When You Get Tired, Learn to Rest, Not Quit
Recognizing the difference between quitting and resting is crucial, as stepping back to recharge can be more effective than giving up in the face of life's challenges.
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She Just Loves Cleaning and Now Helps Women in Need By Scrubbing Homes for Free While Traveling the World
A woman loves cleaning so much that she gave up her job to scrub homes for free, helping women who need a huge hand around the world.
Large Study Suggests Doing Chores May Be Linked to a 21% Reduced Risk For Alzheimer's Disease
Cooking, cleaning, and gardening may be linked to reducing your risk for developing Alzheimer's by 21%, according to new research.
Happy Earth Day: 11 Fun and Easy Ways to Help Honor the Planet
We celebrate Earth Day by supporting our planet– and we make it fun, so it actually feels good. Here's 11 choices. Pick one or two.
Baby Says 'I Love You' to Dad By Copying His Lip Movements-WATCH
A user in a positive Reddit groups got hold of a great little give a little reminder to all parents for why we all do what we do.
Rooms Filled with Plants Could Protect Us from Colds and Flu by Disinfecting Air, Study Finds
When absorbing sunlight, plants produce a biochemical that is a common sight among home first aid kits—hydrogen peroxide—a disinfection.
New Mosquito Repellent Works Better Than DEET, is Safer, and Smells Good
On its own, neither DEET, nor the second-most used mosquito repellent picaridan, provides all the desired effects.
Science Shows What Actually Repels and Doesn't Repel Mosquitoes: DEET, Citronella, Blood Type Myths Busted
There's a lot of misinformation out there—fortunately, science has shown what works to repel mosquitoes, and what are actually only myths.
64% of U.S. Homeowners Are Willing to Attempt Home Renovations on Their Own-But are Intimidated in Two Areas
86% of American homeowners are inspired by watching home renovation shows, enough to make their own DIY changes at homes.
These Are the 20 Best Cities in America By the Numbers… 7 Are in California and 7 in the Midwest
A comparison of well-being inside cities across the US provides a nice benchmark for anyone thinking of moving–with Fremont, CA coming in #1.
Maui Jewelry Store Restores Jewelry Damaged by Wildfires for Free
No Ka 'Oi has repaired over 150 pieces of jewelry, and have another 300 objects sent in by residents who had jewelry boxes and safes burnt up
Inspired Mom Spent Half a Decade Turning her Home Into a Shrine to the 1970s-LOOK
Estelle Bilson has turned her Greater Manchester home into a perfect ode to 1970s interior design.
All-Purpose Cleaner is Made Entirely of Food Waste Collected in NYC-and Ditches Plastic Spray Bottles
A New York company called Veles is selling an all-purpose cleaner made of food waste collected from Manhattan cafeterias, and ditches plastic spray bottles.
Los Angeles is Giving Out Free Trees for Yards and Neighborhoods; Here's How to Get up to 7
The city hopes that by giving away saplings to residents, they will be able to plant at least 90,000 trees over the course of the next two years.
Miller Beer is Giving Away a Dive Bar For Your Backyard
If you've ever wanted to recreate that feeling of a dive bar at home, now is your chance because Miller is giving away one for your backyard.
Britain's Best Gardening Couple Outdo Themselves With Spring Spectacular After Spending Lockdown Tending Their Oasis
The Newtons have created 'Britain's best garden' and grown a spring spectacular bursting with color in Walsall after spending lockdown tending their oasis.
Watercress: The Surprising Health & Diet Benefits You'd Never Guess
Little known fact about watercress, it's incredibly healthy and has a surprising number of specific benefits. Find out how to prepare it and why you should.
US Home Sales at 11-month High
U.S. home sales hit an 11-month high in December and the number of properties on the market was the fewest in nearly seven years, pointing to a nascent recovery in the housing sector. The National Association of Realtors said on Friday existing home sales increased 5 percent, marking the third straight monthly increase, with all four of the nation's regions recording gains.
Most Americans Find Peace and Happiness in Cleaning-Except for Doing Dishes
Contrary to what you might think, Americans actually enjoy cleaning their homes and get some mood boosting benefits-but the kitchen requires some motivation.
Youth Worldwide Raise $40,000 to Help Orphaned Chimps
Orphaned chimpanzees in Africa will get a new place to rest their heads thanks to the remarkable efforts of hundreds of young people who raised $40,000 in 2006 for a new care facility for the animals.
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