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Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Thrift store finds: Why fashionistas are opting to 'Op Shop'

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The secret is out: there are jaw-dropping deals to be had at the thrift store! Even women who previously shunned the idea of wearing "someone else's clothing" are scouring their local Salvation Armies and Goodwills for designer bargains. But while thrift stores have piles of high quality used clothing at rock-bottom prices, t... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Do-it-yourself wedding invitations

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Your wedding invitations are crucial. They create your wedding's first impression to family and friends and set the tone for the festivities to come. They should reflect your wedding's theme and level of formality. Ideally, they impress and intrigue, and kept in a scrapbook or album can continue to do so for many years. Start... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Choosing your wedding color scheme

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Choosing your wedding's color theme is an important step. Begin by thinking about what kind of mood you want to evoke at your wedding. Imagine your ideal wedding. What descriptive words come to mind? Clean and contemporary, or classic and traditional? Formal and ornate, or simple and unfussy? Traditionally two colors are chos... More..

Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena How to talk with spirits and other unseen phenomena

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When attempting to communicate with other planes of reality, first and foremost it must be understood that contact should not be made without preparation. One must be safeguarded by psychic protections and by their own understanding in order to perform this work with safety and accuracy. It goes without saying that all partic... More..

Home & Garden > Home Interior Home decoration on a budget

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Regardless of the economy, once in awhile I must have some change in my home! I've found that a little money can go a long way when inspired by resourceful creativity. There are lots of low-cost updates for your pad, and plenty of older items can be recycled with new style. Here are some ways to reduce, reuse, and redecorate ... More..

Personal Finance > Smart Spending Where to find handcrafted bargains

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Purchasing handcrafted items is a terrific way to support quality jobs. But you don't want to go broke doing it! Where can you find the best prices on handmade products? Here are some tips from a professional crafter for unearthing handmade steals.The Internet enables artists and crafters to sell you their work directly with ... More..

Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment How to decide to work from home

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As rising gas prices loom on the horizon, working from home is becoming a popular alternative to commuting. The advent of the uber-convenient World Wide Web makes it possible to run a global business right from your living room. But remember that working from home also means living at work! Here are some tips for successfully... More..

Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Does having a drinking age of 21 contribute to binge drinking and alcohol abuse among college students, as claimed recently by a group of university presidents?

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Sending young people away from home with no comprehension of how alcohol affects them is like sending a soldier into war who has never fired a gun! Many many rapes could be prevented if young people were encouraged to experience the effects of alcohol first under the supervision of a caring parent or guardian. Our current law... More..

Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) All-natural skincare products

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Lately it seems like every week another ingredient that we've taken for granted comes under suspicion or is deemed unsafe. "Recent studies show that" many products long deemed safe by the FDAand thus, the American publicin fact have ill effects on our health, including many of the petroleum derivatives that are widely used in... More..

Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals How to decide if working from home is right for you

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"Work from home." This desirable phrase in a job listing conjures visions of kicking back in one's pajamas, coffee cup in hand. The dress code may be lax, but working from home comes with its own unique set of challenges. Are you ready to scrap your commute? Here are some points to consider when deciding if a work-at-home sit... More..

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1. All-natural skincare products
2. Where to find handcrafted bargains
3. How to decide to work from home
4. Home decoration on a budget
5. Thrift store finds: Why fashionistas are opting to 'Op Shop'
6. How to talk with spirits and other unseen phenomena
7. Choosing your wedding color scheme
8. Do-it-yourself wedding invitations
9. How to decide if working from home is right for you
10. Does having a drinking age of 21 contribute to binge drinking and alcohol abuse among college students, as claimed recently by a group of university presidents?

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