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  The co-pay is the just cost of ingredients when you use baking as therapy. While not a fix for serious mental health issues, baking cakes, cookies, breads, and other goodies can help you ease anxiety and stress. Talk about flour power: Mounting scientific evidence proves that baking is one of the best forms of self-care. Even mental health pros swear by the therapeutic effects: “I consider this one of my greatest mental health strategies. I have declared Sunday ‘baking day’ for more than 15 years of my life," says Tracy Thomas, Ph.D., psychologist and founder of Dr. Tracy Inc., an emotional training company in California. "I go into a baking zone for a whole day and just bake my buns off, pun intended,” Thomas says. But why, exactly, is baking so good for your brain, your mood, and beyond? Preheat your ovens and read on for the top six reasons from Thomas and Nicole Beurkens, Ph.D., author of the best selling book Life Will Get Better and the founder and director of Horizon...

  When you’re travelling or backpacking, you don’t just want the best backpacking sleeping bag; you want one of the best lightweight sleeping bags for backpacking.  Along with your backpack (and perhaps a sleeping pad), your sleeping bag is going to be one of the heaviest, bulkiest items you carry and so by having the best lightweight sleeping bag for backpacking; you’ll ensure you don’t waste precious space or carry unnecessary weight. In these lightweight sleeping bag reviews, I look at a range of sleeping bags from the best lightweight cold weather sleeping bag to the best lightweight summer sleeping bag as well as the best budget ultralight sleeping bag.  Whether you are after lightweight backpacking sleeping bags, the best hiking sleeping bag or the best sleeping bags for travelling in general, I have no doubt, that after reading this lightweight sleeping bag review you will be in a better position to make a perfect choice. How to Choose the Best Sleeping Bag – Light...

  Michelle Kunimoto has a knack for finding exoplanets, or planets that orbit stars outside of our solar system. The University of British Columbia astronomy student found four while she worked on her undergraduate degree. Now a doctoral candidate, she has discovered an additional 17 planets by poring over data from NASA's Kepler mission, which ended in 2018. One is found within the habitable zone of its star. The distance allows for temperatures and conditions that could be right for liquid water -- and life -- to be on the surface. Potentially habitable exoplanets are of particular interest to Kunimoto and her research. A study including her findings was published Thursday in The Astronomical Journal. "This planet is about a thousand light years away, so we're not getting there anytime soon!" said Kunimoto in a statement. "But this is a really exciting find, since there have only been 15 small, confirmed planets in the Habitable Zone found in Kepler data so far...

Grandmas are the coolest people in the world. They are even cooler when they save you from all the mischief you do. She always stands up for you when you need her. And all the bedtime stories she told you when you were young make her all the more special. If you are planning to buy a gift for her, make sure that it stands out. No matter how old she is, a special gift will bring a smile to her face. We have compiled a list of gifts that will  make your grandmother feel more special . We have sorted them out so that you don’t have to sit and fret over it. 1.        A custom designed pendant  – If you love your grandma, make her feel extra special with a custom designed pendant. You can get a special letter or word carved onto it and gift it to her. You have a number of options online when it comes to the shape and size. 2.        Wood frame  – A customized wood frame is one of the sweetest things that you can gift ...

  With COVID-19 causing widespread school closures, children across the country are being given alternate resources, some online, to study outside of the classroom. Temporary solutions being devised for remote education range from online classroom tools like Google Classroom, to Zoom and podcasts by teachers. While parents are adjusting to this new scenario, during this time it’s also important to help kids stay focused on learning and avoid overuse of games, social media, and videos. “This is a stressful, unpredictable time for everyone, including families, parents and children.  You can help your children by providing them with a structure and routine,  and being a positive force in their education,”  says Dr. Pamela Hurst-Della Pietra, President of Children and Screens: Institute of Digital Media and Child Development. With that in mind,  Children and Screens  has put together ten tips for families as they adjust to the new reality of learning at home. 1...

Have you ever wondered how a person's life could change after becoming a grandparent? Here we will share how Ms.Carine Nadel's life changed after becoming a grandmother, based on her article here:  http://ezinearticles.com/?How-Becoming-a-Grandparent-Changed-My-Life&id=434331 She recalls being drastically changed by becoming a grandparent only after a very short few days. She goes on to explain how she was happy that the mother’s curse worked since she was not really fond of the idea of being called grandma until her first grandchild was born. She says that she has become a much wiser person and has gotten a newfound respect for her daughter. When her daughter and son-in-law told her and her husband a few months prior concerning the intended birth, Ms. Nadel states that she was totally unprepared to be a grandmother. She didn’t know why, but she always pictured a person who resembles Auntie Em from the Wizard of Oz, as what a grandma ought to look like. Her grandmother did ...

