June 8 celebrates National Best Friends Day, a day to honor that one special person you call your “best friend”. It is a time to show them how much you appreciate them, how special and important they are to you and how you cherish their friendship. “Best friends share extremely strong interpersonal ties with each other.” (WEWednesdays!) Friendship Day was originally promoted by Joyce Hall, the founder of Hallmark cards in 1930, intended to be 2 August and a day when people … [Read more...]
Ways Women Make Money During COVID-19
June 2, 2022 by
Making money was hard enough before the pandemic, but many women have found their finances devastated and their careers lost or halted because of COVID-19. Indeed, the pandemic was especially hard on working women, many of them lost their jobs or had to return home to care for children as schools and daycare centers closed down. If you need money to pay for bills in the wake of your lost job, don’t lose hope. A Celebration of Women™ is here to detail some of the ways in which women … [Read more...]
Career Strategies for Women: 4 Tips for Success
May 6, 2022 by
Becoming successful at what you do is no easy task. The journey can be twice as hard if you're a woman seeking to climb the career ladder in a male-dominated business world. There’s no straightforward formula for achieving success in your career. But it's essential to have your own strategy based on your career demands and goals. Developing your success strategy on tried and tested principles can make the process a little more manageable. Here are four success tips for career women. 1. Focus … [Read more...]
How Affordable Online Degrees Help Women Overcome Barriers
May 2, 2022 by
If you are overwhelmed by the barriers that are barring you from getting the education that you need to excel in your career, an online degree could be your way to leap over these barriers and achieve your dreams. Here is a guide to just some of the ways that affordable online degrees can help women to succeed and ensure that they do not fall at the first hurdle. Family Many women struggle to get the degree they need because they are committed to looking after their family members, … [Read more...]
How to Best Prepare Your Finances for An Emergency
April 24, 2022 by
Job loss, a health crisis, car problems, or even a sick pet are all examples of emergencies that may crop up and require you to spend a few hundred or a few thousand dollars. It's best to plan ahead so you know what the alternatives are if the crisis happens. You may have a few options. Create an Emergency Fund Ideally, you already have an emergency fund. This is savings that you can get to easily that usually amounts to about three to six months' worth of your income. If you don't, … [Read more...]
3 Common Causes of Workplace Stress
April 20, 2022 by
Stress in the workplace isn’t a new concept, nor is it uncommon. According to Britain’s Health and Safety Executive (HSE), workplace stress is on the rise, reaching new heights that weren't seen pre-pandemic. No matter what industry you work in, or what your job is, there is a very high chance that you experience stress in the workplace, even occasionally. The problem with stress is that it results in negative effects mentally and physically, and so it shouldn’t be swept under the rug. Here … [Read more...]
Encouraging Your Kids to Spend More Time Outdoors
April 20, 2022 by
When our children are very young, they love to spend time outside. They play in the mud, kick balls around, and love nothing more than a trip to the playground. They don’t need much to keep them happy outdoors, and if anything, getting them to come back in is the biggest challenge. Then they get a little older and the pull of TV screens, consoles, tablets, and smartphones starts to grow. They spend more and more time inside and as parents, we worry about how much time they spend on screens, … [Read more...]
How Cats Make Great Companions
March 27, 2022 by
Cats make such good pets is that they make great companions. They seem to be able to sense when you need some comfort. (Yes, dogs do too.) Having a cat around is good for children, especially if they take part in caring for the animal. Most cats don’t need constant attention. Some Personal Benefits Cat Owners Experience: Cats do well living in small homes and apartments or small houses. They don’t need a great deal of space to run around as they are comfort creatures that like to curl up … [Read more...]
Social Anxiety
March 27, 2022 by
What is Social Anxiety? Social anxiety disorder affects the lives of nearly 15 million people. It is marked by a powerful fear of negative public examination. The individual is afraid of being embarrassed or humiliated in front of others. Usually the individual’s lack of social skills perpetuates the fear. YOU are NOT ALONE The most common example of social anxiety disorder is the fear of public speaking. Other situation that can cause extreme distress include eating or drinking in … [Read more...]
3 Exterior Renos to Give Your Home a Much-Needed Makeover
March 16, 2022 by
How long have you been dreaming about giving your home a makeover? After all, you go to the salon regularly to have your hair and nails done and you are thinking, doesn’t this family home deserve the same respect? It has served you well for many years and now it’s time to give it a bit of extra TLC. Maybe you want to list it for sale, and maybe you just want to enjoy pulling into the driveway to be greeted by the home of your dreams. Either way, there are a few exterior renovations you could … [Read more...]
Paulette Chaffee Highlights Why Women Make Good Leaders
March 15, 2022 by
“Leadership is not a person or a position. It is a complex moral relationship between people based on trust, obligation, commitment, emotion, and a shared vision of the good,” said author and educator Joanne Ciulla. Paulette Chaffee, educator, attorney, and the current Ambassador for Orange County’s 4th District, often refers to this quote when faced with the question, “Why do women make good leaders?” Women have had to fight against a wave of negative stereotypes discrediting women as … [Read more...]
Celebrating Women Educators
March 15, 2022 by
Women Educators Looking back throughout history, there have been many women educators who have made significant contribution to the field. The nineteenth century saw major advances in educational opportunities for women and girls, from the common school movement in the early part of the century to multiple opportunities in higher education at the century's close. In the 1800s, women began to play central roles in education - as teachers. The selection below is only a handful of amazing … [Read more...]
Bacteria has Good, Bad and Dangerous Qualities
March 9, 2022 by
Bacteria are everywhere, including your entire body. The bacteria in our body weighs as much as our brain–3 lbs! Bacteria can be harmful, but some species of bacteria are needed to keep us healthy. The bacteria on our skin, in our airways, and in our digestive system are the first line of defense against foreign “invaders” (pathogens) that can cause infection and other problems. Bacteria also act as “tuning forks” for our body’s immune system, making sure it’s pitched just right. The immune … [Read more...]
