Of course the real secret to saving money on Black Friday is to not go shopping at all, but that hardly sounds appealing to the average consumer. According to America’s Research Group and Inmar, a solid 50 percent of Americans plan on shopping on Black Friday, up from 43.2 percent last year. It might be […]
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Celebrities are in the news and on the covers of magazines for everything from their successes to their failures, their marriages to their break-ups, and even their weight loss (or gain). We don’t often hear about the men and women who raised them. Here are some pretty awesome dads of famous people that can teach
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When I was a young child, I don’t think I fully appreciated the Fourth of July. It was just another holiday with yummy food and cool fireworks. Part of the reason that the significance was lost on me was that I didn’t know any better; living in a country like the United States was all
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How can we choose to be happy? Is there anything we can do? These quotes about being happy serve as inspirational lessons to help us find that elusive happiness. The little boy looked up and smiled. “Stairs!” He let go of his mother’s hand and began to climb. The little girl frowned, moaned and stamped
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Joy is part of the human experience. It makes us want to play and connect with others. It improves our moods, thoughts, and behaviors, and it boosts our mental health. But sometimes joy can be hard to find. To bring a little joy to your life, here are twenty-five inspiring quotes about joy that will
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We usually make plans (resolutions) to do more of this and that in the new year, but what about creating a list of doing less of this and that? Here is my list: Generosity, kindness, patience (well, not always or as much as we’d like), good cheer, forgiveness, mellow attitude, and gratitude are all attributes
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For many of you, fall break is on its way! If you’re not ridiculously excited already, here are 23 reasons why you should be. 1. Check out those killer leaves! The color spectrum of fall leaves is probably one of the most beautiful things the human eye can witness. The radiance, the quality, the smell.
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It’s Thanksgiving season, and Facebook is being flooded with posts about gratitude. The season serves an excellent reminder for all of us to take stock of what we are lucky enough to have, and all of the blessings, creature comforts, and good people in our lives. But what about the rest of the year? Are
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Give Dad the Father’s Day of his dreams with these six ideas for making the day special—because sometimes all Dad wants is a little food and relaxation. (And presents that he gets to pick for himself.) 1. Seatbelts everyone! Go on a field trip to somewhere he loves and hasn’t been in a while. Whether
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To help you get into the back-to-school-shopping spirit, here are five tips to aid in this transitional season. Shop around. After the fourth of July, back-to-school ads abound. Pay attention! Glancing through these ads can give you a general idea of how different stores are pricing their supplies. As with any purchase, make sure you
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