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Cinnamon for spots?
The other day I came across an article on one way to help get rid of, or help heal spots on plant leaves by using a couple common ingredients that are right in your kitchen. Cinnamon. Cinnamon can be effective at treating spots on plant leaves due to its anti fungal properties. It can also…
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Chia Pudding – nutritious & delicious 😋
Chia seeds are tiny black or white seeds that come from the Salvia hispanica plant, which is part of the mint family. They are versatile and you can use them in almost any recipe. Some health benefits of chia seeds are: Chia seeds are high in fiber, omega – 3’s, proteins and minerals. Today we…
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Don’t throw those peels in the trash just yet!
Sometimes when our plants leaves start turning yellow or a greenish yellow, it can be a sign of a nutritional deficiency in the plant. An at home remedy is literally right in your kitchen. Bananas. You can reuse those peels to something you probably haven’t thought of…. Banana peels are filled with magnesium, potassium, phosphorus…
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~ Fishing for a cause ~
This past Saturday, my daughter’s best friend Titan passed away. It was a very sudden unexpected death. A great kid. Full of life, smart , kind to all. The kind of person who’d give his shirt off his back for you. Titan was an avid fisher. He’s been fishing since he was young. He was…
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Sometimes actions speak louder then words… Till next time ~ Mel
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~ More then 1 billion! ~
Mental Health awareness is the understanding that mental health conditions are real. More than 1 billion people worldwide live with a mental health disorder. Raising awareness can sometimes broaden people’s understanding of mental health disorders. It’s about making sure people know that what they’re feeling has a name, that it’s common, and that talking to…
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~ Acrylic Pour in the Oven ~
Acrylic pour is one of the easiest, creative ways to make abstract art. Instead of using a paintbrush, you are pouring the paint onto your canvas. For this project, I wanted something patriotic for 4th of July. So I decided to make a red, white & blue vase. For beginners, the most important skills to…
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~ Raise Awareness ~
Men are 2 times more likely than women to experience work-related burnout, yet many still turn away from care when it matters most 60% of men with mental health needs do not seek treatment. 23% of men with depression actually receive help. 25% of men report that wait times for mental health appointments are too…
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~ Understanding the big picture ~
Depression is a common mental health disorder. It involves a depressed mood or loss of pleasure or interest in things. Depression can affect all aspects of life including relationships with family & friends. It can also result to problems at school or work. Depression in someone can be so bad that it interferes with a…
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~ Take the time to listen~
Men’s mental health month was started in 1949. It started as ‘Men’s Mental Health Week’, then through the years it went to ‘Men’s Mental Health Month’. For centuries, men have been encouraged to be providers, protectors and problem solvers. Roles that leave little room for vulnerability. *59% of men think seeking help for mental health…
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~ Take it slow ~
* According to IDPH Men are less likely to express sadness or depressive symptoms and more likely to experience externalizing symptoms such as anger, alcohol/substance misuse, or risk taking. * 2026 studies show in the U.S- *Men die by suicide at a rate of 22/23 per 100,000. Nearly 4x the rate of women. *If you…
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~ Statistics show….~
According to the CDC & Worldmetrics, In the past year…. * 49% of high school students have experienced feelings of sadness or hopelessness. * Nearly 1 in 5 million adolescents in the U.S report have unmet mental health needs. * 22.2% of adolescents with a mental health condition experience severe impairment or distress. * 16.1%…
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~ In a world where you can be anything, be kind 😊~
Kindness: the quality of being friendly, generous, and considerate. Some studies have shown that kindness can improve happiness and a sense of engagement with life and reduce symptoms of anxiety. Studies from Worldmetrics show – * Children who do acts of kindness are 40% less likely to be bullied. * Teaching children kindness in classrooms…
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~ Mental Health Awareness
* Every day approximately 132 Americans die by suicide. * There is 1 death by suicide every 11 minutes. * If you or someone you know needs help, call the suicide crisis hot line- 988 Till next time ~ Mel
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~ Some days we just have to push through it ~
* An estimated 4% of the population experience depression. * In high income countries, only about one third of the people with depression receive help. * Approximately 60% of adolescents with a major depressive episode do not get treatment. * If you or someone you know are in need of help, please call or text…
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~ How can you help others? ~
Helping & supporting someone with depression requires understanding & patience. Some ways to help them – Listening with patience , without judgment. Patiently listening allows them to speak openly. Avoid negativity & judgments as it can cause them to isolate. Offer help Checking in with them daily. See if they need help, whether it’s around…
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~ Men’s Mental Health ~
According to the ADAA (Anxiety & Depression Association of America), Depression, anxiety, trauma, substance misuse, and suicidal thoughts impact millions of men each year. Yet men are significantly less likely than women to seek professional mental health treatment, often because of stigma, cultural expectations, or the belief that asking for help is a sign of weakness * Nearly 1 in…
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~ You can make a difference ~
In 2024, an estimated 14.3 million adults seriously thought about suicide, 4.6 million planned a suicide attempt, and 2.2 million attempted suicide. Suicide was responsible for 48,824 deaths in 2024. In a 2021 a study done by JAMA Psychiatry, found ‘smiling’ reduces depression symptoms by 14% in adults with mild depression. *If you or someone…
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~ Mental Health Awareness ~
June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month.
