High Jinx: 15 Awesome April Fools' Day Pranks
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Some people spend the whole year planning the perfect April Fools' pranks, while those unfortunate souls whose only thoughts on the first day of April are about bills being due and turning a page on the calendar are doomed to be their victims.…
Fire Starter: 15 Famous Aries We’ll Always Love
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There are so many famous Aries that it's tough to narrow our faves down to just fifteen. Aries, the first sign of the zodiac ruling those born between March 21 and April 19, is ruled by Mars and takes the ram as its symbol. They tend to…
12 Excuses We Make to Avoid Saying ‘I’m Sorry’
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UPDATED August 1st, 2016
National Reconciliation Day originated as a celebration of the bonds (and the reconciliation) between blacks and whites in South Africa. According to the Mayo Clinic some of the health benefits of forgiveness are…
10 Interesting Facts About Easter Sunday
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This year Easter Sunday falls on April 5 and Palm Sunday is March 31, kicking off Holy Week. The beginning of spring heralds some of the most important religious holidays of the year including Easter, Lent, Good Friday, Palm Sunday, Ash Wednesday…
Mood Boss: How to Define Ambiance and Create It
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When it comes to your home, how do you define ambiance? According to Merriam-Webster, ambiance (or ambience) is "a feeling or mood associated with a particular place, person, or thing: atmosphere." Lighting plays a huge part in setting the…
15 Reasons Why Everyone Should Experience a Passover Seder at Least Once
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Redemption is awesome. Which is why everyone should bear witness to the ritual made famous by Jews around the world for centuries that celebrates a people’s redemption from slavery into freedom. According to Time “The Freedom Seder emerged…
The Dining Experience : How to Pick a Restaurant Based on Your Mood
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A fantastic dining experience is about much more than great food—although great food is definitely a requirement. We've all had those moments when we're completely stumped by the question: What are you in the mood for? After all, once you…
Making the Best of Long Distance Friendship
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My best friend of almost 10 years, “Anna,” sends me a text from the hospital—she's in labor, she says, and she'll keep me updated as much as possible. Anna keeps her promise and texts me every few hours. Between contractions she tells…
What Benito Juárez & Abraham Lincoln Had in Common
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Juárez is one of Mexico's greatest and most inspiring figures. In his memory, the third Monday of March is observed as a Federal holiday: El Día de Benito Juárez. It is similar to President’s Day, observed in the…