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Becoming Better Friends with Your Neighbors BELONG | By Jenny Hobick, Apr 2013
Like most people, I keep a little mental picture of what my perfect life would look like -- a happy and healthy family, cozy house and great friends. Other details like a beautiful garden, home-cooked meals, rejuvenating travels and other lovely things fill in the gaps. While we don't have the power to control absolutely everything...
5 Tips for Starting Your Own Blog BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
Starting a new blog can be an amazing creative outlet, no matter what your background or interests. If you are considering starting a blog of your own, you should keep several important points in mind. Not only will doing so improve the quality of your blog, it will also increase the likelihood that it attracts a loyal...
Do-It-Yourself Composting for Green Thumbs BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Mar 2013
The EPA (Environmental Protection Agency) encourages families and businesses to participate in the three Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle. Composting is part of the recycling push. It helps to keep certain kinds of materials out of landfills. Plus, do-it-yourself composting is ea...
Declutter Your Room and Reclaim Your Sanctuary BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
The bedroom should always be kept as a relaxing and inviting place. The rest of the house will get messy and noisy, so you’re going to want to keep your bedroom as much of a sanctuary as you possibly can. Clear the floor space
Feng Shui for Well-Being BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
The core theory of Feng Shui is that the placement of items impacts on the flow of energy in a home, improving or damaging your feelings of well-being and your success. Feng Shui aids in spiritual rejuvenation by helping you to understand the extent to which your surroundings reflect and influence your inner life. Use the following ...
Neighborhood Valentine's Day! BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
Valentine’s Day does not have to exclude people who are not part of a couple. It can also be the ideal time to celebrate and enjoy the bonds you share with family members and other people in your community. Here are seven fun neighborhood Valentine’s Day activities that may be worth organizing. Host ...
A Smile Is Worth a Thousand Words BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Feb 2013
A smile may be worth a thousand words, but sometimes, it seems as though its value is so much more. A simple smile creates its own message without words. In many cases, the smile takes on a specific meaning because of the surroundings or situation in which it occurs.
The Great Neighborhood Holiday Gift Swap BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Dec 2012
It’s happened to us all, of course. The excitement of opening presents on Christmas morning (a feeling that only slightly declines with age) comes to a sudden halt when you come to a package with a tag, “From: Aunt Mary.” Oh, dear. You open the package and pull out this year’s version of The Sweater. Another in...
Before Turkey, Remember Our Veterans BELONG | By Bill DelGrego, Nov 2012
In 1954, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a bill proclaiming November 11th as Veteran’s Day and called upon all Americans to rededicate themselves to peace. Each November 11th, our National Veteran’s Ceremony is held at Arlington National Cemetery at 11a.m. If you are in the Washington D.C. area t...
Start A Monday Night Football Club BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Oct 2012
Watching Monday Night Football is a longtime tradition in many households across the country. In some homes, this is a family event, and everyone joins in for a night of kickoffs, touchdowns, and tackles. In other families, the women may go out for a night of their own, while the menfolk stay home and command control of the TV remote....
Help Out a Struggling Neighbor BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Oct 2012
No matter what type of neighborhood you currently live in, you probably have noticed that no two families are exactly alike. Some families may have small children, while others are struggling to raise teenagers. There may even be a few newlyweds, empty nesters, or childless couples living nearby.
Join the Local Zoo and Visit Often BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Oct 2012
When you sign up to become a member at your local zoo, you gain access to a number of different benefits that can save you money, get you out of the house more frequently, and give you something to look forward to doing. All of these scenarios can improve your lookout on life, enhance your spirits, and give you access to more time w...
Getting Through Fall By Helping Others BELONG | By Bill DelGrego, Oct 2012
With Veteran’s Day approaching, I am concerned. Too many of our active duty military and Veterans returning from Iraq and Afghanistan are in trouble … way too many are committing suicide. How can I help? … How can we help?I recently read that the suicide rate in the milita...
All History is Local BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Sep 2012
Many historians delight in describing history in terms of grand armies on the march, explorers traveling across vast distances and great men brooding in their palaces. Really, though, much of history is made by families living in one place – perhaps moving there from far away, true – and making their lives there. If, as Re...
Stay Fit with Community Pick-Up Games BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Sep 2012
Getting in shape after a summer of late nights, vacation travel, and perhaps a bit too many snacks, hot dogs, and sodas might be difficult at first until you get started. After all, your body and mind set are still in play mode. The kids or grandkids have been underfoot all summer, and schedules have become lax, and routines are pract...
Create A Neighborhood Emergency Phone Chain BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Sep 2012
When a disaster strikes, there’s no time to figure out who you should call or what you should do. Just think back to the last scare that you had – perhaps a hurricane or a tropical storm, and you’ll realize that there’s really no time like the present to set up a strategy that you can use in the event of an eme...
Veterans, Time to Organize and Get On Track BELONG | By Bill DelGrego, Sep 2012
Hey Vets, Autumn is back … yeee haaa … I live in Florida and the 90s heat is finally giving way to 80s temperatures. I am smiling … We can finally do more outside … I will play more golf now because I know it will be more pleasant and I might not lose 10 pounds of water from perspiring so much. My work is even bet...
Join Your Local Neighborhood Watch BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Aug 2012
Neighborhood watch groups are organizations that are simply designed to make everyday life a little safer. All homeowners in a community are encouraged to join their local association and attend meetings in which they are reminded of safety measures that should be followed regularly, as well as the fact all suspicious activity shoul...
Block Parties Are the Best! BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Aug 2012
Whether you have recently moved into a new neighborhood or you have been living there for several years now, throwing a block party is a great way to get to meet all of your neighbors, catch up on everyone’s family news, and have a great time. You get to enjoy the great outdoors, eat tasty food, and discover new games to play,...
Belong to a Religious or Philanthropic Group BELONG | By My Well-Being Powered by Humana, Aug 2012
Many people drift away from the religious affiliations they had as a child, becoming too busy, losing their faith, or adopting the views of their significant others. As people get older, they tend to navigate to a belief in God, in doing good, and in helping others. If you fall in this group, you may find yourself r...