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7 Things to Know About the History of Ash Wednesday

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This year Ash Wednesday falls on February 18th, which means it is right around the corner and it's time to get educated about this holiday. If you are embarrassed to admit that you have mistaken the ashes on people's foreheads for dirt, don't…
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Conscious Day Off: 14 Things to Do on Presidents Day 2015

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President's Day 2015 falls on Monday, February 16 (the third Monday in February). This national holiday was originally meant to celebrate George Washington's birthday, February 22, and was signed into law on January 31, 1879. In 1971, the…
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Reel Love: 13 of the Best Romance Movies to Watch on Valentines Day

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Valentine's Day is approaching and nothing can get you in the mood for love quite like a stash of the best romance movies. And before you roll your eyes, not all movies about love are cheesy chick flicks. There are actually some heart-warming,…
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Frugal Cupid: Cheap Valentines Day Ideas that Still Say I Love You

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Fact: Americans spent over 17 billion dollars on Valentine's Day in 2014. That comes out to approximately $133 per person, just to show their love to someone who probably already knows they care about them. Also a fact: we could all use some…
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Go Deep: How to Use Valentine’s Day to Support Gay Teenagers

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Last year Time reported that Hallmark now offers two cards in their in-store Valentine’s Day selection for same-sex relationships: ‘Love: Man to Man’ and ‘Love: Woman to Woman.’ Wow, a whole “one” card for each grouping, what…
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The Art of Giving Zero F**Ks if You're Single on Valentines Day

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The idea of being single on Valentines Day is not ideal, we get it. As February 14th approaches some people may be feeling all sorts of lovey dovey joy. They are planning the perfect romantic night with their other half and they've been stocking…
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Valentine’s Day Recipes Rundown: How to Seduce Your Lover Through Food

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Have you gathered your Valentine's Day recipes to create the perfect menu for seduction? After all, the way to a man's heart is through his stomach. It may be a slightly old fashioned, perhaps overused saying—but it's also true. When you…
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Healthy Pasta with Spicy Crab for Valentine's Day

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If you’re cooking Valentine’s Day dinner for your honey, you need a dish that serves as the focal point of the meal, both in terms of taste and appearance. This Healthy Pasta with Spicy Crab does the trick. It’s flavorful, attractive,…

Groundhog Day History Facts—Why Does it Matter Again?

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Raise your hand if the words Groundhog Day make you think of Bill Murray. But no one ever really talks about Groundhog Day history facts. As much as we love the 1993 flick  that gives new meaning to the term deja vu, we've been wondering…