Questions To Ask Concerning Decluttering

So much of who we are and how we behave or respond to certain situations is rooted in our childhood. 

 Christine Platt 

5 Questions to Ask Yourself If Decluttering Is a Struggle | Real Simple

Summer Foods

That are essential.

21 Best Summer Foods – Healthiest Fruits & Vegetables to Eat in Summer (womansday.com)

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So if you’re looking to boost your energy, protect your immune system, get some much-needed nutrients into your body, or are simply looking to change up your summer recipe routine, here are just a few of the must-have summer foods to incorporate into any breakfast, lunch, or dinner recipe. 

BY LEXI PETRONIS AND DANIELLE CAMPOAMOR

Women Should Do These Things Their Selves At Least Once

Taking care of the car, the yard and the taxes were new to her. She craved a vacation, but the thought of traveling alone scared the bleep out of her.

Emma Johnson 

All of that is perfectly normal, especially in a world that promotes coupledom as the highest goal, and constant-companionship of a romantic partner / family / friends / pets / happy hour acquaintances as an inferior, but acceptable substitute.

Emma Johnson 

Meanwhile, as the economy, social norms, and gender equality progress, we collectively chose more solitar

Emma Johnson 
Slide 2 of 22: Marriage rates are at an all-time low. The percentage of 18-to-64-year-olds that are legally joined hit a record low of 48.6 percent in 2016, according to the most recent Census Bureau data. If we were all really so happy being in this elusive couple, then why are we choosing single life? And yes, people can be committed and enjoy many of the benefits of marriage without legally tying the knot, but without a formal marriage certificate, you are more likely to split than with one. In short: Because people can afford to live alone, and women now can mostly choose whether or not to marry, and can afford to live alone if we choose — that is exactly what we're doing.We increasingly choose to live alone. In fact, the percentage of Americans aged 18 and over living alone has risen over the last few decades, from 7.6 percent in 1967 to 14.3 percent in 2017. This is a sign of a strong economy — historically, tough financial times forced more people into cohabitation in various configurations — and changing social norms (e.g. women are no longer social pariahs if we don't live with a male protector).As the economy increasingly improves overall (not just employment rates and GDP,  but women's ability to be self-sufficient), Americans chose larger and larger living spaces (while home square-footage has leveled off, family size continues to decrease, so we all have more room to ourselves in our giant houses and apartments). In other words: We prefer less togetherness.
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17 life-changing things every woman should do alone at least once (msn.com)

Healthy Snacking Swaps

Slide 1 of 41: Snacks can be a delicious and healthy option to keep you fueled and satisfied during the day, but they can also be quite sneaky sources of added sugar and artificial ingredients. These smart swaps help to amp up the fiber, protein and nutritional value of your favorite bites and minimize any unnecessary sweeteners or junk to help avoid that dreaded sugar crash. While you're at it, check out our favorite recipes for healthy sandwiches, our favorite healthy snacks for work and our guide to 50+ other amazing healthy snacks to enjoy.
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Snacks can be a delicious and healthy option to keep you fueled and satisfied during the day, but they can also be quite sneaky sources of added sugar and artificial ingredients. 

Stefani Sassos, MS, RDN, CSO, CDN, NASM-CPT, Good Housekeeping Institute

20 Healthy Snacking Swaps to Make Next Time You’re Hungry (msn.com)

Secret Oatmeal, Hmm

The Secret Oatmeal Trick For a Flat Belly (msn.com)

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Lisa Young, PhD, RDN, and the author of Finally Full, Finally Slim, agrees that oatmeal is a “great breakfast” to have for a flat belly, but “it’s super easy to overdo it and eat too much and add too many toppings.”

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Did You Know?

Slide 3 of 31: The juicy, red fruit contains a poison, Glycoalkaloid, in its leaves, which is known for causing upset stomachs, severe cramping, and anxiety. So steer clear of the leaves and stems.
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Tomatoes~The juicy, red fruit contains a poison, Glycoalkaloid, in its leaves, which is known for causing upset stomachs, severe cramping, and anxiety. So steer clear of the leaves and stems.

Hannah Doolin, Sienna Livermore 

30 Foods You Didn’t Know Could Kill You (msn.com)

Small Budget But Living Big

50 Ways To Live the Big Life on a Small Budget (msn.com)

Slide 3 of 51: You can make many items on your wish list more affordable by using a credit card that offers rewards. By using a card like PenFed’s Power Cash Rewards Visa Signature Card, you can earn 2% total cash back on your purchases as an Honors Advantage member, which means you’re saving every time you buy. Or if you’re looking for different types of rewards, the PenFed Platinum Rewards Visa Signature Card offers five times the points on gas purchases paid at the pump, three times the points at the supermarket and one times the points on all other purchases. These points can then be redeemed for travel, gift cards and shopping, allowing you to capitalize on your own spending. Just make sure you are using your credit card wisely; you don’t want to end up in debt to afford your big lifestyle. Related: 18 Reasons Why You Should Be Using Your Credit Card More
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“I enjoy going to the mountains and hiking,” said Michelle Jackson, founder of the blog Michelle Is Money Hungry. “Typically, my friends and I will carpool and have an Instagram-worthy day. There’s nothing better than enjoying what’s in my hometown’s backyard.”

Michelle Jackson

Whole Grains Can

a variety of food on a table: Eating three servings of whole grains daily kept weight under control, a new study revealed.
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Eating the whole grain, as our ancestors used to do, provides a host of benefits to the body that are lost when the grain is processed.

 Sandee LaMotte, CNN 

Whole grains help you manage weight and lower blood pressure and sugars (msn.com)