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Mold is a fungus caused by excess moisture that can be damaging to your home, as well as a significant health hazard. Though most molds grow outdoors to breakdown plant and animal matter, they can travel inside by way of open windows and doors, air conditioning systems and on pets, clothing and shoes. Once inside your home, mold needs a moist food source, such as lint, ceiling tiles or wallpaper to grow.

Mold can look like spots and can be many different colors. If you see or smell it, remove it;

National Nutrition Month is celebrated every March and focuses on spreading the importance of making informed food choices and developing healthy eating habits. As we all begin to emerge from pandemic-related hibernation, where for many comfort was king, it’s important to reevaluate our eating habits. For many Americans eating healthier means a greater expense at the grocery store but, preparation and shopping smart can lessen the burden. In honor of National Nutrition Month, keep the following money-saving tips in mind:

Make a weekly meal plan.
Before you go to the store, think

To stop this pandemic, we need to use all of our prevention tools.

Vaccines are one of the most effective tools to protect your health and prevent disease. Vaccines work with your body’s natural defenses so your body will be ready to fight the virus if you are exposed (also known as immunity). Other steps, like wearing a mask that covers your nose and mouth and staying at least 6 feet away from other people you don’t live with, also help stop the spread of COVID-19.

Studies show that COVID-19 vaccines are

If you’re working remotely during the COVID-19 pandemic and feeling burnt out, you’re not alone. Many folks are feeling the building pressure of this on-going experience eat away at the peace. According to a survey by Monster, an online employment platform, 69% of remote employees are experiencing burnout.

What is Burnout?

According to the World Health Organization, you may be experiencing burnout if you are feeling any of the follow:

Increased exhaustion or energy depletion
Decreased Engagement
Increased feelings of job-related negativity or cynicism
Reduced productivity or efficacy

Preventing Work-from-home Burnout

There’s good news- there are strategies you

Dropping Temperatures

When outside temperatures begin to drop, one of the most costly consequences is the increased energy it takes to maintain a comfortable home temperature. Though it may be tempting to simply lower the temperature on a thermostat, family members may revolt and there are several ways to lower your utility bill while staying warm and cozy. With this in mind, consider these tips to reduce your monthly utility bills in the winter

Look for and seal any areas where heat may escape from your home, especially around windows and doors.
Use

It is commonplace for the new year to come with an abundance of pressure. Pressure to evaluate the year we’re leaving, lessons we’ve learned and plan ambitiously for the year ahead. There is even pressure to tie up loose ends so their year can start with a clean slate. It’s a lot of build up for a twenty-four hour period where the only you HAVE to do, is change out the calendar!

Decide What Matters

Bettering yourself is always an admirable goal, but decide now what “better” means to you. As a

The holidays are hard for many people and if you are among them it’s important to remember you aren’t alone in your feelings this time of year. Overwhelming stress, seasonal expectations, and personal loss all do a deceptively good job of creeping in amidst the snow and lights. Taking steps to identify and acknowledge your feelings, before responding with a coping strategy that works for you, can give you the control to feel empowered.

Coping Strategies

Consider the following strategies to help cope with the loneliness and disappointment that comes with celebrating

Working from home on a regular basis poses challenges for employees and employers alike. While many organizations see a boost in productivity with employees at home due to less time socializing, it has an impact that cuts both ways. The lack of socialization can negatively impact employee mental health and team cohesion.

According to Clutch, a data-driven field guide for B2B buying and hiring decisions, 60% of employees have spent less time socializing with co-workers since they began working remotely due to the COVID-19 pandemic

How to Stay Connected with Co-workers

Although it’s

At the end of the calendar year, workplace holiday celebrations are an experience that many employees look forward to as a highlight of the season. These celebrations are often a long-standing tradition allowing employees to celebrate with their colleagues—and sometimes family and guests.

However, in response to the COVID-19 pandemic, many organizations are evaluating how to engage employees safely this holiday season. Employers find themselves tasked with deciding whether they should cancel, postpone or offer an amended celebration that prioritizes safety—with many choosing to offer a virtual holiday party.

Virtual holiday parties

As COVID-19 cases continue to surge across the country, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) issued updated guidelines for safely celebrating Thanksgiving this year.

These updated guidelines focus on remaining safe during small gatherings, which the CDC points to as being a contributor to the current increase in COVID-19 cases.

As a reminder, the CDC’s guidelines are not meant to replace—but rather supplement—any state, local, territorial, or tribal health and safety laws, rules and regulations with which all gatherings must comply.

What’s the Safest Way to Celebrate?

The guidelines reiterate that the