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7 Good Habits to Start in 2018

The new year means a new and positive you! Myla likes to start fresh every new year with goals and creating good habits! 2018 is here so now is the time to make some new year goals and a list of new positive habits for 2018! Being a good citizen and the best version of ourselves is the best way to start the new year.

Myla compiled a list of 7 new positive habits that you can start doing today! See the list below:

1.) Make My Bed Everyday– Starting your day off with a nicely made bed can improve your mood and start your morning off on a positive mindset. Daily goal: Make my bed every morning.

2.) Brushing Teeth Twice a Day- Brushing your teeth is a very important habit for good teeth health and keeping you from getting cavities. Daily goal: Brush your teeth every morning and every night.

3.) Eating Healthy– Although sweets are fun to eat we need to eat more veggies and fruit in our diet. Making sure that we eat a proper diet is key to growing and having healthy bones and muscles.  Daily goal: Eat more veggies and fruits daily.

4.)Daily Exercise– Video games are fun but we need to make sure to run around outside and get in some much needed exercise. It is good for us to move around and enjoy the outdoors. Sitting for too long is not healthy. Daily goal: Be more active and move around more daily.

5.) Cleaning Room– Picking up after yourself is important. You never want to leave messes around for other people to pick up. Keeping your room clean, helps you to feel more organized and ready for the day. Daily goal: Put toys away when done playing with them.

6.) Say Please and Thank you–  Learning manners and being respectful to our parents, adults, teachers and friends. Being a good citizen is very important on how we treat others and ourselves. Daily goal: Be polite, say thank you and please.

7.) Going to Bed On Time– Sleep habits are important for us to get in the proper amount of sleep and be productive during our day. So making sure to follow the right bedtime and getting up in the morning is a good habit. Daily goal: Going to bed on time and waking up on time in the morning.

What are your new positive goals and habits for the new year? Do you want to share them with Myla? Send in your 2018 positive habit goals to: info@myfriendmyla.com. She would love to hear from you!

 

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Tips to Keep Your Pets Safe This Holiday Season

As we gather and celebrate the holiday season with family and friends. We tend to spoil our fur-babies as well with extra helpings of food and treats. Although we love to give our furry babies some extra treats this time of year, we need to be sure that they are safe for them to eat. Austin 360 did an article on pet safety during the holidays. Enjoy the article and holiday tips below.

Turkey

The centerpiece of Thanksgiving and Christmas dinner,  can be toxic to pets if you use garlic, butter and other seasoning, Fox News reported. If the bird is cooked without extra ingredients, then it is safe for dogs and cats, The American Kennel Club says. The AKC also says to remove the skin and excess fat from any pieces you sneak to the dog, and don’t let them gnaw on the bones because they can splinter and either block or tear their intestines.

Stuffing

Stuffing, while made mostly of bread, can be dangerous to dogs and cats thanks to the ingredients used. Onions are dangerous for dogs and cats. They can cause anemia in dogs, according to the AKC.

Sweet Potatoes

Again it’s not the main ingredient of sweet potatoes, but the seasonings that can cause your pets to get sick.

Alcohol

Small amounts of alcohol can make them intoxicated. It can also cause a drop in blood sugar, blood pressure and in severe cases, seizures, respiratory failure and even death, according to the People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals.

Coffee

Caffeine is a big no for animals. If an animal drinks anything with caffeine, it can lead to vomiting, diarrhea, excessive thirst, hyperactivity and abnormal heart rhythms, according to the ASPCA.

Chocolate

We all know that chocolate is dangerous to dogs, but why is the sweet treat a no-no for dogs? It’s all because of theobromine, which is toxic for dogs and cats. If they ingest it, they may vomit, have diarrhea and seizures, even death, according to Reader’s Digest.

Christmas and Holiday Plants and Decorations

Be mindful this time of year with plants and flashy shiny decorations. Trees can also be an issue with pets, climbing into them and getting hurt. Some plants are very poisonous like Poinsettias. Be careful when decorating, to place them in high places where your pets cannot get to it. Watch your decorations and make sure they do not contain too much glitter or paint substances that can make a pet sick if eaten. Keep them high and out of reach as much as possible. New shiny objects bring out pet curiosity and can tempt them with eating dangerous objects.

Click here for more foods that are dangerous to pets and to read the original source article from Austin 360.