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6 Staycation Ideas for Singles | If you're planning a staycation and on the hunt for a list of things to do to make the most of your time off, this post is for you! While you may have multiple bucket lists that involve traveling to different parts of the world, that doesn't mean you can't still have a fun and relaxing time while vacationing at home. Check out our list of staycation ideas for tips to get the most out of your time off from work or school so you can relax and recharge!

Vacationing At Home: 12 Staycation Ideas for Singles and Couples

8 Home Remedies for Gastritis That Work | If you or someone you loves is suffering from gastritis, this post is a great resource! We're sharing everything you need to know - the signs and symptoms of gastritis, common causes of gastritis, tips to prevent gastritis, and the best natural remedies for gastritis to help you and yours feel better sooner! These natural cures are suitable for adults and for kids, but if your symptoms are severe and/or chronic, be sure to talk to your doctor.

Natural and Effective: 8 Home Remedies for Gastritis That Work

44 Baked Salmon Recipes for Weight Loss | Salmon offers so many health benefits. It's rich in omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B, high in protein, and it's a great anti-inflammatory food. If you're looking for a collection of the best healthy salmon recipes to add to your weekly meal plan, we've curated tons of ideas to inspire you. From simple lemon honey garlic, to brown sugar teriyaki, to dill, to pesto and more, you can cook these recipes in the oven, in foil packs, or on the barbeque!

Healthy and Filling: 44 Baked Salmon Recipes for Weight Loss

9 Natural Remedies for Constipation | Can't poop?! Whether you suffer from occasional or chronic constipation, we're sharing everything you need to know - common causes of constipation, when to worry about constipation, high fiber foods for constipation, and home remedies for fast relief! Perfect for kids, women, and men, many of these ideas can be used during pregnancy as well! From foods to eat and avoid, yoga and other exercises that help, and other natural laxatives, this post has it all!

Can’t Poop? 18 Natural Remedies & Foods for Constipation

40 Sandwiches Under 300 Calories | From make ahead breakfast sandwiches, to the best cold and hot sandwiches, to vegetarian sandwiches that satisfy, we've curated the best sandwich recipes for weight loss! Each recipe is 300 calories or less, with tons of make ahead recipes you can meal prep for work or school. There are so many ideas here, including upgrades of your faves, like philly cheesesteak, egg salad, tuna, grilled cheese, meatball, and traditional club sandwiches!

Simple and Filling: 40 Sandwiches Under 300 Calories

8 Natural Remedies for Diarrhea | If you're looking for diarrhea treatment ideas for toddlers, for kids, and/or for adults, this post is a great place to start! We're sharing common causes of diarrhea (did you know teething can be a cause?), what constitutes severe diarrhea and when to worry, as well as our best natural DIY remedies for fast relief. If you want to know how to get rid of diarrhea, this post has everything you need to know, including which food items to consume and avoid!

8 Natural Remedies for Diarrhea to Help You Feel Better Sooner

16 Ways to Look Younger Naturally | If you want to knock 10 years off your look, this post is for you! We're sharing everything from makeup application tips, to skincare essentials, to haircuts and hairstyles, to outfits and fashion hacks, to nutrition and exercise ideas to help you look younger both with makeup and without! Whether you're in your 30s or 40s, or your looking for tips you can use after 50 years of age, this post will teach you important dos and don'ts for a youthful appearance!

Forty and Fabulous! 16 Ways to Look Younger Naturally

60 Pasta Recipes Under 500 Calories | If you're looking for healthy lunch and dinner recipes under 500 calories to help with your weight loss goals, we've curated tons of easy ideas to inspire you! From vegan to vegetarian, chicken to ground beef to shrimp, simple tomato sauce to creamy Alfredo, this post has it all. And as an added bonus, many of these are make ahead recipes that are also freezable, making meal prep a breeze!

Satisfy Your Hunger: 60 Pasta Recipes Under 500 Calories

6 Vitamin D Deficiency Remedies | Do you suffer from a deficiency in Vitamin D? Do you know what the signs of a deficiency are? Did you know low levels of Vitamin D can cause weight gain and hair loss? This post has tons of useful information, including Vitamin D deficiency symptoms in women, in men, and in kids, common causes, the best remedies, and a list of Vitamin D rich food ideas and recipes to help boost your Vitamin D naturally!

Vitamin D 101: 6 Vitamin D Deficiency Remedies for Women

How to Lose Face Fat | Whether you have chubby cheeks, a double chin, loose skin due to quick weight loss, or you just feel self-conscious about your round face shape, we're sharing 13 face slimming tips and exercises to teach you how to get rid of face fat. While these tips and facial exercises won't slim your face in a day or even in a week, we've included makeup hacks and fashion tips that will make your face look thinner overnight!

How to Lose Face Fat: 13 Tips and Exercises for a Slimmer Face

60 Make Ahead Mason Jar Desserts | If you're looking for dessert recipes you can meal prep ahead of time, these dessert in a jar recipes will not disappoint! We've included healthy dessert options, no bake recipes, and chocolate desserts that really hit the spot. Whether you gravitate towards Oreo and brownie desserts, prefer things like strawberry cheesecake and red velvet cake, or key lime pie is your jam, there's a recipe here for you!

