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How to Help Your Loved One to Recover

It can be very difficult to have a loved one who is battling an addiction. It can be hard to know what to do or how to help. Luckily there are many resources, programs and even rehabilitation centers that are specifically designed to not only help you to know what to do but also to help your loved one to recover. Addiction is a very real problem all over the world, and in the United States alone there are ever 23 million Americans who are struggling with some sort of addiction. Over 64 percent have had to deal with the emotional aspect of having someone close to them who was battling an addiction. You can feel very helpless when you are close to someone who is battling an addiction, and it can be hard to know what to do. You don't want to make your loved one resent you or to be angry with you because you are trying to get them to stop, but you also can't just stand by and watch. An addiction, no matter what it is to, can consume the person who is addicted and it can also
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4 Tips To Prepare Your Baby's Nursery

Once you and your family learn that you'll be welcoming a new member to your family, it's definitely an exciting time to celebrate. Additionally, it's also a time of a lot of preparation. There are so many decisions to be made and tasks to complete. One of the most major tasks involves preparing the baby's nursery. It might be pretty overwhelming for you to decide what the nursery will look like. In order to keep your stress level down, implement these tips to prepare your baby's nursery. 1. Create an inspiration board. It's a good idea to create an inspiration board with tons of different ideas for a nursery. Visit a site like Pinterest and create an account. Do a search for nurseries in order to see what other people are creating. Once you compile a mix of nursery pictures that inspire, notice any similarities. If all the nurseries are painted white, that'll be something you'll want to include in your nursery. If all the nurseries have themes su

6 Things to Do to Improve Your Homes Water Quality

Water is an essential element that everyone needs for drinking, washing, and thriving. Many people don’t take the time to think about the quality of their water in their home. If your water quality is poor, that may have an impact on your health and your family’s well being. Whether you get your water from a well or your city’s water service, it’s important to think about its quality. Here are 6 actions you can take to help improve your water’s quality. 1. Test Your Water It’s a smart idea to periodically test your water. If you are purchasing a new home, building new construction, or signing a new lease for an apartment or condo, make sure you test your water before moving in. There are inexpensive home water testing kits you can easily complete yourself. Home testing kits can give you a better idea of the chemical concentration of your water and whether or not there are any contaminants in your tap. 2. Find the Source Another smart idea is to do some research and find th

Five Fun Activities to Help Your Mom Celebrate Mother’s Day

Are you trying to come up with a fun way to help your mom have a wonderful Mother’s Day? If so, there are several things to consider that are bound to make your mom smile. Look at a few ideas. A Trip to the Amusement Park If your mom is an adventurous daredevil, take her to the local amusement park. She can ride the latest roller coaster, the Ferris wheel, water rides and more! Take a lot of photos and make a photo album to give to her. She's sure to appreciate an exhilarating day spent with her kids. A Day at the Zoo Is your mom an animal lover? If so, treat her to a day at the zoo. She will love seeing the birds, giraffes, gorillas, seals and other animals in the zoo’s collection. Be sure to get her a stuffed animal or mug in the gift shop so she has something special to help her remember the fun experience. A Spa Day Does your mom like to have her hair done? Maybe she needs a relaxing massage. If so, consider treating her to a day at the spa. She can relax

How to Find the Safest Gear for your Baby

photo courtesy:  banjosandbibles.tumblr.com Nothing compares to the joys of being a parent. Having a newborn in the family brings couples closer and makes the entire household more cheerful and interesting. But as we all know, being a parent is not just about spending time with your baby. More than anything else, it also requires exerting a lot of effort to make sure that your baby is always safe and free from potential hazards. To further help you in this endeavor, here are some useful tips for finding the safest gear for your baby as you go through various baby product guides : Opt for a non-toxic gear. The first thing you need to check is the composition of the safety gear. What is the material made from? Is it non-toxic? Be sure that it is because babies have a strong tendency to put everything they see or touch in their mouths. It goes without saying that a safety gear that is made from toxic materials could poison your baby, in the long run, so be very caref

5 Tips To Find Your Perfect Foundation & Discount Codes!

Picking a foundation at the drugstore can be frustrating since you don't have the advantage of trying it on as you do in retail stores. In light of that, here are some tips on the most proficient method to find your ideal match. Finding foundation at Nordstrom is easy and simple. Visit the beauty counters at Nordstrom and find perfect foundation shades for you according to your skin type. In addition to these tips to find your perfect foundation, I also have a way for you to get great deals, check out  matchzup.com  for discounts on beauty products. 1.  Discover your skin type: While picking a foundation it's best to know your type of skin. Foundations today come in such a large number of various types– cream, powder, fluid, mousse–that it's staggering to attempt and make sense of which is best for you. Foundations are planned for slick, dry, full grown, typical, delicate skin. Remember that most ladies' skin sort changes with the climate. In winter, you m

My Biggest Regret In High School - Care To Share Yours?

Ah yes... I remember it well... unfortunately...   (~~~~trip back to 1980~~~~) High School. To paraphrase Dickens, "It was the best of times, it was the most-hair-style-challenged of times".  I remember a picture taken of me leaving for my first day of High School. I'm wearing a brave smile, but the hair,  the hair , my  hairstyle was a nightmare.  My two best friends and I were going to be attending a High School out of our district, that was stressful enough. To add to this new-ness we wanted new looks as well since this school was known for the preppiness that was sweeping the John Hughes lovin' nation.  "K." was going to sport the Argyle and Alligator shirt look. "W." was going for 'All Monogrammed, All The Time" and I was going to ditch the bell-bottoms, wear Levi's and have the hairstyle of my dreams.   I have straight, thick hair and had always wanted curly hair. When I would see girls with curly hair they always seemed so a