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Having a lunchbox will inspire you to fill it and avoid heading to drive-thru windows in the process. Sandwiches, salads, or wraps will be your largest item. Fruit, yogurt, nuts, and even popcorn work well for the smaller areas. Fill the box with healthy good that will make you avoid any vending machines. Don’t forget to use a cold pack if you plan to pack fresh salads. Key Takeaways: Lunch is often an afterthought. Most of our mornings are far

Children don’t always grasp the importance of brushing their teeth twice daily. To encourage their dental care, make up a ticket system to award the child for great flossing, successful dental visits, or an especially great brushing session. Give them a book for every lost tooth. Have the teeth fairy leave electric toothbrushes, a tooth time, or stickers for a brushing chart. Key Takeaways: To make children remember good oral health even when a tooth isn’t loose, buy tooth fairy

There are 5 basic meal-prep formulas that allow you to stop relying on recipes. It can do you a lot of good to ditch your recipes and start fresh. The Buddha Bowl is one such recipe that people can try out. The one pan veggie bake is another one. Every recipe had its own unique flavor and people can enjoy it with friends and family. Key Takeaways: I once screwed up a batch of boxed brownies because I confused the

Here are several great reasons you should nap more. Napping rejuvenates your mind and body, and it gets your groove back. It increases your productivity and reduces anxiety and depression. You’re less likely to lash out at people when you are well rested. Don’t fret that it’ll ruin that night’s sleep, not if it’s 30 minutes or less. Finally, naps are successful at decreasing heart disease. Key Takeaways: I’m a napping kind of girl. I’ve always, always needed more sleep