My Parents Didn’t Hand Me Everything And I Am A Better Person For That

Pierre Van ZylLearn, parenting, Personal Growth + Development

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In a world where many of today’s young people’s dream job is to be an Instagram influencer, it seems like long gone are the days when kids actually had to work for things. The value of money seems to be lost on much of the younger generations. “My Parents Didn’t Hand Me Everything, and I’m…

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No more clock changes in South Carolina? Bill approved to adopt daylight saving year-round

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Twice per year, all across the country, we are reminded that it is time to change our clocks. In the fall, we have to turn them back one hour, but at least we’re rewarded for the headache of trying to remember how to change the clock on our microwave with one extra hour of sleep….

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Cheesesteak Stuffed Peppers: The Low-Carb Way To Eat Your Favorite Sandwich

Pierre Van Zyleat, Snacks + Sides

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One of the hardest parts of being an adult is choosing what to prepare for dinner. It’s a seemingly inconsequential issue, I know, but it’s one we cannot run from. Even those who have been in the routine of cooking for years still face that elusive answer almost every day. Whenever we crave something in…

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This Albino Turtle Is Absolutely Stunning

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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Genes are like a lottery. You put in half from your mom, half from your dad, mix them together and see what you get. Of course, genetics are a bit more nuanced than that, but in any reproductive situation, there are any number of gene combinations that…

Net Carbs

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What are net carbs and how do they differ from regular carbs?
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“We-shed.” One for You, the Other for Your Spouse

Pierre Van ZylHome + Garden, Learn, Personal Growth + Development

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The she-shed is undoubtedly one of the coolest trends of the 21st century.  Man caves (he-sheds) have been around for as long as anyone can remember, and women have been feeling left out for too long. Also, a man cave will lose its “essence” when feminine colonization starts to creep in. Well, who needs that…

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You’re Never Too Old to Need Your Mom

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Personal Growth + Development

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It’s quite unfair when adults get shamed for maintaining strong attachments to their mothers, especially men. Sure, a level of independence is expected of you at this stage, but no one is ever too old to need their mother’s love and care [1]. Your mom plays the role of mother, friend, adviser, and confidant. You…

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Solar-powered Boat is the Perfect Tiny Home for a Life of Sailing

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Meet every nature-loving minimalists’ dream summer vacation: a cabin-like houseboat that is sustainable, equipped for a person’s every need, and allows the sailor to enjoy the beautiful view of a lake while in the middle of it — all from the comforts of bed.  Le Koroc is a new and original houseboat created by the…

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One man turned nursing home design on its head when he created this stunning facility

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, Mental Health, News + Discoveries

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Anyone who has worked in long-term care or has cared for an aging parent or grandparent knows how difficult the process of getting older can be. Diseases such as Alzheimers and dementia make caring for those people an even bigger challenge. Most often, a point is reached where family members are no longer capable of…

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Women Feel Phantom Baby Movements Years After Being Pregnant

Pierre Van ZylPregnancy

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Women’s health conditions are generally studied less than men’s, and postnatal health gets more attention than postpartum health, which makes this survey the first of its kind. Is it possible for formerly pregnant women to feel fetus-like kicks? According to this new study, absolutely! Women can feel these phantom kicks up to 28 years after…

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Easy Vegan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

Pierre Van Zylblack bean, easy, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, quick, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, sweet potato, tacos, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, weeknight

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Remember how, on Sunday, I said that I had Superbowl-friendly recipe coming your way? This could have been it, but it wasn’t it. What I had planned was a chili that turned out to be yet another in a several-months-long streak of #recipefails. I ate it, and I even froze some of it, but it really wasn’t tasty enough to share. I’m not sure why half of what I cook turns out to be so disappointing lately, but I’m not going to spend…

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Easy Vegan Black Bean Sweet Potato Tacos

Pierre Van Zylblack bean, easy, Gluten-free, Main Dishes, quick, Quick & Easy, Recipes, Soy-free, sweet potato, tacos, Tree Nut Free, Vegan, weeknight

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Remember how, on Sunday, I said that I had Superbowl-friendly recipe coming your way? This could have been it, but it wasn’t it. What I had planned was a chili that turned out to be yet another in a several-months-long streak of #recipefails. I ate it, and I even froze some of it, but it really wasn’t tasty enough to share. I’m not sure why half of what I cook turns out to be so disappointing lately, but I’m not going to spend…

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GPS Insoles Are Available For Seniors With Alzheimer’s And Dementia

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Having a loved one with dementia or Alzheimer’s can be stressful. In the United States, there are over 16 million individuals caring for a person with dementia or Alzheimer’s disease with no cure and with limited medical treatments.  Being a caregiver is a full-time that can be both physically and mentally taxing, especially as the…

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Keep It Simple

Angelakeep it simple, Running

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Remember when you first got interested in running? It seemed so simple, right? Lace up your shoes and go. But then you started learning more about running and getting “all the things.” The questions started: What shoes should I wear? What should my pace be? What should my heart rate be when I run? Am […]

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Company Is Using Plastic Bottles To Make Roads That Last 3x Longer Than Asphalt

