Rachel Blanchard
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Does hot yoga, has 3 Yorkies and a hamster, and listens to John Mayer religiously.
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Best Apps That Will Help You Relax
We all need a moment to relax after any unexpected incidents or even after a long day at work or school. If we don't wind down and relax for some time of the day, not only is it the worst for both our physical and mental health, but we'll basically lose our minds. Everyone has to make time to relax and clear away any overflowing negative thoughts. However, there are times when we try so many ways to relax and it doesn't help. If watching TV or reading a book doesn't get us to loosen up, don't think you're out of options. There are so many ways to unwind for a moment of peace and quiet.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Longevity
Eco Friendly Lifehacks to Make the World a Better Place
As the days go, we can tell that our planet is constantly being harmed by many people's harsh actions, from tossing trash out the window to filling the airs with factory smoke and fog, basically suffocating the nature around us. And the sad part is that not many people are realizing this. Not to mention that many of our actions are causing the greenhouse effect, and it's not getting any better. While many of us are consistently recycling, avoiding plastic as much as possible, and turning off lights in rooms that we aren't using, there are so many and easier ways to help our planet!
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Lifehack
7 Assumptions Female Veterans Hate
Veterans in general are amazing individuals who risked their lives serving our country and believing in our freedom. Going out there into battle and facing horrifying events, all veterans should definitely be treated with respect for what they've gone through sometime in their life. However, what some people aren't giving full respect to are the female veterans who served in any of the US Armed Forces.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Serve
10 Crazy Things Women Couldn't Do 50 Years Ago
Even though we still are lacking some equal rights... us women are still so grateful for the advantages and freedom compared to how it was 50 years ago. Being a woman today, we have the ability to live on our own, obtain birth control with ease, and even study and obtain jobs in nearly any profession we desire! We've come so far and it's truly all thanks to the confident and powerful women in the past who fought for these privileges. Without them, we'd still be living in the past with hardly any rights. But even current days, there are reasons why we still need feminism.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Viva
How To Shoot in the Rain
Photos taken in the rain and of the rain usually come out stunning. The photo is coated in rain droplets or the rain itself and they're the most mesmerizing photos you can come across and even take. From window shots to literally being outdoors, there are so many ways to capture the rain's beauty. So many people look past the fact that these types of photos contain so much emotion as well as photography compositions. Almost similar to taking water photography, rain photography is a bit more complex.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Photography
What It Means to Be in a NSA Relationship
Being in a no strings attached (NSA) relationship is like breaking the rules, but getting away with it. Meaning you're not in a fully committed relationship that only consists of pleasure and excitement. There's no love behind it, not being dedicated to this person, and you can also date other people while having an NSA relationship. That's why many men and women are so into it, but it's not for everyone. Not many people can handle a casual relationship because it's possible to end up falling for this person and that's not what having an NSA relationship is about.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Humans
Helpful Lifehacks for Nurses on the Go
You have to admit, nurses do a lot of work around the hospital. Hell, they're even more active than the doctors themselves. From setting up the patient for surgery to caring for them until the patient is fully recovered, they're almost always on their feet. While the number of patients at a hospital outdoes the amount of nurses there are, all nurses have to be somewhere on command and give the best service. No matter who the patient is and whether they're rude, quiet, smelly, or wet, no one is there to care for the patient but the nurses.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Lifehack
Biggest Merger and Acquisition Failures in History
There are so many companies and businesses out there who are successful at what they do. From food-chain companies to technology and even motor vehicle companies, it's clear that the majority of them that we know are doing fairly well in the business. Companies like BMW, eBay, Microsoft, Google, Time Warner, and others have actually been part of either a merger or an acquisition, believe it or not.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Trader
How to Build a Travel Photography Portfolio
As an aspiring photographer, it's only natural for us to show our work. We want to show viewers how, what, and where we shoot, and our best skills in photography. From shooting portraits to products, and nature, there are so many ways to express your passion and favorite field in photography. For traveling, this goes for a more broader aspect.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Photography
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Best Wine Glass Decorating IdeasTop Story - February 2018
Wine glasses are the best simply because they can be used to enjoy my favorite beverage in the world. It's wine, by the way, and wine cocktails. But wine glasses can actually be used for so many other things rather than for drinking. And there are a lot of people out there who get creative with wine glasses. When they come across a new set of wine glasses, what do they do with the old set? Some people toss them out (always recycle though!), give them away to someone in need of wine glasses, or...
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Proof
Celebrities Who Went to Catholic School
Celebrities are just like us. Yes, they really are—shocker, I know. And even if you think Justin Bieber is an angel summoned from heaven...he's still human like us. And many celebrities attended school before becoming huge in Hollywood. Whether they grew up to be phenomenal singers or extraordinary actors, everyone started off on the same route, which is going to school.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Education
Biggest Car Collectors in Hip-Hop
Honestly, if I owned super exotic and expensive cars, I'd treat them way better than humans. They can practically be your child, that's how much you'd cherish a pricy sports car. As much as the majority of us would need to sell an organ or two for a Lambo, we simply admire these cars through our computer screens. Since they're way... way out of our budget, we can only pretend that we own one... in our dreams. And when we do see our dream car in public, we lose our minds and sneak a few photos of its beauty.
By Rachel Blanchard6 years ago in Wheel