• Schooling at Home: The Real Lessons We Should Be Teaching Our Kids

    With all the educational trends over the last year pointing towards schooling at home and remote working, parents all over the world have had to fly by the seat of their pants. Teaching children is not for the faint of heart. When they receive work from the school, they have to interpret it and do the best they can with the child. And while there’s a lot to be said about the importance of academics, while our children are at home, we might want to start thinking about the best lessons that we can teach our children that are not necessarily provided by schools. If you have thought that there are certain lessons that you need to teach your children, now is the best time. With this in mind, let’s show you a few approaches you may want to consider. Enunciation and Pronunciation Depending on where you live, you may find that clarity is something that is hard to come by. Sometimes we can get caught up in our own way of speaking, that others may not necessarily understand us. But the importance of enunciation and pronunciation can be embedded early on in life. Speaking clear is one of those…

  • Motivation. Beautiful Motivation!! #auratenyc

    AU-Rate Necklace Bezel

    Ohhhhhhhhhh Oh yes motivation WORKS!! THE NON is giddy!! I have (yes! AGAIN!!) treated myself to a gorgeous piece of jewelry!! After all, us girls gotta spoil themselves! It keeps us sane! During Covid I decided that if I have to stay home I may as well work on me. So, treadmill, sit-ups, crunches and trying very hard not to eat every thing in my path. (I know you are wondering, what on earth does this have to do with jewelry!?! I’m gettin’ there, hang on.) I decided to find a “YOU DID IT” gift to give to myself. My first choice was a gold collar necklaces. LOVE ’em! L.O.V.E T.H.E.M!!  Ohhhhhhmmmmgeeeeeeeee, the collar necklace popped up and my eyes locked on a beautiful, delicate, diamond necklace.  IN MY FAVORITE setting!! Bezel setting!!! Yes, I am feeling very spoiled. I worked hard to lose 54 pounds! (I know… AGAIN??) I still have 15 to go, I had lost my mojo, but I have to admit I’m feeling a little motivated again with my new necklace. I believe us women have to spoil ourselves! As women, mom’s, wives, grandma’s ahhhh let’s just say ALL women should spoil themselves occasionally!! It can be…

  • The Benefits of Walking

    Exercise has become popular over the past few years. There are many ways people are keeping fit. Walking, however, isn’t the first choice amongst Americans. Your selection of physical activities doesn’t have to be for long periods or intense, for you to benefit from it. Walking for thirty minutes a day carries plenty of advantages that contribute to your holistic well-being. Let’s look at a few of the benefits you can gain from this exercise: Weight Loss Walking might seem like a tedious movement with no real benefit. Losing weight is possible if you are intentional about your exercise and walk about 45 minutes a few days a week. The frequency, duration, and intensity of your walking will determine how many calories you burn. Improves the Health of Your Heart When you engage in a routine of walking, your heart’s efficiency level will improve and become stronger. This will result in more oxygen and nutrients being delivered to all your organs. Improves other Health Conditions Walking not only helps your heart but can also help with reducing bad cholesterol, assist with your diabetes, and aid in lowering your blood pressure. Boosts your Immune System It has been proven that those…

  • 7 Safety Tips to Observe During Home Renovations

    Are you planning a home renovation soon? Home renovation is one of the fastest ways of revitalizing the appearance of your home. However, this may be a risky endeavor, especially if you have an insufficient background in construction. Safety should be your main priority. The following are some safety tips to observe during home renovations.  Understand Your Home When installing a new fixture at your home, it is essential to familiarize yourself with your home’s layout structure. These structures include electrical wiring, plumbing pipes, gas valves, water lines, and among others. For instance, applying a sledgehammer to a wall that contains water pipes may turn a simple renovation into a mess. You can determine the location of your electricity and plumbing connections by referring to the blueprints of your home. Proper Ventilation Indoor air pollution is one of the environmental concerns. However, renovation may worsen the quality of your air pollution. Therefore, it is essential to make sure your home is ventilated properly before, during, and after the renovation process. Keeping the window open and setting up oscillating fans may enhance flushing airborne particles from your house. Additionally, it is important to wear a respirator or a dust mask.   Wear…