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What You Should Know Before Using a Baby Carrier

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Giving birth is certainly a beautiful moment for all parents. Unfortunately, most of them aren’t fully prepared to parent . Among the many things, new parents don’t know when, why, and how they should use a baby carrier. Newborns are very fragile, and new parents shouldn’t risk carrying them around. A baby carrier is among the many items you should buy when preparing to welcome a baby. Besides buying quality carriers from Diono , you should know a few things about using a baby carrier. When Can You Use a Baby Carrier? Contrary to what most parents think, you can use the baby carrier from the first day. The idea that you should only use a baby carrier once your baby is six weeks or older isn’t true. You can bring your baby carrier to the hospital as you prepare for delivery. Newborns need to maintain close connections with their parents right away. However, your baby should be at least seven pounds. What Are the Benefits of Baby-Wearing? While studies on these benefits are inconclu...

“Milk Tea Myths: Separating Fact from Fiction”

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While milk tea has become a popular drink in many countries, there are some myths about it that you should be aware of. The milk tea you may have tried might not have been as healthy as you think and may even contain harmful ingredients. In this article, we’ll discuss how milk tea is made and dispel the most common myths and facts about it. Milk tea originated in the 1800s. Many people believe that milk tea originated in the 1800s. However, this is not true. The milk tea was first made in Taiwan in the 1800s by taking a black tea base and mixing it with milk. This drink became popular in Taiwan, Hong Kong, and other parts of Asia as well as one of the most popular drinks today. Milk teas are made with black tea that has been brewed for several minutes until it becomes dark brown. Then the milk is added to make a creamy beverage that can be consumed hot or cold, depending on preference. Milk tea is thought to be healthier than other teas. Contrary to popular belief, milk tea is not...

10 Romantic Gestures to Breathe New Life Into a Relationship

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Even the best relationships sometimes need romantic gestures to break up the monotony and breathe in new life. If you follow the same routines with your partner, and fall victim to the same repeating patterns, it’s only a matter of time before you both feel the pain of stagnation. Fortunately, there are many avenues for restoring life and vitality to a relationship – but what are the best gifts, activities, and other gestures to do it? Romantic Gestures to Breathe New Life Into a Relationship These are some of the best romantic gestures to use when breathing new life into your relationship: Send flowers. Sending flowers on Valentine’s Day is a common and well known tradition, but you don’t need to wait for this holiday to send flowers to your special someone. Most people love getting surprise deliveries, especially when they’re as beautiful and fresh smelling as flowers. You can make this gift even more romantic by choosing a custom bouquet and adding a personalized, thoughtful...

Top posts and pages of 2022

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Sharing the top posts and pages of 2022! Hi friends! Happy Monday! I hope you had a wonderful weekend and a Merry Christmas to those who were celebrating! Some pics from our holly jolly weekend: It was the perfect weekend and I’m already sad that today we’ll be packing away decorations. The holiday season always goes by too quickly, but this year was warp speed. Welp, bring on spring and summer swimming and BBQ season 😉 For today’s post, I wanted to share the top posts and pages of 2022. I always love going back and looking at my top-performing posts to give me an idea of the type of content you want to see. I used this info to plan my editorial calendar, along with your amazing annual survey suggestions. It’s always interesting to see which posts blow it out of the water (which usually have nothing to do with food, fitness, or fashion.. but more like potty training and guinea pigs lol). This year I was surprised! WAY more fitness and health content than usual. Here are the...

Why is Compassion Essential in Nursing and Psychiatric Care?

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Compassion is one of the most important things you can offer in healthcare. It is the building block for all your future patient interactions. If patients feel like they can be comfortable with you, they will not hold back as much information that can help you offer them the best care. While compassion seems like something that should just come naturally, it is essential to remember that you need to feel it and express it in meaningful ways to your patients. If you are new to nursing or the world of health care, it is helpful to ask yourself if you truly provide the level of compassionate consideration that you should. Tips for offering compassionate care Outlined below are tips for offering more compassionate care. Focus on the present situation and avoid letting thoughts drift to your next task It is difficult to offer compassion if you’re thinking about other things. Focusing is harder for some people than for others. Anyone can have a difficult time focusing on a patient if t...

Have yourself a Merry little Christmas

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Hi friends! I hope that whether you’re celebrating Christmas, Hannukah, or a lovely Friday, that you have an amazing weekend. Please know that I’m grateful for you every.single.day and I’m sending you the biggest hug and lots of love. I pray that 2023 is a year filled with happiness, good health, and time surrounded with those you love. Thank you for being here and being a part of this community. <3 xoxo, Gina + the Pilot, Liv, P, Maisey, Cookie the hairless guinea pig, and Donut   Photos by Audria Abney The post Have yourself a Merry little Christmas appeared first on The Fitnessista .

120: High Vibration Foods with Chef Whitney Aronoff

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Hi friends! I hope you’re having a wonderful week! I’m so excited for today’s podcast episode because I’m chatting with Chef Whitney Aronoff about healthy cooking strategies, high vibration foods, her favorite healthy meals and more. Here’s more about Whitney and her background: Whitney Aronoff is a Health Supportive Personal Chef in Laguna Beach, California who attended The Natural Gourmet Institute and went on to work farm-to-table restaurants in New York City and Newport Beach. She is passionate about wellness, the vibration of food, and supporting others in living their best life. As a personal chef Whitney prepares custom meals and dinner parties for her clients. She shares her seasonal recipes on Starseed Kitchen and in her eCookbook, High Vibration Cooking . In 2020, Chef Whitney launched a line of organic spice blends , graciously sharing the custom seasonings that brought her family around the table for years. Knowing that a healthy diet is just one layer of being well,...