  Why “Mama” Has the Same Meaning in Almost Every Language In the 10 most widely spoken languages in the world, the word for mama (meaning “mother”) is: m?ma, mama, mamá, ma, mama, mamã, maa, mama, haha and mam?. Another way to see it: 3.35 billion people speak either Mandarin (Mãma), Hindi (m??), English (mama), or Arabic (m?ma). The sound “ma” is nearly universal among the Indo-European languages. (Check out the long list of amazingly similar European words for mama on this Wikipedia page.)   But even in non-Indo-European languages, very similar sounding words correspond to the word for “mother.” Navajo is amá,  Quechua is mama,  Ancient is Egyptian is mut, Korean is eomma and Swahili is mama. Related:  Great And Thoughtful Gift Ideas Perfect For Your Beloved Mama The modern English word “mother” comes from Middle English moder, deriving from Old English m?dor. While this seems like evidence of an ancient universal language or collective unconscious, rese...

Here is everything you need to know about Father’s Day which is celebrated around the world on the third Sunday in June. According to Hallmark, Father’s Day is the fourth-largest card-sending occasion Fifty percent of all Father’s Day cards are purchased for fathers. Almost 20 percent of Father’s Day cards are given to husbands. A study done at the University of North Carolina found that in terms of genetic makeup, mammals are more like their fathers than their mothers. Even though we get the same amount of genetic mutations from our parents, we actually use more of the DNA we get from our dads. Knowing this information can help in the study of diseases. Father’s Day is celebrated worldwide to recognize the contribution that fathers and father figures make to the lives of their children. This day celebrates fatherhood and male parenting. Although it is celebrated on a variety of dates worldwide, many countries observe this day on the third Sunday in June. Father’s Day was founded in Sp...

  For those of us that are fortunate enough to have a grandmother around, we truly are a lucky bunch. While not every grandmother is the same, I think I can speak for most of us when I say that our grandmothers are essentially our best friends. Not convinced? Let me help: 1. She always has the best food. The cliché image of a grandmother is a plump, sweet old woman holding a platter of steaming chocolate chip cookies. But even if cookies aren’t your grandmother’s expertise, you have to admit that everything always tastes better at her house.  2. She has some great life advice. Grandma has seen it all. She’s dealt with school, love, raising kids, and everything in between. With many years under her belt, grandma will always have a life lesson to share. 3. She supports whatever you do. When it seems like nobody has your back, grandma always will. Even if she disagrees, it will be politely, and she won’t make you feel bad about your decisions. Related:  Thoughtful Gifts For ...

  No other woman in your life will quite compare to your grandma. She’s the ultimate friend, and she always has the best advice to offer you. No girlfriend, best friend, aunt, niece or cousin will ever outdo your grandma. Related: Top 24 Best Gifts for Gramma The list of reasons as to why your grandma is the best never really ends, but here's a good start: 1. She cooks the best food Many grandmas can cook, even if they don’t do so anymore. They somehow know the recipes to every dish on earth, and they can tell you what to substitute for the most random of ingredients. 2. She has too much love Grandmas love everything and everyone. She will love almost every significant other you bring home, even if he or she is absolutely unfit for you. She will try to love him or her as much as you do, even if she lovingly says, “I told you so” when you two break up. 3. She never gives up Grandmas have made it too far in life to give up on anything. My grandma can barely drive, and we still c...

  Grandpa. The goofy old guy who has been with you since you were born. Maybe he lives close or maybe he lives far. Maybe he's quiet and reserved or maybe he's a complete goofball. No matter the circumstance, it is important to realize that he's probably one of the best people in your life. 1. He's hilarious Nobody can make you laugh harder than grandpa. Whether it's a hot take on a sports game or a great story, he's always there to make you crack up. 2. He's smart (and knows more than you've ever known in your lifetime) You think you know a lot... And then you talk to grandpa. I'm telling you, this man knows everything you know times a million. Related:  Thoughtful Gifts For An Inspiring Grandpa 3. He raised your mom or your dad well You may have some pretty incredible parents... Well, guess who raised them? Your grandpa is half of the reason your parent is as amazing as they are... That deserves a lot of credit and appreciation. 4. He lets you eat ...

  Grandmothers have always held a special place in our lives, perhaps yours helped looked after you when you were young, or perhaps she imparted words of wisdom or tales of generations and cultures past. Maybe she makes the best family meals or had the single best recipes that even your mom couldn’t beat! Related: Top 24 Best Gifts for Grammys Whatever role your grandma played in your life, we can bet that she remains special to you and that you are special to her. With that in mind, why now bestow upon her an awesome nickname that matches what she means to you, or sums up her personality. While there’s nothing wrong with grandma or grandmom, perhaps yours deserves something a bit more special! Oftentimes, grandparents choose what they’d like to be called, but that doesn’t stop you coming up with something a bit more interesting. So for the best nicknames for grandma, read on. Traditional Nicknames for Grandma Starting off with the basics, these are a few examples of the standard n...