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- 4 Innovative Inheritance Ideas That Will Leave An Impact - by Submitted on Jan 15, 2019 from Anica OaksTo some, getting an inheritance might seem like winning the lottery. You may want to use it to pay off bills, buy a new car or even possibly buy a new house. But unlike the lottery, an inheritance is generally the sum total of someone else's life work. To that end, you may want to do something a ...
Views: 688 - 3 Healthy Habits to Get Your Family Started on for Summer - by Submitted on May 10, 2018 from Anica OaksNow that spring has sprung, summer is just around the corner. Many people have been anxiously awaiting its arrival after such a brutal winter. When you and your family begin to plan out your fun summertime activities, be sure to include these three healthy habits. Home Maintenance A healthy ...
Views: 684 - A Beginner's Guide to Duck Hunting as a Hobby - by Submitted on Aug 17, 2020 from Anica OaksIf you're considering a new hobby that brings you in the great outdoors, duck hunting is the way to go. This is a combination of skilled marksmanship and learning of the various breeds that can bring dinner home onto your table. Here is our quick beginner's guide to duck hunting as a ...
Views: 682 - Indoor Decor - How to Impress Your Guests - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2019 from Anica OaksWhen you’re entertaining guests, you want to make sure you set the tone. The best way to do this is through the decor. When the area looks beautiful, it’ll instantly become more inviting. Whether you’re throwing a dinner party or having a few friends over for the weekend, consider the following ...
Views: 682 - 4 Natural Remedies for People Who Suffer From Eczema - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2020 from Anica OaksThough it is a fairly common skin condition, eczema is no walk in the park. In fact, depending on the severity, it can lead to a lot of itchiness, flaking and discomfort. Plus, the visible sight of it can lead to a lot of embarrassment for people. Thankfully, there are many natural approaches ...
Views: 679 - Feeling the Experience Gap? Tips for Taking Your Trade Skills to the Professional Level - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2018 from Anica OaksIf you are interested in working as a contractor in a trade, it can be hard to get people to give you a chance. This is especially true if you lack experience or certification and are suffering from the experience gap, where you’re educated and ready to work but don’t have the experience to ...
Views: 677 - 4 Preparations You Need to Remember for a Community Festival - by Submitted on Oct 24, 2019 from Anica OaksGetting the local community together for a day full of fun can be a great way to give back to those around you. However, planning that community festival can be overwhelming, to say the least. Here are four preparation steps that you’ll need to remember to take during your festival planning ...
Views: 673 - 4 Inventive Ways to Make Money on the Side - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2018 from Anica OaksIn today's changing economy, more and more people are trying to find ways to diversify their streams of income. Luckily, there are now more opportunities than ever for practically anyone to earn extra income. Here are four inventive methods you can use to make extra money on the side in your ...
Views: 672 - 4 Tips for Keeping Up Friendships When You've Moved Far Away - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2020 from Anica OaksOne of the toughest parts of moving far away is leaving behind your friends. While some of your friendships may not survive, it's worth the effort to stay friends with those to whom you are the closets. Below are four tips for keeping your friendships strong even when you've moved far ...
Views: 672 - How to Design Your Home to Become a Personal Sanctuary - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2020 from Anica OaksTurning your home into a beautiful and comfortable sanctuary doesn’t need to be a complicated or expensive process. With a few basic upgrades and some simple renovations, you will be able to create a personalized getaway that you never want to leave. Noise Reduction Windows You might not ...
Views: 670 - 5 Invaluable Tips for Breaking into Maternal-Fetal Medicine - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2015 from Anica OaksMaternal-fetal medicine is a specialty where the focus is on high-risk pregnancies. These doctors are Obstetrics/Gynecology physicians who specialize in the most un-routine cases of pregnancy. The specialty requires an additional 2-3 years of education and training after becoming an OB/GYN. If ...
Views: 668 - 4 Ways Your Body Might Start Letting You Down as You Age - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2020 from Anica OaksAs you get older, you’ll likely notice differences in how your body functions. Unfortunately, this may involve losing certain abilities that you once had and experiencing certain health problems that are known to affect older generations. However, if you take certain precautions and exercise ...
