If you were to google "Mass Shooting Aurora, IL", my hometown will pop up on the screen. This isn't just another mass shooting, it happened in my hometown. Five people were killed during the incident -- six if you include the gunman, and five officers who were injured during this tragic and horrific event that... Continue Reading →
One of These Things is Not Like the Other In my previous installment of "Child Labor, Chocolate, and Coffee", we learned about how children get involved in the child labor industry and the dangers of harvesting and manufacturing chocolate. In this blog, we'll explore the coffee industry and the dangerous, and often, brutal work... Continue Reading →
How do you start your day? For me, mornings are not complete without a cup of coffee. How I take that coffee depends on the day. Sometimes I'll drink it black. Other times, something sweet and creamy sounds much more satisfying (especially in the sub-zero temps or freezing rain we've been having here in Chicago... Continue Reading →
In the throws of gloomy winter days, it is hard to get enough natural sunlight so that we can soak up vitamin D. Fortunately there are other ways to get this rich nutrient our body craves and that is through the foods we eat. Foods such as salmon, shrimp, egg yolks, and mushrooms are a... Continue Reading →
Being a caregiver is a demanding job that can easily overtake your life. When loved ones become chronically ill, disabled, and or elderly, many of us step up to the task of providing needed care. If you are in this position, just as the name suggests, you are constantly in a state of giving your... Continue Reading →
In recent years there has been a surge in interest over essential oils. The three main methods of use are inhalation, topical application, and ingestion. Inhaling can be performed by smelling the oil directly from the bottle or mixing a few drops with distilled water in an appropriate diffuser. Applying oils to the skin must... Continue Reading →
Around this time of year when the weather is cold and icky, one should think about their immune health as well as their mental health. Taking steps to keep your immune system healthy and your mental stress at bay can help reduce the chances of you falling ill. No one... Continue Reading →
I have been volunteering with the Crisis Text Line since the beginning of November, I did all my training in October, and I have been loving the experience. The training was incredibly helpful, but I was still nervous about that first conversation with a texter. Although I was anxious, I knew exactly how to talk... Continue Reading →
Winter is hitting us and it is FREEZING outside! Along with the snow, there seems to be a lack of sunshine and Vitamin D filling us with joy, leaving somoe of us feeling unmotivated, tired, and sad. Without the sun pouring the warmth and energy we thrive on in the summer, what can we do... Continue Reading →
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