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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...

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...

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 ...

Is Drinking Red Wine Really Good for Your Health?  If you're a red wine drinker, it would be convenient if drinking red wine is good for your health. We often link healthy choices with deprivation, and many people seem to enjoy drinking red wine.  Perhaps you've heard that drinking red wine is heart healthy or equivalent to a cardio workout. You might be wondering if drinking red wine is really good for your health?  **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions from clicks that result in qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Where does the claim that red wine is good for your health come from? Part of the reason red wine is considered good for your health is because of the antioxidant effects of the polyphenol resveratrol from grape skins.  Resveratol is central to the belief that drinking red wine is heart healthy and life extending ( Cleveland Clinic ). Red wine could also increase "good cholesterol," prevent artery...

How Do I Teach My Child to Take a Deep Breath? Teaching your child to take a deep breath is a valuable investment. Deep breathing is a self regulation tool that your child can use any place any time, and will remain useful when they get bigger.  The key is to practice deep breathing techniques during calm times. Think of deep breathing when it's calm like developing muscle memory, that way the skill will come easier in times of stress. The best way to teach your child to take deep breaths is to model and use props.  **This post contains affiliate links. I earn commissions from clicks and qualifying purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! 7 Props to Teach Your Child to Take a Deep Breath 1. Belly Breathe Demonstration and Music Videos  Warning: this  Sesame Street Belly Breathe Song  will get stuck in your head! The music video and Learn to Belly Breathe with Rosita  demonstration video are useful tools to model belly breathing.  Sho...

Best Laundry Products  for Eczema and Sensitive Skin My daughter and I both experience eczema symptoms. As a physician assistant, I've treated countless clients with contact dermatitis from the wrong laundry products.  Laundry products can trigger symptoms for individuals who suffer from  eczema  and sensitive skin. The best treatment for eczema and sensitive skin is to identify and avoid irritants and triggers.  Let's look at the best laundry products for eczema and sensitive skin.  **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions for clicks that result in qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thanks for your support! Less is More The best laundry products for eczema and sensitive skin is BASIC. Keep it simple. Choose fragrance-free formulations. Popular branding terms are free, gentle, hypoallergenic, sensitive and unscented. Laundry detergents that seem to be well tolerated by individuals with eczema and sensitive skin includ...

Back to School Essentials for Little Kids 2023 I was bombarded with back to school sales when I entered a store on July 5th. It feels like summer just started, yet here I am talking about going back to school!  This list of back to school essentials is meant to supplement basic needs (clothing, diapering, etc.) and guidance from their school/teachers. Check out this post for a more comprehensive list of  back to school essentials for little kids in daycare . **This post contains affiliate links. I earn small commissions from clicks that result in qualified purchases at no extra cost to you. Thank you for your support! Backpack with Chest Strap   When my toddler started preschool, the backpack was an important part of the routine: taking it off and hanging it in the cubby , then packing and donning it at the end of the day.  While I don't mind carrying, wearing or adjusting the backpack for my only child, a teacher with a class full of kids might not feel the same!...