Views: 667 - Signs That Your Parent Is Emotionally Ready to Move Into an Assisted Living Facility - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2020 from Anica OaksMoving a parent into an assisted living facility is a difficult decision for any family. Above all, you want to be sure that your parent is emotionally ready to handle the changes associated with such a move. Although it's impossible to predict with certainty how an individual will react to this ...
Views: 667 - Where to Get Started With Car Repair as a Hobby - by Submitted on Sep 10, 2020 from Anica OaksFor some people, repairing cars is their livelihood. Day in and day out, they work hard to keep other people's vehicles running properly. However, if you don't want to take things quite that far, you can still enjoy repairing vehicles as a hobby. With the right equipment, this hobby can be quite ...
Views: 665 - 5 Ways to Seek Out and Help Those in Need Around You - by Submitted on Jul 02, 2020 from Anica OaksThere are always people who can use extra help in life, for a variety of reasons. Every community has families or individuals who are struggling medically, financially, or in other ways. If you would like to help but are not sure how, here are some basic things you can do to get started. Be ...
Views: 663 - 5 Activities That Can Help You on Your Road to Addiction Recovery - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2020 from Anica OaksSometimes life takes us on some wrong turns. Struggling with addiction is something that everyone can become susceptible to. Deciding to recover from that addiction is a big one. If you've decided that it's time to start your recovery journey, here are five activities that can ensure your ...
Views: 652 - Best Practices for Getting Maximum Benefits out of Regular CBD Use - by Submitted on Feb 24, 2021 from Anica OaksCBD is a great medical product that is helping people with a variety of ailments like PTSD and chronic pain disorders. Part of getting the maximum benefit out of CBD is using it properly on a daily basis. Here are some tips that will help to ensure that you maximize the benefits that the CBD you ...
Views: 649 - 4 Signs of Nursing Home Neglect You Should Watch for With Your Loved One - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2020 from Anica OaksIf you have a loved one residing in a nursing home, it is helpful to keep an eye on their health and general well-being. Although most nursing homes provide great care for their residents, sometimes an older person can experience problems due to staff neglect. Here are some of the most common ...
Views: 645(1 vote) - 5 Great Ways to Keep Your Children Safe While You're Out - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2015 from Anica OaksIn these uncertain times, people feel uneasy about leaving their children at home. The days of being able to leave your doors unlocked and your windows open are over. Fortunately, with careful planning, your home can be a safe place for your children even when you are not around. Here are five ...
Views: 639 - Injury Limiting Your Mobility? 4 Tips for Getting Back on Your Feet - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2015 from Anica OaksCertain injuries take a long time to heal. For example, a bone fracture can take at least six weeks while a severely strained calf may take up to three months. Healing times may be different, but everyone should strive to recover as soon as possible in order to regain life normalcy. Here are ...
Views: 636 - 3 Retinal Conditions to Watch for in Your Middle Age - by Submitted on Jul 22, 2020 from Anica OaksYour eyes are an amazing tool that sends light signals to your brain to be processed into images. What you end up seeing is a detailed picture of how your brain interprets the incoming light signals. If ever your eyes were to cease functioning, the world would become a very dark place. One of ...
Views: 635(1 vote) - 5 Tips for Making Your Everyday Routine Go Quicker - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Anica OaksMost people have a variety of responsibilities that they have to take care of on a daily basis. For many people, it can seem like these tasks end up taking up a lot of time. Fortunately, there are many things that you can do that can help to reduce the amount of time that you spend on your daily ...
Views: 635 - 4 Things You Should Know About Planning Your Own Funeral - by Submitted on Jan 09, 2020 from Anica OaksPart of being a responsible adult is planning out your own funeral. This takes the pressure off of your loved ones when the time comes and allows them peace to handle their grief. Here are some things you should know when you start planning for your own funeral. There's An Order Of ...
Views: 632 - 5 Essentials for Enjoying Solitary Time by Yourself - by Submitted on Aug 19, 2020 from Anica OaksWhether it's a full day or a few hours, it's very important to spend time with yourself. When you're alone with your thoughts, you're able to process your experiences, feelings and dreams. You're able to keep a pulse on how you're doing and what you need in order to feel your best. When you're ...
Views: 628 - Tips for Keeping Your Family Civil About Your Possessions After You Die - by Submitted on Nov 24, 2020 from Anica OaksThe death of a beloved relative should be a time when families come together to support and love each other. Unfortunately, all too often, this instead becomes a time when families fight and split apart. If you want to help prevent that from happening to your family after you pass away, it's ...
