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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

Where’s my Hose at?

Where’s my Hose at?

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It doesn’t matter if you are rolling up the hose for the winter or rolling it out for the summer. We all need a hose at any given time of the year. Practicing hose safety is important during anytime of the year.

Fall

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There may be a few more uses for the hose before you disconnect and pack it up for winter. However, the fall allows temps to drop below or close to freezing at night, so always remember to squeeze out the last bit of water from the hose if you don’t plan on disconnecting from the spigot just yet. Using a commercial grade hose reel can help push out that last bit of tricky water as you reel it in.

Winter

You have disconnected the hose, removed the nozzle, rolled up the hose tightly on the heavy duty hose reel, ( good to have so you can’t trip on it and break an ankle while getting holiday decorations out of the garage) and shut off the water to the spigot. All of this is very smart. But what happens if you need the hose for some kind of emergency? I recommend keeping the hose in close enough reach just in case you are found in a winter pinch.

One very cold Christmas, I came out to find my car bombarded with bird droppings. I guess they had a celebration of their own that day. After my surprise moved to frustration, I ran inside, turned the water back on in the house to the spigot and dug out the water hose reel. Being on a reel, it was easy enough to do. I hooked the hose up and washed my car while wearing a fur jacket and heels. Knowing the temperature was already close to freezing, I had to roll back up the hose, unhook from the spigot, and shut the water back off in the house before I could be on my merry way. Honestly, it wasn’t worth the risk. After all was said and done, it wasn’t that hard to do, it was just freezing!

Spring

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There’s nothing more beautiful than seeing a sprinkle of water reflecting off the warm spring sun. When it comes time to hook the hose back up, make sure that the temperatures at night no longer drop close to freezing. After that point, you can leave the hose connected for the duration of spring and summer without worry of pipes bursting in the house. Check the hose for any holes or leaks by simply running water through it. Check the integrity of the nozzle. If there are leaks, replace the head before you will need the hose more frequently. It will save you a future headache. Check the hose reel for easy use. If you don’t have a reel or are looking for a better one. Look at wall mount, free standing or cart options at Eley Hose Reels where you’ll find high quality hose reels worth the price.

Summer

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When the sun gives hardly any relief from the heat of the day, make sure you spray the hose away from you and anyone else nearby. As the sun and temps bake the inside of that coiled up hose, the first sprays of the day, or even throughout the day on really hot days, can cause boiling temperatures to the water. If you or someone else sprays the skin, it can cause major burns and scarring.

Hose safety is important in every season. It also important to have the hose handy in any season in the event you have a weird, once in a lifetime occurrence where a good amount of water is needed to clean up something.

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ORGANIC HEALTH & HOME

5 Ways To Make Your Home So Much More Of A Pleasant Experience

5 Ways To Make Your Home So Much More Of A Pleasant Experience

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Your home is supposed to be something that puts you into a real comfort zone. You’re supposed to walk into the door and feel immediately more positive. There’s something beautiful about getting back to your abode after a hard day and being able to relax both your mind and body. Nobody wants to get home and still be put on edge like they were before. 

You have plenty of responsibilities in your life, and one of them is to make sure that your home is in order. If it’s good to go, then a lot of external issues can be handled adequately. They say that you need to handle problems that are closer to home, and this concept hammers home that idea perfectly. If you want to make your home a more loveable place for yourself, your family, and everyone who enters, then here are some ideas: 

Ensure Things Are Spacious

Nobody likes living in a home that makes you feel cramped and overwhelmed. There’s something about the need to make the home feel bigger that we can all get on board with. When a home is more spacious and free to breathe, you just feel a lot better each day. You feel like you aren’t in a prison of a home and that you are able to collect yourself in every room. 

Work On The Behaviours Of Yourself And Everyone Else

It’s not just about the house itself and the kinds of things you put in it. You have to make sure that your home has the right attitude and behaviors. You have to be kind to yourself and you have to live with people who will be more positive towards things. Nobody deserves to live in a home with a toxic attitude – getting up every single morning would be so difficult. You have to make the most of this life and you can’t do it with pessimism everywhere. 

