There are simply no other affordable options for most families. We don’t get to set life’s clock. We don’t know if or when we may need help. But looking at what most people need, we can conclude that our aging parents will likely need care in some form before the end of their lives. You
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Tis the season to begin baking! What would the Holidays be like without the intensive and extensive hours spent in the kitchen prepping for celebrations of seasonal cheer? Cookies are an intrinsic tradition. Every family has their favorites whether it’s green sugar cookies cut in the shape of a tree or Grandma’s secret gingerbread recipe.
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If the first thing that comes to mind when you think avocados is “fat”, you’re right to an extent. Avocados do contain more fat than most fruits. However, the fats found in avocados are both unique and diverse, providing your body with the “right” kinds of fats. In addition to this, avocados are rich in
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Many full-time workers contemplate returning to school. However, there are some people who completely nix the idea because of the time commitment involved. For those truly committed towards seeking an education, personal and professional goals will supersede any concerns about working full-time while in school. The key to successfully living a stress-free life while
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This is the second article in our series about bullying. Check out Understanding bullying. In today’s technology-dependent society, bullying has extended beyond the playground to the virtual realm. Cyber bullying is teasing, harassment or otherwise inappropriate behavior that happens over the Internet in the form of e-mails, instant messaging, chat rooms, message boards and other
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I have to confess, until a few days ago, I had not given a single thought to trick-or-treaters. For the past few years I’ve doing the college version of Halloween which consists of trick-or-treaters not coming to my dorm room (this has the bonus of keeping any candy I acquire). My parents’ house does not
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Growing up, we always spent Thanksgiving with my mom’s family, who lived close enough that we could drive easily to see them. We’d all pile into someone’s house, putting every couch, air mattress, and floor space big enough for a sleeping bag to use, and we’d spend the entire week cooking, overeating, and Black Friday
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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
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It can be hard to think of a gift on father’s day. It’s not a birthday where you’re just celebrating another good year, but an even better occasion celebrating another great year as your dad. 1. Dad Rocks Paperweight A pin from Our Family World gives instruction on making dad a paperweight memento. Every
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Knowing what workouts are best for your body is important, but nourishing your body after working out is just as important, if not more, for a beginner trying to change their lifestyle. There is so much in our food that harms or helps us that we don’t know too much about. We all know the
