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Giving Back: How To Care For Your Parents As They Age

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https://www.pexels.com/photo/couple-elderly-man-old-34761/ Families come in different shapes and sizes; every single one is unique. But, the basics of a family unit come with a parent and a child. When you’re the child, you’re often cared for by you parents, and they do so selfishly. Then, when you become a parent, you do the same for your children. However, at this point, you may also notice that your parents are aging.

Creating Memories With Adventurous Birthday Party Ideas

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Are you looking for something different for your child’s birthday? Perhaps the routine of the cake, candles, singing ‘happy birthday’ is beginning to wear a little thin. Children are full of energy, especially when they know it’s their birthday. They get to finally be a little selfish and gorge out on food and run around playing with friends. They’re the center of attention, and it’s their special day to use however they wish. Your gift could be to take them out on an adventure this time, and see what kind of fun activities they can get up to. Going out into the world, rather than staying in, makes it feel like a proper event, and they notice their parents going the extra mile. You can create some of their most loved and favorite memories if you take them to outdoor activities on their special day. Source - Mallory Simon

4 Ways Love Encourages You to Be a Better Person

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Most people think of love as romantic, passionate, and often erotic, but love varies and comes in many different forms. And you don’t have to be an expert in neuroscience training to understand that love’s chemicals make you feel good. Love comes in bonds, such as the bond between a mother and child, or the bond between siblings, friends, pets, and other loved ones. And each of these types of loves can encourage you to be a better person—here’s how:

5 Ways to Turn Your Basement Into a Comfortable Space

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In many homes, the basement or cellar is a place for storage, water heaters, and laundry. That’s because basements are often dark and dreary. The musty smell is enough to send family members running back upstairs. The dank environment turns unfinished basements into wasted square footage. It’s possible to fix these issues and make the basement a welcoming oasis. Here are five ways to turn your basement into a comfortable living space the whole family can enjoy. Let the Light Shine In One of the biggest turn offs about basements is how dark they can be. Windows should be clean of debris to let in the sunlight. Make sure storage items don't block the windows and natural light. Keep stacks of boxes and other storage items low and away from the windows.  Use ceiling fixtures to complement the natural light in the room. Bear in mind that hanging light fixtures can lower the ceiling height. Recessed lighting can keep clearance high and provide plenty of light. Brighten up the walls a

A Lesson In Dedication: Boosting Kiddy Commitment

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There comes a time for most kids when they have to learn a little bit about commitment. Unfortunately, schools can’t teach this important attribute to your kids, though, as they simply don’t have the resources. Without it, your child could struggle to live a normal and healthy life, with difficulties in work and relationships. As a parent, it’s your duty to make sure your child has skills like this. So, to help you out, this post will be going through one of the best tools to give your child to make them committed; a pet. A dog, cat, or another small mammal will take a lot of looking after, giving your child a great outlet to learn about commitment. ( Image Source )

Acquire The Skills Of Getting Out Of Locked Situations; Literally

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Now and then, little everyday problems can really get on your nerves. From getting stuck behind really slow drivers to having to deal with rude customers at work, these things can become a real hassle to deal with. But what happens when on top of those annoying fails, you discover that you lost your house key?  Or lock yourself out from your bathroom with no spare key to help you out? Well, according to this infographic made by Lock Pick World, there are regular things you can use to get you out of that pickle. With the use of some basic items like plastic bottles, soda cans, or even standard writing pens, you can solve your “lock out” problems in no time. Check it out and maybe you can learn a thing or two.

Protect Your Body with Forti-D

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Did you know that 7 out of 10 Filipinos lack Vitamin D? You or any of your family could be one of them. Vitamin D deficiency is linked to chronic diseases like heart disease, osteoporosis, diabetes and even cancer. Our health should be a primary concern, and taking enough Vitamins should be given proper attention.  Some signs of Vitamin D deficiency: Tiredness/fatigue Muscle and joint weakness or pain. But you may still be deficient even if you don’t feel these. ·          Vitamin D-Deficiency happens because: 1.        It’s hard to get enough Vitamin D from the sun (indoor lifestyle, clothing, skin color, aging, and use of umbrellas or sunscreen limit Vitamin D absorption) 2.        It’s difficult to obtain from food (RDA of Vitamin D is equivalent to 40 eggs / 8 glasses of milk / 800g of salmon / 2 cans of tuna flakes every day). A breastfeeding mom needs all the vitamins she can get for both of her and her baby's health. Vitamin D Supplementation for breastf