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The Best Advice For Successful New Years Resolutions

January 2012
There is no better time than the present to take stock of your priorities and prepare yourself for the year ahead.
 
With plenty of motivation, positive reinforcement, and reasonable goals, you can make this year’s resolutions come true. While you want to be successful, you must be realistic in your goal setting.

Make Your Holiday Season Joyous and Green

December 2011

 

The holiday season is upon us, which is the perfect time to think green.  Here are some great tips to keep you feeling healthy, joyous and environmentally-friendly through this wonderful time of the year:

Ways to Avoid Catching Colds and Flu this Season

November 2011

Autumn weather marks the beginning of cool air, colorful foliage, and the cold and flu season.

According to the American Journal of Medicine, the common cold leads to 75 million to 100 million physician visits annually.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention states that 5 to 20 percent of Americans are infected with the flu virus each year, about 200,000 are hospitalized due to complications from the flu, and more than 3,000 Americans die from flu-related causes each year.

 

Lowering Your Risk of Breast Cancer

October 2011

October marks National Breast Cancer awareness month, the time of year when women can learn all about breast health.  It is a month filled with fundraising walks, outings, and luncheons, all aimed to benefit research to find a cure and empower women to fight the fight.

According to the American Cancer Society's most recent estimates for breast cancer in the United States for 2011, there are about 230,480 new cases of invasive breast cancer in women, and about 39,520 deaths from breast cancer in women.  

About 85% of women who get breast cancer do not have a family history of the disease.

 

Good-Bye Summer, Hello Germs!

September 2011

 

School is back in session and that means children may start to bring home more than just homework. 
 
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says that 22 million school days are missed annually due to the common cold alone.
 

Great Mosquito Repelling Tips From Around The World

August 2011
If there is one thing people all around the world can agree on, it is finding a way to get rid of mosquitoes! Most of us want to avoid using chemical-based repellents on our loved ones, but are not sure which natural approaches work.
 
Throughout my research on finding the best natural mosquito repellent that money can buy, I have come across tons of advice from bloggers all around the world who have found alternatives to chemical-based mosquito repellents that are just as effective. I compiled a list of the most popular tips that I would like to share with you….Enjoy!
 

This Summer, Take Time For "You"

July 2011

Ah Summer.  There is nothing like it.  As I sit here on the beach overlooking the beautiful ocean waves, I realize how important it is to step out of my stressful, everyday routine and enjoy life, nature, and all the beautiful things that our world has to offer, because those moments are what "recharges" me.

Family Activities to Keep Your Summer Fun and Green!

June 2011

We have been counting down the days since March - three months until summer, two months, one.  And now that summer's here, it is time to figure out just what to do with all those hours of sunshine and free time.  What should we do with our children this summer?

Home Cleaning to Reduce Asthma and Allergy Symptoms

May 2011

 

More than 15 million Americans suffer from asthma, a life threatening illness that can cause severe lung inflammation.  It can start at any time in your life, and can be caused by a mix of factors, including your environment (dust mites and house dander in your home), your lifestyle (the toxin levels that you are exposed to), and your genetics.

The Dangers of Toxic Cleaners

April 2011

The chemical industry is constantly expanding.  With the growth of strong and harmful household chemicals in the past decades, the potential for illness has also increased. 

 

Maid Brigade Book Drive Supports Read Across America Day

March 2011
The National Education Association’s Read Across America Day takes place every year on March 2, the birthday of Dr. Seuss. This program focuses on motivating children and teens to read, through events, partnerships, and reading resources. Across the country, thousands of schools, libraries, community centers, and companies participate by bringing together kids, teens, and books.
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