Lupus Awareness Month takes place during October. Lupus is a complex and poorly understood condition that affects many parts of the body and causes symptoms ranging from mild to life-threatening. Some common symptoms of lupus include: fatigue skin rash joint pain and swelling Lupus is an incurable immune system condition that is assumed to be genetic and mainly affects females. The condition shares a lot of symptoms in common with other conditions; with lupus signs … [Read more...]
Women’s Jeans 101: Everything to Find the Perfect Pair for You
August 8, 2024 by
Jeans are a wardrobe staple, but that doesn’t mean you’re guaranteed to like how you look in them. That’s because there are so many different unique body shapes, and so many different jean types. You have different shapes, different rises, different materials and even different construction. A straight leg jean from one brand can look very different on you than a pair from another brand. Now, you can of course simply try on all the jeans in the world and walk away with the best fit. You … [Read more...]
Winning at Work: Work-Life Harmony While Climbing the Ladder
July 6, 2024 by
Navigating the professional landscape as a woman can be challenging, but with the right strategies and mindset, you can achieve your career aspirations. This guide provides actionable insights to help you advance, seize opportunities, and build a fulfilling and empowering career. With targeted advice, you'll learn to navigate workplace complexities and harness your unique strengths effectively. Define Your Goals Setting clear, achievable goals is the cornerstone of career advancement. … [Read more...]
International Widow’s Day – June 23
June 11, 2024 by
International Widows Day takes place every year on 23rd June. It was initially launched by the Loomba Foundation at the House of Lords in London in 2005. The date, 23 June, was chosen because on this day Shrimati Pushpa Wati Loomba, the inspiration for the Foundation, became a widow. … [Read more...]
World Elder Abuse Awareness Day (WEAAD), June 15
June 1, 2024 by
What is World Elder Abuse Awareness Day? Each year, hundreds of thousands of older persons are abused, neglected, and exploited. In addition, elders throughout the United States lose an estimated $2.6 billion or more annually due to elder financial abuse and exploitation, funds that could have been used to pay for basic needs such as housing, food, and medical care. Unfortunately, no one is immune to abuse, neglect, and exploitation. It occurs in every demographic, and can happen to … [Read more...]
National Indigenous Day celebrated on June 21
May 31, 2024 by
The House of Commons unanimously passed a motion designating June as National Indigenous History Month in 2009 to honor the history, heritage and diversity of Indigenous Peoples in Canada. For this 10th anniversary, we recognize more than ever the strength of present-day Indigenous communities. June 21 is National Indigenous Peoples Day. It is a special opportunity for all Canadians to highlight the unique heritage, cultural diversity and remarkable achievements of First Nations, the Inuit … [Read more...]
Beyond the Basics: Advanced Techniques for Lawn Maintenance
May 11, 2024 by
Moving beyond the basics of lawn maintenance opens up a world of advanced techniques that can take your turf from good to great. These strategies go beyond the standard mow-and-water routine, delving into the intricacies of soil health, grass species selection, and specialized treatments. Here are some advanced techniques to elevate your lawn care game: Soil Testing and Amendment: Understanding your soil composition is essential for optimizing lawn health. Conducting a comprehensive … [Read more...]
How to Protect Your Jewelry For The Future
May 6, 2024 by
Your jewelry has sentimental and monetary worth. If you want to ensure they stay in perfect condition for years to come, it's crucial to take proactive measures to safeguard your priceless items. This article covers five important topics to assist you in protecting your jewelry going forward. 1. Proper Storage Maintaining the durability and quality of your jewelry pieces requires proper storage. Purchasing high-quality storage options, such as organizers, jewelry boxes, or soft … [Read more...]
Remembering All Moms on Mother’s Day
May 4, 2024 by
If your family chose to partake in an open adoption relationship with your child's birth mother, you are definitely not alone. According to the Independent Adoption Center, the majority of the 4,000 families that used its services chose open adoptions. Unfortunately, as you may have learned, there are no rules when it comes to open adoptions or as OpenAdoption.com states, "The most important thing to remember is that there is no typical open adoption relationship." To Celebrate or Not … [Read more...]
Celiac Awareness Month – May 2024
May 1, 2024 by
Celiac disease or gluten-sensitive enteropathy is an inherited condition triggered by the consumption of cereal grains containing "gluten". Simply put, the immune system of a celiac reacts negatively to the presence of gluten in the diet causing damage to the inner lining of the small bowel which reduces the person's ablility to absorb nutrients including: iron, folate, calcium, Vitamin D, protein, fat and other food compounds. The grains considered to be capable of producing negative effects in … [Read more...]
National DNA Day celebrated April 25
April 15, 2024 by
National DNA Day is celebrated on April 25. Although this holiday was declared as one-time observance, it is still celebrated annually. DNA Day commemorates the day in 1953 when James Watson, Francis Crick, Maurice Wilkins, Rosalind Franklin and colleagues published papers in the journal Nature on the structure of DNA. It celebrates the discovery and understanding of DNA and the scientific advances that understanding has made possible. In the United States, DNA Day was first celebrated … [Read more...]
Where is Gender Equality in 2024?
April 9, 2024 by
Life on planet Earth has digressed for all women globally in this last decade or so. The effects of this last pandemic and current wars, women are the gender that seem to lose and suffer the most. In war zones women are victim to severe violence, in the boardroom women are waning at the table and even online our young women are victim to a growing exposure to misogyny and sexism. The Independent UK writes: "Influencers are fueling a “toxic” environment for young girls and the scale of … [Read more...]
WORLD POETRY DAY, celebrated on March 21
March 20, 2024 by
World Poetry Day is marked on 21 March. The date was chosen during UNESCO's 30th session, held in Paris in 1999. World Poetry Day is a celebration of poetry, literature and free speech, observed by UNESCO every year. The day is aimed at encouraging creativity, inspiring the teaching of poetry and restoring a dialogue between poetry and other arts, such as theatre, dance and music. PEN International also uses the day to highlight the imprisonment, murder and abuse of poets, writers and … [Read more...]
