Author: Julie Meyers Pron

For many people, alcohol is an occasional pastime, a means of celebrating with friends, or a comforting treat after a long work week. However, it’s also very easy for a small habit you keep in good company to become something more, not only an uncomfortable habit but an addiction, and an unhealthy influence in your life. It’s important to remember that you don’t need to be a full-time alcoholic to have an unhealthy relationship with alcohol. In fact, being able to identify the latter before it becomes a chronic problem will absolutely help you avoid moving into less-than-healthy habits. Of…

Being a homeowner is a big responsibility and you have a lot that’s likely on your mind daily. It can be hard to keep up and know how to best care for your home. You want to be proud of your property and happy to show it off to guests that you invite over. It’s important that you are giving off the right vibe from the minute someone sees your home. If you want to make your home a better place to live then focus on incorporating the essential ingredients of a welcoming home. Cleanliness A welcoming home should be…

As the year accelerates towards the holiday season, it is time to start thinking about how you will celebrate this year and the types of foods, drinks, and decorations you are using to help you celebrate Thanksgiving or all of the holidays to celebrate this item of the year. When it comes to whipping up a feast for your family and friends, you want to create a spread that wows everyone and leaves them wanting to come back for more. With this in mind, what should you try your hand at for the perfect holiday dishes? Pumpkin Pie Is it…

Remember the days when business was all paper trails and water cooler chatter? At that time, clouds were fluffy things in the sky that rivers did; changes, with its techno beat and binary rhythm were inevitable. Automation Ah, Automation! Our first love affair with technology! Gone were the days when businesses relied solely on an army of accountants. Automation made processes faster, smoother and less susceptible to human error – major tasks could now be completed within seconds (or clicks)! Automating inventory management to customer service processes also brought many other benefits – winning us over completely along the way!…

Having a baby can disrupt any existing routine you had. In fact, you may find that it’s impossible to establish any routine in the first few weeks. However, you don’t have to follow your baby’s lead forever. In fact, as early as four weeks, you may be able to start creating a schedule for feeding them, dressing them, bathing them and getting them ready for bed. And top of this, you can adopt your own personal routine – including creating a schedule for looking after yourself and your home. But why establish a routine? Isn’t it better to let your…

Alright, new parents! Buckle up, brew some coffee, and brace yourself for the rollercoaster that is The First Year of Babyhood. Here we are, gathering at the start line of the sleep-deprived marathon, where days blur into nights, and ‘quiet’ becomes your favorite word. But hey, it’s also 365 days of immense love, growth, and memories you’ll cherish. Let’s navigate this journey together, shall we? Operation Sleep (Or Lack Thereof) Listen, whoever coined the phrase “sleeping like a baby” clearly didn’t have one. These tiny humans are like unpredictable alarms that ring anytime they fancy. The solution? Sleep when the…

Gone are the days when cloud computing was limited to only tech-oriented businesses. The education sector is adopting this innovative solution to modernize teaching and learning experiences. Cloud computing can benefit educational organizations by increasing classroom engagement, accessibility, and data security. As education trends continue to shift in the post-pandemic world, it eliminates the need for physical resources, opening the gate to a better learning environment. Here are five other benefits of cloud computing in education. Class assignments may require effective collaboration among students. However, teamwork can be challenging, considering the logistics of getting all the parties to work together.…

A lot of beauty comes naturally. A lot of beauty also comes with preparation! And when you want to get made up, do your hair, and look amazing for a special occasion, you need to get these basics down right. Of course, the way you look is all up to personal style, but every kind of quality beauty routine has a few things in common. And once you know you’re ticking all the boxes on the steps down below, you can experiment with your beauty as much as you like, without needing to worry about how your skin, hair follicles,…

Turning your home into something special isn’t as challenging as you might think. Yes, you’ll need to put a little thought into it, but it turns out that there are all sorts of simple things you can do right now that will instantly make a difference in how it feels. Add Aromatherapy One idea is to add aromatherapy to your rooms. Incorporating beautiful scents can transform how your home feels by changing your state of mind. Have you ever noticed that many of the most prestigious venues use scent to change the atmosphere? That’s why aromatherapy is so powerful. And…

Buying an extra special gift for a loved one can be tricky, especially if the gift needs to hold a special meaning to commemorate an occasion. From graduation to the birth of a baby, a wedding anniversary, or a special birthday, there are multiple occasions that call for a gift that is something they can treasure and use to remember this time. Buying gift giving isn’t always as easy as plucking something from the shelves and wrapping it up. Gift anxiety is real, especially when buying for people who are perceived to “own everything and need nothing.” How do you…