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Go confidently in the direction of your dreams. Live the life you have imagined.~ Henry David Thoreau

Home: Quit teaching, go off the grid, and vow to homeschool your kids. It may sound a bit much, but that’s what one mom did and she has zero regrets.

Former teacher Taylor Moran says she won’t enroll her kids in school after experiencing firsthand that the “educational system stifles [kid’s] creative function, kills the spirit and takes precious time away from other important activities.”

Instead, she does what is called “unschooling” which focuses on teaching her kids important things they need to know, and that helps them develop better overall. This includes survival skills and spending more time in nature rather than on a screen. 

That may sound extreme but considering most people before this century were raised closer to that way and had better mental health… she may be on to something. 

Health: When you think of “gene-editing,” you may imagine something sinister, but the modern-day applications of this type of technology are making strides in curing some diseases.

Sickle cell “causes the body’s red blood cells, usually disk-shaped, to take on a crescent or sickle shape. When this occurs, the cells can clump together, leading to clots and blockages in the blood vessels. This may result in a range of complications, including excruciating pain, trouble breathing, or stroke.”

With the help of CRISPR gene-editing technology, Vertex Pharmaceuticals, made a gene-editing drug that would eliminate the need for a bone marrow donor by changing the DNA of a patient’s blood on its own.

So far, No drug that uses CRISPR gene editing has been granted FDA approval, but the FDA is reviewing this one to see if it’s safe to move forward.

Careers: Dreaming of landing that perfect remote job but don’t know how to get the ball rolling? Uh, yes, please! But where’s a gal to start?

First, you’re gonna have to light a fire under your proverbial butt and awaken that part of you that knows how to hustle because the market is fierce, but you the tried and true methods have worked for more than a few. Curious about what those are? Be sure to read this article.

And pro tip: It’s a good idea to spruce up your LinkedIn profile. That place is a goldmine.

Investments Worth Watching 

Female biomarkers often get overlooked leaving a lot of women in the dark about their body’s overall health. Evvy is looking to change that.

This female-founded brand is on a mission to close the gender health gap by discovering and leveraging overlooked female biomarkers, starting with the vaginal microbiome.

The mission was compelling enough to land them a cool $14 million in funding. 

💪 What they do: They created an at-home vaginal microbiome test designed to close the gender health gap and improve female health

📍 Location: New York, NY
📅 Founded: 2020 

🤑 Funding: $14 million 

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The Mel Robbins Podcast

If you don’t know Mel Robbins, you are missing out. Her vivacious, authentic personality and life experience make her easy to listen to. 

She covers topics from motivation, mental health, relationships, business and so much more. 

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Got some leftover Halloween candy and not sure what to do with it? Well, you could scarf it down or hide it away so your kids don’t sneak it. Ooooorrrrr, you could take it and turn it into a scrumptious new treat this week. 

• M&M Oat Bars

• Peanut Butter Cereal Treats

• Crazy Halloween Blondies

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