BearatHome | December 1, 2008
In 1985, December 1st was designated as World AIDS Day. More than 20 years later, we continue to struggle with this devastating pandemic.
World AIDS Day is about people getting the facts about HIV and AIDS. By becoming informed, we can make safer choices about our behaviors and options.
If you are sexually active, use a condom.
Get [...]
BearatHome | November 1, 2008
November is National Diabetes Month. More than 17 million people in the United States have diabetes, but about one-third of them have yet to be diagnosed with the disease. An additional 16 million people have pre-diabetes, an elevated blood glucose level.
Diabetes is caused when the body is unable to produce insulin (type 1 diabetes) or [...]
BearatHome | October 15, 2008
Do you love what you see when you look in the mirror?
Hollywood and the fashion, cosmetics and diet industries work hard to make each of us believe that our bodies are unacceptable and need constant improvement. Print ads and television commercials reduce us to body parts — lips, legs, breasts — airbrushed and touched up [...]
BearatHome | September 27, 2008
Banned Books Week 2008 is September 27–October 4 . . .
At Bear at Home, we believe in living fully. Our definition of living fully includes the freedom of choice. We advocate making informed healthy choices, but realize ultimately you must decide what’s best for your mind, body and spirit. When it comes to feeding [...]
BearatHome | June 22, 2008
“I look into the window of my mind
Reflections of the fears I know I’ve left behind
I step out of the ordinary
I can feel my soul ascending
I am on my way
Can’t stop me now
And you can do the same”
I wanted to share with you a little of Heather Small’s “Proud.” Everyday, [...]
BearatHome | May 11, 2008
From all of us at Bear at Home, we take our hats off to all the moms out there . . .
We know how hard you work – cooking, cleaning, holding down careers – all the while you manage one of the most important jobs is the world . . . Motherhood.
From scabby knees to [...]
BearatHome | May 6, 2008
International No Diet Day (INDD) is an annual celebration of body acceptance and diversity. It is observed on May 6 each year.
Dieting represents a huge money maker to the industry, despite is high failure rate. Only 5 to 10 percent of us succeed, but we all contribute to the staggering $40 billion in revenue amassed [...]
BearatHome | April 24, 2008
The other day, I went into the boyfriend’s medicine cabinet for a Q-Tip.
How was I to know what lurked inside? What I saw would fill my nightmares for weeks . . .
A toothbrush, toothpaste, a razor, shaving cream and a hair brush.
How could that be? [...]
BearatHome | April 17, 2008
Earth Day is intended to inspire awareness of and appreciation for the Earth’s environment.
Global observance originated by Gaylord Nelson as an environmental teach-in, and since January 1970 also called Earth Day, is celebrated in many countries each year on April 22.
History of Earth Day – Learn all about how Earth Day was started
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BearatHome | April 1, 2008
National Sexual Violence Resource Center
Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) raises awareness of sexual violence and its prevention through special events while highlighting sexual violence as a major public health issue and reinforces the need for prevention efforts.
Women’s organized protests against violence began in the late 1970s in England, with Take Back the Night marches. These [...]