____ 1. Fresh air in the house. I like the house to smell fresh and clean. While I do occasionally use them, I try to avoid aerosol air fresheners. Indoor air is often more polluted than we realize. Even upholstered furniture and rugs may give off some chemicals. The best way to keep your home smelling fresh is to open one or more windows once a day, even for as little as five minutes. If you can open more than one and get some cross currents, that is even better. You only have to open them a little way...just an inch or so makes a big difference. While we want to keep warm in the winter and cool in the summer, just a little fresh air for your home every day can make a big difference.

____ 2. Screen-free zones. Most of us are pretty tied to our phones and other electronic devices. It becomes an almost mindless practice to check for messages, email, the latest news, etc. Some of us check it first thing in the morning and the last thing at night. But is this healthy...in terms of eye or neck strain? In terms of relationships? At our house, we have screen-free zones. The dinner table is the main one. Phones are tucked away and conversation reigns. Bed is another screen-free zone (except for e-readers only, which usually have a gentler-on-the-eyes screen). Reading and interacting on most screens has been shown to interfere with sleep, and is best avoided for an hour before bedtime.

____ 3. Inexpensive reading glasses wherever you need them. If you have reached a certain point in your life, you may find that print seems to be getting smaller or blurrier. It happens to nearly all of us, and many of us have turned to inexpensive reading glasses to read books, recipes, menus, phone screens, etc. If you have started to do this, you have probably noticed, that those 'cheaters' are never just where you need them. You left them on the bedroom nightstand and now you are in the kitchen, or you left them at home, and now you can't read the restaurant menu. The easiest solution is to have several pairs. Fortunately, you can do this inexpensively. You can have a pair for your purse, the kitchen, the office, the bedroom, the living room, or wherever you need them. I have this particular set. They're great for reading...and stylish as well. Visit:
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Social media: the good, the bad, and the ugly
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A dozen ways to make good first impressions
The first seven seconds are crucial when you meet someone for the first time. Nail a good first impression on the head

Prep for a good night's sleep: 20 strategies
Do you have trouble falling asleep? These 20 strategies may be just what you need to help you get that much-needed shut eye

When your routine gets sidetracked
Routines work great...until distractions stop us in our tracks. Here are ways to deal with distractions, ranging from minor ones to emergencies

Recipes of the Month
It's 'Heart Health' month and here are two yummy, healthy recipes to help you celebrate.
-Baked Oatmeal with Bananas and Berries
-Parmesan Baked Artichoke Hearts

Household Chore Hazards
What may seem like a simple household chore may be way more dangerous than you think. Know these hazards and take the proper precautions to ensure the safety of yourself, your family and your home

Won't You Be My Neighbor?
In celebration of Valentine's Day, my challenge to you is to "love thy neighbor" in the best way you can. Here are 7 ideas

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