With Christmas — December in particular — being the most frantic time of the year, establishing a few simple Christmas family traditions can provide meaningful ways to anchor this season with peace and joy. Kids definitely appreciate the predictability and special meaning attached to such seasonal rituals. What if you chose just three family things to do at Christmas? Focusing on a…
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Seasonal Depression Disorder is Real: Winter is My Hardest Time As the leaves make their final descent from the trees, my heart sinks and the familiar dread sets in. My glorious summer has come to an end, and the trees that I so adore are going into hibernation. I don’t think — no, I know I will never get used…
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If you work from home, your home office may be your pride and joy — or it could be time for a simple and cheap makeover. You’ll find twenty home office decorating ideas to spruce up your space and boost creativity if you’re feeling less than inspired lately. There are quite a few benefits to having your own dedicated workspace if you’re…
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Nothing like being naked at Christmas to get people’s attention. Naked and nude are really only words (with several different meanings), but they do tend to attract curiosity. The founding members of the Barenaked Ladies band came up with the name on a whim while attending a boring concert. They pretended to be music critics and entertained themselves by coming up…
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Before I inspire you to jump up, tear around your house, and find the perfect home office spot… let me just say congratulations for needing home office inspiration in the first place! Those of us who work from home, and especially ones who have no other boss to contend with are: So. Very. Lucky. I don’t know about you, but…
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Home Office Setup Ideas to Maximize Productivity and Health A productive home office setup is a major component of your work-at-home success! Productivity is the foundation of a successful work day. And the principles of ergonomics ensure a comfortable and efficient work space. Beginning freelancers and bloggers, you may be tempted to skimp on your home office by thinking you…
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What is Metadata? Here’s another common blogging term that confounds most new bloggers (and can also lead to drinking)… metadata. If you thought the various terms for blog post titles were fun, you’re gonna love metadata, meta tags, meta descriptions, and snippets! Metadata (or meta data) is a fancy term for HTML code that’s behind the scenes telling search engines what a…
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Updated 10/24/18 Thoughtful gifts for loved ones with seasonal affective disorder These gifts will truly lift the spirits and hearts of loved ones who struggle during the winter season (known as seasonal affective disorder… or SAD). Winter and holidays can be hard for many people, and it’s no exception for those who struggle with seasonal depression. Here’s a list of…
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What is a headline and what is an SEO title? As a new blogger, I wanted to punch a wall while looking for answers to these seemingly straightforward questions. And finding helpful articles to link to from this post made me want a pint of Ben & Jerry’s. Allow me to shed some light… First, we’ll address the various names…
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