WELL-BEING Perhaps more than ever, women are willing to ditch their traveling companions and go solo when it comes time to hit the road and see the world. Many travel for business. Still, despite the trend, many women may worry that traveling alone can carry too many risks, making them a target for thieves, kidnappers, […]
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WELL-BEING Many people pack their bags and head to a sunny vacation spot for spring break. But before you leave your home behind, take some simple steps to ensure it is safe from fire and break-ins. The Better Business Bureau recommends the following steps: 1.Don’t broadcast your plans.Sharing your vacation on social media isn’t advised.
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WORK LIFE To help make the most of your time off, be sure you’ve prepared for your absence at work. These steps can help you get ready for your well-deserved break: *Give people advance notice.As soon as you have plans, tell your supervisor and colleagues. If you have key clients or customers, be sure to
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SELF-CARE CORNER Bed bugs have become more common in the U.S. in recent years. Common pesticides used to kill bed bugs may not work as well as they once did. The bugs may be getting “resistant,” which means they can survive pesticides used on them. This resistance, along with increased travel by people and lack
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WELL-BEING Upon entering a hotel room, place your luggage in the bathtub or on the toilet seat. Bed bugs can’t crawl up these surfaces and attach to your bags. While in the room, keep luggage on the luggage rack, off the floor. Hard-sided luggage lacks the folds and creases of soft-sided bags making it more
