Facial Tips, Needs vs. Wants and Pets for Adoption: Local Voices

Here are the best of this week's Local Voices posts from our Aberdeen, Bel Air, Fallston, Perryville and Havre de Grace Patch sites. Want to share your thoughts on local politics, sports or entertainment? Scroll down mid-way on your Patch homepage to the box that says "Who's Blogging?" and click "Start blogging."


The Humane Society of Harford County has many animals available. If you're looking for a pet, see recent blog posts about:

• DOZER: Dog of the Week
• BRUCE: Cat of the Week
• GIGI: Small Critter of the Week

Do you know what you need? Figuring out the difference between needs and wants can help simplify your lifestyle. Read more in the blog post, The Less You Need, by Local Voices blogger Nettie Owens.

Do you get overwhelmed by all the choices at the spa when trying to choose a service? Check out Facial Choices for the Newbie Spa Goer and other skin care advice in the blog: Skin Care by De Mer.

Jory Fisher reflected on how a lack of confidence can be a stumbling block for some in the blog post Self-Confidence is the Cornerstone of Success.

Rabbi Kushi Schusterman wrote a blog post called Run away to higher on Bel Air Patch: "As we approach High Holidays 2013/5774 recognize that in order to get in touch with your inner self you may need to leave the familiar and go outside your comfort zone." 

BACK TO SCHOOL 101: Prepare a back-to-school health checklist with this advice from Patient First. 

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