Does your living space bring you joy and happiness? Or is it filled with stress-causing clutter? The zen-home movement is all about turning our homes into sanctuaries; places of rest, relaxation and joy and one of the first places to start when looking at your own space is focusing on decluttering. We tend to accumulate […]
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You know these seven household chores need to be done, so don’t put them off any longer. You can literally get your sweat on by breaking out the vacuum, broom, mop, or snow shovel…no pricy athletic equipment necessary.
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Household debt is a major problem in the U.S. and it’s not just about the numbers. Although this Business Insider article claims that American household debt grew to $11.85 TRILLION in the first quarter of 2015), debt is also closely linked to, and impacts, your health. If you’re not feeling up to your usual standards […]
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A new study presents a somewhat unsurprising though important finding: the more children in a household, the more likely members of that household will get sick. The study, which was carried out by a research team based at the University of Utah School of Medicine, involved an examination of 26 households and 108 family members. […]
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Sometimes the most harmful things are those that we can’t even perceive. This is certainly the case with the surprising number of dangerous chemicals that pervade items found in every American home. Who would have thought that a lazy afternoon on the couch meant not only cuddling with the family dog, but also known carcinogens? […]
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Antibacterial soaps and cleansers are available just about everywhere these days. While antibacterial products have been used in medical offices and hospitals for a long time, the past few years has seen a huge increase in their use at home, in schools, and in offices. But the benefit of using antibacterial products isn’t clear because […]
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