Having been a Rotary Exchange Student, helped me learn to prepare and love to travel. So, here’s some tips for you: Use a Master Packing List: Start making one now, do a Google search, or use your next trip’s list as a starting point. Using a master packing list will relieve you from having to write everything […]
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Swimming with sharks is an absolutely amazing experience. If you’re lucky, you may run into some while you’re out snorkeling or scuba diving. However, if you want to guarantee that you’ll see a shark encounter, you may want to go with a group that is known for their shark experiences. These groups know where the […]
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Do you have a cluttered and crowded to-do list? Do you try to get everything accomplished, only to burn out and end up feeling further behind? If so, you’re not alone. While reading The New Rules of Work, a new book by co-founders of The Muse, I stumbled on an alternative to-do list strategy that I thought […]
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Years ago, I was burning the candle at both ends. You know what I’m talking about working 8-5 at a job that wasn’t all that fulfilling (although I liked the people there, and still do) as well as volunteering for a start-up project (with my husband) and spending most of our free time there. I […]
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California King and King are both popular mattress sizes, but they have some differences that are important to consider when choosing the right size for your bedroom. Below we’ll go over their size differences, and who might benefit the most from the two different sizes. This way, you’ll know for certain that you’re making the […]
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Resolutions: we’ve all made them and broken them. One of the most popular New Year Resolutions is “Get Organized.” It’s also one of the most abandoned resolutions as people find it to be an overwhelming task, don’t know where to start, end up getting busy, and just generally fall back into old habits. Last year, […]
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This autumn, the unofficial search for ‘the best’ canning labels has finally ended with Mud & Twig. Incredible! But unfortunately, they’re taking a break right now. So, now I’m left deciding between praying they return or trying to DIY some sort of knock-off version, all while knowing that it won’t be as cute. Sigh . […]
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Plant pots have evolved—they now hang upside down. Besides looking awesome, these upside-down plants save space and water, allowing even tight urban apartments to have a bit of greenery. Not only are they practical, but they’re also pretty dang cool. Your friends will be so amazed by your upside down plants and you kids will also […]
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Old X-rays are an interesting beast. Many people don’t want to throw them away, because they are a pretty cool momentum of an accident and a key part of telling the story. However, when they’re just stuffed in a box somewhere they are often hard to find and forgotten about. I’ve always been fascinated by […]
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Most people think of daydreaming as harmless — a little mental escape, a sign of a creative mind. That’s what I believed for years too. What I didn’t realize was that my daydreaming had quietly crossed a line, and by the time I understood what was happening, it had already cost me jobs, relationships, scholarships, […]
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Therapy can be a truly transformative experience — a safe, supportive space for personal growth, healing, and self-discovery. It gives you room to explore your emotions, gain deeper self-awareness, and develop practical strategies for navigating life’s challenges. But here’s something not everyone realizes going in: what you get out of therapy is largely shaped by […]
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Finding the right mental health professional is one of the most important steps you can take for your well-being. Whether you’re seeking therapy for the first time or looking for someone new, the right fit can make all the difference in your healing journey. Finding the right mental health professional looks different for everyone. What […]
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Content marketing is one of the most effective ways of generating traffic and acquiring sales leads. To get the high amounts of traffic that businesses want, they need to produce a high amount of quality content. The problem is that companies tend to overdo it, which can hurt their traffic more than help it. Here […]
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Social media promotion is perhaps one of the top ways to generating crazy engagement with your blog content. From growing brand awareness, driving fresh traffic to your site, building industry credibility, to boosting SEO ranking, strategically sharing your articles on social media will yield amazing results in your marketing strategy. Yet, with more brands leveraging […]
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Did you know that people spend 3 times longer watching live videos on social media versus those that are prerecorded (Source: Social Media Today)? Using platforms like Periscope, Facebook Live, and Instagram Stories, your brand can easily connect with your social followers to build trust, deliver value, and create memorable experiences that make you stand […]
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The most common thing people use to fill Easter eggs is usually candy. While candy is great, I usually like to only fill about fifty percent of the eggs with candy and fill the rest with little toys and nicknacks. My kids always get so excited about the little toys I put inside their eggs. […]
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The American Independence Day is usually celebrated with a barbecue, but if you want to try something different, visit the Colonial Williamsburg website for American recipes from the 18th century. They have a whole department dedicated to researching and recreating colonial American foods, called the Department of Historic Foodways. They’re currently researching culinary topics like coffee, dairying, food […]
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Once your excitement for dying Easter eggs wears off and you’re faced with a dozen hard-boiled eggs, a problem can arise: “How am I going to decorate these eggs, actually?” To help you answer that question, here are 18 excellent ideas for dying and decorating Easter eggs. P.s. Check out this awesome article about great […]
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