Views: 624 - 4 Tips for Calming Down and Appreciating What You Have During a Crisis - by Submitted on Dec 17, 2020 from Anica OaksDuring the winter months and the holiday season, it is common to feel rushed and stressed, especially as the COVID-19 pandemic rages. However, getting frustrated and out of sorts will only make things more difficult. Instead, try the following tips to calm down, relax, and to enjoy what you ...
Views: 612 - 4 Injuries That Can Occur From Minor Car Accidents - by Submitted on Nov 17, 2020 from Anica OaksWhen most people think of car accidents and injuries, they assume the crash has to have occurred at high speeds and been very violent. However, many more people are actually injured annually in minor car accidents. Yet just as those victims of more serious accidents, injuries take place that ...
Views: 606 - Four Benefits of Donating Blood Regularly - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2019 from Anica OaksWhen it comes to donating blood, the first thing that many people tend to think about is that doing so is a great way to help those who are in need of it for a variety of reasons. One of the biggest reasons is that just one single donation is able to save up to three different lives. While ...
Views: 604 - How to Take Better Care of Your Eyes After Being Diagnosed With Cataracts - by Submitted on May 18, 2021 from Anica OaksCataracts are a common eye disorder related to aging. The condition generally develops in people over the age of 60, when the lens of the eyes begins to cloud from exposure to ultraviolet rays from the sun and other factors. Although there may be a genetic component to the development of ...
Views: 603 - Increase Patient Loyalty: Fix 4 Common Medical Practice Marketing Mistakes - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2019 from Anica OaksIf you run a medical practice, you probably already know that effective marketing is the key to multiple desirable outcomes. Yet you may not know how to put together a marketing campaign that will empower you to attain desirable outcomes such as client retention, optimized conversion rates, and ...
Views: 603 - Pieces of Advice Every Mother Wants Her Daughters to Know - by Submitted on Jan 28, 2020 from Anica OaksIf you’re a mother of a daughter, you’ll want to instill in her everything that she needs to know to live a good and fulfilling life. Certain pieces of advice can help your daughter grow and blossom into the women she’s meant to be. Here are four pieces of advice every mother wants her daughter ...
Views: 603 - How to Make Sure You Thrive During Your Golden Years - by Submitted on Jan 18, 2019 from Anica OaksWhen progressing through life, most people focus on making financial investments that will hopefully pay off one day. Saving for retirement and growing your wealth can help you have a brighter future, but if you want to thrive during your golden years, you'll need to take a holistic approach and ...
Views: 601 - 4 Essential Requirements for Your Duck Hunting Trip - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2020 from Anica OaksIf you've considered duck hunting, then you know that you're going to need some gear to get it done. While you may be focused on getting the ideal shotgun, that's not all you need to focus on. Actually, there are four essentials you'll need before you head out on the water. Non-Toxic ...
Views: 600 - Tips You Should Know When Giving Birth at Home for the First Time - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2021 from Anica OaksWhile many people think of a baby being born in the hospital with a plethora of doctors and nurses around, that's not always the case. Some people prefer to have an at-home birth where they can be more relaxed. If you're considering this option for the first time, here are some things that you ...
Views: 600 - 4 Signs Your Relationship Is Ready to Take the Next Step Toward Marriage - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2019 from Anica OaksGetting married is a big step. Even if you’ve been with your partner for quite some time, you might not necessarily know if you’re ready to take that step. Fortunately, though, there are some signs that you might be more ready than you think. Below are four signs that you might want to seriously ...
Views: 597 - Money in the Motor: 5 Valuable Parts You Can Find at the Scrap Yard - by Submitted on Aug 30, 2019 from Anica OaksCars are very expensive, and when parts break, they become even more expensive because the parts are often marked up 800 percent or more. Thankfully, scrap yards carry every part that you can find at the dealership. These parts aren’t cheap replicas or even Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) ...
Views: 596 - 3 Nesting Tips When Bringing Home Teensy Little Preemies - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2019 from Anica OaksAll parents want their babies to be born with no issues, but complications can arise when you least expect it. As a parent of a preemie, you understand this more than other parents, and now you have to figure out how to prepare your home for your child. The following are three tips that will ...
