A Simple Self Care Plan: Play Everyday
There are plenty of reasons that we encourage children to play everyday: play helps to develop their imagination, creativity, literacy,...
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All of our blog posts on Healthy Self, Healthy Home, and Healthy Community.
Lygeia Ricciardi
- Aug 10
The Art of Self-Compassion
Driven in part by steadily-rising rates of mental health conditions such as anxiety and depression over the past two decades, researchers...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Aug 3
Benefits of Dermaplaning + How To Do It
Like many other beauty fads, dermaplaning became popular over the past several years with help from social media, specifically Tiktok and...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jul 27
Why Am I Always Tired After Working Out? (+ Best Post-Workout Meals)
While you don't have to workout intensely to benefit from exercise, it's still a good idea to challenge yourself in order to become...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jul 20
Benefits of Aromatherapy and Massage
The world of self care includes many different ways to relax, diminish the negative effects of stress, and pamper yourself. Two popular...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jul 13
Wellness Tips for Hard-Working Moms
"Self care" for moms means different things to different people. Some moms enjoy nothing more than a day to themselves to relax and be...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jul 6
FAQs for Skin Care Products
Given just how many different types of beauty products are available, plus long lists of ingredients found in each one, skin care can...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jun 29
Our Response to Roe v. Wade
At AdaRose our mission is to make self care easy for women, supporting their health and wellness and helping them to thrive in their...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jun 29
Nighttime Self Care Routine for Better Sleep
"Self care" means different things to different people, but regardless of how you do it, it's meant to help you feel better both...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jun 22
Energy Saving Tips for Summer
According to scientists, the 2010's and 2020's have seen the hottest summers on record. This is a big problem, not only because it's a...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jun 15
Best Summer Skin Care Products and Routine
We all love the look of glowy, dewy, sun-kissed summer skin. However, let's not forget that the summer can make our skin more susceptible...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jun 8
How to Have a Happy Summer Solstice
If you live in the Northern Hemisphere, the end of June marks a special time of the year. What's the meaning of June 21st? It's the...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jun 1
The Benefits of Gardening
Gardening comes in many forms and can be done by just about anyone, including children, city dwellers, and older adults. Even if you...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- May 25
Elevate Your Summer Self Care
Ask a group of people which season is their favorite and many are sure to answer that it's summer. With the longer days, outdoor weather,...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- May 18
8 Ways to Connect with Nature
"Ecotherapy'' is another term for the therapeutic benefits we receive when we connect with nature. It might seem too simple to have a...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- May 11
6 Tips for Mindful Living
"Mindfulness" might be trendy, but it's actually a concept that has been contemplated for thousands of years, starting when Buddhism...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- May 4
Mother’s Day: Gifts to Make Mom’s Life Easier
This Mother’s Day, how can you show your mom you appreciate her? Just about any thoughtful gift is sure to bring a smile to mom’s face,...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Mar 30
Break the Glass Ceiling: Career Resources for Women
Image source: Reuters Next week Judge Ketanji Brown Jackson may be voted in as the first Black woman to serve on the Supreme Court. Judge...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Mar 23
Listening to Yourself (and maybe to Brené Brown!)
One of my favorite presentations at South by Southwest (SXSW) last week was by Brené Brown, a researcher and best-selling author who...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Mar 16
Self Care Tips for Women – Lessons from Lizzo
The iconic superstar Lizzo is a rapper, singer, 3x Grammy Award-winner, and now executive producer of her own reality TV show, Watch Out...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Mar 2
A Look at Women’s Progress - Then and Now
Gender inequality is still a big issue. Yet overall, Western society has made some significant strides in the last century or two,...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Feb 23
The Benefits of Pets for Human Health
I live downtown in the city of Washington DC. While I love the energy and the ability to walk nearly everywhere, there are some downsides...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Feb 16
How to Make Your Birthday Special for Yourself
So… today's my birthday! The way I think about celebrating birthdays has evolved. I used to focus more on meeting other people’s...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Feb 9
Unique Galentine’s Day Ideas: Celebrate Friendship
What is Galentine’s Day? Galentine’s Day is an opportunity to celebrate female friendships. It’s typically celebrated before Valentine’s...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Feb 2
National Wear Red Day & Reframing Women’s Health
What is National Wear Red Day? Are you familiar with the "red dress campaign"? This Friday, February 4th, is National Wear Red Day. It’s...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jan 26
Vacation Anticipation: Always Plan for Your Next Trip
Does planning a trip make you happy? Planning a trip can be fun under normal circumstances, but two years into a global pandemic, it’s...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jan 19
Health Games that Work for Adults
Are you among the 55% of Americans who have turned to video games during the pandemic for distraction, entertainment, or human...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jan 12
Take Control of Your Health and Wellness in Everyday Life
For many of us, it's tempting not to think about our health until something goes wrong, especially when we’re young. In high school my...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Jan 5
Finding Silver Linings in the Pandemic
Yes, even a global pandemic can have a silver lining. Not to diminish the terrible parts of COVID-19, of which there are plenty, but it’s...
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Lygeia Ricciardi
- Dec 29, 2021
Tips for Handling Major Life Transitions
In this holiday season, many of us are gathering with family members and friends. Even if you’re not in the midst of a major life...
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