Estimated reading time: 16 minutes According to AccuWeather, 2025 is going to have a very active hurricane season with 13 to 18 named storms, 7 to 10 hurricanes, and 3 to 5 major hurricanes. Meanwhile, FEMA has been cut by 30%, and recent budget cuts are making weather forecasts worse. If you live anywhere a…
I’d been to Walt Disney World twice as a child, and twice as an adult. And yet it still didn’t feel like enough. Although, I doubt anyone goes to Disney and says, “Yes, I’ve done it, no need to come back.” There’s something about it that is addictive – once you’ve been once, you’ll want…
(MediaQuire) Atlanta, GA – AYRIAL, the world’s leading body, mind & spirit association of exceptional lifestyle consultants announces the arrival of the internationally recognized Marc Lainhart; the Intuitive Prospector™ and Spiritual Medium. “We are thrilled that Marc has joined our AYRIAL Association,” said Victoria lynn Weston, Founder of AYRIAL. “Marc has a reputation of providing his…
Here’s how I spent one day in Portland. Plus, six Portland travel tips I wish I knew. A poster catches my eye: We Solve Murders. Another, a few feet away, says: Sonny Boy. Around the corner of the block, the letters for TRUST ME slant into the shape of a mushroom. The signs are all…
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Sea Level Rise – East Bay Transportation Sea Level Rise and Climate Change. Most of us in the Bay Area seem to believe it’s happening, know we need to reduce carbon emissions and need to get ready for rising seas. Unfortunately, apart from a few examples, we’re actually not doing much in the way of…
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Mindful Creative Hobbies to Try In 2025 Embracing a mindful life is an excellent way to nourish your well-being in such a fast-paced world. While holistic practices like meditation and yoga often come to mind, creative hobbies also serve as a pathway to achieving much-needed presence and inner peace. Engaging in activities like painting, writing,…
Did you know that there is zero proof to suggest that, generally speaking, people who have kids are happier than those who don’t? In fact, there is evidence to suggest to the contrary Psychology Professor at the University of California, Sonya Lyubomirskiy, cited research in her book ‘The How Of Happiness’ (al) that clearly demonstrated…
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Pet insurance services are absolutely crucial if you’re traveling with your furry companion. Most pet owners think they can just wing it when they take their pets on vacation. Big mistake. Here’s the problem: Emergency vet bills can completely destroy your travel budget in a matter of hours. And when you’re away from home, you…
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Ever returned from a trip and found yourself seeing your hometown a little differently – even though nothing there had changed? Travel has a way of doing that. It stretches time, shifts perception, and hands you lessons you didn’t know you needed. In this blog, we will share what travel teaches you that nothing else…
Top 10 heat-tolerant veggies that won’t quit on you when the sun is blazing! Let’s face it — Philippine summers can feel like we’re all just living inside a turbo broiler. But while some plants wave the white flag under the blazing sun, others, like our top 10 heat-tolerant veggies, become absolute rockstars! They…
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