Sometimes you need to fly solo when going somewhere. A waiting room, the store, an obscure artist’sband concert–all of these situations are awkward when you don’t know anyone. I like to describe myself as a shy extrovert and these situations are often uncomfortable, but can be easily overcome. I am here to share with you the strategies I use to start a conversation, anywhere that I am.
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Everyone in their life will be plagued by a slow computer. When your unresponsive clicks ultimately lead to a frozen system, it can become very frustrating to the point where buying a new computer seems like the only option. Like your smartphone, there are easy things that you can do to make sure that your computer runs smoothly. No more frozen screens and lost files!
Ever wonder why you wake up in the middle of the night even though you are really tired? Do you believe you are doomed to receive only 4 hours of sleep a night? I am here to tell you that there are simple solutions to easily get you sleeping through the night and wake up refreshed and ready for the day. All you have to do is how you interact with your bedroom.
Strawberries are now in peak season and are at their most delicious state. Whether eating them raw or dipped in chocolate, strawberries carry many surprising benefits besides being a healthy fruit. Find out what you can do to get your healthy dose of strawberries during the peak season!
You decide to bake cookies and the recipe calls for margarine and you only have butter or vice versa–what now? Many bakers are lost about what the differences are between butter and margarine in baking. I am here to tell you which to use for the cookies that you want.
We all want white teeth, and if someone says different then I am not sure I entirely trust that person. With all the options for toothpaste on the shelves with whitening this, healthy gums that, it makes you think,” What is the difference between them?”. Well, one thing I can tell you is different with Nothing But Natural’s toothpaste–it’s an organic powder.
You have packed all your clothes and created your outfits for your trip. But, with all the shoes you want to bring, you realize that your suitcase is not bottomless. A new company on the shoe scene, Alterre Shoes is making the shoe packing problem all but disappear. Using the term 21-in-one-shoe, Alterre provides options whether you are going on a trip or changing those work time shoes to happy hour fun.
Magazines, health gurus, and your distant uncle always tell you about the benefits of yoga. With the ability to tighten, stretch, and tone every part of your body, yoga is as healthy as it is relaxing. However, many of us who want to try yoga don’t know what we are doing, how to start, or are self-conscious about our own bodies to even attempt yoga in a group. Yoga Buzz, a non-profit Saint Louis company, is changing all that. While teaching you the basics, Yoga Buzz promotes positive body image and community engagement in each session.
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Don’t throw out those coffee grounds! I recently have started my summer plant obsession which means a lot of plant research. Looking for a natural, cheap fertilizer, I stumbled upon the wonderful world of coffee grounds. Find out how to make a beautiful, flourishing garden that will be the envy of your neighborhood, all from leftover coffee grounds.
You all know by now that I am a huge fan of organic products. With shorts weather coming up, my legs need a little TLC in regards to exfoliation. I was sent the Smoothing Body Scrub from Tata Harper to refresh my dull winter skin. This body scrub makes my legs (and my whole body) soft and smooth while also being free of synthetics, artificial fragrances, fillers, GMOs, and gluten. Oh, and it smells like a field of flowers. Continue reading
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