Focus On The Atmosphere 

The feel and the atmosphere of your home play a huge part in how everyone feels. If it’s freezing cold, smelling bad, or just giving you an awkward aura, you’ll have to do something about it. Make sure you have good air con installations at the ready. Be sure to install the right kinds of air fresheners and purifiers, too. 

Prioritise Safety Highly 

If your home is safe, then you’re obviously going to have a much more pleasant experience. As an adult, you probably will keep yourself safe from any kind of hazard, but you never know what you might walk into. This is more directed towards ensuring you have a child-proofed home as it’s heartbreaking knowing that your home has hurt your little one. 

Create A Theme And Stick To It 

We all like consistency. We all want to walk into a home and know that we’re going to be pretty pleased with what we see. Odd colors and a change in décor halfway through the home can be quite unsettling.

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4 Ways Moms Can Be Kinder to Themselves

4 Ways Moms Can Be Kinder to Themselves

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Moms can be pretty hard on themselves. They’re already having to experience a massive amount of pressure playing multiple roles such as the spouse, the worker, cleaner, cook, the daughter, and the mother. It’s truly amazing the amount of work that a mother needs to do and the sheer number of expectations that they’re having to deal with.  This leads to a massive amount of expectations, on themselves and from others.

While it can’t be controlled how others think or expect out of you, you can only control your expectations, especially the ones about yourself.  It’s important to build empathy, empathy for yourself.  You’re amazing, and you have the whole world on your shoulders, mama. But, for yourself and for the sake of your mental health, you need to be kinder to yourself. These are some tips to do just that.

Don’t be afraid to splurge on yourself

Most mothers are having to work full time, parent full time, and are still having to carry most of the unpaid labor at homes such as chores or cooking. You work hard, you work every single day, you’re always working some role 24/7 no matter what. It’s best for yourself to just take a step back and see what you’ve done. You’ve achieved so much! You deserve to reward yourself with something every once in a while. This could be something such as affordable dental implants, clothes, home décor, or anything else. You deserve to spend a little bit of money on yourself, so why now?

Give yourself the chance to unplug

We live in a world where we’re constantly connected to technology, our phones being a great example. Unfortunately, this leads to the expectation of always having to be connected. Don’t put this expectation on yourself. Learn that it’s okay to unplug and have a digital detox. Another issue that comes from being too connected is comparing. Stop comparing yourself with others, especially those Instagram moms. There are no perfect moms, and those moms from Instagram are far from perfect. Instagram and reality are completely different, so never compare your life to theirs.

Forgive yourself

Mothers guilt themselves to infinity and beyond. If you’re wanting to become a super mom, then this is something that you simply should not be doing to yourself. Whenever you make a mistake, don’t try to feel guilty. If others make a mistake, don’t try to give yourself a guilt trip either. Mistakes happen, it’s simply just a part of life. This lingering guilt shouldn’t be a part of motherhood, and it’s only going to hold you back. We’re all human, mistakes just happen.

Do what makes you feel good

This could be something as small as a bath, or something major as going on vacation (which all moms need). So, what makes you feel good? What makes you feel recharged? This can be something that gives you bliss for an hour such as a nice bubble bath, but it can be something bigger too. The bottom line, just do things for yourself, just know that you are entitled to feel good. 

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How To Be A Super Mom: Tips And Tricks

How To Be A Super Mom: Tips And Tricks

Being a mom is no easy task. It’s hard enough to take care of the kids, but then you also have all the household tasks and errands that need to be taken care of as well. With so much going on, it can be tough to find time for yourself. This blog post will give you tips and tricks for being a super mom.

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Take The Time For Yourself

You’ve got to find time for yourself, or else you’ll get burned out. The “me time” can be anything from a monthly nail appointment to moms-only lunch dates. Just as long as it’s something for you and only you. Ensure that you are eating healthy and frequently exercising, even if it means making an early morning appointment at the gym every day before work.

