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Literary Love: 8 Awesome Kids’ Books on Teaching Tolerance

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When it comes to teaching tolerance to your kids, parents need all the help they can get. It can be difficult to discuss tough topics, and you want to teach them how to be a caring, compassionate person, without exposing them to some of the…
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The Funky Mama: New Rules for Hip Baby Shower Ideas

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If you've just learned that your hip BFF is now a hip mom-to-be, you need some cool, non-traditional baby shower ideas to celebrate the new arrival. The keys to a successful bash are showering the new mom with love, ensuring she gets all the…
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In Praise of the Prickly: How to Grow & Care for Succulent Plants

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Succulent plants store water in their leaves so they can survive dry conditions and most varieties are easy to care for which makes them ideal for those who don't have the greenest thumbs but dream of brightening up the house with a little…
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10 Key Life Lessons You Can Learn From Fall Leaves Changing

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There's nothing quite like the majesty of watching fall leaves change color. The gorgeous spectacle enough to make you look forward to the autumn's shorter days and cooler temperatures. As philosopher Albert Camus so beautifully put it, "Autumn…
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Make it Stop: 10 Ways to Combat Body Shaming

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We’ve reached an all-time low as a society and it’s called body shaming. While the definition is open, it’s a type of body shaming that has become prominent on the internet and in real life. One example is being told by an old lady at…
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How to Transform a Nook in your House into Your Personal Sanctuary

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In this busy world we live in, everyone needs a nook to retreat to; whether it’s to read a restorative book, mediate or sip your favorite beverage. Designating a place in your home for your personal use is important because each time you…
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The Art of Rising Up: How to Stop Being Lazy

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If we knew how to stop being lazy, we’d be super-heroes. We’ve all had a case of the Mondays, the Tuesdays, or maybe the “any day that ends in Ys”…. We’ve all felt lazy, uninspired and unmotivated to get moving and to take action.…
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20 Happy Monday Quotes to Make It Feel Like Friday

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It's Monday — everyone's least favorite day of the week — which means it's time to break out the happy Monday quotes. If your coffee cup is already looking half empty and you haven't even opened your email yet, these inspirational Monday…
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10 Facts About Columbus Day Every American Should Know

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This year Columbus Day falls on Monday, October 12 so start making those Columbus Day weekend plans! But first take a moment to remember that this holiday is much more than a three-day weekend. It originally commemorated the day Christopher…