The night my husband and I met at a college barbecue, no one could break us apart. We were entranced. It wasn’t long before we were completely enamored and could hardly think of anything besides being together. Romantic strolls, lengthy phone calls, and heart-melting poetry paved the way toward our wedding day. Sure there were […]
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Saying farewell to summer can be a little difficult. It always seems to come to an abrupt end. The arrival of fall means the sun will likely make fewer appearances and wearing layers of clothing will become an absolute must. Despite these changes, fall is one of the best times of the year. Here are
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When we pick up a book, what we’re often looking for is a story to give us hope in a time of sadness. John Green’s 2012 novel, The Fault in Our Stars, is one such book that has become incredibly well-loved, even outside of its intended young adult audience. The book’s popularity was so widespread
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You only get these Independence Day delicacies once a year, so why deprive yourself of enjoying them all day long? Whether sugary delights, meaty must-haves, or fresh fruits make your mouth water, there are endless ways to bring your favorite snacks to the front lawn. 1. Grilled Corn Kebabs Grilled to perfection and made with
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For too many of us, breakfast has become nothing more than a routine, an automatic gesture we perform after rolling out of bed. Some of us go so far as to skip it altogether. But that’s no way to treat the most important meal of the day! Here are some delectable ways to jazz up
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It was a hard thing for him to “stay on task” in first grade. He was always exploding out of his seat or talking to a friend excitedly about something. But I had to teach him, and for that to happen, he had to be at his desk like everyone else. It was an activity
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Looking to craft something special for the Christmas season? Spread holiday cheer and inspire your child’s imagination with these simple DIY projects. Santa Binoculars image source Scout out Santa Claus and discover the magic of Christmas with these snazzy binoculars. It is possibly the most creative craft to ever be created from a toilet
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A cold afternoon in early January 2015: Patrick Johnson: How will this book help readers? John Olive: Readers of Tell Me A Story In The Dark will understand that they can do it. That telling wonderful bedtime stories is easy. Something magical happens in a dark bedroom and all tellers have to do
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If you’re anything like me, the thought of doing something fun, just for yourself, brings feelings of guilt with it. At any given time, we can all think of things we should or could be doing for our families, our jobs, or our other responsibilities. Being a mom and being with children can be fun,
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