Views: 595 - Why You Should Avoid Social Media During a Divorce - by Submitted on Sep 24, 2019 from Anica OaksPerhaps the worst thing that you can do during a divorce is remain active on a social media account. This is because anything that you post could be used as evidence in a divorce or child custody hearing. Let’s look at some specific pitfalls associated with posting content to an online platform ...
Views: 595 - How Knowing Your Myers-Briggs Type Indicator Opens Your World Up to New Possibilities - by Submitted on Mar 11, 2020 from Anica OaksThe Myers-Briggs Type Indicator is one of the most common personality tests people can use to get some kind of handle on various tendencies they may have. Taking the test can be a fun way to learn more about oneself, but people can also use it to make some changes in their lives or to create new ...
Views: 590 - How to Start a Candid Conversation About Sex With Your Partner - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2020 from Anica OaksWhen it comes to your relationship, you may find it difficult to bring up certain topics with your partner. Not knowing how they will take it can make you feel as if it's best to just leave it alone. The truth is that when it comes to sex, it's best to talk through it with your partner. Here are ...
Views: 590 - 4 Mistakes People Make When Charged with a Misdemeanor - by Submitted on Mar 06, 2020 from Anica OaksIt’s never pleasant to be charged with a crime. Things can get even worse, though, if you don’t handle the matter properly. Being charged with a misdemeanor might not be the most common of occurrences, but it is something that happens. If you’ve been charged, it’s vital that you avoid the ...
Views: 589 - Music for Mental Health: 5 Benefits of Learning a New Instrument as an Adult - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2020 from Anica OaksYou’re never too old to learn to play a musical instrument. While music lessons are often targeted at children, people of all ages have decided to study instrumental music. It might because they formerly lacked the time to practice or money for lessons. Maybe now that their kids are grown, they ...
Views: 584 - What Supports You Might Need as You Start to Take Care of an Aging Parent - by Submitted on Oct 30, 2020 from Anica OaksTaking care of an agent parent can have both its challenges and rewards. Because seniors are living longer -- and often with chronic medical conditions -- potential caretakers should start making preparations for the future. While taking care of an elderly parent can be tough, there are things ...
Views: 584 - 5 Oral Health Issues That Mean It's Time to Consider Dentures - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2021 from Anica OaksMany people lose teeth as they get older due to various reasons. Some were born with dental structures inherited from their family lineage. Others do not have easy access to dental care. Many have various health problems leading to tooth loss and gum disease. Here are five issues related to oral ...
Views: 582 - Why Tracking Your Macros Is the Best Strategy for Bodybuilding - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from Anica OaksAs a bodybuilder, you'll see dozens if not hundreds of different diets and eating plans promoted. Arguably the best option out there, though, is the age-old idea of simply tracking your macros. Here are four of the reasons that tracking your macros is the best nutritional strategy for ...
Views: 579 - Passing the Buck: 4 Important Hunting Skills to Teach Your Son - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2019 from Anica OaksHunting is a tradition that is often handed down from father to son. As you take your son out to hunt for the first time, though, you might be overwhelmed by the sheer scope of what you need to teach him. Instead of trying to do everything at once, take the time to pick those aspects of hunting ...
Views: 577 - 5 Essentials for Your Next Big Family Celebration - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2021 from Anica OaksWhen it comes to planning a big family celebration, there is a lot to think about. From choosing the right location to having an adequate amount of food, it's imperative to get planning early. Make sure you include these five essentials so that your next celebration goes off smoothly. Wireless ...
Views: 572 - 4 Ways to Relax at Night If Your Have Trouble Sleeping - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2020 from Anica OaksAs you sleep, your body repairs itself. If you’re not waking up with a refreshed feeling, don’t normalize that experience. Become intentional about finding the culprit of this issue. If you’re struggling to fully relax before you fall asleep at night, consider the implementation of the following ...
Views: 571 - Making It Work: 4 Professionals That Can Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 11, 2019 from Anica OaksIf you're in a marriage for the long haul, it's going to come with a significant number of ups and downs. They say it takes a village to raise a child, but it also sometimes takes a village to hold a marriage together. In addition to family, friends and a supportive community, here are 4 ...
Views: 567 - Pay Your Bills: 5 Temporary Solutions While You’re In-Between Jobs - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2019 from Anica Oaks
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