This is suppose to be a time of rediscovery, right? It’s day 51 and all the promises I made to use this time at home to better myself is ending up on the pile of past New Years Resolutions. Sure, it came from a place of good intentions. But it turns out that place, like my hair salon, is off-limits. Here is the shortlist of the winners and works in progress Covid-19 Resolutions for 2020 I made on Day 1.
Category: WELLNESS ON THE ROAD
Get practical tips from DuffelBagSpouse Travel for maintaining a healthy lifestyle as a military spouse on the go. As an Army Wife and Air Force & Navy Mom, she offers straightforward advice on eating right, exercising regularly, and keeping a positive mindset. Her blog provides insights on balancing home and family life, engaging in self-care, and nurturing relationships. Learn about her favorite hiking trails, beauty routines, and spa experiences. It’s all about making your well-being a priority and thriving through the ups and downs of frequent moves.
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A Military Spouse’s Honest Reasons to Hate American Politics
The administration introduces legislation via twitter. Lies and innuendo have replaced truth and facts. We actually have something akin to a state news channel. Politicians have become hyper-partisan. Money rules and patriotism is a cliche used to stoke division. Honestly, I prefer living in South Korea. Or anywhere else– during election season. Here are just 13 of the reasons I hate American politics.
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Sometimes I like Being a Tourist Too
As a new traveler, I made sure to visit the touristy places—places that most people visit, take a selfie and move on. The more I traveled, the more I tried to avoid the crowds and try to find my own path. But lately, I’ve realized that sometimes I like being a tourist too.
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What is the Slow Food Movement? And Why You Should Want it!
My grandma Mabel baked bread from scratch every Sunday morning. I can still smell the warm, doughy goodness decades later. I was just a kid, but I knew I was witnessing something special. And now that amazing recipe is lost to us forever, because no one wrote it down. Slow food came out of this desire to embrace the local food traditions of grandmas all around the world.
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Mindfulness Habits: 9 Ways to Craft a More Tolerant Lifestyle
Everyone handles stress differently. Mindfulness helps relationships in a few different ways. I tend to lean on mindful meditation, exercise, and writing– here on my blog and in my journal. And it works for me. Mindfulness is the process of being completely present in every moment. And while meditation is a great way to practice mindfulness, virtually any activity you do can help you become more mindful. Here are nine ways to thrive by being mindful.
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17 Tips for Attending a Blogging Conference
I figured a blogging conference would be a great way to learn a lot of information fast. Matter of fact, I was overwhelmed by all the people and seminars before I even arrived. But it didn’t last long. I was met with a lot of support and encouragement for what I had accomplished so far. As well as the confidence to do even more. Read the following 17 tips before you go to any blogging event. And you’ll be able to take full advantage of your time and money.
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Amazon’s World Book Day Giveaway
In honor of World Book Day on March 7, 2024, Amazon is giving away nine diverse Kindle books for everyone’s reading pleasure.
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How to Prepare Your Home Before Going on Vacation
Finally, it’s the day of your trip abroad. It never changes, you still get excited. And when you’re excited you forget things. Most of these tips will also help you relax, enjoy your vacation and plan your return with a brief checklist so it will also make coming back home better too.