Fancy Dress Inspiration

Career costumes offer endless possibilities for someone looking to stand out at a dress-up party. The selection of themed uniforms associated with different careers is almost limitless. We have put together a brief guide, revealing some of the best career-based fancy dress ideas for you to consider for your next party.  Appearing at an event or party dressed as a police officer is one option to explore. To make your best copper impression look authentic, do not stop with the classic blue police uniform. Accessorise with care by adding police equipment, such as handcuffs, badges or even a whistle. Mirror sunglasses also offer a great way to act the tough cop. Nursing is another career that offers almost limitless possibilities when dressing up for a party. The traditional nurse uniform…

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CBD: What Parents Need to Know

Cannabidiol, or CBD, which is an extract of hemp or marijuana plants, is becoming tremendously popular. This because it can treat various health conditions both in adults and children. Besides that, it is available in multiple forms such as oils and chewable gummies. Unlike marijuana, CBD doesn't get the user high. It is also sold without a prescription and there's even CBD for cats. The only medication made from CBD that needs a prescription is known as Epidiolex. It is a prescription drug for children who have acute epilepsy. Nonetheless, some parents don't mind buying CBD products for their children. This is usually for other health conditions that CBD can help to treat including hyperactivity and anxiety. Caregivers sometimes use it on autistic children to lessen various symptoms. CBD effectiveness…

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We snuck out for a bit today

We had a pretty good day today. I didn't sleep well last night and my kids were kind enough to let me sleep this morning. I very much appreciate that. The only thing on the agenda for today was getting some exercise in. Elliott has been chomping at the bit to go walking. Thankfully, we were able to get out for a little while. We went on a short hike and while there were other people present in the park, we didn't come into contact with anyone. Right now, no contact is a very good thing. Gavin is just out of frame. I didn't take many pictures today because I wanted to enjoy the time without a screen. Yes, we had our masks. When we are not around anyone, we…

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Helping my family stay connected during this trying time

So I figured out a way to stay better connected with my family while on lockdown. We've tried Zoom and Hangouts but it was a bit clunky and frustrated the kids. Last week I ordered a Facebook Portal Camera for our TV. I'm not a fan of Facebook and under different circumstances, I wouldn't be doing this. That said, it's proven to be really amazing for everyone. The boys are able to use this with their mom to help them feel like they're in the same room. They can play games, read stories and apparently, even watch movies together. We haven't figured that part out just yet though. The camera sits on top or in front of the TV My hope was to help keep everyone connected in a way…

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Who wouldn’t be overwhelmed by all of this?

It's been a seriously shitty few days for a number of reasons and I've just lost interest in writing. There isn't one particular thing that's to blame but rather a multitude of things, most of which are outside of my control. It goes without saying the this country is in total chaos. I completely support the protesters and the Black Lives Matter movement. If I were able, I would be marching right along with everyone else. It's heartbreaking to see everything that's going on and it makes me so angry to see those in power, doing nothing, or even worse, standing in the way of addressing police brutality and the systemic racism that's festering in this country.  I'm disgusted by the Republican party and absolutely despise Trump and all he…

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How To Handle Personal Injury Claims

Accidents can happen anywhere and at any given moment in our lives and they are simply one of the many variables that we have no control over. Aside from taking precautions to avoid them, we can never fully keep ourselves and our family out of harm's way. If you’re dealing with an injury that is due to the negligence of someone else, then it can all get a little overwhelming and stressful to deal with.  If you’ve suffered injuries due to the negligence of a third party, it’s important to remember that you deserve compensation for your injuries received.  It’s often not just the injuries that are the most crucial aspect, it’s the way that the accident may affect your working life and whether or not you are still able…

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How Cycling Helps Children With #Autism

Children with autism spectrum disorder can be prone to issues with balance and body awareness as well as social interaction and cognitive problems like the ability to pay attention and concentrate. There are many different treatments out there to help improve these common issues that may accompany ASD. One of those treatments includes occupational therapy making things like riding a bike an excellent way to boost their proprioception. A 2015 study found that autistic children were able to exponentially improve their physical stability after five weeks of regular training on a no-pedal balance bike, dissolving the common belief that children suffering from ASD cannot learn to ride bikes. “Stability scores in all body planes were significantly improved during the five-week duration,” Dr. Andrew Shim, Chairman of Briar Cliff’s University’s Kinesiology…

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It’s been a stressful day

It's been a pretty stressful day. We had a decent sized graduation party next door, where no one was wearing a mask or social distancing. Personally, I find that incredibly selfish and immensely frustrating. That being said, it could have been much worse. It was pretty low key and relatively quiet. Normally, it's very loud and obnoxious over there. I'm very grateful it wasn't any worse than it was.. I spent a large part of the day scrubbing carpets. Ruby has been peeing in the boys room, probably because she's stressed out. It's small enough that you don't notice it until it happens enough that the smell catches your attention. The carpet on the second floor is at least 50 years old and in awful condition. Scrubbing it really doesn't…

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