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7.31 Friday Faves Hiiii! Happy Friday! What do you have going on?? This week has been packed with back to school events (orientation, meet the teacher, parents’ night) and the kids go back next week. I’m bummed that summer went by so quickly, but have tried to really make the most of it. This week has been filled with swimming, driving teenagers around to the mall, Chick Fil A, and Liv having friends over until bedtime most nights, movies, sleeping in, and being all in my feels that we have a freshman in high school. We brought her home from the hospital as a newborn yesterday. High school seemed impossibly far away. It’s here, it’s wild, and I just hope she has a good experience. High school was not my high point in life, but the school that she’s attending has incredible teachers and a great community, so I’m feeling cautiously optimistic. P is also starting a new school – the teachers and homework load were a huge source of the anxiety she dealt with a couple of years ago at ...

Long-Standing Scientific Data Indicates That Fiber Can Counteract the Effects of an Imperfect Diet and Be a Ticket to Food Freedom Many people have a fondness for junk food — and studies indicate that taste is the primary driver .   But some of us choose to either not indulge in those high-fat, high-calorie, high-sodium, high-sugar and deep-fried treats — or to indulge only on occasion — out of fear of possible medical conditions and weight gain.  Are you one of those individuals???  If so, read on to discover how well-established, long-standing scientific data indicates that it is possible to maintain a healthy body weight and cholesterol levels, and reduce the risk of chronic diseases with greater food freedom — courtesy of fiber, antioxidants and other essential nutrients . Table of Contents Introduction Cholesterol Management Weight Management Deep-Fried Fatty Foods and Oxidized Lipids Processed Meats and Nitrosamines Sodium and High Blood Pressure Red Meat and Homoc...

Why Choose Craftsmanship Over Fast Fashion? The fashion industry races faster than a coffee-fueled college student cramming for finals. Seasons turn into minutes, and shirts pop up online as quickly as you can say “fast fashion.” But amid this whirlwind, what happens to the humble craftsperson, the artisan who has honed their skills over a lifetime? It’s time we acknowledged a hard truth: craftsmanship is on the endangered species list. The Masquerade of Mass Production Fast fashion is all about speed and volume. Blink, and you’ll see a whole new collection on the racks. But let’s not be fooled. Speed comes at a cost. Fast fashion is about cutting corners and increased profits, not creating heirlooms to pass down through generations. A well-made garment tells a story. It has heartbeats sewn into its seams, decades of learned skill in its stitches. Unfortunately, modern consumers often aren’t introduced to the benefits of owning hand-crafted piece...

Sharing the Highway With a Semi Isn’t Like Sharing It With Another Car. Here’s What Changes Most drivers assume a wreck with a big rig is a bigger version of a fender bender. It isn’t. The physics are different, the paperwork is different, and the company on the other side of the claim isn’t your neighbor’s insurer with a cartoon mascot. It’s a logistics operation with a legal team on retainer. That gap between what drivers expect and what a truck crash actually is decides a lot of what happens next. So it helps to hold the two experiences side by side, honestly, before you ever need to know the difference. The Impact Feels Familiar. The Aftermath Doesn’t A car-on-car crash at 40 mph is scary. A car-on-truck crash at the same speed is a different category of event altogether. A loaded tractor-trailer can weigh tens of thousands of pounds more than the SUV you’re driving, and that mass has to go somewhere on impact. It goes into your frame, your sea...

How Women Are Choosing Watches Online for Work, Weekends and Special Occasions Women are no longer choosing watches only by colour or price. The choice has become more practical because one watch may be needed for office hours, another for relaxed weekends and another for dressier plans. While selecting women’s watches online , buyers usually think about comfort, strap type, dial size, outfit use and daily routine. A suitable watch should feel easy to wear and useful beyond one single look. First, Decide Where the Watch Will Be Used The occasion usually comes first. This helps buyers narrow down the options instead of moving through designs without a clear idea. A work watch needs a clean finish. A weekend watch can feel more casual. A special occasion watch may need a brighter or more elegant touch. This starting point helps women avoid choosing a design that looks good in images but does not match their actual lifestyle. Work Choices Stay Neat and Comfortable For work, clea...

7.24 Friday Faves Hiiii! Happy Friday! What are you up to this weekend? We’re enjoying some pool time after lots of rain this week, the Pilot is home (wahoo!), and we have an NCL event. I hope that you have a fun and relaxing weekend ahead! When do your kiddos go back to school? We have a little over a week left and I can’t even believe it. Liv is going to be in HIGH SCHOOL. How?! (this week’s gorgeous flowers from Trader Joe’s. The whole bouquet was only $15 to put together.) It’s time for the weekly Friday Faves roundup! This is where I share some of my favorite finds from the week and around the web. I always love hearing about your faves, too, so please shout out something you’re loving in the comments section below. 7.24 Friday Faves Fashion, beauty, random: A trip to Orlando! We headed to Orlando last weekend to visit our friends who live in Sevilla. They’re in Florida for the month, so it was our only chance to meet up with them before school starts. The crazy thing about ...