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As students prepare to head back to school, families are spending big bucks on supplies and tuition, placing an increased financial burden on parents and students alike. PegCityLovely chats with Doyle Williams, Executive Vice President of COUNTRY Financial to talk simple steps on how to maintain back-to-school costs.

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Plants and the "green collar" industry that thrives on them are powering our lives in ways we never thought possible, creating new jobs that not only help our economy, but also make our world, and our lives, better! There have never been more opportunities to change the world through plants than there are today, but awareness of the industry that sustains them, known as "horticulture" is at an all-time low. The more we know about plants, the more we can make a difference today. By empowering today's youth - the next generation of game changers and dreamers - to unlock the potential of their natural world, BLOOM! is opening their eyes to opportunities they never knew possible and, in the process, seeding their future and ours.

Join PegCityLovely as she chats with Susan E. Yoder, IOM, the Executive Director of Seed Your Future - a national movement to promote horticulture and encourage more young people to pursue careers working with plants. They discuss opportunities for young people and share unique insights into:

· The nearly 58,000 new jobs in the "green-collar" industry, as horticulture is often called, expected to become available each year for the next five years,

· How horticulturists are using their plant knowledge to solve some of our biggest challenges, like feeding a growing world, climate change and clean water.

· Why the average American can recognize over 1,000 brands and logos, but fewer than 10 plants in their local areas.

· How horticulture plays a role in fashion and beauty, science and even art and design

With more than 100 different careers in the industry, horticulture - the art, science, technology and business of plants - has something to offer for everyone. Jobs include drone specialists, plant scientists, landscape architects and urban farmers, just to name a few. Learn how parents and partners can access a host of resources designed to make it as easy as possible to talk to young people about the world of plants and spread the word about BLOOM!

About Susan E. Yoder, Executive Director of Seed Your Future

Susan joined Seed Your Future in September 2016 and brings with her more than twenty-five years of experience working with nonprofit organizations. For most of her career, she has worked with organizations that focus on youth development and providing children, youth and families with opportunities to grow and thrive. She is passionate about the outdoors and the positive impact it can have on physical and emotional health. She is dedicated to finding more opportunities to move the traditional classroom outside, thus providing youth with the opportunity to learn about - and in - the natural world. An avid outdoorswoman and gardener, her personal motto is "Think Outside - No Box Required."

Just me chattin about relationships from my car! Lol
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As the days slowly begin to grow longer, more Americans may start thinking about vacation, something recent research suggests they don't take nearly enough of. A survey commissioned by British Airways found that 68% of employed adults have unused vacation days at the end of the year, mainly because work is too busy to take time off.

Americans have long been known as workaholics, but the results of the study show that vacation time is suffering in a major way. 29% of respondents said they were saving up vacation days, which they ultimately didn't use.

On the rare occasion that people find time to get out of the office, nearly half (48%) of Americans feel refreshed and recharged after a vacation. This is despite the majority of respondents feeling as though they failed to properly disconnect from work while on break.

PegCityLovely chats with Dr Jaime Kulaga (http://drjaimek.com) about tips and strategies on how to manage workload and truly disconnect when on vacation.

As the days slowly begin to grow longer, more Americans may start thinking about vacation, something recent research suggests they don't take nearly enough of. A survey commissioned by British Airways found that 68% of employed adults have unused vacation days at the end of the year, mainly because work is too busy to take time off.

Americans have long been known as workaholics, but the results of the study show that vacation time is suffering in a major way. 29% of respondents said they were saving up vacation days, which they ultimately didn't use.

On the rare occasion that people find time to get out of the office, nearly half (48%) of Americans feel refreshed and recharged after a vacation. This is despite the majority of respondents feeling as though they failed to properly disconnect from work while on break.

PegCityLovely chats with Dr Jaime Kulaga (http://drjaimek.com) about tips and strategies on how to manage workload and truly disconnect when on vacation.

Real Talk with Coach V of Higher Level Fitness and Natalie of PegCityLovely.
Vernis and Natalie discuss the strategies one needs in life and health to overcome complacency.

Coach V - instagram.com/higher_level_fitness, website: higherlevelfitness.net
PegCityLovely - instagram.com/pegcitylovely, website: pegcitylovely.com

Americans are giving to charity more than ever. In light of the most recent natural disasters and the holiday season approaching, there’s a new sense of urgency to charitable giving. But how many of us really know how our donations are being spent – and that they’ll make a difference?


Before making donations, donors should do their research to ensure they’re choosing wisely. Evaluators such as Charity Navigator offer charity ratings and in-depth analysis of U.S.-based charities, with criteria including financial management and accountability. Givers should also understand the cause they’re trying to support, and look for charities that effectively address the causes they’re passionate about.

Americans are giving to charity more than ever. In light of the most recent natural disasters and the holiday season approaching, there’s a new sense of urgency to charitable giving. But how many of us really know how our donations are being spent – and that they’ll make a difference?

Before making donations, donors should do their research to ensure they’re choosing wisely. Evaluators such as Charity Navigator offer charity ratings and in-depth analysis of U.S.-based charities, with criteria including financial management and accountability. Givers should also understand the cause they’re trying to support, and look for charities that effectively address the causes they’re passionate about.

Natalie from PegCityLovely chats with Crystal Thompson, founder/owner of Flourish Into You, a wonderful life coaching program for women that focuses on diet culture.

Flourish Into You Online Details:
- Website: http://flourishintoyou.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/flourishintoyou/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/flourishintoyou/
- Book a Call: https://flourishintoyou.com/connection-call-application/

Upcoming Event:
Sat Oct 28, 2017
Diet Culture Dropouts
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With overscheduled days and never-ending to-do lists, it’s impossible to avoid the stress that comes with working hard. And, when it’s time to rest, getting enough good quality sleep is one of the most important things you can do for your health. But the growing sleep debt in shows that’s easier said than done.

PegCityLovely chats with Dr. Sujay Kansagra (pronounced Soo-jay Kahn-sahgrah) who joins us live from Raleigh, NC, this morning with findings from a new survey showing how stress may be affecting your ability to get a good night’s sleep.