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Make Over Your Life In 28 Days

Start fresh this year! Take a deep breath and dive into all the little ways you can feel calmer, kinder, stronger and more joyful in mere minutes a day.

Marisa Cohen, Kaitlyn Pirie
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How to Completely Make Over Your Life in Just 28 Days (msn.com)

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)

Howdy All

So what’s been happening in your world? I really need to get busy making some sort of schedule for my homeschool. I have a general idea of what to do and how to do it, but I would like something for me to refer to in cases of need.

I have also been trying to “spring clean” around the house. That is great but what to do with all the things you actually decide to clean out of somewhere? Sell it, hide it somewhere else, or sale it. Maybe donate it since that is something I like to do. Giving gives you all kinds of benefits. First, it makes you feel good, it helps another, and it does good. Secondly, if you cant use it, someone somewhere will. It is a good notion and an act of kindness. My trouble is where to put the things cleared out until I give them away. I always end up with things in boxes instead of away from the house. Oh well, I will figure it out.

Also, I have been thinking of doing another book of poetry. Not sure if that will happen this year with all that is on my plate already. We shall see.

I hope you all are doing well and staying healthy. I just wanted to say “Hello” and touch base a little. I appreciate all the follows, likes, and shares.

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I shall see you on this side of the rainbow~! MwsR

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“When a resolute young fellow steps up to the great bully, the world, and takes him boldly by the beard, he is often surprised to find it comes off in his hand, and that it was only tied on to scare away the timid adventurers.”
— Ralph Waldo Emerson

Best Workout Apps

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The best workout apps can help you find a kind of exercise you love, gain confidence, and build progress—all while making your workouts convenient and accessible. Here are 43 workout apps to check out.

Alexa Tucker, Christa Sgobba, C.P.T., Sara Coughlin

The 43 Best Workout Apps So You Can Exercise Anywhere (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)