If you are looking for an excellent workout that can teach you how to protect yourself and to improve your self-confidence then you cannot go wrong if you start practicing some martial art. However, many women have problems starting with this type of activity because they find these sports intimidating. This is a perception that…
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Readjusting the Lens
Life has a way of showing what is important. Regardless of whether or not we think something is. I worked hard for several years to build up Rita Reviews into something I could be proud of. I am thrilled to say that I am proud of what I have created but I have been a…
Tips for Creating Organization and Functionality in the Home
Being overrun by piles of clutter is perhaps the most physically and emotionally draining thing that can happen to a household. Too much stuff can ruin the functionality and the aesthetic appeal of the home while also creating tension and stress between family members. Clutter usually sneaks in gradually and feeds off of busy schedules,…
Health & Wellness: 6 Ways to Improve Bathroom Air Quality By Kerrie Kelly, ASID
We hear so much these days about global warming and air quality that we tend to forget we have just as many environmental issues indoors. In fact, the Environmental Protection Agency ranks indoor air pollution in the top five environmental problems we face. Of course, we know that mold and mildew are our toughest enemies…
The Dangers of Sex Addiction, and How to Get Help
When we think of addiction, we tend to think of substances like drugs and alcohol. And while many people are affected by substance abuse, addiction can also involve compulsive behaviors like risky sex, gambling and other harmful habits. In fact, sex addiction is an issue that plagues countless people, and is associated with life-threatening complications…
Poolside Picks for Patio Furniture By Kerrie Kelly, ASID
Just like the holidays seem to come about 10 minutes after we put away the Halloween costumes, summer will be here before we can pack away our winter coats. Now is the perfect time to get the swimming pool up and running and to outfit your outdoor space with the perfect poolside furniture and accessories…
How to Love Your Most Unlovable Self
It is so easy to talk about love in the abstract. We do it all the time. We say that god so loved the world. But we are capable of regarding so much of the world with such disdain. We say that we love everybody. But what does that even mean? We do not morn…
Playing Bingo
Yep you read that title right! We love to play Bingo here at my house and I am pretty sure the reason behind that enjoyment stems from my childhood. There was simply nothing better than being able to shout BINGO! Did you ever play when you were growing up? I remember playing it at church…
Fitness Influence
Have you ever thought about those who influence your fitness? I am honest enough to say that I really don’t influence any of my friends to be fit, at least I don’t think that I do. I hope that I give the enough inspiration but that is really all I can do. I am working…
Benefits of Music Education for Children
Did you know that children who are encouraged to learn a musical skill grow up to be superheroes? Well, no not really, but musical children do have a higher chance of growing up to be more confident, happier and more attentive. And, as parents and caregivers, that is all we really want for our kids.