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 Englishmy favorite, his least favorite. We had drifted apart after he became part of the cool athlete […]
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Breads and Spreads Easy to make and fun to eat, spreads can be served with crackers, bread, or even veggie sticks! Ranch totally works, or you can try these recipes for Homemade Hummus or “Yummiest” Artichoke Dip. Homemade Hummus Recipe link: https://www.taste.com.au/recipes/5103/hummus “Yummiest” Artichoke Dip Ingredients 16oz can (not marinated) artichokes 1
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The idea of multivitamins sounds great: when you feel like you’re just not getting enough vitamins from your diet and daily routine, take a one-a-day multivitamin and you’ve filled your quota of 10 vitamins and minerals, respectively, in your daily diet. However, many nutritionists and health experts have agreed that fresh foods and a healthy
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Sick kids are rarely happy kids. One thing my mom always tells me is to look my best when I am sick the better you look, the better you feel. Now, whenever I’m sick, I put on a dress or my favorite shirt. It makes me feel like little has changed just because I don’t
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It’s no secret that marriage is not all bliss and happily ever afters. The wedding is not the ending of the journey, rather it is the beginning of an epic tale that includes all sorts of plot twists and surprises along the way. No marriage can avoid the bumps and jolts in the road, but
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Almost 30 percent of youth in the United States (or over 5.7 million) are estimated to be involved in bullying as a bully, a target of bullying or both according to the National Youth Violence Prevention Center. The Center reports that in a recent national survey of students in grades 6 through 10, 13 percent
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When my kids remember my first triathlon, they’ll likely think of an early morning, cinnamon rolls on a shady patch of grass, the excitement of watching me cross the finish line, stinky and glistening and grinning from ear to ear. They’ll remember that I got a medal for finishing and it was heavy and shiny,
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You scored an excellent deal on some furniture when your great aunt Fifi threw in the towel. It’s hard to pass up free furniture, but your house is starting to appear a little 1970’s for your taste. But hold off on throwing that furniture out and consider what new furniture will cost! A nice dining
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You’ve got yourself a two-dollar-off coupon for a family-size box of Pop Tarts. Congrats. However, I promise no one is forcing you to buy them even with this killer steal. It is time for you to break that magnetic pull that compels you to use every last one of your coupons before they expire, and
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Here are our top kid-friendly dessert ideas for feeding a patriotic party on a budget. The best part: Every recipe can be recycled and reused on July 4. Wave Your Flag Cake This Kraft recipe uses pound cake, JELL-O, and berries to create an edible American flag. Cool Whip and JELL-O can be purchased
