• What Do Genetics And Moving Have To Do With Each Other??

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    What do moving and genetic have in common?  Genetics play a big part in who we are. For instance my family has a high instance of alcoholism, diabetes, all the way down to being a hoarder. It’s not just genetic, it’s in my bones! My Grandfather and my Dad both had diabetes, so far I’ve dodged that bullet. Both were alcoholics, thankfully I am not that crazy about booze. My brother, wasn’t that lucky, he got a quadruple whammy; diabetes, cancer, alcoholic and a hoarder. He was in and out of rehab places like The Recovery Village Washington for most of his 40’s.  Thankfully, the only thing that I inherited from them was my tendencies to hoard everything I’ve ever touched.  (That and thin, fine hair like my Grandmother) Oh, but, hoarding is in my bones. In my BONES!!  This move from California to Idaho has made me very aware that I am just like my Grandfather, Dad and brother. While I was cleaning out the California house, packing and such I started out cleaning everything I packed. I cleaned the glass in frames, I dusted and polished everything. I lovingly wrapped, taped, extra bubble wrapped and nestled each piece. By…

  • 5 Tips For The Best Skin!!

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    The secret to smooth, healthy skin lies with how well you take care of it. Even the most straightforward skin care tips can make a huge difference. Here are a few tips to get the best skin. Stay Hydrated Drinking at least eight glasses of water every day is not only good for your health but also helps give your skin a softer and smoother look. Adequately hydrated skin means reduced risk of stretch marks, acne, and various forms of skin infection. It is also good for your complexion as well.  Focus on drinking plenty of pure water, fresh fruit juice, etc. and stay away from carbonated or fizzy drinks for the best results. This will all help your complexion and also limit wrinkles long term, meaning no need for a service such as http://www.dore.sg/wrinkle-removal/ Have a Consistent Routine Giving your skin some love by either massaging it softly, slathering it with a moisturizer (When shopping at Sephora don’t forget to start with Rakuten for extra savings) or splashing it with some water can also make a difference between smooth, healthy skin and a tired one.   Making sure you wash your face and skin at least once every day to…

  • Happy Sunday!!

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    FINALLY!!!!!!!!! I’m organized enough to add some of my own pictures to the weekly Happy Sunday posts! YEAH ME!!! Okay, this one I’ve plastered everywhere!! I can’t help it. I’m so excited about it, I mean really, what are the chances that the trail cam actually captures a shot like this?? I wish I could take full credit for it. I can only take credit for placing the camera in the correct position. So from my zoo to you……. Have a GREAT Sunday!!! I’m calling this one Mirror Image. Mirror Image Pfffffttttttttttttttttt   Mr. Demille I’m ready for my close up!! Hi!!  Whatcha doin???  

  • For Better Sleep, Make a To-Do List!!

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    There are many things you can do to get a better sleep, more restful and restorative, every night. There’s avoiding sugar-rich food and caffeine, giving yourself a relaxing massage and practicing a bedtime routine. Sleep experts also suggest assessing the current state of your mattress and replacing it with a new one if it has become too uncomfortable for you. Here’s another activity you can do to help you drift off to sleep faster: making a to-do list. Now, it may sound like you’re gearing yourself for an anxiety attack, but recent studies have found that writing down what you need to do in the next few days can actually help send you to dreamland more quickly. A few extra minutes of sleep is a welcome change for those who may be sleep-deprived, plus making a list of tasks does help in keeping you focused throughout the week. 5-minute task Researchers from Baylor University’s Sleep Neuroscience and Cognition Laboratory conducted a study in which they tasked university students to complete a 5-minute writing assignment before undergoing an overnight sleep study. Participants were randomly assigned to either write about what they needed to remember to do in order to complete a task…