Her Nexx Chapter is Going Red for Women’s Heart Health! Will You Join Us??
February marks the start of American Heart Month, and for us at Her Nexx Chapter, it signals the beginning of a new collaboration with the American Heart Association. We couldn’t be more excited to share about this new relationship with an organization that has had...
An Advocate for Her Husband’s Care Offers Tips to Help Navigate Your Healthcare
Navigating our own healthcare can be daunting at any time. If you have a serious illness, it can be overwhelming. With the extra stress on healthcare due to Covid, things are even more complex. How do we manage? My friend Judy, out of necessity, has learned a few...
It’s a Gouda Time to Celebrate National Cheese Lovers Day!
National Cheese Lovers Day is upon us, and I for one think it’s a gouda day to celebrate. The first recorded cheese was made by accident when a sheepherder stored the sheep's milk for too long and the milk separated and became whey. Then the brave shepherds tried...
“When I Grow Up” – The Journey
“When I grow up...” was a promise I made to this little girl in the picture; how can I let her down? She has gone through a lot, changed her place multiple times to adjust to the environment, but she couldn’t change her dreams. She does not know how to give up; she...
Why Practicing the Art of Doing Nothing Could Be One of the New Year’s Best Resolutions
For many of us, this is a time of year we actively seek out ways to effect change in our lives. Making resolutions and mapping out plans for the months ahead can help us step into the new year with a sense of purpose and determination. Regardless of the time of...
Taking Steps to End Exploitation and Human Trafficking with Awareness and Support
National Human Trafficking Awareness Day is observed annually on January 11 in order to raise awareness of this common but hidden crime. January marks the month of National Slavery and Human Trafficking Prevention, but this day is especially dedicated to the...
The Surprising Health Benefits of Indoor Plants and Why You Should Have Them
Houseplants are no longer a luxury only for the wealthy. Now anyone can pick up a small succulent for the price of a fancy coffee. Over the last century in American culture, we have been bringing the outdoors in as we spend more time inside. We know limiting our...
Quick! What’s QWERTY? Remembering World Typing Day and Keyboard Lessons Learned
My mother could run through the QWERTY when she was an executive secretary with such speed that the boss bought her a silent manual typewriter, and she would type his correspondence as he dictated. Now that’s some pretty fast typing. On January 8 we all give a...
Mind and Body Awareness: You Decide What is Best for Your Well-Being
The mind and body are a connection to our health: A connection that is important to balance out simply by being aware of what is healthy for both your mind and your body. International Mind-Body Wellness Day took place on January 3, 2022, but isn’t mind and body...
Attuned to Understanding Emotions or Analytics: Appreciating the Gifts of an Introvert
I never liked the cliched portrayal of introverts as “late bloomers,” that all they needed was to come out of their shell. They tend to go through a life-altering experience that helps them grow and open up. I also wasn’t too keen on those catchphrases extroverts...
5 Delectable Holiday Recipes to Warm Your Heart and Home
December 21, the day of the winter solstice, officially marked the beginning of wintertime, ushering in longer days, extended periods of sunlight, and what many cultures consider to be a welcome time of rebirth. As we move towards the end of another unusual year,...
Her Journey: Applauding the Powerful Strength of Female Support Systems
“I’ve always believed that one woman’s success can only help another woman’s success.” ~ Gloria Vanderbilt. “Her Journey.” We explore the topic in many ways at Her Nexx Chapter. In fact, we dedicate a whole section to the subject in our virtual community,...
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