From a young age, gender role stereotypes are ingrained into children and their perceptions of the world, from the clothes they wear to the toys they are given to play with. Even as they get older, children are still being dictated to regarding where their interests should lie, and the industries they should aim to get involved in, both from a professional standpoint, and a recreational one. It is considered the norm for women to wear skirts, like bright pastel colors, and want to be nurses … [Read more...]
Safety Tips for Cooking the Turkey
FOOD SAFETY is Key December is the busiest month of the year for those of us on the Butterball Hotline. During the week of Christmas, we get lots of questions about how to safely cook a turkey. Here are answers to the questions we hear most often. How can I tell when the turkey is done? Whether you roast, brine, deep fry or smoke your turkey, always use a food thermometer to check the temperature of the meat. You won’t overcook your turkey, and you can ensure it has been … [Read more...]
6 Ways to Help Women Around the World
Around the world, women and girls are disproportionately faced with a lack of opportunity and political disempowerment. There are many reasons for this. Historically, men have typically been given access to leadership roles, whereas women have been expected to maintain the homemaker position. This has led to the continual disenfranchisement of women who seek to further their futures and develop sociopolitical autonomy. This is especially true in areas around the world where women face even fewer … [Read more...]
Using Gadgets To Maintain Good Health
If you are determined to maintain good health, it is important that you have everything working in your favor. You need to be on the lookout for opportunities to make your life easier, not harder. In order to achieve this, it is vital that you are open to the many benefits of bringing gadgets into your life. If you're not sure which gadgets to buy, check out this great gadget guide. Don’t worry; you don’t have to be a technical genius to make this work. Simply take on board the following ten … [Read more...]
How Long Does Breakthrough Bleeding Last?
When a woman has breakthrough bleeding, she’ll get worried that something is wrong with her baby. Thankfully, breakthrough bleeding is nothing to be concerned about and it can happen to any woman. How Long Does Breakthrough Bleeding Last? The main issue with trying to pinpoint the length of breakthrough bleeding is that it doesn’t occur in every woman. In fact, breakthrough bleeding can occur when: * A woman gets pregnant. * A woman is on birth control or other forms of … [Read more...]
How To Successfully Move House Without The Stress
Although choosing a new home and moving on to a new adventure is exciting for most, many people rarely discuss the sheer amount of stress that actually comes with finding a mortgage, sorting your life into boxes and keeping everyone happy at the same time. This can be made harder when you also have kids and pets to think about too. Above all, the end goal should be the primary focus, and with some extensive preparation, it can actually be a fun time for everyone with minimal stress. Whether … [Read more...]
Best Wellness Tips For Women
As women, we all need our time out to rest and recoup from everyday life. However, in the vast majority of women, time is spent more on taking care of others with very little recovery time for ourselves. As women, we are naturally persistent and driven, but who claims that power women should not relax? Apart from appointments, meetings, family, and career we often forget one thing: a little bit of me-time. Just switch off and enjoy the little wellness moments of everyday life. Here are some … [Read more...]
How to Transform Your At-Home Office
Whether you work from home or run your business from home doesn’t matter. You need an office that not only works well, but also looks fabulous. It needs to be somewhere that you feel comfortable, productive, and it needs to hold presence. This is true whether you work alone, or whether your office accepts clients. Home offices are held to a different standard, and a few key design tips can help you make the most out of your office in no time. Simplify the Design Offices need simple, … [Read more...]
Top 5 Secrets to Become a Javascript Guru
Nowadays, programming is one of the most demanded industries in the world. No surprise that many people want to study programming to reach professional heights, get a job at a big company, and increase their income level. Taking into account that Javascript is one of the most popular programming languages, you should consider starting your programmer’s career with it. Becoming a Javascript Developer – Tips to Follow If you decide to learn Javascript and have no programming experience, you … [Read more...]
How To Make The Most Of Your Day Off
Having a day off is great! People need to take some time off now and then and focus on their well-being. It is important to relax and take a break from work even if you don't feel that tired. Having a day off is amazing for many reasons. You get to spend a whole day doing your favorite activities, you can create lovely memories with your friends, and you can relax your mind and body. However, many people see days off as a real nightmare. It might be a surprise for some, but there are people out … [Read more...]
How Leaders Shape Company Culture
The term “culture” has become something of a buzzword in the world of business. Many corporations and large companies like to talk about how they have “strong” or “innovative” and “modern” cultures, but what does this mean, exactly? An organization’s culture, personally, is defined by how the people within this organization behave and interact with one another. This includes management, mid-level management, team leaders and the people at the very bottom of the organizational … [Read more...]
Looking After Your Health in Middle Age
We tend to think of health problems as being more of an issue for older people rather than the young. If you’re in between, you probably don’t want to dwell on the fact that you’re closer to old age than you’ve ever been; and there’s really no need to! Middle age is not the slippery slope to infirmity, and there’s no reason why you shouldn’t lead a healthy and productive life well into old age. The key to maintaining your well-being is to be aware of the changes that do accompany the middle … [Read more...]