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~ Happy Fathers Day ~
Till next time ~ Mel
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~ Awareness this month ~
In 2025, there were 49,100 deaths from suicide. Out of the 49,100 deaths, 79% of them were men. Till next time ~ Mel
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June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness
My apologies for being a bit behind this month . June is Men’s Mental Health Awareness month. In honor of that my daily quotes will be awareness for mental health. ADAA (American & Depression Association of America) points out that ‘mental health affects everyone, but many men struggle in silence. ‘ Nearly 1 in 10…
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When you want the party to keep going…
My daughter graduated high school this year. For her party, I knew people would stay late, especially her friends. So I wanted something to light up the tables without using electricity. I saw on Pinterest where someone used stemless wine glasses, put glass nuggets in it and the top of a solar pathway light. The…
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The sweetness wins!
The weather is finally nice enough to bring our plants outside. I decided to put my hibiscus tree out back this year for more sun. The next day, my hibiscus 🌺 was full of bugs. Aphids and some other bugs that I call yard bugs. Most of the leaves were covered in these bugs. I…
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Pennies for Plants
Every gardener loves new tricks to help their plants. Especially if it’s an inexpensive way to help your plants stay healthy. Copper. Up until 1982, pennies were made of 95% copper. A metal that is known for its anti fungal properties. After the 1982 Pennie’s, they started making them with mostly zinc and a thin…
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DIY Gesso
Gesso is a paint mixture that is used as a primer to prevent the paint from seeping through the canvas or material you are using. It is used in a lot of mixed media projects, art journals, paintings, and textured backgrounds. Gesso has been around for centuries, it was originally made from a mixture of…
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Osmosis and oranges ??
A deliciously simple way to make a homemade syrup! Only 2 ingredients.
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~ Apple Cloud Cake ~
I’ve definitely had my fair share of having a sweet tooth. As I’m sure most of us have. The times where we crave something sugary. A cookie, cake, danishes, chocolates. Then there are also the times where we have to discipline ourselves yet still crave that sweet something to devour while questioning ourselves with options.…
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Happy Super Bowl Sunday! ~ Mel
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Replenish again and again
With a home full of pets, our house does get that certain smell to it. I love all our pets, what I don’t love is the smell . So I am always lighting candles, using diffusers or incense. Even spray air fresheners and plug ins. I also use the pet odor carpet spray as well…
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What Would Your Billboard Say If Thousands Saw It Every Day?
I am sharing a very well written post from a fellow blogger. It deserves a share. Not just well written but offers a different insight on things. You will enjoy this! Thank you John! ~Mel Daily writing prompt If you had a freeway billboard, what would it say? View all responses You’re doing better than…
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Planning for a vacation?
Financial planners. Some of us are good at putting money aside for a special something we want to save up for. Others have to save using financial planners. They sell one that is a small leather binder. On the inside, are little envelopes. You can put as much money as you want to save in…
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Happy New Year! ~ Mel
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It’s ok to take a break, to live and enjoy what life has to offer. ~ Mel
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Repurposing Oui jars
Everyone has a bad habit. Mine is saving things to create something more out of them. Like pickle jars you can reuse for canning or storing items in like cotton balls, nails, craft items, etc. Cardboard egg cartons can be turned into fire starters or paper clay. Today I am showing you a few ways…
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Fluffy like clouds 😋🍞
When it comes to baking, I love the simple, quick recipes. Especially when whatever you’re making comes out tasting like the best dish ever! I found this super simple recipe that is so delicious! Fluffy Puff Biscuits. Supplies needed: • 1/2 cup butter – melted • 1 cup milk • 4 eggs • 1/4 cup…
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Keep them warm this winter!
Rubbermaid bins without their lids, lids with no bin….. Not sure what to do with them? We had a big bin with no lid last year. I filled it up with our donation items and gave it to Salvation Army. I seem to be the cat whisper where we live. All the strays or neighbors…
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Uses for plastic lids
The overflowing cabinet of Tupperware. I can’t deny it and I’m sure most of us have this issue. You find bottom containers without the lids or lids without the bottoms. It does get frustrating. Most plastic lids are made from food grade, BPA free material. Today , I give you 13 ways you can reuse…
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A little Halloween decor
Made a few more decorations to add to my Halloween decor. Till next time, ~ Mel
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Take a deep breath… ~ Mel
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