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Please don’t print this blog post - Show pollution & the demise of the tree who wears the pants on this earth!
So, today is the last day of January which means we are one month into (or out of…) our New Year’s Resolutions! TBQH, (I just learned that means “to be quite honest” in the social media world), it is a recognized fact that a good majority of folks drop their high hopes for change about 3 to 4 weeks in! Well…we got your back. We are going to dedicate a majority of this month’s blogging to getting back or staying on the wagon. Is it just me, or does “the wagon” always make you think of either the buggy from Little House on the Prairie or those old school station wagons with the wood siding? I digress…
First Up: Being more Green
These are easy and good for apartment living. Most of them anyhow…
- 10 Painless Changes You Can Make for a Green Home
- Funny Tips for Going Green(I like the way this person thinks!)
Next Up: Resolution TBD, any ideas from you?
Sources- EHow Home & Real Simple
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Winterizing Your Skin
I don’t know about you, but the winter wreaks havoc on my skin. SO DRY! After washing my hands at the office for the 3rdtime today, following multiple visits to the loo (coffee being the culprit) I promptly began to peruse the internet for suggestions on what I can do to prevent the cracking of my hands/discomfort of this morning. Yes…I could use the dollar hand lotion from Walgreens that I left in purse #1 at home, but given that it is not here, the point is moot. Plus, these remedies might work a tad better. Sorry generic-brand-Walgreens-lotion-at-home. Enjoy!
Beauty Basics: Winter Skin Care by Whole Living
Winter Skin Care Tips – Home Remedies by Online Herbs Blog Admin
Natural (Green) Dry Skin Remedies to Fix Winter Skin by the Daily Green Staff
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Happy Hour Idea - Unique and Productive!
So this is kind of cool.
One of my friends called me about a month ago with a stellar idea! She is super outgoing and has quite the eclectic group of friends. Each having incredible hidden talents, she decided to get all of these people together for a happy hour where they could show off their mad skills and get to know one another.
End Result: So Fun!
Here is what happened.
Lots of folks not knowing one another met. Everyone was buying each other’s stuff, both for themselves and for gifts. Everyone brought a dish to share. Wine was flowing. And at the end of the day, a few friendships were made. Cool?
You could do this as a brunch or happy hour….either way you can rationally incorporate a glass of champagne! Cheers!
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Because We Love Our Furry Friends
Tips for walking your dog in the winter:
It’s cold. It’s rainy. It’s snowy. It’s icy. It’s not comfortable. We know this, so here are a few tips for the necessary yet dreaded early morning walk or late night outing with your pet!
- If it is early in the morning, think about a quick warm shower prior to taking out the dog. If he or she will let you that is. The warmth from the water will elevate the body heat before hitting the cold. This brings me to part 2 of this point…Do not, however, go outside with wet hair. That is a great way to get a cold.
- Double up on socks and wear gloves. Those fingers and toes seem to always attract the nip in the air! And they ache when the cold weather bites.
- Make sure to wear a hat! They say (who “they” are, I am not sure) that 60-80% of body heat escapes through the head.
- During the daylight, try to walk outside when the sun is shining or walk on the sunny side of the building. At least some heat from the rays might be able to keep you from absolute cold.
- And lastly, wear a coat for goodness sakes!
Besides these more obvious recommendations, anyone have any unique/MacGyver style options for tending to your pet and staying warm at the same time?