Leo Li is Leveraging Unisex Fashion of the 21st Century

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Leojeany, a fashion star and designer, recently announced his full support of and embarkment on furthering unisex fashion. The stylist, actor, model, and influencer has been known to show up at fashion weeks around the world, witnessing the likes, rises, and falls of thousands of fashion fads. He’s now settled on a particular favorite– unisex clothing. “Clothing can and should be made to support any body type,” claims Li. Leojeany, his brand, holds the same view. The Leojeany look is not one found on the runway, yet. It takes the bold, daring, risky nature of high fashion and founds it in adjustable streetwear that anyone can sport. “And we mean anyone. The pieces that Leojeany has supported have been worn by male and female alike, without discrimination or tendency,” holds Li. The brand plans to release an upcoming line of clothing– a Spring 2023 Collection– to the public. Drawing inspiration from fashion week looks but innovating it by giving it a Leojeany twirl and twist, the ne...

Our Favorite Holiday Recipes

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From Nana’s Famous Egg Dish to Spiced Sangria and Bourbon Pecan Pie, these are our favorite holiday recipes that we enjoy every Christmas! ‘Tis the season for all of the festive eats and drinks. We’ve been enjoying this cozy week at home cooking our favorite holiday recipes and getting ready for the Christmas weekend While most of the time I aim to eat nourishing recipes with greens and protein and fresh wholesome ingredients (like these spa cuisine recipes ), I like to live by the 80/20 perspective, allowing plenty of space for special treats. I’m also a big believer of enjoying holidays, special food, and time spent together. We have several traditional-to-us recipes that make an appearance on our table during the holiday season year after year; like it’s tradition to have Alton Brown’s Overnight Cinnamon Rolls  on Christmas morning while opening presents. From brunch casseroles to spiced sangria and Ina’s rib roast, I’m sharing our favorite holiday recipes – enjoy! Our Favo...

What is Scar Revision Surgery?

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Scars are a curse that all humans are exposed to. After any tragic event, such as an accident or surgery, a scar might stay there to remind you of the tragic event. Some of you might never think about it, but with modern medicine, most the scar are removable. You can literally get rid of any scar you want with a technique called revision scar surgery . In this article, you will learn what a scar revision is and what type of scars it can heal. What is a scar revision? Scar revision is a procedure undertaken by a plastic surgeon to improve a scar’s appearance and restore functionality to an area of the body that may have been impaired by it. Although scars cannot be completely removed, surgeons can improve the way they look and feel. This includes reducing any height, making it more symmetrical and blending it in with the surrounding skin. Most of the time, facial scars are the most irritating ones. Many are thinking of how to get rid of rosacea or acne scars since they are the mo...

The Pop Culture Moments That Influenced Baby Names

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There are plenty of popular figures and characters that can influence our way of thinking, especially with the growth of digital media platforms such as social media and Netflix, and high-budget TV series and films being released constantly. Something that every parent must decide is what to name their new bundle of joy  – this is not an easy task, especially when many factors influence this huge decision. Cultural influences have always played a part in what parents name their children, and this trend has continued to grow over the years. You could research baby names online or look to name your newborn after someone special to you, yet pop culture and celebrities widely influence what names are given to the nation’s babies. The Kathryn’s team used Office for National Statistics data to look into what the most popular baby names are. Kathryns then examined the following factors to find out what cultural influences are behind baby names . Films Reality Celebrities Music Art...

Best Winter Business Casual Shoes For Women

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In recent year, more and more women have started to work and take over a few of the industry that was once dominated by men. Though this has its own benefits for women, it means just one thing to the footwear industry, the women’s business shoe category is in high demand. Though the market has already come up with numerous business shoes for all seasons including winter, it can still be difficult for many women to pick the right winter friendly casual business shoe. For such women, this article could be a starting point. In this article, we have mentioned a few of the most important points to consider when buying winter shoes and have also come up with some of the best winter friendly business shoes for women available in the market that will always provide the needed warmth to your feet without compromising on style. Our Recommendations For Winter Business Shoes With that aside, let us now look at the top winter business shoes available for women in the market. Snow Boots By far ...

Best hiking trails in Tucson

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Sharing my top picks for the best hiking trails in Tucson.  Hi hi! Happy Christmas week and hope that you all are having a lovely morning. We had a great weekend. It was Elf  night with friends, we decorated gingerbread houses, and I taught a barre class. We’re headed on a little staycation later this week, and I’m definitely looking forward to it. For today’s post, I wanted to share some of my favorite hiking trails in Tucson! We are in the middle of hiking season (I think the best weather is from late October until early May), and my top trails have been packed with locals and tourists, enjoying the gorgeous Tucson scenery. I’ve been a fan of hiking for many years, but really fell more in love with it over the past few years, because it was one of the only things we could do. We used the opportunity to explore some of our favorite trails, we visited Sedona a few times as a family, and the kids fell in love with hiking, too. It’s become one of our favorite family adventure...