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What Does Pumpkin Do for Your Skin? Pumpkin Benefits for Skin and 7 Pumpkin Skincare Products to Try

What Does Pumpkin Do for Your Skin? Pumpkin Benefits for Skin and 7 Pumpkin Skincare Products to Try. Pumpkin has many benefits for your skin. Pumpkin is a type of squash with components that promote skin health, making it the perfect ingredient for skin care products.  The ingredients in pumpkin enzymes that promote healthy skin include Alpha Hydroxy Acid (AHA), Beta Carotene/Vitamin A, Vitamin C and Zinc ( marthastewart.com , banish.com ). AHA is a gentle exfoliator that promotes shedding dead skin cells to improve the look and feel of rough and bumpy skin Beta Carotene is a form of Vitamin A that stimulates collagen production to plump and firm Vitamin C tones, brightens and provides a barrier against harsh environmental factors  Zinc can prevent or treat breakouts by reducing inflammation, oil and bacteria 7 Pumpkin Skincare Products to Try Test new products on a small area of your skin to ensure you tolerate it before applying to the entire affected area. **This post cont...
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How to Keep Bamboo Fabric Soft. Washing, Drying and Storage Instructions for Bamboo Fabric.

How to Keep Bamboo Fabric Soft.  Washing, Drying and Storage Instructions  for Bamboo Fabric. Bamboo fabric is trending, and I don't see the obsession going away anytime soon. Bamboo fabric is soft, stretchy, lightweight and breathable. Bamboo fabric is well tolerated by little persons who suffer from  eczema  and sensitive skin. Bamboo fabric is a worthy investment. The stretch factor makes garments last longer for growing kids and adults whose weight fluctuates. Bamboo brands often have loyalists who frequent  buy, sell, trade facebook groups , meaning there is a resale market .   Posh Peanut is my favorite, Check out this post for more  bamboo brands to try. Bamboo has somewhat of a reputation for being bougie when it comes to caring for it, but don't let that deter you! Consider this your bamboo fabric care instruction guide to keep your garments soft and maximize your return on investment if you plan to  resale . **This post contains af...
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10 Ways to Overcome Burnout at Work

10 Ways to Overcome Burnout at Work  It's time for lunch. But you have a client in front of you. You're on the phone, because he's not doing well, and you're trying to see if a local crisis center has room for him.  You cradle the landline between your head and shoulder as you try to document details from the encounter while you wait for someone to pick up on the other end.  You won't be able to attend the presentation during the lunch hour (for which you're not compensated). You'll be lucky to get a few bites of lunch while trying to get caught up on your notes.  You don't want to start the afternoon behind. You are a  salaried employee, not compensated for staying late or taking work home. You're wondering how you could possibly see more clients during shrinking time slots.  If this sounds familiar, you're not alone. Roughly 70% of people worldwide reported experiencing burnout at work within the past year ( Forbes ). Let's explore ways to ...
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Screening colonoscopy prep and procedure: a firsthand account

Content warning: mentions cancer and death If I had a dollar for every time a patient came into my office and said they “want to be checked for cancer,” well…I probably wouldn’t be writing this blog post! There is no single universal test for cancer, but common things happen commonly. Colorectal cancer is the second most common cause of cancer deaths when men and women are combined ( cancer.org ). Screening for colorectal cancer should be on your list to be “checked for cancer.”  For those at average risk, screening for colorectal cancer should begin at age 45 ( cdc.gov ). If you want to know more about colorectal cancer incidence, risk factors and screening methods, then check out last week's blog post  here . I am at increased risk for colorectal cancer, because my father died from complications of colon cancer when he was only 45. So though I’m only in my thirties, I’ve already had my first screening colonoscopy, which is the gold standard screening method for individuals a...
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Looking to save money? 4 High Yield Savings Accounts you should check out!

Looking to save money? 4 High Yield Savings Accounts you should check out!  Let’s talk high yield savings accounts (HYSAs). Gone are the days of having “mattress money.” Or at least they should be. Why? Because you should not be keeping your emergency fund under your bed! Wouldn’t it be better to put your money where it could make you MORE money while you sleep instead?   If you have an emergency fund, you are already ahead of the game. Check out this article  that states only 44% of Americans can cover a $1,000 emergency expense from their savings. An emergency or rainy day fund is just what it sounds like: money set aside for unforeseen costly circumstances. Think car or home repairs, medical emergencies, pet injuries - you get the picture. These things can happen to anyone, so we should all prepare for them. You’ll find that the more prepared you are, the less emergencies you will experience! So what should you do? First, aim to have $1,000 set aside. Ideally, you will...
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What Do Different Colored Pumpkins Mean on Halloween?

What Do Different Colored Pumpkins Mean on Halloween? From pillowcases to pumpkin pails, kids carry all kinds of candy receptacles to trick-or-treat. While much thought might not go into using a grocery bag, the use of different colored pumpkins for trick or treat could be intentional.  Just as trick-or-treaters can send a signal with what they carry to collect candy, people passing out treats can do the same with their Halloween decor. Whether you collect or pass out treats, arm yourself with the knowledge of what different colored pumpkins mean on Halloween to prepare for all sorts of trick-or-treaters. **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions from clicks and qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Teal Pumpkins  Teal pumpkins represent food allergies. Your child with a food allergy can carry a  teal pumpkin trick or treat bucket .  Decorate your porch with a  teal pumpkin  to provide a more inclusive tr...
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