Amanda Harner
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August 1: Can-It-Forward Day Have you ever thought about how your donations to a food bank or food pantry can have a bigger impact? Many people who are food insecure are also dealing with chronic diseases such as diabetes. This is due to many factors, but by concentrating on donating can goods in line with…
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Saving money at the grocery store really starts long before you get there. Try these tips in my blog post about saving money at the grocery store. They may take some time to adjust to but you may find some health benefits in addition to more money in your bank account.
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July 1: International Joke Day Did you know that laughter can help with stress? Yep! Check out this article from the Mayo Clinic in honor of International Joke Day! July 3: Don’t Skimp on Sunscreen Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Most of us have experienced the discomfort that comes along with…
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April 1: International Pillow Fight Day April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring a lot of extra time indoors. Instead of having extra time in front of the TV or on devices consider an organized pillow fight! It’s fun, gets energy out, and if you set boundaries at the beginning it…
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The building blocks at any age are…
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Coming up with the resources to pay for college can be a daunting task. However, it is about resources, not just money. Resources include preparing well for what colleges and universities look for in students they will offer scholarships to. This includes community service opportunities, evidence of scholarly work in school and through extracurricular activities,…
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March 1: Baby Sleep Day Throughout our lifespans, our sleep needs and rhythms look different. Newborns can take up to 10 weeks to develop a good sleep schedule where their longest period of sleep is at night. The fussiness of infants at bedtime is not only normal it is part of a learning process. They…
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In 2016 I was in bed sick while my family was outside playing basketball in the driveway. Initially, I thought nothing of the cessation of noise from outside the house. As my husband walked into our room, his face full of concern, he preceded to recount how my father’s bad knee gave out on him…
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The ides of each month were a time designated by the Romans to settle a debt. We just tend to hear about the Ides of March more because of Caesar.
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February 1: Car Insurance States have various laws when it comes to car insurance. In Georgia, you can find out questions related to car insurance through the Georgia Department of Revenue (https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/insurance). Georgia law requires Georgia Liability Insurance coverage on all active vehicle registrations. Though this is the type of insurance vehicle owners and leasers…
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