Labor Day Tips

the Hope family is not being able to be together during much of the journey, specifically with daughter, Ryanne.

“I have not been able to see her but two nights a week because of the visitor policy at Children’s due to the coronavirus,” Elizabeth said. “We understand the necessity of the policy, but it has been difficult on her and us.”

For Childhood Cancer Awareness Month, Elizabeth encourages anyone interested to find out more about childhood cancer research.

“We need to get this information out there,” Elizabeth said. “A lot of people don’t know much about it, and I know I didn’t until it directly affected me. Instead of donating to your local charities, maybe this year think about donating to an organization that helps cancer families during this difficult time to pay bills, or an organization that supports childhood cancer research. If you can’t monetarily help, tie a yellow ribbon on your mailbox to show awareness and support.”

To follow Ruddy’s journey, visit Ruddy’s Leukemia Battle on Facebook. AC

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In this year of social distancing, perhaps you’ve found yourself at home more than you’d typically enjoy. This reality may make your Labor Day off from work this year feel a little less festive. However, the Labor Day holiday is one that carries perhaps even an increased significance in 2020.

The Coronavirus pandemic has highlighted the value and necessity of having dedicated, hard workers on the frontlines of all kinds of businesses and services throughout our community. It has also emphasized the importance of patriotism and serving those around us here in America.

So, this year – this strange, strange year – let’s make the Labor Day holiday something a little extra special while you’re at home with your family:

TEACH THE VALUE OF HARD WORK

The backbone of this great country depends on the strength and resilience of its workers. Spend time teaching your children and family about the importance of hard work, consistency and the pride found in a job well done. Help your kids research and learn about the many different careers that may be available to them in the future. Encourage them to envision how they can serve an important role in the labor force of America when their time comes to step up.

SAY “THANK YOU!”

Labor Day may be a vacation day for some, but for others, it’s a round-the-clock effort! Although we’re in a season of social-distancing, showing gratitude never goes out of style. Consider making posters or cards of appreciation for some of the community’s hardest workers and dedicated workers you personally admire. Consider taking tokens of your appreciation to the workers at the post office, fire station, police station, teachers, industrial workers, fast food industry workers, and members of the healthcare community. SET AN EXAMPLE OF PATRIOTIC PRIDE PICKETT

Use Pinterest to find patriotic crafts that you can use to reinCONSTRUCTION, LLC force the message of hope, confidence and courage in the future of our nation when we all do our part as active members of the workforce with excellence. Spend a few moments decorating your sidewalks with messages of encouragement and patriotic pride in red, white and blue chalk.

CELEBRATE TO A PATRIOTIC SOUNDTRACK

As you’re barbecuing, enjoy the day with a fun soundtrack of American-centric songs. Some options to get your playlist started could include: The National Anthem – John Stafford Smith America – Neil Diamond R.O.C.K. in the U.S.A. – John Mellencamp Made in America – Toby Keith 9-to-5 – Dolly Parton In America – Charlie Daniels Band Takin’ Care of Business – Bachman-Turner Overdrive Blue Collar Man (Long Nights) – Styx Only in America – Brooks & Dunn Where the Stars and Stripes and the Eagle Fly – Aaron Tippin

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Simply Slim is a results-driven, medically supervised weight-loss clinic located in Alabaster. The weight-loss and wellness spa opened in Alabaster in January 2020, so it is still new to the business community.

“The pandemic didn’t help us much, as we had to close down for six weeks,” shared owner, Erica Nelson. “Now, though, COVID-19 is only slightly affecting our operations, as we are not offering our facials and some of the spa services. Our weight-loss clinic side, however, is fully operational.”

Erica says she has always had a passion for helping others, so when she was given the opportunity to open the clinic, she jumped right in. She said most of her clients lose anywhere from one to five pounds a week on average, so it’s not uncommon to see someone lose 20 pounds in their first month!

To support patients’ progress, the team at Simply Slim offers a wide variety of services and wellness spa services. These include state-of-the-art treatments like: • Poly Infrared Therapy (POLY) –

This light therapy utilizes various wavelengths of light for aesthetic and wellness treatment options for everyone. • HCG injections – Plans using HCG injections reduce feelings of hunger and support weight loss of an average

of up to two pounds of fat per day! It largely helps to redistribute body fat from the thighs, stomach, and hips. • Lipotropic injections - Lipo injections boost fat metabolism and support wellness by improving the breakdown of fat in the liver.

• Blue light, Red light, Purple

light therapies – These treatments serve to address a wide variety of skin issues, including reducing the appearance of scarring, acne marks and inflammation; improve skin texture; promote wound healing and tissue repair; stimulate healing of slow-healing wounds; reduce psoriasis lesions; and improve hair growth in people with androgenic alopecia.

• Exercise-Free weight loss programs

- The Confidence Vibration Plate is a useful tool to improve muscle strength and promote weight loss. It produces a high-frequency vibration that leads to a stretch reflex within the body. This gives weight-bearing exercises more impact.

The most requested service this summer has been the weight loss pod. Erica explains that it is because clients love getting their full-body workout without having to workout at all! “The Slim Pod is a luxurious, full-body, powered-massage system. It is ergonomically situated with a wellness exercise system and adjustable thermal dual heat sauna. You can burn 600-1000 calories per session by just lying down!” she exclaimed. “How often you use the pod can speed up the weight loss process. The medication helps you eat less, the injection breaks down fat, and the pod burns calories for you. So, the combination of the three is most effective.”

Spa treatments round out the experience to help clients feel and look their best with:

• Waxing • Facials • Ionic foot detox • Airbrush spray tanning

Erica says what sets Simply Slim apart from other weight-loss clinics in the area is that it offers not only the weight-loss medication and injections, but also exercise-free weight loss machines and one-on-one coaching. “We tailor plans to each individual’s needs, and we are a onestop shop,” Erica asserted. “You don't have to leave here and go to the gym – or in the future, even go grocery shopping, as we are in the works of introducing a variety of food and meal replacements!”

Right now, Simply Slim is offering unbeatable summer pricing, and new customers can get started for as little as $20!

“We currently have affordable monthly membership plans that you can take advantage of that gains you daily access to the machines,” said Erica. “We have several packages to choose from, whether it’s for weight loss or for once you’ve reached your goal and you want to maintain.”

Those packages start as little as $49.00 and go up from there depending on which services you add on.

“We offer free consultations by appointment,” Erica informed. “Our phone number is (205) 406-5161 and of course, you can reach us anytime on our Facebook page!”

Simply Slim is located at 122 7th Avenue Northeast, Alabaster, Alabama. AC