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Making a Healthier, Happier You! Being healthier and happier this year doesn’t have to involve drastic changes. Making one small change at a time will help you achieve those goals. Here’s a few suggestions to get you started. Add more citrus to your grocery cart. Winter citrus can help keep skin looking healthy thanks to vitamin C, which aids in collagen. Set small goals for yourself and do one thing at a time. Multitasking can lead to unwanted stress or anxiety. Add one new exercise move in your workout or start doing yoga. Yoga can increase enjoyment, helps relax your mind and strengthen your muscles.

The American Red Cross celebrates National Blood Donor Month and recognizes the lifesaving contribution of blood and platelet donors. National Blood Donor Month has been observed in January since 1970 with the goal of increasing blood and platelet donations during winter – one of the most difficult times of year to collect enough blood products to meet patient needs.

Blood donation appointments can be made by downloading the American Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767) to make an appointment or to receive more information. All blood types are needed to ensure a reliable supply for patients.

It’s Here, Germ Season! With the cold and flu season upon us, it’s hard not to catch something at some point. To help minimize the spread of germs, use alcohol wipes on things like your steering wheel, door handles and knobs, light switches and faucet handles. Did you know, your cell phone might harbor more germs than a toilet seat? Zap those nasty germs by wiping your cell phone with an alcohol wipe as well and while you’re at it, give your purse, TV remote, and computer mouse the same treatment.

Rethink the Linen Closet Like most of us the linen closet is overstuffed. Tackle this overflowing storage spot by purging unused linens and non-essential items. Add an over-the-door rack to hold extra towels. Incorporate shelf dividers to keep folded washcloths from toppling over and separate from your linens. Use baskets to corral surplus toilet paper and extra bathroom essentials like cotton balls, soap or toothbrushes.

Make Your Tub Sparkle After a few years of daily use, the minerals in water—not to mention dirt and grime can make any tub look stained and dingy. Instead of reaching for some harsh chemicals, mix up equal amounts of baking soda and cream of tartar (found in your grocery's spice section) with lemon juice until it forms a paste. Apply to stains and rub in, then wait about an hour and rinse. For tougher stains, leave on for an hour and rinse well.