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HMO vs PPO: What You Should Know If You Have A Chronic Illness or Disability
Health insurance tips for open enrollment and year-round. It’s open enrollment for people in Pennsylvania who are covered through the Affordable Cares Act. Pennsylvania uses Pennie as its official Healthcare Marketplace. In my last article about insurance scam sites, I urged people to go directly to Pennie.com or Healthcare.gov (if you’re outside of Pennsylvania) after my Google search was hijacked and directed me to a fraudulent 1-800 number. The company already had my coverage information, so I thought they were legitimate.
Thanksgiving Menu Ideas, Healthy Options and Alternatives
It’s week two of holiday planning and I hope you’ve confirmed your guest list, menu, and venue. According to GFC’s Ultimate Thanksgiving and Holiday Planning guide, your total number of confirmed guests, list of food allergies, dietary requirements, and requests should inform where and what you’ll serve.
Where To Buy Delicious Holiday Pies in Philly
Week1:Thanksgiving Tip of the Week - #BuyYourPies featuring Shoprite, MANNA, Weaver’s Way, Honeysuckle Provisions. A variety of pies #BuyYourPiesPhoto by Megan Bucknall. The holiday season came quickly. I blinked and we went from a balmy summer to pleasant autumn. Now it’s time to embrace the season, with an attitude of gratitude as we focus on family, friends, and fellowship. If we’re fortunate to have the means to host and feed the hungry and sometimes hangry masses or bring something to a holiday gathering, we need to give thanks and be prepared. So here are some tips, tricks, and recipes to add a little something sweet to your holiday menus and venues.
Turkey Day 2022 May Need an Alternative Protein Plan due to Bird Flu in
Turkey Time Pivot - #APP - Alternative Protein Plan. We may need to make an alternative protein plan for turkey day if you don’t already have a turkey. April 2022, Iowa State researchers, published an article in The Conversation.
Student Loan Pause Ends December 31, 2022, but Public Service Loan Forgiveness is Still Available
Counting CoinsPhoto byPhoto by Towfiqu barbhuiyaonUnsplash. If you have student loan debt like me, you should know two important dates:. Student loan pause ends — repayment begins January 1, 2023.
Opinion: School-Age Kids Should Know How to Cover their Coughs in Public Places
Children can be unsuspected COVID carriers, but parents can teach them to cover their coughs for COVID and flu. Our children are innocent and our most valued treasure. Yet, a lot of them can beunsuspected COVID carriers. Some children can have COVID and not have symptoms. Most of my family and friends with children who were infected said the kids had minor cold or flu-like symptoms for 24–48 hours and were back to normal. In contrast, parents and older relatives had longer recovery times and serious symptoms that required medical treatment or hospitalization.
Kickstarter Has A New CEO but Did You Know Their Most Successful Project is a $41 Million Book Series?
A fresh start for Kickstarter and hope for aspiring writers. Kickstarter has a new CEO and he’s ready to go. On October 3, 2022, Everette Taylor, CEO of Kickstarter announced his mission and vision in his first Project Update. Mr. Taylor, former CMO of Artsy said, “he’s passionate about supporting creators and helping to provide resources for those who want to make their dreams a reality…” Click here for the full video.
Philly Fraud Alert: Health Insurance Scam on Google
Pennie says Plan Associates are NOT authorized insurance brokers, but they're collecting insurance and payment information. I have an embarrassing story. I just discovered that I got scammed by a fraudulent company called Plan Associates who claimed to be a licensed broker for Pennie, Pennsylvania’s official health insurance marketplace.
Call #988 For Mental Health Emergencies
#988 is a direct link for suicide prevention and the new emergency number you’d call if you or someone else is having a mental health crisis in America. According to WHYY, “The new line is part of the National Suicide Hotline Designation Act of 2020, which established 988 as the nationwide number for the National Suicide Prevention Lifeline and Veterans Crisis Line.”
October 10th is Indigenous Peoples’ and World Mental Health Day
A day to honor our First Nations and reflect on our mental health. Indigenous Peoples’ Day and World Mental Health Day. I discovered Indigenous Peoples’ Day when I went to the post office this weekend and the staff kindly reminded me that they will be closed on Monday due to the national holiday. On October 7, 2022, President Biden declared October 10, 2022, Indigenous People’s Day.
