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Communication and how to communicate better

  Five Phrases That Make People Discount What You’re Saying These common expressions can cause listeners to think twice. Fast Company Gwen Moran don't use these expressions:"but" “This might be stupid/silly” “Respectfully” “I’m so busy” “Try” 5 Questions the Most Interesting People Will Always Ask in Conversation s The point is to get beyond the dreaded small talk. Inc. Marcel Schwantes   And it all starts with asking the right questions. So kill the small talk and ban questions like “What do you do?” and “Where are you from?” in favor of these great conversational starters. 1. What's your story? 2. What makes you smile when you get up in the morning? 3. What is that one book that has influenced you the most? 4. What absolutely excites you right now? 5. What's the most important thing I should know about you? But when it comes to first impressions, you don’t always have much time to get people to like you. So here ar

Get FIT for LIFE tips

Updated information about the heart on March 22, 2024 Why does your doctor ask for apolipoprotein B test? An ApoB test  helps your doctor analyze whether or not you are at risk for heart disease . It measures the amount of apolipoprotein B in your blood. Apolipoprotein B attaches to negative types of cholesterol that cause plaque buildup in your blood vessels, which can lead to damage and heart disease. Oct 12, 2023 Source:  https://www.webmd.com/cholesterol-management/what-is-apolipoprotein-b-test Here us another explanation:  https://www.urmc.rochester.edu/encyclopedia/content.aspx?contenttypeid=167&contentid=apolipoprotein_b100 What is this test? This test measures the amount of a certain type of protein on the surface of cholesterol called apolipoprotein B-100 (ApoB) in your blood. ApoB is the main protein found in the low-density lipoproteins (LDL). LDL cholesterol is known as "bad" cholesterol because high levels of it can damage your heart and arteries. The ApoB te

Tips for raising children

 https://www.huffpost.com/entry/psychologically-damaging-things-parents-say-kids_l_60d36b7be4b0b6b5a1615858?utm_source=pocket-newtab   6 Psychologically Damaging Things Parents Say To Their Kids Without Realizing It Erase these common phrases from your parenting vocabulary. By  Catherine Pearson 06/24/2021    Here is another article: Stop Telling Kids to 'Be Careful' (and What to Say Instead) Saying "be careful" all the time can confuse kids, instill fear, and lower their self-confidence. By Sarah Showfety    

Cleaning tips and tricks - spring cleaning

  Make your own cleaning products Claudia Sidoti, Head Chef and Head of Recipe Development at foodkit delivery service HelloFresh , believes that the easiest way to make cleaning a part of your life is to use products you already have in your kitchen. Here are her top natural cleaning supplies: Cream of tartar can act as a natural bleaching agent for white kitchen sinks or tile. Vinegar and baking soda can wipe away grease and dirt from your microwave.  Baking soda with a splash of club soda is great for stain removal, especially if your tablecloth or apron gets dirty. Get rid of soap scum and rust from your shower by rubbing affected surfaces with the cut surface of a halved lemon. Allow the juice to work its magic for about a minute, and then use a rough pad to get any remaining junk. Add one cup of undiluted lemon juice to your laundry to act as a natural bleach to clothing. Forget to use a coaster? Remove water rings using a pinch of salt and coconut oil.

Gardening resources

  https://rootedgarden.com/ consultations/  Gardening Consultations in HOUSTON Audubon for native planting database:  https://www.audubon.org/native-plants?fbclid=IwAR2lTzsEoXeNvfIxm6bMIIkDoRvbH6s38jd_K3cKuDv8ebYxa9zd-pQwnAU How to Care for a Backyard Don't let your large lawn intimidate you — ease into yardwork like a pro with this expert advice. ============== information about seeds: THE 14 BEST SEED COMPANIES TO PLANT IN YOUR ORGANIC GARDEN Posted  under  Better Planet   by  Nan Fischer   on  January 4, 2018 Here are some tips before you begin searching for seed companies: Seed companies have many suppliers. Read  How We Choose Our Seeds  by Renee Shepherd of Renee’s Garden Seeds to learn about the process of trialing varieties and contracting with farmers to grow out the ones that eventually make it to the seed catalog. Many companies grow out some or most of the seeds they sell, and contract out the rest. For some, the seed business is part of a larger farming operation. Feel

Food tips and tricks

I will update this page often. It's about food tipa and tricks: - How to tell if eggs are fresh: Place eggs in a bowl of water. If it sinks, it's good. If it stands up, you need to eat them fast. If it floats, get rid of them! - I use this with brown sugar: Store brown sugar with a piece of bread or marshmallow to keep it from getting stiff. - Add two eggs and a cup of oil to cake mix to make it cookie dough. - Mix cheap wine with fruits to enhance the flavor.