Paisley Hansen
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Paisley Hansen is a freelance writer and expert in health, fitness, beauty, and fashion. When she isn’t writing she can usually be found reading a good book or hitting the gym.
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If You Love Gaming or Streaming, Here's What You Need To Know To Build Your First PC
If you spend lots of time gaming, streaming, or making videos from a budget computer, upgrading your hardware is probably never far from your mind. Prebuilt computers are a quick way to solve your equipment problems, but they cost more than building your own PC, and because someone else has made all the decisions for you, prebuilt machines inevitably involve at least a little compromise. Picking out individual parts and putting them all together might sound intimidating if you’ve never done it before, but it’s easier than you think. Read on to learn how to configure and build your first PC.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in 01
The Best Tools For Managing a Website
Creating an online presence for your business is a crucial part of being a business owner in 2020. However, managing a website is not just the process of creating it and occasionally uploading content. There are many aspects to website management, and they require some skill to execute. By utilizing some of these tips and tools, you can become an adept website manager in no time at all.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in 01
Ways to Survive an Unplanned Pregnancy
Discovering you are pregnant can be one of the most emotional moments of your life. Even if you have been planning to have children at some point, it is still a shock to see the positive result on your pregnancy test. Pregnancy changes everything, but it is possible to not only survive it, but actually weather it well.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Families
5 Last Minute Home Renovations To Get In Before the Holidays
For most people, this year has been a crazy mix of "Where did the time go?" and "Is it over yet?" and with fall here, it is officially rounding the home stretch to a brand new one. That means the holidays are also right around the corner. While your holiday plans may look a bit different this year, they will still probably include gathering with close family and friends. Make sure your house is up to the task of accommodating guests in style by finishing a few of these home renovations before the holidays get here.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Lifehack
5 Fun Ways to Propose to Your Wedding Party
1. Pack a Gift Box Who doesn't like to receive a gift box? A gift box is classy, thoughtful, and will always be a hit with your wedding party. These boxes are also perfect for long-distance friends you can't see in person; they'll be thrilled to see a gift box on their doorstep. Personalize each box so that it's filled with things you know each of your friends will love. For example, if your sister is really into makeup and skincare, pack her a box with face masks, mascara, mint lip balm, and salt scrub. Include a cute note and a couple of nostalgic pictures in each of the boxes, and you'll get the easiest yes they've ever given.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Marriage
5 Ways To Bring in Extra Cash This Holiday Season
The holiday season is just around the corner. The beginning of the 2020s brought with it unexpected financial cutbacks for many families, leaving plenty of adults scrambling to figure out how to bring in extra cash for the holiday season. Often, the hardest part is coming up with money-making ideas that fit into already busy work and family schedules. Luckily, there are plenty of ways to earn money that you can fit into your lifestyle in a way that works for you.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Journal
4 Reasons Hands Become Dry
There's no need to beat around the bush here-- hands get dry sometimes. This usually happens in the colder months of the year. The real question is, "Why do hands get dry?" Below are some of the most common reasons why your hands may become dry, as well as solutions to relieve your dry skin.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Blush
How to Support Small Businesses
Society seems to be shifting to favoring small businesses and local community more and more, even in the face of large companies and corporations. This can mean great things for small towns and insulated areas, but the recent pandemic has taken a toll on quite a number of mom and pop shops. Now more than ever it's up to people in the community to stand together and help out the little guy so these businesses will still exist when the world returns to normal. There are things companies and communities alike can do to keep small businesses alive and thriving in these difficult economic times.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Journal
3 Tips to Make This Winter Your Healthiest One Yet
If you're in disbelief that winter is right around the corner, you're not alone. Before you know it, temperatures will be dropping and cold and flu season will be knocking at your door. This can be intimidating, but it's important to not let it get the best of you. Wondering what you can do instead? Focus on practicing healthy habits and building up your immunity so you're ready when winter makes its grand entrance. Read on for three tips for making this your healthiest winter yet.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Longevity
How To Stay Fit in College
As you get ready to begin your college experience, you've probably heard harrowing tales of the "freshman 15" or the "sorority 40." While the college lifestyle can make it more difficult to stay fit and trim, it isn't impossible to do so. Here are some ways to help you stay in shape while still enjoying yourself.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Longevity
All You Need to Know About Gluten
If you read a lot of labels on food in the grocery store, then you are bound to see some items as gluten-free. In fact, you may know people who do not consume gluten or cannot eat it. Maybe you are one of the people who can’t eat gluten either. What is gluten and how can you determine what foods have it and what foods don’t have it?
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Feast
The Benefits of Going Vegan
Many have heard about going vegan and some of the health benefits that it can have, but may think that it's mainly just a way to lose weight. While this can be one of the top benefits of choosing to live a vegan lifestyle, the truth is that it can have many more benefits than that. If you're considering going vegan, or simply think you might like to try eating vegan meals once in a while, here are some things that going vegan can do for you.
By Paisley Hansen5 years ago in Feast
