaSkYXwI0NjGeAyrJGJFiINypiUalUWN6WXgkSlAZ_YK43VtjHtN9bD-E6l7XinQidwCCiDPMnONy_NsWGceOvw/s4032/IMG_3560.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiReAUT_poSe9uyqsQH3cXJb8zv3MlWQyjP4xHFKFN7R7tDaiZzeuDsIAyQDIouSQYDsNOhbD2woePZQ5Hj0ye0aC3MN8LpQlKIHDgaaSkYXwI0NjGeAyrJGJFiINypiUalUWN6WXgkSlAZ_YK43VtjHtN9bD-E6l7XinQidwCCiDPMnONy_NsWGceOvw/w480-h640/IMG_3560.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5wntsnJPy0n2_xRnKwUtpiCzF8-M7wBW6T7BwD6aPvas3YS0QUTloz9gz765sVLeO7ZCg8jBJ26S_nLdU1HSdO0qj_nHbXExJk_FnHHhiPxFzJRJE-hoBlWYDvMnSKDoS7FMvXMOkuoNP9BJGR_GfxR1Vm2nr8LPXjGb4pXERPYVv9NV-KFBd0XKQw/s4032/IMG_3553.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4032" data-original-width="3024" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh5wntsnJPy0n2_xRnKwUtpiCzF8-M7wBW6T7BwD6aPvas3YS0QUTloz9gz765sVLeO7ZCg8jBJ26S_nLdU1HSdO0qj_nHbXExJk_FnHHhiPxFzJRJE-hoBlWYDvMnSKDoS7FMvXMOkuoNP9BJGR_GfxR1Vm2nr8LPXjGb4pXERPYVv9NV-KFBd0XKQw/w480-h640/IMG_3553.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>There was so much dancing and singing from the characters on stage! It was adorable to see all of the children around Jack dancing, clapping, and just absolutely loving the show. Jack also was having a blast and was able to dance in the aisles along with the other children. I've never seen him so happy! He really was loving life. </div><div><br /></div><div>I have to give a shout out to the security employee who was sitting in front of the stage at this show. He let Jack and a few other children get a few feet away from the stage and didn't stop them. Can you imagine being a young child and having the opportunity to have Elmo and Big Bird that close to you? It's certainly an experience not every child gets! He was so nice and accommodating when not everyone else would have been and could have instructed the children to sit back down.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7J8y9m-ZFjMvVlhCHwd5RtqY0akcLev6mOHoEYizHUQZaaZYumCT8aNPlAr8zTdxSMMny7L2kKl9I4tqWgZEahIurelNphNb5qedfZVbpzH_YLw1gPBy-56TUAY15-HItr8bG0G4hkH0l_WxlDNedGP4TNner0XrmEE5ZbjSF1cURnSIqHzymHPgONQ/s2048/309939146_10229713593569791_424368688491815038_n.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7J8y9m-ZFjMvVlhCHwd5RtqY0akcLev6mOHoEYizHUQZaaZYumCT8aNPlAr8zTdxSMMny7L2kKl9I4tqWgZEahIurelNphNb5qedfZVbpzH_YLw1gPBy-56TUAY15-HItr8bG0G4hkH0l_WxlDNedGP4TNner0XrmEE5ZbjSF1cURnSIqHzymHPgONQ/w480-h640/309939146_10229713593569791_424368688491815038_n.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>The interactive elements in the aisles really helped Jack. I think if he was required to sit the entire time that he wouldn't have done that well. Jack needs to move and walk so this was perfect for him.</div><div><br /></div><div>All of the costumes were eye-catching and the props were fun and brought an element of surprise to the show too. There were some Sesame classic songs from the show and also some new ones performed just for this show. I felt the sound from microphones was perfect and we were able to hear everything very clearly. </div><div><br /></div><div>There's a 15 minute intermission which allows you to get up and stretch your legs and take a break. Jack walked around the arena which helped him to burn a little energy and get ready for the final part of the show.</div><div><br /></div><div>The final part of the show was fantastic. It ended with some surprise confetti and bubbles and all of the kids went wild. I felt the whole show ran smoothly and flawlessly. From start to finish Jack was entertained every step of the way. It definitely was an exciting day and I was so happy to have shared such a special experience with my favorite boy.</div><div><br /></div><div>Taking Jack to his first live show will always be a happy memory I treasure. Children are only small for so young and it's important to me to pack as much in with my children as I can. </div><div><br /></div><div>If you're looking for something fun to do with your young child, why not buy some Sesame Street Live tickets for you both today?<br /><br /><i>*DISCLOSURE* Thank you to Total Mortgage Arena and Sesame Street Live for providing tickets in order to facilitate this post. All thoughts are strictly my own. </i></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sammihttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00797203974134635027noreply@blogger.com0