Monthly FACS of Life Calendar
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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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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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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 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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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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March 1: Baby Sleep Day Throughout our lifespans, our sleep needs and rhythms look different. Newborns can take up to 10 weeks to develop a good sleep schedule where their longest period of sleep is at night. The fussiness of infants at bedtime is not only normal it is part of a learning process. They…
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February 1: Car Insurance States have various laws when it comes to car insurance. In Georgia, you can find out questions related to car insurance through the Georgia Department of Revenue (https://dor.georgia.gov/motor-vehicles/insurance). Georgia law requires Georgia Liability Insurance coverage on all active vehicle registrations. Though this is the type of insurance vehicle owners and leasers…
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Welcome to 2023!! May it be a year filled with love, peace, and gratitude for you and your family! January 1: Resolutions – Your Year to Thrive Do you make New Year’s Resolutions? Have you given up on making them? Many people are drawn to make New Year’s Resolutions and end up frustrated that they…
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December 1: Eat a Red Apple Day Did you know apples have been associated with beneficial health outcomes? Maybe an apple a day actually does keep the doctor away! The antioxidants in apples may have a protective effect on cardiovascular disease, cancer, Alzheimer’s, and asthma. This possibly extends to diabetes as well. Studies have suggested…
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November 1: Sparkling Strawberry Mint Water Ingredients Directions *From Diabetes Food Hub of the American Diabetes Association November 3: Soil Testing for Healthy Spring Gardens If you want a spring garden, it’s time to start planning now. Agricultura and Natural Resources Extension Agents recommend soil testing in the fall so you can prepare your soil…
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