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Let there be light. Let there be beauty. Don’t you feel beautiful when the morning light falls on your cheeks and hair, a tinge of nostalgia and promise in the air? It’s hard to be self-deprecating when nature washes us in its splendor.

There’s a deep connection between skincare and light. No wonder photographers are always obsessed with getting the perfect lighting in a composition! As it turns out, you can use light to perform self-care and pamper your skin with the affection it deserves.

Here are three approaches to skincare that use light to work their magic.

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Can we make an open-air aggregate about women’s love for exploring the outdoors? There are various reasons why women are hiking more, in groups or solo. 

These include a love for nature, financial independence, and a desire to reconnect with themselves. In a general study shared by Statista, Americans of all income groups enjoyed hiking or backpacking in 2024. 

The differences between high and low-income groups were negligible. As spending time in nature becomes a way of life for many, those new to it generally begin with low-elevation trails. Are you a female backpacker ready to explore the great flatlands? 

If yes, then let us help you onward on your journey. Read this article to discover five useful backpacking tips for traversing low-elevation trails as a woman. 

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Childhood is a thing of little more time than a heartbeat, and if we think long enough, memories from that period can live forever. We can all relate to every parent’s desire to hold onto these precious milestones of first words, first steps, first bath, first smile, and first everything! And in an endlessly digital world of smartphones and digital photo streams, capturing the moment isn’t so hard—the struggle is in finding the right way to put away, store, and revisit those little bits of magic.

Learn how to put away childhood memories in a logical, effective way in this complete guide — from perfecting your digital photos to learning how to store memories. By the end though, you’ll have a roadmap to protect those memories for generations to come.

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They say it takes a village to raise children. Whether or not that’s true or possible today, most kids love spending time with grandparents. They get to do that a lot if you live in a bigenerational home.

Pew Research recently noted that many young adults in the U.S. now live in multigenerational households with their parents. The surge is notable among 25 to 34-year-olds. 

An intergenerational home can make your feelings fluctuate from a need for privacy to a desire for harmony. Structural and decor changes like sound-dampening wall tiles and designated private areas can create a happier living space for everyone.

Continue reading “3 Ways to Find Both Privacy and Harmony in Bigenerational Homes” →