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Day Two: Christmas Cheer Challenge 2021 By: Kori McKenna  Day 1: Today, I found extra Christmas Cards. Four of them and were blank inside. The spaces needed to be filled with love and given to a stranger who stood out to me.  On this day, I wrote the words on the cards. "Happy Holidays! You stood out to me. I want to thank you for being a wonderful human individual. Just like the holidays, you bring so much light to the world. I appreciate you, and your individuality is inspiring. I hope comfort, joy, peace, and love be yours this holiday season and always" Day 2: Today, I decorated the cards and put them together. They are really homemade, making them all the cuter with lots of effort put into them. I addressed the card to "an extraordinary human." I signed off with "with care, your neighbor." I sealed the envelope with a sticker, "OPEN, made with love." On the front, I labeled it with "To, an inspiring person. From, someone you inspired&q

 Diary of Psoriasis: My Experience Tracker Pt.1 By: Kori McKenna In this photo, if you look closely, you can see my hairline has "snowflakes."   This is the first time I have talked about my battle journey with psoriasis, eczema, and similar skin conditions. My first struggle with skin conditions started with scalp psoriasis when I was a child. I also had many skin rashes growing up. Now I am in my mid 20's, and I have scalp psoriasis, rashes, and eczema.      When I went to the doctor as a child, they gave me Head and Shoulder shampoo, which did not keep my scalp psoriasis at bay. Sometimes my scalp would go into remission, but that is a rare occasion that comes and goes. There is no cure for psoriasis.      Recently I went to the doctor as a young adult(Age 23), and they prescribed me three topical medications. The doctor says I have Seboherroic Dermatitis on the front of my scalp, face, and inside my ears; then I have plaques of psoriasis on the sides and back of my sc

Money Talks-Support Sustainable Businesses By: Kori McKenna      You've heard, "put your money where your mouth is!" Yes, we need to start supporting businesses with sustainable practices. Sustainable for the environment, for society, and for culture. Business practices should not harm other people, but we see more harm than good today.       You've heard, "money talks." And in volumes, it does. When you vow to stop supporting corrupt businesses that are only interested in money and profit, you are making a choice for a better world for all of humanity. You are making a choice to impact your community, neighbors and your support even goes global. There is a tremendous return rate on supporting sustainable businesses -  in fact, the return rate would be endless.      My advice to start supporting sustainable businesses is to ease your way in. Find your local whole foods, co-op stores, and farmers' markets. From their products, perks, core values, customer

  The Gift of Thoughtfulness By: Kori McKenna Did you know that the opposite of "thoughtful" is "superficial"? Now with that being said, let's talk about what being thoughtful is. Being thoughtful is defined by Oxford Langues as " absorbed in or involving thought,  showing consideration for the needs of other people, and  showing careful consideration or attention."   Being thoughtful is considered a valuable character trait, and each of us should use it! Being thoughtful will give each of us better meaning and awareness to our lives and the world around us. And being thoughtful is not only directed towards others; thoughtfulness can also be used in your personal decisions regarding yourself. Slowing down is the best way to practice thoughtful behavior. Slowing down allows for time to process and understand the needs of ourselves and others.  Did you know that being thoughtful makes individuals feel more comfortable? Practice the lifestyle of being tho

  Christmas Cheer Challenge 2021 By: Kori McKenna I am inviting you to be a part of the Christmas Cheer Challenge 2021! What: The 2021 Christmas Cheer Challenge. You will need Christmas cards with no writing inside(I made four separate cards). Then you will want to find a reason to give these cards to specific strangers. The below photo is what I wrote on the inside of my cards. My target is to find individuals who stand out to me as extraordinary humans and make sure I can give them some love and appreciation. Your target may differ from mine. Who: Invite your friends to this challenge. You will be giving the prepared cards to strangers with who you have made contact during your day. When: The Christmas Cheer challenge will run from December until January 1, 2022. Where: Anywhere you meet an individual who stood out to you in some way. Why: To give gratitude to our neighbors and let strangers know that they are unique, noticed, and cared about. I will be sharing my experience in a Chr

  Five Ways To Beat Depression By: Kori McKenna Depression gets the best of everyone at some point. Here are some tips to help get you out of the funk. This is especially helpful as seasonal depression is at its peak this time of the year. 1. Give yourself something to look forward to. At points, this is hard when there might not be anything to look forward to. I say, make something happen so you can find hope or enjoyment in something, even if it's something small.   2. There will never be a perfect time, so it's time to complete dreams, goals, and hobbies that you have put on hold. It's good to have your best interest in mind and start working on yourself.  3. It takes time and practice to get out of depression. If you have fallbacks, it is essential to keep a positive mindset and quickly move forward from setbacks. Resilience and consistency will boost your confidence and help keep you out of depressions.  4.  We have to learn to let go of things we can not control. Take

  Amazing Eco-Friendly Hygiene Products By: Kori McKenna      In this blog, I will share hygiene products that are eco-friendly, biodegradable, chemical-free, and affordable.               If you're like me, then you enjoy researching the best sustainable products to buy on the market. There is so much to learn about eco-friendly products, and it can give most people a headache.   I love to share my best tips and tricks while keeping it as affordable as possible. You can thank me later!       While research is endless, I work hard to support the best businesses practices possible at an affordable price. There will always be room for me to grow and learn, and as you journey with me on my adventure, I will share improved hacks, skills, products, and more.     1 . ECO by Naty Flushable Baby Wipes: For Sensitive Skin, Plastic Free, Chlorine Free, Bleach Free, Dye Free, Synthetic Frangrance Freee, Paraben Free, Silicone Free, GMO-Free Did you know that regular baby wipes can take more

  Hacks to Start Healthy Living Today By: Kori McKenna There are more ways than ever to start being the healthiest version of yourself! Believe in yourself and strive for a change! I will share my top hack for starting a clean and healthy lifestyle immediately. I have done the research, and I will share it with you to save time! Pure Ingredients ; this is my #1 hack. If you read labels of products, the top ingredients are arguably the most important ones. We have become a nation where a huge ingredient list is standard, but that is not the case. Fewer ingredients equal purer and cleaner products. Try to buy organic.  Examples of Pure Ingredients: Jojoba Oil, Coconut Oil, Soapnut Powder, Essential Oils, Shea Butter, Apple Cider Vinegar. Now I will tell you why pure ingredients are essential to starting a healthy lifestyle immediately:  The great news is that pure ingredients are cheaper, better for the environment and you! Pure Ingredients are versatile and can be used for many aspects