Chores And Responsibilities 

Keeping your children involved in chores from a young age will help them feel like they can do things on their own once they get older. In addition, if you make it clear that everyone has jobs to do. Then the family dynamic should run more smoothly and efficiently without parents having to nag or fuss at kids for not taking responsibility for specific tasks around the house. This also includes getting the kids used to cleaning up after themselves at an early stage. Whether this means putting toys back where they belong or making their beds.

Coupons 

Use coupons every chance you get. There are so many great deals going on all the time. Not only can you save money, but it’s also great for your wallet because when you use coupons, they give you more of a return on your purchase. 

Let Being Organized Become Your Superpower

Keep an organized calendar and schedule. It is super easy to be disorganized in this day and age, especially since we have so many different ways to communicate now (email, text message, phone calls). Try not to become overwhelmed by all these various forms of communication, though. Instead, take advantage of technology being at our fingertips today. Keeping yourself organized using apps or even just writing down appointments on paper works great too.

Know The Emergency Basics 

Accidents can happen anywhere and at any time. This can range from a scraped knee to choking on a grape. For the sake of your motherly nerves, know the basics of CPR and other injury dressings like how to tape posterior shin splints. 

Perfect Parent Is A Myth 

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Remember, though, no matter what anyone tells you. There’s no such thing as being the perfect parent. It takes time and patience but most importantly, it takes love, so remember not every day will go perfectly. And even when they do, sometimes things happen anyway, so take everything with a grain of salt. Try to be patient with yourself and don’t beat yourself up if you can’t do everything you want or think that you should accomplish by the end of each day or week or month, etc. A lot goes into being a parent, so it’s important not to compare yourself negatively to others who appear more “perfect” than you.

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How Women Can Identify Their Migraine Triggers

How Women Can Identify Their Migraine Triggers

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Migraine is a common condition that affects both men and women but is more common in women. 

Every person living with migraines has a particular set of triggers that can set off a migraine. Finding yours can take some time, but can reduce the number of attacks you have. 

What is a migraine? 

Migraine is a complex neurological condition that usually involved an intense, throbbing headache on one side. There are many other symptoms including sensitivity to light and sound, nausea and vomiting. 

A migraine may occur over a period of hours or days and it’s usually necessary to lie down in a dark room for the duration of the attack.

Identifying your triggers

There are many potential triggers that could cause a migraine. Sometimes it can be a combination of triggers that add up. For example, strong scents may not cause migraine by themselves, but coupled with a skipped meal could trigger an attack. Many women experience menstrual migraine, which is connected to their cycle. Many women find that their migraines get better after menopause, especially if they are using HRT to level their hormones. 

Know the difference between a symptom and a trigger

It’s to confuse the symptoms of an impending migraine with a cause. For example, many people crave chocolate in the early stages of a migraine, before they begin to feel unwell. It is thought to be due to a lack of magnesium. Then, when the pain of a migraine headache starts, it’s easy to think it is the extra chocolate that caused it. 

You may be able to keep eating your chocolate after all. 

Tracking your lifestyle for triggers 

Keeping a migraine diary can be a laborious task, but is well worth it in the long run. It can help you identify patterns in your migraines and any particular triggers that might be apparent. 

Try and make a record of the following thing. 

  • When you sleep and wake and the quality of that sleep. 
  • Your activities
  • Stress levels
  • Weather
  • What you eat or drink
  • Your bowel movements
  • Your cycle
  • The symptoms you get when you have a migraine

There are a number of great apps available that you can use to record all of this information easily, and can even give your reports to share with your healthcare provider. 

Avoiding your triggers

It’s not as simple as it sounds. Identifying triggers isn’t an exact science. If it was, people would be able to avoid them easily. But you can reduce the number of attacks you get. Plus, it can be extremely difficult to make significant changes to your routine or life. 

Getting into a good routine, eating a balanced diet and exercising regularly is a solid basis for reducing migraine frequency and is good for your overall health and wellbeing too. 

Key points

Migraine can be debilitating when an attack occurs. Getting a handle on your triggers and finding a combination of medical and complementary treatments that work for you is the key to getting a handle on them and reducing the impact on your life. 

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