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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Since its creation in 1907, plastic has become almost essential to our society. Its low cost and durability have made it an integral part of many of the modern advances we have seen in our society over the last century. However, as you are most likely aware, plastic has now become a massive problem and…

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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Planet

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The recent bushfires in Australia have devastated the country. As of January 24, 2020, the total area affected across all states is 7.7 million hectares (19 million acres). This has claimed the lives of at least 32 people, destroyed nearly 2000 homes, and has decimated the country’s wildlife population [1]. The Australian bushfires have been…

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Australian fires reveal ancient water system built long before the pyramids

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Planet

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The recent bushfires in Australia have devastated the country. As of January 24, 2020, the total area affected across all states is 7.7 million hectares (19 million acres). This has claimed the lives of at least 32 people, destroyed nearly 2000 homes, and has decimated the country’s wildlife population [1]. The Australian bushfires have been…

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Turf Houses, Eco-friendly Homes with a Viking Twist

Pierre Van ZylPlanet

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Before the escalation of global warming, Northern Europe was a lot colder than it is now- and that’s saying something because the region is still bitingly cold for most of the year.  Since earth can act as natural insulation, people in Iceland began to construct houses out of turf (grass and the surface layer of…

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Michigan Man Found $43,000 Worth Of Cash In A Second-Hand Couch And Returned Everything

Pierre Van ZylLearn, Personal Growth + Development

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Honesty will never go out of style, and integrity is the principle that never fails. For Howard Kirby from Owosso, Michigan, a situation that would have only been a dream for most people came true in his case, and he hadn’t been dreaming when he shocked everyone with his decision. Howard is a regular customer…

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Mummy Returns: Voice of 3,000-Year-Old Egyptian Priest Brought to Life

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries

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The popular 1999 film, The Mummy, followed characters Rick O’Connell, Evelyn Carnahan, and Johnathan Carnahan, as they accidentally resurrected an ancient mummy and ran for their lives while he wreaked havoc searching for the reincarnation of his long-lost love. While this film is a tale of wild fantasy and mythological legend, it highlights one fact:…

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Woman Who Fostered 600 Kids in 50 Years Took in Anyone—Regardless of Age or Medical Condition

Pierre Van ZylLearn, News + Discoveries, Personal Growth + Development

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Being a parent is a tough job. Raising children is expensive, and can be stressful, exhausting, and at times downright frustrating. Even having just one child can keep you busy from morning ’til night. But what if you had six hundred children? A Real-Life Super Hero If mothering was a superpower, Linda Herring would be the…

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Coconut Flour Lemon Pound Cake

Pierre Van ZylDesserts, eat, Snacks + Sides

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Want a luscious Paleo dessert that’s a take on a beloved classic? Try this fluffy and soft lemon pound cake bursting with lemon flavor!When I was younger, my relatives flew from across the country to visit. My grandma would bring her famous lemon pound cake. We called it “lemon loaf” (to make it sound less like a dessert,…

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Sepsis Causes Far More Deaths Than Thought

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness

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When you are admitted to the hospital, you expect to be safe, to be taken care of, and to heal from whatever put you there in the first place. Unfortunately, despite the best efforts of their staff, hospitals can often be breeding grounds for germs, vi…

My Week in Workouts

AngelaRunning, Workouts

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My week in workouts started off a little rocky after stepping/falling into a hole (I think?) during last Sunday’s trail run. I didn’t run until Thursday when things felt 95% better. Amazingly enough, after the run, I was 100% better. Isn’t it weird how that happens sometime? Monday 30 minute bike intervals Strength training Sunday […]

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Weekend Reading, 1.26.19

Pierre Van ZylNutrition and Wellness, weekend reading

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A little while ago, a friend asked for help in a way that really impressed me. She reached out to me and another friend, explaining a difficult situation she was dealing with and simply asking whether we wouldn’t mind checking in on her from time to time in the coming weeks. It was proactive, straightforward,…

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Sleep Hygiene

Pierre Van Zyl

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Is there a way to wind down my mind and body to help me fall asleep?
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End of Class Relaxation

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Is it necessary to stay through the end of class where we just lay down for 5 or 10 minutes?
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Ujjayi Breathing

Pierre Van Zyl

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What’s that weird breathing they do in yoga class and is it required?
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Bike Chair for Special Needs – allows you to take someone with limited mobility for a ride.

Pierre Van ZylHealth Awareness, Healthy Aging + General Wellness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Bill and Glad Forward’s love story was one for the ages. The pair met when they were young children, grew up together, fell in love at the tender age of sixteen, and the rest is history.  Bill would ride his bike to her house every Saturday afternoon and the two would ride around town together….

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Nearly Century-Old Research Shows Cannabis’ had Effectiveness in Battling Epilepsy, Migraines, Asthma, Spasms

Pierre Van ZylHeal, Health Awareness, Learn, News + Discoveries

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Over the last few decades, the laws surrounding the use of cannabis, or marijuana, have been changing. Some states began adopting laws allowing for its medical use as early as the 1990s, and more recently certain states (Alaska, Colorado, Oregon, Washington, and the District of Columbia) have rolled out new laws legalizing its recreational use…

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