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Could you imagine if someone would have told you this time last year that there are books guiding our kids through a Pandemic Holiday? It would have sounded crazy. Here we are making changes to traditions, staying home more, schools in most are4a still not back in session and reading books to get us through a COVID Holidays.
Here are 2 books both available to download now or order.
Remember to Smile by Shannon MCDonals. This is can arrive by Christmas for most Amazon customers as I write this. It is also available as a digital copy right now. It is a silly yet comforting book about describing and illustrating all the different styles of masks, characters that wear them, when you can wear them, and ‘interesting’ ways to use them. I love the fun and colorful illustrations and the ease it brings for wearing a mask. Buy now on Amazon.
Santa in a Snow Globe by A. H. Edelman. This fun book is great as we realize our kids may find St. Nick behind glass in some cases, staying safe and doing his part to keep people safe. This book is a great keepsake for years to come even post-COVID. Download to read now or order t=for your yearly book collection! Available at Amazon and other book stores.
Never has there been a better time for Target to begin carrying such a necessity – Elyptol Natural Cleaning Wipes! In these COVID times a hand sanitizer lingering in the bottom of your purse or car console is not enough germ protection. This year will go down in history books beside other health crisis of the past and we have such great retail access to products that can literally become barriers.
When I clean surfaces I use sanitizing wipes + Sanitizing spray after I wipe down. I double-protect all touch surfaces often in my home. I still work at the school only partially open and my husband is in retail management so we leave the house to come home daily and making sure we clean often is very important.
These Elyptol Natural Cleaning Wipes are made for hard surfaces and are created with only 3 ingredients – Eucalyptol, Natural Ethonol (alcohol) and water. Safe your surfaces, your skin and the environment.
Use these wipes to clean stoves, toilets, countertops, desks, and bathtubs without leaving a streak on surfaces or residue on hands. They are made of soft non-woven cloth and infused with eucalyptus essential oil. Enhanced by the healing properties of eucalyptus oil combined with naturally sourced pure ethanol, Elyptol wipes are safe and gentle for all ages and skin types.
With the current situation happening in the world, and the Corona virus being present in every corner, people have started to take safety measures and make sure they are avoiding its infection as best as they can. One of the things that have become rather present in our society right now besides face masks and social distancins is, of course, hand sanitizer.
But there are some doubts about it, and people often wonder whether it is actually useful or not. There’s also people who have noticed changes in the skin of their hands after regularly using hand sanitizer, and others claim that soap and water is 100% better.
In this article I’m going to talk about the things people don’t talk about when it comes to hand sanitizer, and of course, in what way they are beneficial and how they can be an actual disadvantage.
As an Alternative to Deal with Virus and Bacteria
Yes, sanitizers are rather efective when it comes to dealing with bacteria, and Covid-19 is no exception to the rule. But there are certain requirements for a sanitizer to be effective against it, and that is requiring at least 60% of alcohol in its formula.
Still, there are some stuff people need to know: for this formula to be effective, they absolutely need to let it dry by itself, and not clean it off neither with water or with a towel, before it happens. This allows the formula to do its job as well as create a protective layer that might help you against infection for a certain duration, which varies deeply depending on the quality of the product.
Some products can achieve the main objective, which is getting rid of viruses, but others are better at providing more protection, whereas some only are active for short periods of time. A good example of a good product are MOXE, since MOXE Hand sanitizer benefits the user for quite some time after the formula has dried out.
Still Far from Perfect
There are ocassions, though, that a sanitizer formula might not be as effective. A good example of these ocassions are when hands are wet, oily, dirty, or covered in another product.
Ideally, you should apply sanitizer when your hands are completely dry, so the drying effect takes less time and the layer remains for longer in your skin, thus, protecting you with more efficiency.
But… How often should you apply it? Well, that’s the thing. If you apply it on a daily basis, the drying effect of the formula will end up drying your skin as well, and you might encounter fissures and cracks, or feel itchiness or irritation.
