Archive for May, 2015

What time is it? Check the iWatch. Lost? Check in with your GPS. Need help remembering a grocery list? Call or text your family for a quick response. It seems that it is getting harder and harder to stay up-to-date on all the latest advances in technology. The times are a-changing and they are doing this at rapid speeds!

Some technology advances are fun, such as those geared toward video games. Some are helpful, like those that make it easy to keep in touch with loved ones around the world. And some are even beneficial to the overall health and welfare of humans in a much grander scale, as in those designed to help folks live longer.

Health Psychology

Hopefully, Memorial Day is not merely just another day off from work for you. It comes with a rich history, beginning with what was originally called Decoration Day. Although Waterloo, New York was declared the birthplace in 1966, over two dozen US cities claim to be the origin of this special holiday which officially started back in 1868. It was borne out of the Civil War and a desire to honor those who fought and gave their lives. Now, we honor all those who have died in any US war, not just the Civil War.

This year, why not create a Memorial Day celebration that everyone will remember? All you need are simple supplies and good company.

Crafts

There are a variety of ways to show your patriotism, and there are also plenty of red, white, and blue crafts you can do with your guests to keep them entertained. This site has several easy suggestions, including one that only requires rocks, paint, and a little imagination.

Being Reese

Spring has finally sprung! If you’re like many employees, you‘re probably spending a fair amount of time gazing through the window, wishing you were outside. Instead of wasting all that time staring out doors, you can make yourself, your boss, or even your co-workers a lot happier if you can find ways to bring the outdoors in.

This blog is about designing an outdoor-friendly office space.

Why Nature Matters

First of all, it’s important to know a bit about the benefits of the great outdoors, in case you have any “obstacles” in your way. Plants are the foundation of most of the food webs on Earth. This means that you can start with essentially any animal and work through a food chain, all the way down to plants. For example, a lion eats a zebra which eats grass. In short, without plants, none of us would be here!

For the office, a simple argument boils down to the quality of the indoor air. Houseplants are pretty to look at, but they have also been shown to actually help purify the air we breathe! Considering that indoor air can be up to five times worse than the air outdoors, this makes indoor plants a necessity at the workplace. These top 10 plants are effective at removing formaldehyde, benzene, and carbon monoxide.

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Mother’s Day is right around the corner. If you’re a mother, you might consider this one of the single most important days of the year. On the flip side, if you are tasked with helping celebrate the moms in your life, this holiday may very well be one of the most stressful ones known to humankind.

Finding meaningful ways to tell moms how special they really are can be hard, but it doesn’t have to be. We’re here to help with easy ideas to make any woman delighted to be a mom.

Breakfast in Bed

On Mother’s Day across the world, many moms are undoubtedly getting breakfast in bed. While Mom might appreciate eggs, bacon, toast, and freshly squeezed OJ, it’s really all about presentation. Plumped pillows and a tray are nice, but she’ll go gaga over DIY homemade placemats that are filled with special memories.

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