My husband and I celebrated our 8th anniversary this past weekend. We wanted to find something to do that was fun and special, but we had commitments spread out across the weekend that inhibited us from traveling too far. Sometimes it is fun to be a tad spontaneous so we decided to...
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According to Dictionary.com a hero, by definition, is “a man of distinguished courage or ability, admired for his brave deeds and noble qualities.” In an interview with Oprah, Captain Chesley Sullenberger, the pilot of the US Airways flight who safely landed a plane in the Hudson River, posed an interesting question. Is...
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Renewable energy is a major concern in everyday living. People are constantly debating how they can “go green” and live a more environmentally-friendly lifestyle. But breaking down the basics is often missed, so we’ve done it for you: Chances are that you have the opportunity to support the growth of some or many of these...
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There has been new research released by Michigan State University that shows how changing some of your everyday decisions can collectively reduce U.S. household CO2 emissions by about 20% per year. One of the highlights of this report is the types of changes each household can make to help improve the environment. They are...
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If you have trouble sleeping at night, you are like millions of other people in the country. Insomnia affects the length and quality of sleep you get every night. The rest you get at night affects (but is not determinative of) how the next day goes. If you have a bad day, then you...
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I recently left my job waiting tables – for this reason and that. Many of my server friends had expressed how lucky I was to be getting out of the industry. My response was, “Don’t be too jealous, we are going to be STRAPPED! I foresee many backyard BBQ’s in our...
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Trying to save a few dollars? Yeah, you and everyone else. The question is: how do you go out and spend time with friends without spending your last dime? The good news is that you can do this without changing your lifestyle too much. Who knows? You may even find an interest that you...
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Say goodbye to the past and hello to what is new! When William Shakespeare wrote, “Parting is such sweet sorrow,” he had no idea what tricks Google had up their sleeve. Get ready to update your life this spring. Google offers amazing free resources that will take your life out of the “2000 and LATE”...
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Apartment dwellers have an unique opportunity for compost. Since most of us do not have traditional yards, we can use the compost soil for house plants or balcony gardens. You can store compost inside in specially-made bins as seen, or in cheaper homemade bins (as seen below). Those working in the horticultural industry have developed...
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Even though I already volunteer with a few organizations in my area, I am always looking for new and exciting things to do out in the community. Since I already play some bigger roles in a few organizations, sometimes it is nice to get out and do something that I just have to show...
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