Practically from Scratch

Basic life skills for the functional adult

Suicide Prevention and How You Can Help

TRIGGER WARNING: This post speaks of suicide and death and may trigger extreme feelings.  If you, or anyone you know, is having thoughts of harming themselves or anyone else, please dial 911.  More information on suicide and suicide prevention can be found at http://suicidepreventionlifeline.org. 

When death comes it leaves a hole in its wake.  A life taken, whether it was anticipated or in the flash of a moment, is never easy to take in.  In the span of a single year, my previous workplace lost three of our members.  It was the last one, though, that sparked more thoughts and very different reactions than the others.

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How to Read A Recipe

I have a friend who used to make her grilled cheese sandwiches by placing the buttered side of the bread on the inside when she cooked it! While it’s a funny story now, it reminded me that not everybody knows the same cooking basics. Even the majority of recipes written are for those who are already “in the know.” 

So how do you get to be “in the know?”

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Basic Etiquette Rules and Why You Need Them

The rules of etiquette can be found dating all the way back to 2400 B.C. written for young, Egyptian men climbing the social ladder. Over the centuries, it has evolved and changed with the times to include lavish dinner parties, afternoon tea, and even military protocol. 

While you may not be preparing to meet the Queen, there are still basic etiquette rules you can follow to build stronger relationships, gain respect at work, and influence your overall social profile.

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How to Make A Bed

Where to Splurge and Where to Save

This post is all about the art of bed making and how much impact the right bedding can change the way you feel both physically and mentally. I’ll tell you where you should spend a little money and where you can save.

A properly made bed should give you all the good feelings and take away the bad.
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