Author: Julie Meyers Pron

If you’ve never heard of one, a bug out bag is all about survival. It is a pack that you keep at work, at home, or in the car, or all three, and it helps you to stay safe in the event of a disaster. There are some disasters that happen when staying home becomes a bigger threat than leaving. And there are some disasters that can help you to see that a bug out bag is one of the best things you ever do for yourself and your family. It doesn’t matter whether you are disabled or whether you’ve…

Along with buying a property, getting married and achieving a master’s degree, starting up your own business is a great achievement. It’s something that takes plenty of time, hard work and dedication, but when it’s running successfully brings with it plenty of rewards! – No longer will you need to ask for a holiday, no longer will you need to ask for a pay rise and no longer will you need to request sickness days off. When starting, it will be a big journey, you’ll have plenty of ups and plenty of downs, both of which will bring many lessons…

There’s no escaping the fact that modern life is hectic. As such, the need to remove clutter from our lifestyles is greater than ever. Otherwise, it becomes very easy to fall into the endless cycle of simply surviving without living life to the fullest. The harsh reality is that repeating routines and expecting different results is the definition of insanity. Changes must be implemented if you want to see improvements in your life. Here are three of the best that you should look to try. Declutter Your Home Firstly, we are all influenced by our surroundings. Given that we spend…

Good health is not genetic or automatic; it is a result of tiny changes and choices you make in your daily life. Staying healthy can benefit you in many ways and ensure you live a long life devoid of chronic illnesses or complications. However, you can easily adopt unhealthy habits that can cost you your health, whether it is your lifestyle or poor circumstances. They can become a part of your routine and go unnoticed until they create havoc in your life. If you have been experiencing symptoms of sickness or feeling uneasy healthwise, here are nine habits that might…

A healthy lifestyle is key to longevity, and can be achieved in various ways, from exercising to eating a healthy diet. While finding some time to take care of your health can be beneficial, sometimes the pressures of work and life can cause you to fall into some unhealthy patterns that can affect your health. Your body is normally a reflection of what is happening inside your system, and not paying attention to your symptoms can cause problems. This article explores six major signs that you may not be healthy. Craving for a specific food may seem harmless, but it…

How do you get rid of stubborn belly fat? It’s a question Google has seen billions of times. We all want to know how to remove that final layer of fat around the lower portion of our bellies. Everything else seems to go away just fine, but that area is so…well…stubborn! The problem with this being a hot topic is that loads of people pitch in with ideas and suggestions. A lot of the time, these people are just trying to draw people to their websites so they can make money selling products or “special belly fat loss routines.” It’s…

Not everyone can always afford new furniture; after all, good quality items can be expensive to buy. But just because you can’t afford to buy brand new or keep up with the newest and latest trends doesn’t mean you can’t have nice things or you need to compromise on quality. What you need to do is to get creative with how you use what you do have or can afford to buy to help you make your own and create a wonderful perusal and unique home for your budget. These tips can help you to do just that. Upcycle/Hacks Upcycling…

We’ve all been there – we fully intend on getting in shape before the summer. A holiday is booked and the actual event seems to be weeks away. You promise yourself you’ll get down the gym soon and that this year will be your year. Yet the weeks slip by without you noticing and all too soon you’ve got a month to go and you’re nowhere nearer to hitting your goals than you were in January. This is when many people crash diet, reducing their calories to hardly anything in a bid to ditch the fat in a last minute…

Slips and falls are some of the biggest causes of injuries in the workplace, as well as at home. It can be so easy to lose your footing, even when you’re not doing anything particularly hazardous. It can be difficult to completely avoid slips and falls, but there are lots of things that can be done to prevent them. Whether you’re an employee or someone who’s responsible for maintaining safety in the workplace, you can do your part to help prevent accidents from happening. Here are a few of the steps you can take to protect yourself and your colleagues.…

According to the most recent studies, dementia affects as many as one in 10 older Americans and can impact everything from their ability to live independently, to their moods, temper, and beyond. It’s a devastating disease and, for many of us, the idea of joining those numbers is terrifying. Yet, while most of us know about the need to, say, exercise regularly to avoid heart problems, there’s far less information about how we can avoid dementia. This can make it seem like there’s nothing we can do if dementia is on our cards. In reality, though, while studies are ongoing,…