Dennis McKonkie
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A Home That Eases Pain
Life is full of aches and pains. Some are small and easily managed, some are not so small. Whether it's a bad back or a tendency to get migraines, everyone has some everyday aches and pains that they have to deal with. Here are ways that every room in your house can help to ease the little aches and pains of life.
By Dennis McKonkie4 years ago in Longevity
Your Many Options After High School
High school seems to last an eternity while you’re living it, but in the grand scheme of things, you are only just beginning the rest of your life when you celebrate your high school graduation. It’s the odd stage of life where you are not a child anymore and can legally register to vote or get married, but you’re definitely not an adult yet and have no idea where life will take you next. No matter what happens, never forget that a mind is a terrible thing to waste. Make the most of your youth and figure out how to use that brilliant brain of yours to navigate the next steps of your education.
By Dennis McKonkie4 years ago in Education
Preparing Your Home for Vacation
Your vacation is finally here. The time has come for you to start getting your belongings together, so that you can hop in the car (or board your plane), and take off for your long-awaited trip. When it comes to getting ready for vacation, most people focus on what they need to pack and take with them. You may be making arrangements for your pets. It’s easy to focus on what you need to bring with you. There’s something else that should be added to your vacation prep list—getting your home ready. Here are some things that you should do for your home before you leave for your vacation.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Wander
Alternate Ways of Staying Focused While Playing Sports
For anyone who has ever participated in sports, the idea of maintaining a mental edge during a game is all-too-obvious. Losing focus is described in a number of unflattering ways. The most noteworthy label is that we choked.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Unbalanced
Daily Routines to Help You Feel Better
Daily Routines to Help You Feel Better With age comes increasing joint and body aches. Many adults work sedentary jobs and aren't able to move around the way they used to. You may find that your life is so busy that you don't seem to have time to take care of yourself. However, as you age, it's more important than ever to listen to your body and provide what it needs. Here are some things you should be doing each day to help keep your body feeling its best.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Longevity
How to Get Rid of Mice When They’ve Invaded Your Home
Picture this: After spending two weeks on a vacation with your family that you had all been dreaming of for months, you arrive home exhausted and ready to climb into the sheets of a familiar bed, not one of those lumpy and uncomfortable hotel beds. Just when you think it is about time to unload and recover, you come to find a load of mess and mice droppings. What do you do?
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Lifehack
Three Simple Steps to Get Beach-Ready
Wintertime is coming faster than we’d like to admit, which means that snow, ice and overall terrible weather are coming. If you have the luxury of being able to escape the wrath of Mother Nature and can travel to a warmer climate for the winter, all the better. Who wants to be in charge of shoveling snow, and bundling up to go outside? If you’re going to be spending your winter someplace other than home, make sure that your body is ready.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Longevity
Beating Travel Stress
Travel is great! It expands your mind and adds adventure to every relationship. It’s also terribly stressful, and without the right tools to counter that stress, you may be too consumed with survival to kick back and have a good time. Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, a few simple tips and tricks can help you overcome the drama so you can step into the sunshine with a smile on your face glowing skin, and a positive attitude.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Wander
4 Underrated States to Visit
Out of the 50 states it seems that only a handful of them are extremely popular with tourists. Most individuals gravitate towards California, New York, Nevada, and Florida. Although these states are great places to visit, there are many other underrated states that also have a variety of fun things to do, and food to eat. These states may not seem like they would be the top places to visit on your bucket-list, but they should definitely be added on. Below are just four of the top underrated states to visit.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Wander
Top Things I Recommend for Anyone Living in Connecticut
With constant changes to the environment all around us, it can make it difficult on a lot of what we do. With temperatures rising in some areas while others get colder, not to include drought situations and more, it is time that all of us take a look at what we are doing and how we can change things to help the environment.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Futurism
Protecting What's Important to You While on Vacation
Vacations are important so that you can unwind after a stressful period whether it's because of issues at home or work. However, you need to worry about all of your belongings at home since they could be affected by different means that you can't deal with when you're away. Make sure that you take care of your assets in these different ways so you don't have to worry about any issues.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in Wander
Most Useful Coding Languages to Know
These languages will open doors in the coding world. Anyone wanting to get into computer programming may wonder where to start. There are so many languages, so they do not want to start with the wrong one. There are languages that are able to be learned that will have limited chances to get a job. Others are too specialized to start with. That is why you need to consider what is best to start with and what to learn next. This is as important as understanding the svn vs git argument. While some languages are useful, they are not in as much demand as others. Here are some to consider.
By Dennis McKonkie5 years ago in 01