12 Reasons why Everyone is Talking About Ayahuasca
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In the world of mind-altering experiences, an ancient vine from the Amazon used by shamans, called Ayahuasca (also known as yagé), has emerged as the new “it” form of ritualized transcendence as reported by the New Yorker. But Ayahuasca,…
15 Reasons Why Everyone Should Write Poetry
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Were someone to suggest that you write a poem, your first reaction might be, I know nothing about poetry, or I can’t write! Yet like the adage that we should dance like no one is watching, so it goes with writing poetry. Anyone can do it,…
10 Reasons Why Writing Your Epitaph Will Help You Succeed
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Plan Your Epitaph Day is observed on April 6. There’s also National Write Your Epitaph Day, which is November 2. Two different days to write your own tombstone? It all sounds kind of morbid, doesn’t it?
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Life Lessons from Power Latinas
Empowerment, Health
These chicas are such fierce role models.
1. You don't need to compromise your values to get ahead.
During her speech at Cosmopolitan for Latinas' first-ever Fun Fearless Latina Awards last spring, Michelle Rodriguez said she…
15 Ways to Leave Your Comfort Zone
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On April 5th it's Go For Broke Day! To go for broke is to risk everything. Based loosely on the way shooters risk everything on a roll of the dice at the crap table, the phrase was adopted by the 442nd Infantry Regiment during the Second…
12 Ways to Get Your Kids Into Cleaning
Family Health, Health
April 7 is No Housework Day. We’re planning ahead and anticipating a day of relaxation complete with the latest pop-fiction novel, a beer, and some cookies we hid on the top shelf of the pantry last week. In order to survive this No Housework…
7 Non-Traditional Takes on the Peanut Butter and Jelly Sandwich
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April 2 is National Peanut Butter & Jelly Day. This lunchbox classic has been around since before we were all born and will probably continue to be a staple in most households for generations to come. It’s fast to make, satisfying and…
10 Ways to Make Your PB&J Healthier
Diet & Nutrition, Health
National Peanut Butter and Jelly Day (April 2) honors the lunchbox classic but also encourages you to reduce your environmental impact by going animal product free for a meal or two. PB&J happens to be a low carbon footprint choice since…
10 Facts About Twinkies You May Not Know
Diet & Nutrition, Health
Twinkies hit the market on April 6, 1930. On November 16, 2012, Hostess filed for bankruptcy and Twinkies were slated to cease production. They made their triumphant return on July 15, 2013 and we are incredibly grateful. In general, we tend…