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It is midway through the fall and people are even more excited to go out. If you were locked down during the pandemic, you may have been looking forward to this. Or if you are a family who chose to stay home, then going outdoors is something you have been planning to do.  Fall is also the perfect season. The scorching heat is over, and a chill in the air can be felt with some sunlight. A very comfortable weather for outdoor activities. You don't have to wear that much, casual and sporty attire will get you through the day. Autumn is the perfect season to go outside. If you or your family are planning to do something fun, you still need to consider the pandemic. In reality, this is the reason why many still choose to stay indoors. Since the virus is known to easily spread in enclo...

Just last October, Jennifer Aniston posted on social media her famous FRIENDS line, “No uterus, no opinion”. This is in support of women’s right to choose what they do regarding their reproductive health. Since the 60s, women have been fighting for equal rights, not only when it comes to reproductive health but in different aspects of society.  Bodily Autonomy According to the National Center for Biotechnology Information, women in the US have been worried about the availability of reproductive health choices for them. Over the years, women have been observing that access to low-cost contraceptives and health care is being reduced. This limited access to different reproductive health rights is considered by some an impediment to women’s access to bodily autonomy. For some, this is an att...

You are counting the days until the weekend, and you are looking forward to ending another long work week. And then you remember: the laundry is also waiting for you. Okay, doing laundry can be a relaxing time because of the “no-brainer” and mechanical ‘work’. Automatic washers/dryers have made the world a better place to live in by taking the work out of the load, am I right, Moms? Oh, but wait, you realize you have kids and what do kids and laundry have in common? Stains. Suddenly, doing laundry is not so “no-brainer” anymore. You might not know it, but the best, most effective stain removers sometimes can already be in your pantry. There is only one hack you need to learn in removing the common stains on laundry. Here's how to treat some of the most common laundry stains with just wh...

Our lifestyles are often defined by our social events, how we stay in shape, the products we use, our beliefs, and the clothes we wear. Let us look at five of the top lifestyle trends in these areas.  House Parties and Events  In the past year and a half, the covid-19 global pandemic has forced plenty of food and entertainment establishments to close down. And those that have remained open currently find themselves working at half of their regular hours and even fewer employees. Still, as the old saying goes, “if you cannot go to the party, you should bring the party to you,” many people have managed to adapt and continue with their lives.  From a lifestyle perspective, this entails holding celebrations and other events within the comfort and safety of your own home. As such, ...

We often keep on delaying our dreams to make them happen after retirement. We tend to believe that life will be easier after our retirement as there will be less pressure and more time. But things become difficult for those who do not plan their retirement. This happens because we need to build a financial cushion to address post-retirement issues to fulfill all our long-pending fun and dreams. However, you need to manage your lifestyle, accounts, assets, and liabilities long before you plan to retire. Here are a few steps that might help you to sustain yourself in this long race. Identify and set sources of income In this era, people do not rely on a single source of income. Plus, most of the family members work independently, which makes the family income rise subsequently. Howe...

The pandemic this year has left us with a bit of cabin fever. Being stuck in our homes every day can be problematic for both our mental and physical health. Experts believe that one way to cure this is to go out for walks like we used to do before the pandemic started. Do you know what we think that will itch your need for adventure? A trip to the wilderness or the closest mountainside. You might be asking yourself if you can travel during this pandemic. The answer to that is yes. Now that almost half of the population in the US has been inoculated, travel restrictions have been eased. Additionally, some places on this list can be found domestically, while some have the clearance to accept tourists from other countries. Here are some of the best places to visit when it comes to scratchi...