You see, people might believe that alcohol inside the formula of sanitizer is much more effective at dealing with bacteria and virus than simple soap, but in truth, is it quite the opposite.
Soap is not only safer to use, but get rids from virus and bacteria in a more practical way: it removes it from your skin, preventing it from infecting you. Alcohol, on the other hand, dissables the virus and bacteria, yet they still remain glued to your skin. And alcohol is not a 100% effective, although the chances are low, there’s a small risk of still catchin the virus because of that.
So it is always better to just use soap and water, that way, you will deal with the virus with more efficiency, and you won’t harm your skin along the way.
The Rubbing Method
Now, to end this article, let’s also mention the proper way of using both soap and sanitizer. You should aim to rub the product in all areas of your hand, that includes the palm and back of your hand, between your fingers, your knuckles, fingertips, back of the nails and below the nails, the side of the fingers, and the wrist. This greatly reduces your chances of catching the virus, and as long as you protect the other rules such as social distancin and quarantine, and try to not touch yourself and public spaces too much, you’ll be fine.
By: Sheyla Scaffo, People Experience Associate & Executive Business Administrator at Bunny Studio
Many parents are currently navigating an entirely new normal: Balancing remote work from home while taking care of their kids full-time. As school picks back up and many kids remain at home for remote learning, figuring out how to balance their schedule and a full-time job sometimes feels totally unmanageable.
Most parents have had experience working remotely in one-off, unplanned situations. However, working at home day in and day out for the foreseeable future while also caring for (and in some cases, teaching) kids at home proves to be a major struggle without careful planning where needed and flexibility when possible.
Read on to learn how to create better routines and habits that can help parents with balancing remote work with full-time parenting:
1. When possible, keep things flexible This is often easier said than done. However, when you do have the ability, consider getting creative with your work schedule to base your hours around your kids’ schedules. Giving yourself the flexibility to work differently during this time is crucial to maintaining work-life balance.
This can work in a variety of ways. For example, if you’re an early morning person or a night owl, or you are used to commuting a long way, consider working on projects during these times when kids are usually sleeping. Of course, there will always be vital tasks and meetings that require collaboration with your colleagues during regular work hours, but finding ways to give yourself time for small breaks during the day will help you and your kids stay on track.
2. Establish a kid-free zone There will be times when you need to hunker down and complete work items free from distractions, which is why it is important to establish an area of the house where you can separate yourself from your family and be successful balancing remote work with your kids at home.
Not only is it important for this space to be free from other people, but it also needs to be free from other distractions such as dirty laundry and other messes. Keeping the area clean and organized will keep you from wanting to disengage from work to complete other tasks.
3. Clearly communicate with your family If you have a partner who is also working from home and sharing kid duties with you, it is crucial to communicate the times you can and cannot help out during the day. Setting these expectations will allow for a much smoother daily routine.
It is also important to communicate with your children if they are old enough. Set expectations for when there will be breaks in your day that you can check-in, whether it be a quick snack break, lunch, or even hourly check-ins.
4. Utilize special toys and screen time during work hours Set aside designated toys and other gadgets, as well as movies or TV shows, to be used when you need to focus-in during the day. This will give your kids something to look forward to and will allow for some distraction-free work time.
5. Don’t overwork During this time, it can be easy to feel like we need to push ourselves to work extra hours, but the reality is that taking the time to unplug and reset each day is critical to success as a parent and an employee.
With schools and offices closed, parents are likely finding themselves faced with a to-do list that has only grown. Although many of us have now had a few months to settle into fully-remote work, that does not mean keeping up with distance-learning while figuring out the best way in balancing remote work has gotten any easier. Designing a schedule that fits your needs is easier said than done, but following the above tips should help ensure you are on the right track.
Should you find yourself out of work during this time, consider that there are other work options out there, such as freelance and contract work, that may help you meet your scheduling and finance needs. Freelancing is also a great source of supplemental income for people while they look for new full-time employment. Just make sure you choose the right platform to help you get the right kind of projects, such as Bunny Studio.
