Amanda Harner

  • August 2023 – FACS of Life Calendar

    August 1: Can-It-Forward Day Have you ever thought about how your donations to a food bank or food pantry can have a bigger impact? Many people who are food insecure are also dealing with chronic diseases such as diabetes. This is due to many factors, but by concentrating on donating can goods in line with…

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  • Saving at the Grocery Store

    Saving money at the grocery store really starts long before you get there. Try these tips in my blog post about saving money at the grocery store. They may take some time to adjust to but you may find some health benefits in addition to more money in your bank account.

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  • July 2023 – FACS of Life Calendar

    July 1: International Joke Day Did you know that laughter can help with stress? Yep! Check out this article from the Mayo Clinic in honor of International Joke Day! July 3: Don’t Skimp on Sunscreen Your skin is the largest organ in your body. Most of us have experienced the discomfort that comes along with…

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  • May 2023 FACS of Life Calendar

    May 1: National Black Barber Shop Appreciation Day Black men have a special relationship with their barber and the culture that takes place inside. Black barbers are an important voice in the lives of their patrons. They create a safe environment where black men are free to share life together without worry. This is why…

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  • Write a Thank You Note

    Providing heartfelt thanks is becoming a skill that so many lack.  Our olden ways of writing those Thank You Notes somehow lost their luster and stopped “trending” to use the words of modern times

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  • April 2023 FACS of Life Calendar

    April 1: International Pillow Fight Day April showers may bring May flowers, but they can also bring a lot of extra time indoors. Instead of having extra time in front of the TV or on devices consider an organized pillow fight! It’s fun, gets energy out, and if you set boundaries at the beginning it…

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  • Preparing to Buy Your Home: A Loan Officer’s Input

    People don’t buy a home every day, so it’s unfamiliar territory to most of us. How do we prepare for a process we’re not familiar with? It’s helpful to have a guide. In the next few paragraphs, you will find some real-world guidance toward being ready to buy your home. 

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  • National Gardening Day

    Despite when you decide to plant, this day of celebration came about only a few short years ago to re-encourage the age-old trend of getting out and planting a garden (veggies or plants or mix). 

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  • Budgeting for All Ages

    The building blocks at any age are…

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  • Easter Egg Safety

    Eggs contain possible bacteria on their shells including one called Salmonella.  These bacteria can stay on shells and get inside the shells if cracked in transport, during cooking, or through cross-contamination.  When shopping for eggs to use, be sure to open the container and check for cracks.  

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