Author: ellensayshi
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Splash Into Summer with Water Aerobics!
Live in the sunshine, swim the sea, drink the wild air. -Ralph Waldo Emerson As the sun blazes down, turning the landscape into a live reenactment of a Salvador Dali painting, folks everywhere are seeking refuge in the coolest place they can find – the pool. But why just lounge when you can lunge, laugh,…
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Summer Sun and Fun
“Ah, summer, what power you have to make us suffer and like it.” Russell Baker Ah, Summer, that magical time of the year when the sun decides to work overtime, and the air conditioning bills skyrocket. It’s the season where everyone’s winter clothes hibernate deep in the closet, and the flip-flops come out to play.…
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Self-Care Tips for Moms on Mother’s Day
Moms have the kindness of angels and the patience of saints. All the more reason to thank God for them. —Matt Gowen Mother’s Day is a special occasion to honor and celebrate the incredible women who have nurtured, taught, and loved us. It’s also a perfect time for moms to remember to take care of…
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Journaling: Scribble Your Way to Sanity
Journaling is like whispering to oneself and listening at the same time. -Mina Murray Do you remember your first diary? I was probably twelve years old when I first started journaling. I shared what boy I had a crush on, my first kiss, what teachers I hated and all of my innermost thoughts and turmoil.…
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Spring Crafts for Adults: Fun and Inspiring Ideas to Welcome the Season
There is no wrong way to make pretty things! Anon Spring is a time of renewal and creativity, and what better way to embrace this season than by engaging in some fun and inspiring spring crafts? If you’re like me and not a seasoned crafter, do not fear! Are you just looking for a way…
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Spring Into Spring!
Blossom by blossom the spring begins.-Algernon Charles Swinburne Ah, Spring! The season when Mother Nature wakes up from her beauty sleep, stretches her green fingers, and decides it’s time for a makeover. It’s the ultimate reality show, featuring the grand reveal of the world after the dreary, grey winter episodes. Let’s talk about the changing…
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Spring Traditions
What a strange thing! to be alive. beneath cherry blossoms. ― Kobayashi Issa, Poems. Spring, the season that not only spruces up the earth with a riot of colors but also carries a treasure trove of symbolism across different cultures. It’s like Mother Nature’s version of a universal festival, celebrated by humans and nature alike,…
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Hypnosis: The Power of “You’re Getting Sleepy”.
Want to lose weight? Kick a bad habit? Well, you might want to try hypnosis! … no longer regarded as mere hocus-pocus, it’s been shown as an effective means of helping people quit smoking, shed pounds, reduce stress, and end phobias. Jane Pauley Introduction Demystifying the Myths The Science Empowerment Applications Conclusion Hypnosis is more…
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Being Creative – Follow Your Heart
If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that voice will be silenced. – Vincent Van Gogh Vincent Van Gogh, the master of expression and color, once said, “If you hear a voice within you say, ‘You cannot paint,’ then by all means paint, and that…
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Unbelievable Self-Help Tips That Will Make You Laugh Out Loud
When in doubt, trust your gut, unless your gut tells you to put pineapples on your pizza. – Unknown Are you tired of the same old self-help advice that makes you want to roll your eyes so hard you might actually see your brain? Well, buckle up, buttercup, because we’re about to dive into some…