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SELF CARE CHECKLIST
As we enter a new year filled with aspirations and opportunities, let’s not forget the essential act of prioritizing self- care. The journey of personal well-being begins with recognizing the importance of caring for ourselves before extending our care to others. The past year has been a roller coaster of highs and lows, with every challenge leaving its mark. As we embark on a new journey, we must pause and reflect on our well-being. Self-care isn’t limited to bubble baths and relaxing evenings (although those are wonderful, too). It encompasses the intentional care of our mental and physical health. Whether it’s setting boundaries, practicing mindfulness, staying active, or seeking professional support when needed, these actions contribute to a fantastic approach to taking care of YOU! Make 2024 the year you prioritize your own self- care! Use this checklist to implement daily habits for a happier and healthier you! -Sachi Mitchell
BASIC
GO FOR A WALK
GO TO BED EARLY
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ONE HOUR OF NO SCREEN TIME
EAT A HEALTHY MEAL
COMPLIMENT YOURSELF
SELF IMPROVEMENT
JANUARY 2024
LEARN A NEW SKILL
MAKE A DAILY CHECKLIST
READ A BOOK
LIST WHAT YOU’RE GRATEFUL FOR
MENTAL/EMOTIONAL
SPEND TIME WITH LOVED ONES
COMPLIMENT SOMEONE
HUG A LOVED ONE
WATCH A SUNRISE OR SUNSET
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WHAT DID MAYANS CONSIDER TO BE ‘MODEL’ LOOKS?
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Beauty and fashion trends come and go throughout the years, with some — such as matte makeup, fringe, and ripped jeans — even making comebacks in recent years. The ancient Mayans also sought to be beautiful, but their practices were different compared to modern standards, as they were willing to completely change their bodies to conform to their beauty standards.
A smile is a universal expression of happiness, which was also true in Mayan culture. However, the
difference came with what you saw when they smiled, as Mayans enjoyed
shaping and filing their teeth to sharp points. They then drilled holes through the center of their teeth to insert gems.
Sachi fully staged their home in Ewa Gentry for a quick sale at over asking price.
Tattoos were also considered stylish among Mayans, but they weren’t like modern tattoos. The big difference in their skin designs was that they were achieved by actually carving into the skin to create 3D wounds. Hair accessories were big during Mayan times — really big. It wasn’t unusual for women to construct large, elaborate headdresses adorned with precious metals and gems and shaped to honor local animals. Another Mayan beauty standard relates to one of their prized crops: corn. It is said that Mayans correlated beauty with face and head structures that were long and narrow, much like an ear of corn. To accomplish that, Mayan families bound the heads of their infant children between two boards while the skull was growing to achieve an extended cranial shape that would last the child’s whole life. Eyes are a universal source of beauty, but the Mayans thought the ultimate set of beautiful eyes were crossed eyes. To create crossed eyes, they put a band around the heads of children with a bead suspended right in front of their eyes. They continued this until the children were permanently cross-eyed.
RISING MORTGAGE RATE COOL O'AHU'S HOUSING
O'ahu home sales fell by more than a quarter in 2023, with single-family home sales falling 26.3% and condo sales falling 28.0%. Median sales prices for properties dipped modestly, though the median sales price for single- family homes remained above $1 million, ending the year at $1,050,000, a 5% decline. Meanwhile, the median sales price for a condo was $508,500, a marginal 0.3% decrease. The housing market in O'ahu faced the pronounced effects of escalating mortgage rates and restricted inventory. The slow down in market activity that initially began in 2022 persisted into 2023, with sales volume
Noses were also a central sign of beauty among Mayans, and for them, the bigger the better. A large, hooked nose symbolized their bird-like gods and was so important to them that they added specially designed artificial nose bridges that were often multicolored and decorated with gems. Beauty is influenced by cultural values, and the Mayans invested a lot of time, energy, and creativity to achieve their vision of beauty, even if that vastly differs from today’s standards. 2
continuing to ease compared to the frantic pace observed during the COVID-19 pandemic.
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CHEESY CHICKEN CHOWDER Inspired by TasteOfHome.com
ES, LIMITED INVENTORY G MARKET IN 2023
INGREDIENTS
• 3 cups chicken broth • 2 cups peeled and diced potatoes • 1 cup diced carrots • 1 cup diced celery • 1/2 cup diced onion • 1 1/2 tsp salt • 1/4 tsp pepper • 1/4 cup butter, cubed • 1/3 cup all-purpose flour • 2 cups whole milk
$1,050,000
5.0%
SINGLE-FAMILY MARKET
MEDIAN SINGLE-FAMILY PRICE
2,560 CLOSED SALES
26.3%
• 2 cups shredded cheddar cheese • 2 cups cooked and diced chicken
MEDIAN CONDO PRICE $508,000
0.3%
DIRECTIONS 1. In a 4-quart saucepan, bring chicken broth to a boil. Reduce heat and add potatoes, carrots, celery, onion, salt, and pepper. Cover and simmer for 12–15 minutes or until vegetables are tender. 2. In another medium saucepan, melt butter and stir in flour until smooth. Slowly stir in milk. Bring to a boil over medium heat and stir for 2 minutes or until thickened. Reduce heat, then add cheese, stirring until melted. Add the cheesy mixture and chicken to the broth and heat it thoroughly!
CONDO/ TOWNHOUSE MARKET
4,573 CLOSED SALES 28.0%
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THE FRIDGE MAKEOVER YOU'VE BEEN WAITING FOR Get Organized in 3 Easy Steps!
A kitchen is only as organized as its refrigerator, so no matter how many air-tight and labeled containers line your pantry, it's all for naught if your fridge looks like the inside of a middle school locker. We get it: A refrigerator is hard to keep organized. There are solids, liquids, and maybe stinky gases from long-forgotten leftovers.
everywhere else! And just like you might do for pantry bins, we advise labeling fridge bins with what's inside them so you won't have to constantly pull them out. No. 2: Keep the herbs out of it. While produce drawers are great in theory, bunches of parsley, cilantro, basil, and the like often end up yellow and wilted — sometimes after just one use! To free up space in your fridge and get more use out of your herbs, treat them like flowers. Don't stick them in the refrigerator; instead, put the ends in a large glass of water so they stay fresh, which can prevent you from throwing out rotting herbs every few weeks. No. 3: Take it off (the outer packaging, that is)! Many of the refrigerated products we buy come in big, bulky packages that, when removed, reveal that the item is individually wrapped, too! Save yourself space by removing any outer packaging before placing items in the fridge. Then, once you have your bins placed, herbs watered, and outer packages removed, we recommend using the "zone, label, stack" method. Put similar items in specific "zones," label them, then stack them with the largest items on the bottom!
So, in a space where people are constantly taking, moving, and spilling, is organizing a refrigerator a hopeless endeavor?
Of course not! By following these easy organization tips, anyone can take their refrigerator from chaotic to cool. No. 1: Put those bins in your fridge, too! There seems to be a disconnect between organizing the pantry and the fridge. While many people love to use clear bins to keep their cabinets and pantries tidy, they never cross the threshold to the refrigerator. Plastic organization bins can serve the same purpose in a refrigerator as
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