If you’re a pet owner, or thinking of getting a pet, you already know how much joy and fun a pet brings to your life. Pets give companionship and unconditional love, which are sometimes hard to get from humans! But did you know that there are actual physical and emotional health benefits to having Fido around? Here are 6 amazing health benefits of owning a pet:
Allergies. Studies show that living with a pet can lower the likelihood of a child developing related allergies. Pet owners generally have stronger immune systems overall.
Responsibility. For kids, being responsible for a pet is a great life lesson. The routine and structure of tending to a pet helps establish good habits, and caring for pets makes owners feel needed and wanted, which helps build self-confidence in kids.
Social benefits. Having social connections is important for overall good health, and having a pet provides lots of great opportunities. Talking about a pet is always a good conversational icebreaker, and you can connect with other pet owners at dog parks, training classes, and online networks.
Heart health. Pet owners tend to have lower blood pressure, cholesterol, and triglyceride levels, as well as better recovery rates from heart attacks.
Exercise. Having a dog forces you to be active.
Emotional health. Playing with a pet can elevate levels of serotonin and dopamine- hormones that help keep you calm. Having a pet can lead to less depression, anxiety, and stress.
It’s nice to know that something that brings you happiness is also good for your health. Another reason to love your pet even more!
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You might be thinking of decorating your home but are feeling scared off by the expense. Think again: home decorating does not have to cost a lot! Not at all! It’s true that good quality furniture is expensive, but there’s still a lot you can do for your decor without spending a lot, and without being a DIY goddess, either. The secret is the accents, which you can get at any price point. Give any room a dramatic upgrade with these 12 ways to decorate your home on a budget!
Know where to shop. That’s the first thing to know, because treasures can be found literally anywhere. Shop inexpensive home stores like Target, Overstock.com, and Home Goods for some really great buys on great stuff for your house. But don’t limit yourself to home design places. Keep your eyes open and you’ll find fabulous ideas everywhere.
Pillows. Use inexpensive pillows in bold colors to give an old couch or chair an instant face-lift. Mix and match patterns and textures to add interest.
Create an accent wall. You don’t even have to paint an entire room to change it. Paint one wall in a vibrant color, or cover it in a patterned wall paper for an exciting change.
Flowers. Get a few inexpensive vases, or craft them, and keep them filled with flowers, which will instantly bring life and color into the room. Spring for fresh and keep changing it up, or buy some incredibly real-looking silk ones for a more permanent fix that you can still easily change according to your mood or the seasons.
Decorative picture frames. Put your photos in bold frames to add color and interest to your accent tables.
Throws. Like pillows, throws are a simple accent that can have a big impact on your older furniture
Plants. Plants bring their own character to your decor, and you can up that effect by putting them in bold and colorful planters.
Rugs. It’s a big and expensive job to change the carpets or redo the floors, but you don’t even have to. Get some rugs and use them to help decorate the room.
Storage. Decorative shelves, boxes, and bowls are nice accents and they help your room by eliminating clutter.
Reupholster. Reupholstering old furniture is a great way to give it new life.
New towels. Don’t bother redoing the bathroom. Change it up with new towels in a new color for an exciting transformation.
Wall art. Spring for some paintings or prints, or create your own. Check out Pinterest for some really cool DIY wall art.
You might still want to save up for a total room makeover one day, but these budget ideas are great for a quick fix!
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