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Ask any reader or book lover and they'll agree; there are books that you read just to pass the time, and then there are books that you read that change your mindset. Some of these books can still be found on many high school reading lists today, but many of these classic, moving novels have started ... Read On

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Bills pile up, arguments brew among family members, and jobs keep demanding more for less with each coming year: with so much chaos and turmoil in our daily lives, it’s hard sometimes to remember the bright and beautiful in this world. It’s hard to be thankful when someone holds a door open for you ... Read On

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If you are in a family that celebrates Christmas as part of their holiday season, a large part of your winter décor is that ever glowing Christmas tree. There are so many different options today for your indoor tree; you can choose pre-lit artificial trees that don’t even need lights, you can ... Read On

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With hectic home and work lives (many within the same environment: the work-from-homers and SAHM's, for example) it's hard to find the inspiration for either to complete the tasks and projects that may be looming over head. You may enjoy writing or drawing on your time off, and you just can't seem ... Read On

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If you aren't a Black Friday pro, but want to give it a try this year, here is a quick tips list to help you successfully survive the day. As dramatic as they may sound...it is really that dramatic! 1. Don't wait until the day to make your plan: all of the sales flyers and announcements are ... Read On

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Remember how much you loved balloons and balloon shapes as a kid? Well, balloons are fun for kids of all ages and they are a wonderful, inexpensive way to create some affordable ambiance at your party. Available in most colours and all shapes and sizes, balloons today can even be customized to ... Read On

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No matter what you celebrate this year, for most the onset of the festive winter season translates into heavy traffic, long lines, and the frantic rush to find the “perfect” gift for those in our lives. It also means, “meaningful” gatherings with friends and family and finding something and someway ... Read On

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From weddings to post-nuptial parties including the simplest of backyard soirees and kiddie celebrations, it all takes careful planning. And, while it’s all about having a grand old time, party planning isn’t all just fun and games. In fact, there’s often a lot of time, effort, and even stress ... Read On

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In the market for a new home? For many couples upgrading or moving means first having to sell the home they already have. But, selling your home sweet home, especially in today’s tougher economy, may mean making it homier for others. · Clean living is appealing: That’s right, everyone wants to ... Read On

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Raising kids traditionally starting with pregnancy and even trying to conceive has placed most of the onus and burden on moms and moms to be. In fact, in recent decades there was a surge in strategies in helping moms prep for parenthood, starting with making changes to diet and lifestyle even ... Read On

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Women have lots of sexy features, and the mane is among the main ones. In fact, whether your man like short or long locks, hair can either be a turn on or turn off. And, we all know what a bad hair day can do for our image and our ego. And, whether you’re like me, whose not very handy with a ... Read On

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My disposition was never one that allowed me to take orders (though I’ve REALLY mellowed over time and actually revel in having a giving and serving spirit, well, as long as the requests aren’t too unreasonable), but I did go out with a guy, who in our early efforts to get life on its way, worked ... Read On

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