Video of Philly Pregnancy Nurse and Expectant Mother Goes Viral and Opens Discussion about Maternal Health Crisis
Medical bias causes higher mortality rates in mothers and children of color. Yesterday, TikTok video went viral of a nurse questioning a pregnant woman’s pain and request for medical treatment and leave. According to the Twitter thread, this incident allegedly happened at one of the Philly Pregnancy Centers and involved one of their nurse practitioners.
Brown Butter and Sofrito Add Flavor and Flare to Everyday Dishes
Small things that pack big flavor - to meat, veggies and desserts. I’m a foodie and love to try new things and follow food trends. The latest craze is brown butter. Yum. If you thought butter was good — brown butter is its sophisticated, friend with a nutty flavor that just takes dishes to another level.
A Body Butter Recipe
A good dry hands, the whole body remedy, and a great DIY gift idea. Whether your hands are dry from repeated washing or you suffer from overall dry skin, this body butter will be your new best friend! I’ve played with this recipe since college and my skin craves it. I use it all year round because it works really well right out of the shower as a base moisturizer. I also make it for family and friends. Some of them use it as a summer soother or an itchy winter skin balm.
The Connection Between Black Women’s Equal Pay Day and The Paycheck Fairness Act
The 38% pay gap leads to less time, money, and lower quality of life. Black women workingPhoto by Christina @ wocintechchat.com. September 21, 2022, was #BlackWomensEqualPayDay and I wish it was a celebration and not a declaration, but as 2022 comes closer to an end it's not. I feel equal pay for Black women needs to be a top priority in the fight for equality, equity, and economic justice. Way too many Black women get paid less than their white counterparts in the same position, even if they have the same or more credentials and experience. I've seen and experienced it and a Pew study confirmed that the racial wage gap extends to college-educated Black men and women, too.
Composting in the City: My Food Waste Solution
I love buying fresh fruits and veggies, but sometimes I buy too much or they go bad too quickly, but I live in a city… It’s a stinky situation: If I throw my organic food scrapes in the trash it will smell, draw flies and eventually produce harmful methane gas in a landfill or I could compost it and create some nice soil for my container garden.
Beyonce, Lebron, and David Choe Know Equity is the Key to Financial Security
Building wealth starts with equity investments — Jason Weaver became the Lion King and got a royal win & royalties. Every day a model, dancer, singer, or content creator is being offered a deal. On a rare occasion, they’re offered 6 or 7 figures to perform or lend their likeness, voice, or verse and endorse a product or service. A large injection of cash could change their lives — but it’s fleeting (like lottery winnings). Someone said if you get a million-dollar deal, the moment you spend a dollar you’re no longer a millionaire. Regardless of the amount — it’s a one-time payment, but imagine if a major company actually invested in your future with equity. Getting equity in the form of stocks and/or a percentage of the profits means you’ll earn long-term payments or royalties that could potentially provide wealth or financial security for you and future generations.
Philly’s Food Scene: Featuring Grocery Outlets, Honeysuckle Provisions, and Weaver’s Way
Hi, this is Tee your friendly Philly foodie and I’m excited to report there are some exciting new grocery store options in Philly’s fantastic food scene:. - Honeysuckle Provisions will open in late September 2022 in West Philly.
Meet Izzy My Post Covid Support Kitty and Furry Superhero
Let me introduce Izzy my protector, Covid detector and support kitty. I have a big, beautiful black cat named Izzy that I rescued in May from the Philly SPCA. He was one of family of extremely large Black cats. That wasn’t his original name, but he seems to like it. Even if I whisper — he’ll come trotting or meow in response. When he plops on my feet I call Baby Puma.
Food Prep Tips and Recipes
It’s the start of another school year and some of our schedules are shifting into hyper-speed especially if you’re an educator and parent. The weekdays are going to fly by with work, school, and family obligations. You have to eat in between meetings, appointments, extracurricular activities, and a little fitness, fun, and sleep.
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