Dessert in a Jar: 60 Make Ahead Mason Jar Desserts to Try

33 Baked Oatmeal Recipes | If you're looking for healthy breakfast ideas that will make you feel full, support your weight loss goals, and that you can make ahead of time as part of your weekly meal prep routine, this post is for you! Whether you like to eat a low carb or low calorie diet, we've curated tons of ideas that are easy to make, high in protein, and taste delicious. From banana, strawberry, peach, and blueberry, to peanut butter and chocolate, these are delicious!

Rise and Grind! 33 Baked Oatmeal Recipes to Fuel Your Day

7 Natural Treatments for Plantar Warts | If you want to know how to get rid of plantar warts, this post has everything you need to know. We've outlined common causes and symptoms, prevention tips, and removal ideas and hacks. From the best foot soaks, to duct tape removal hacks, to home remedies that use household ingredients like apple cider vinegar and essential oils like tea tree oil, these DIY wart treatments can be used for adults and for kids!

Home Remedies that Work: 7 Natural Treatments for Plantar Warts

36 No Egg Desserts | Whether you're allergic or intolerant to eggs, these egg-free desserts will NOT disappoint! They are easy (some are only 3 ingredients!) and delicious, and many of them contain no milk, no dairy, no butter, and no flour, making them the perfect treat for those with severe food allergies. We've also included tips for baking with no eggs, including egg substitutes and more! From no egg brownies to a delicious cake mix without eggs, egg-free dessert just got easier!

Allergic to Eggs? 36 Easy and Delicious No Egg Desserts You’ll Love

60 Breakfast Burrito Recipes | If you're looking for easy make ahead breakfast ideas for busy mornings that you can grab and go when you're don't have a ton of time, breakfast burritos are a great choice! There are so many healthy meal prep recipes to choose from for every dietary need and palate, and many of them are freezer friendly. Whether you're vegan or vegetarian, follow a low carb, keto, and/or low calorie diet, there's a recipe here for you!

60 Simple and Delicious Breakfast Burrito Recipes to Start Your Day

10 Natural Laryngitis Remedies | Lost your voice? If you're looking for hacks to help you feel better fast, these home remedies for laryngitis are suitable for adults and for kids! From teas and other drinks, to honey, to essential oils, to apple cider vinegar and more, these DIY natural treatments are quick and simple. If you don't know what to do when you lose your voice, we've included the symptoms and causes of laryngitis plus tips to help you learn how to get rid of laryngitis fast!

Lost Your Voice? 10 Natural Laryngitis Remedies to Help You Feel Better

9 Remedies for Menstrual Cramps that Actually Work | Period pain got you down? From yoga, to supplements, to herbal teas and more, we're sharing the best natural remedies for women who suffer from period cramps. Learn how to get rid of (or at least, how to reduce) menstrual cramps with this collection of fast and effective home remedies. We've also included causes of menstrual cramps and prevention tips and hacks so your period doesn't slow you down!

PMS and Beyond: 9 Tips and Remedies for Menstrual Cramps

16 Virtual Date Ideas for Couples | Whether distance or quarantine (or both!) are keeping you and your significant other apart, this collection of online date night ideas is for you! These fun and creative date night in ideas are equal parts easy, cheap, and romantic. From cooking, to organizing an online game night, to virtual yoga, to planning your dream vacation, these simple at home date ideas will inspire you to keep the magic alive when you can't see each other in person!

Keeping the Magic Alive! 16 Virtual Date Ideas We Love

3 Natural Cradle Cap Remedies for Babies and Kids | If you want to know how to get rid of cradle cap, this post is for you! Whether you need natural remedies for your newborn baby, toddler, for kids who are older, or for adults, we're sharing everything you need to know. Learn what causes cradle cap, the symptoms of cradle cap, when to see a doctor, prevention tips, and natural remedies that work fast!

Cradle Cap 101: 3 Natural Cradle Cap Remedies that Work

44 Easy and Delicious Dairy Free Recipes for Kids | If you're little one has a dairy sensitivity or allergy and you're looking for dairy free snacks and meals the whole family will enjoy, we've got you covered! From breakfasts, to packable lunches, to family-friendly dinners and desserts, many of these recipes are egg- and gluten-free as well. The dairy free snack and dessert options double as great party food ideas for food sensitive kids, and provide bento box lunch options too!

Milk Allergies? 44 Easy and Delicious Dairy Free Recipes for Kids

6 Natural Tinnitus Remedies | If you're looking for natural treatments for the ringing, buzzing, roaring, clicking, hissing, and humming sounds that tinnitus causes in the ears, this post is for you! We're sharing the symptoms and causes of tinnitus, as well as simple tips, products, and natural remedies (including acupuncture and yoga!) for fast relief. While these may not cure your tinnitus, some will help prevent symptoms of tinnitus while also decreasing the severity of your symptoms.

Ringing Ears? 6 Natural Tinnitus Remedies That Actually Work