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How To Forgive Yourself

My eyes were opened recently to many of the ways in which I create my own suffering, including how I’ve created this separation story that left me feeling lonely and disconnected for much of my life. …

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How To Deal With Loss During The Holidays

By: Jennifer Boykin It’s “that time of year,” and the pressure is on. To look happy, to be happy, to have a happy family, to make happy memories. To cook beautiful meals that you serve to bea…

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3 Tips for Getting out of a Funk

Some days we get caught in a gloomy funk with no clear way out. But being in a bad mood isn't the issue: it's how we handle it that is. A typical response to a bad mood is to try to force it to stop, …

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9 Things to Know Before Getting a Dog

By PetMD Have you been dreaming of getting a dog ever since you saw the reruns of the television classic Lassie as a kid? Or maybe you were fortunate enough to watch the original series. While yo…

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P.S. – I Made This: A DIY Book Review (with videos)

Do you judge a book by its cover? When books come my way to be reviewed, it is the cover design that grabs me first. So, even before I cracked open P.S.-I Made This…I See It. I Like It. I Make It. by …

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Healthy Jicama Fries

Jicama (Pachyrhizus erosus, P. tuberosus), pronounced HEE-ka-ma, is native to Central America, where it is also known as Yam Bean or Mexican Turnip. The genus name, Pachyrhizus is derived from the Gre…

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How to Buy and Store Essential Oils

Essential oils are extremely precious and should be treated with respect. They also vary in cost depending on the plant; jasmine and rose can be very costly. The lavender plant produces lots of oil, r…

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Brighten Up Your Workspace

I've seen my fair share of crummy office spaces--although now I am fortunate to work in a lovely one. If you spend your time in a not-so-inspired workspace, there are some quick fixes to brighten up y…

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DIY for Shiny Hair

Dry, chemically treated, or environmentally damaged hair calls for some extra-special love. Try this do-it-yourself treatment once a month, and you’ll be impressed by the results: shiny, thick, and lu…

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Lighting Up Love: A Valentine’s How-To

What married mother of four do you know that is busy making love oils, pleasure butters, love balms, passion salts, and more? Meet Wendy Strgar, a down to earth, sensual-looking woman with a soft and…

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