While the comic book industry has been viewed as a boy’s club for decades, behind the scenes some of the most innovative and creative artists have been women. Here are 11 names any serious comics geek should know and celebrate. …
A guide to setting up your perfect craft room Unleash your creative juices on command with a dedicated space built just for the task.
Craft rooms are great additions to any home, as they allow the creative juices to flow more easily, and let you explore new and exciting hobbies where you can always create something new. If you’re trying to set up the …
Ways to keep your home free of pests An ounce of prevention is worth a pound (or ten) of nasty chemicals.
Pests are unfortunately a part of life — and an inconvenient one at that. They can vary from repulsive creepy-crawlies to highly destructive rodent problems costing you thousands of dollars in damage. It’s essential to be proactive and prevent pest …
6 easy steps to living a plant-based life Look and feel good while also being ethical. Going full vegan isn't as hard as they made it out to be!
Whether you are intending on going fully vegan or simply cutting out as much meat and dairy as possible while focusing your diet on fruit, vegetables, legumes, and whole grains, the positive effect you will have on the planet’s health …
How to look after your mental health during a pandemic The world around us appears to be falling apart, but thankfully there's always a way to give ourselves a pick-me-up.
The past few months have been devastating for our mental health. Crippling fear, a lack of socializing and enforced isolation can wreak havoc on a person’s well-being, and, for many, it turned what was already a hard time into an …
4 common dreams and what they say about your life Your subconscious mind might be sending you a message that could be useful to you in your everyday waking life.
Dreams happen every night to everybody. And although it seems like your subconscious is just playing dress up with your thoughts and memories like a toddler on a sugar high, some experts believe that a lot of those seemingly random …
The demand for nurse practitioners is exploding—here’s why The healthcare role has seen significantly higher growth than even that of primary care doctors.
Research conducted by healthcare recruiter Merritt Hawkins found that nurse practitioners ranked as the most recruited healthcare industry role for 2013; the first time that this profession landed in the top twenty list of research carried out by this firm. …
Why sewing is one of the best hobbies to pick up (and how to get started) If you’re thinking of picking up a new hobby as winter starts to set in, we politely suggest that hobby should be sewing. Here's why.
If you’re thinking of picking up a new hobby as winter starts to set in, we suggest that hobby should be sewing. Not only can it save your wardrobe and money, but it has great mental benefits too. As well as …
Does a pond add value to your home? Is it worth the time, effort, and cost?
If you’re considering adding a pond to your home, you might be wondering whether it’s worth the time, effort, and cost. Do ponds actually add value to properties or are they just a visually appealing feature? The fact is that …
Finding and keeping work-life balance in a post-Corona world One of the unpredictable outcomes of COVID-19 is just how much it has changed our lives for good.
This year has added extra levels of stress to the lives of most people in ways that they simply wouldn’t have believed possible twelve months ago. The coronavirus pandemic has caused illness, bereavement, job losses, and so much severe disruption …