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Are You Drinking Enough Water? How Much You Need & How To Know if You Need More

Published on by Sara N.

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We’ve all heard the classic rule — “Drink 8 glasses of water per day” — But is that a one size fits all recommendation? The short answer is no. Everyone’s body is different, and depending on our diet and activity level, we all need different amounts of water to keep our body functioning at it’s best.

So how much water do you really need?

Think about how much water we use and lose in one day through breathing, perspiration, urination, and bowel movements. Because we use and lose all of this water during the day, it’s important to replenish our body’s water supply. The Institute of Medicine suggests that men need about 13 cups (3 liters) of water a day, while women need about 9 cups (2.2 liters) of water a day.

So how can you know if you’re getting enough water? Below are 5 signs that your body may be craving more. Continue reading “Are You Drinking Enough Water? How Much You Need & How To Know if You Need More” →

Ten Habits of Highly Successful People – Make These a Habit Now!

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You know that friend that seems to have everything together? The one who tackles life head on and seems to have it all figured out? From the outside it may seem like everything just “goes their way,” but in reality none of that comes by accident and there are no superpowers involved. The only thing keeping you from being like that friend – is yourself! Our success is built upon our habits, and the key to mastering your life begins with life planning and setting the right habits for yourself. So on that note, here are some tips to get you started on forming the best habits to aid you in your journey to success!
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6 Celebrity Scents That Smell Amazing (And Last!)

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Please tell me I’m not the only one who struggles with finding a perfume that I really love? 🙂 It’s safe to say that I’ve smelled hundreds and actually “like” around 15-20. Maybe I’m just a little too picky when it comes to perfumes, but if I’m going to spend money on a fragrance I believe it should 1. Smell amazing and 2. LAST.

A few years ago I received Britney Spears’ Fantasy perfume as a gift and I was pretty blown away with how long it lasted. I mean, this stuff really lasts – like smell it in my hair the next day lasts! Since this “celebrity scent” lasted longer than my other high end scents, I wondered, would that be the case with other celebrity scents as well? From that point forward I made it my small mission to figure this question out, and the short answer that I’ve come with is: For me, usually.

So if you’re looking for a long lasting fragrance and you can get over the somewhat cheesy stigma of wearing a celebrity scent, the six below are all scents that I’ve personally tried and found to be long lasting with a great scent. Added bonus – celebrity scents are usually cheaper than high end designer scents!

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Quick and Easy DIY Succulent Terrarium

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Succulents and cacti are a quick, easy, affordable way to add a unique look to almost any decor. Big bonus – they are also so easy to take care of! I recently made my own succulent and cacti terrarium and snapped a few pics to share how quick and easy it was to make. The best part about terrariums is you can have fun with the design and make it as unique and creative as you want! Continue reading “Quick and Easy DIY Succulent Terrarium” →

Positive Mind, Positive Life – The Health Benefits of Positive Thinking

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Quick question – You’re driving down the highway when suddenly the driver in front of you slams on the brakes. In response to this surprise, you abruptly swerve off the road and narrowly miss the guard rail. What is your response in this situation; Do you immediately want to jump out of your vehicle and let the driver know how lousy his/her driving is? Or do you immediately feel thankful that you were able to miss the guardrail and no one was injured? If your response is more like the first option, this article is for you!

In this post, I will discuss how important it is to change our negative thoughts (I’m gonna give that lousy driver a piece of my mind!) into positive thoughts (Wow, I’m so glad I avoided that guardrail and no one got hurt!). I will also discuss some of the health benefits related to positive thinking and provide some tips that you can use to program your mind into defaulting to positive thoughts rather than negative thoughts over time! Continue reading “Positive Mind, Positive Life – The Health Benefits of Positive Thinking” →

How To Stay Motivated And Reach Your Goals – 10 Helpful Tips!

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Motivation is something that we constantly have to work at. Like a bonfire that constantly needs kindling, we have to put in some work to keep our motivational flame burning!

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The key to reaching any goal is to remember that success takes a lot of hard work. But if you stay motivated and persistent, you can really achieve almost anything!

Whether your motivation is directed towards doing well in school, moving up in a career, losing weight, or building a more meaningful relationship with your family, the tips below will help to make sure you stay as motivated as possible and reach whatever goal it is that you seek! Continue reading “How To Stay Motivated And Reach Your Goals – 10 Helpful Tips!” →

20 Stores With Awesome Student Discounts!

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Who doesn’t love a good discount? It’s surprising how many college students don’t know about the store discounts that they could be receiving! Some stores make it obvious that they offer discounts, but others keep it more on the down low. Most of the time, all you need to do is show a student I.D or sign up with a student e-mail to start receiving your discount.

In addition to getting discounts with your I.D or e-mail, there’s a company called UNiDAYS that makes it even easier to get student discounts. All you have to do is sign up and get verified on their website. On their site you will find a huge list of stores that offer discounts, and some of the discounts are even larger (for limited times) if you go through the UNiDAYS website rather than just the store itself. So this site is definitely worth checking out!

To help you start taking advantage of this awesome student perk, I’ve compiled a list of 20 of my favorite stores and companies that offer great student discounts. Enjoy! Continue reading “20 Stores With Awesome Student Discounts!” →

That Time My Wedding Dress Got Lost..And Our Photo Shoot In Rome

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My husband and I met in 2010 and were engaged in 2013. Not to get too corny, but since being with him I can say that I now understand the term “you complete me”. I love our life together and would not want to spend my years with anyone else! That being said, neither of us wanted a large wedding when we got married. We wanted something more personal, so we decided that an elopement was more our style. I love Europe and Travis had never been, so we decided to take a few weeks and travel around to different cities before having a private ceremony and photo shoot in Rome, the last city that we would be visiting. Continue reading “That Time My Wedding Dress Got Lost..And Our Photo Shoot In Rome” →

How To Read and Understand Nutrition Fact Labels

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I’ve always been conscious about what I eat, but about ten years ago I really started to focus on understanding nutrition. Over the years, I’ve noticed that many people eat foods without knowing much about ingredients or where they come from. For instance, do you really know what the difference is between saturated fat and unsaturated fat? What does trans fat mean and why are we told not to eat it? Well kudos to you if you are reading this, because that means that you’re interested in understanding food labels more clearly! In an effort to make it a bit easier and understandable, I’ve compiled some information that I hope you will find helpful.

Below I discuss how to read and understand the most obvious wording on the label – the “Nutrition Facts” section. I also focus on seven categories that are very important to understand when reading a food label; sugar, carbohydrates, fat, cholesterol, sodium, protein, and fiber. Continue reading “How To Read and Understand Nutrition Fact Labels” →

Mountain Biking at Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve

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We were itching to take the bikes out this past weekend but it was predicted to rain both days. We had actually never ridden in the rain before, so we thought it would be a fun opportunity to play around and get a little dirty at Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve. It was actually a great time to go because we were literally the only ones on the trails! The weather was pretty nice at first, just a light drizzle and only mildly hot. Eventually the rain started to come down pretty hard and we got rained out, but I was still able to get some pics and show you guys what the trails look like. Continue reading “Mountain Biking at Balm Boyette Scrub Preserve” →