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With Halloween coming up soon, many of us are turning our attention to what we (or, more likely, our kids) want to dress up as for Trick-or-Treating. While it’s always fun to go as a Disney princess or an Avenger, making your own creative costume is a great way to spend quality time together as […]

Stress is something we will all experience at some point in our lives, but if we frequently experience high levels of stress, it can take a toll on us both mentally and physically. Whether the pressure is coming from school, work, or personal issues, dealing with stress adequately is essential to our well-being. Here’s a

Bullying can happen in almost every form, and as technological progressions prevail, cyberbullying has certainly become a cynosure. However, a type of bullying that is often overlooked and not frequently addressed is academic bullying. The tendency to bully academically has risen to a paramount height, whether it be intentional or not. For high schoolers, with

From rich pecan pies to piles of Christmas cookies, the holiday season is filled with temptations to load up on foods that aren’t good for your health. Which foods are truly worth avoiding, and which ones aren’t all that bad? What should you keep in mind when facing the holiday buffet? Here’s a look at

With every season come new fruits and vegetables to harvest and enjoy. While it may seem as if summer was just yesterday, fall has already blown the leaves off the trees. ‘Tis the season for comfort foods. The following three salads combine unusual ingredients and warm, comforting flavors. Redirecting salads away from their airy summer

#mouthofthesouth I have four siblings. The five of us grew up in the South, and I was a chatterbox, which is why my brothers called me the “mouth of the South.” Little did my parents know (or let on that they knew) that was blaming everything on my siblings; I could talk my way out

Do you want to spruce up your home? Do-it-yourself projects can transform ordinary items into one-of-a-kind pieces. It requires some time and patience, but you don’t have to worry about breaking the bank. You can save money buying secondhand items at thrift stores or yard sales. And don’t forget about your home! The most unassuming thing

As of last Tuesday, fall is officially here. Naturally, now that summer is over, apple season is upon us. Classic apple pie is always an amazing dessert option, but if you’re feeling creative here are some fun twists on apple recipes.   Apple Pie Baked in the Apple This twist on an old favorite from

I was seventeen when I lost my favorite person on Earth. I had known Jacob for four years, both romantically and platonically. It was mid-junior year in high school, post-break-up, and the only class we had together was English—my favorite, his least favorite. We had drifted apart after he became part of the cool athlete