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How to Strengthen Friendships as You Get Older
When you’re younger, friendship often comes naturally. You bond over shared classes, dorm rooms,...
How to Be a Better Grandchild: Simple Ways to Show Up, Stay Connected, and Make It Count
Grandparents can be a pretty special kind of magic. They’ve lived through decades of change,...
How to Make Friends as an Adult: Real-Life Tips That Actually Work
Let’s be honest—making friends as an adult can feel awkward, confusing, and a little intimidating....
10 Simple Ways to Show Gratitude
Showing gratitude is a skill we could all improve on. If you’re at a loss of how to do this in...
How Romantic Relationships Affect Your Health
Strong relationships between partners can help you avoid disease, lead a healthy lifestyle, and even prolong life, according to Harvard Medical School. On the other hand, relationship problems tend to lead to stress and weaken the immune system. It doesn’t matter if you are dating someone, breaking up, or are preparing for a wedding, keep in mind that all of your romantic relationships somehow affect your mind and body. Here are ways your relationship affects your health: You and your partners...
5 best places to meet a potential partner
If you’ve been single for a while... you might be asking yourself if you’re stuck with the bar scene or awkward blind dates as your only means of finding a potential partner. But worry not! These locations and venues are prime places to meet your ideal mate. A local brewery Unlike the weekend bar crawl, breweries are popping places to go all week long and are usually crowded with people from all walks of life. Bring a few friends to a brewery you love and challenge a group of the opposite sex...
Easy Elf on the Shelf ideas
           During the Christmas season, Elf on the shelf is a very popular tradition in homes with little ones. The idea behind it is Santa sends one of his helpers to keep an eye on your children to make sure they are being good, then they report back to Santa their observations. The kids are instructed not to touch the Elf or the magic will disappear. The holiday season can get hectic and overwhelming, and sometimes you just need a break from moving this Elf around so you can get other...
4 Ways to Save for the Holidays
The holidays are here, and your eyes are hurting from online shopping all night. While that's happening, you're stressing about how much you can spend and hoping everyone can receive a gift. Next thing you know, you find yourself overspending and feeling horrible about it. Let's review these top four strategies to help you save for the holidays. Limit Your Gift Giving Honesty never hurts; let your loved ones know your spending goal for the year. You can provide an approximate number and let...
DIY Holiday Gift Ideas on a Budget
If your Holiday gift budget is a little tight this year, get crafty and DIY some amazing presents. Here are a few ideas to help spark your imagination. Knit or Crochet Goods Spend some time teaching yourself to knit and/or crochet this year. There are an unlimited number of thoughtful, handmade items you can create using these skills. Knit your loved ones some gloves or a scarf. Crochet some cute little critters for the little ones on your list. The possibilities are endless! Mason Jar...