Kari Oakley
Bio
Kari Oakley is a fitness trainer from Kenosha Wisconsin. She now lives in downtown Chicago, and loves to get out. She is a big fan of anything adventure, and loves getting a workout in the outdoors.
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Simple Ways To Stay Healthy and Strong as a Busy Mom
Whether you are a stay-at-home mom or a mom who works both inside and outside the home, you are no doubt busy for about 18 hours of the day (if not longer). It is no surprise that you are exhausted at the end of the day, but what can you do about it? Well, short of hiring a nanny (a luxury most of us can’t afford), the next best thing you can do is to make sure that you take care of yourself.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Families
5 Signs That a Career in Music Is in Your Future
When trying to decide what way your life path should take, you need to consider many factors. The first should be considering what it is that you are passionate about. While some people enjoy the sciences, others may find themselves drawn to a career in the arts. Music is often known as the universal language. It crosses language and cultural barriers to touch people in various ways. If you grew up practicing music, you might decide that a career in music fits your personal and professional aspirations.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Beat
Continuing Your Education Online
It used to be that pursuing a higher education meant leaving home, living on a campus, and attending classes in large lecture halls. Thanks to technology and the growth of learning platforms, this is no longer the case. It is now possible to pursue your dreams of a higher education while still living at home, working a job, or doing other things that could prevent you from heading off to a campus.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Education
7 Ways To Level Up Your Writing
Writers are always striving to do better; as they must. Whether you write articles for a newspaper or full-length novels, you should always be trying to improve your craft and better your writing. There are lots of ways to do that, here are just a few.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
5 Ways to Enhance Your Yard
Other than the exterior of the house itself, your front yard is probably the most prominent feature of your property from the outside. To make a good first impression on visitors or anyone passing by, you want your lawn to be looking its best! Fortunately, there are quite a few ways to spruce up your plot of land. Here are several ideas to consider.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Lifehack
7 Careers That Can Move With You Virtually Anywhere
Do you feel stuck? Have you been wanting to move somewhere more desirable, but your job has you anchored to one location? Maybe your spouse’s career requires your family to relocate regularly; it’s not practical to take a local job that you’ll just have to quit when you move again. In the age of the internet, you have myriad possibilities to consider in countless career fields. It’s beneficial to the applicant and employer, offering both individuals national — sometimes even international — opportunities and way more prospects. Get exactly what you want instead of settling for what’s local. If you’re ready for a change, consider these careers that can migrate with you wherever you go:
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
Tips for Effectively Marketing Your Business
Customers are an integral component of your business. After all, you wouldn’t exist without them. Just because you have an incredible product or service, though, doesn’t automatically mean that customers will come flocking to your door.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal
5 Ways To Get in Shape Fast
There are plenty of reasons why you might need or want to get in shape. You may have been feeling a lack of energy and motivation from staying at home and want to kick up your motivation. You might want to get in shape to boost your immune system and avoid getting sick. You might even need surgery but have to lose weight before you can do so, or you simply wish to reach your fitness or weight-loss goals faster. Plateauing is a typical stage of training — it’s when you stop seeing the results you were achieving previously and usually means it’s time to do something new to get back on track. Here are five ways you can maintain peak performance.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Longevity
Buying a Luxury Pool to Improve Your Home
Even though you might have dreamed of purchasing a pool for your home, you could still be wondering if it's a good idea. After all, as you might already know, buying a swimming pool can be costly. Plus, you have to worry about things like increased homeowners insurance costs and pool maintenance costs. However, even though it is definitely important for you to think about these things before you do install a pool, you should know that buying a swimming pool can actually still be a wonderful idea. These are a few reasons why.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Lifehack
6 Keys to a Successful Skincare Routine
An established skincare routine can do wonders for your face and body. The skin is the largest organ of the human body, so it’s important to take care of your skin and nourish it well. Many products exist to benefit many skin types and colors. If you want to create and maintain a skincare routine for yourself, read on to learn some useful tips.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Blush
3 Factors That Can Make or Break a Business
Starting a business can be very stressful, because there are a variety of factors that can sink a fledgling business if not tackled properly. Business is, after all, a competition, so you need to plan accordingly if you want to succeed. With the proper knowledge and information in your pocket, you can stack the deck in your favor. Here are a few helpful tips to help you make your business a resounding success.
By Kari Oakley4 years ago in Journal