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Relationships & Family > Family Life Living away from loved ones: 1 of 20
When I was 21 years old, I packed up 13 boxes with the items I deemed worthy of the trip and moved across the country to complete my university degree. Having lived my entire life until that point in the same town I was born in, this was a tearful departure (to put it mildly). After all, I was leaving behind parents, grandpar... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Simple ways to keep apartment renters happy: 1 of 13
As a landlord, a top priority should be to keep your tenants happy. When tenants are happy, they want to stay longer and when they want to stay longer, there's a very good chance that they will treat your property well. There are a number of ways to ensure that you have happy tenants. None of them are difficult to do or time ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How a food journal can help your diet: 1 of 7
In the struggle to lose weight, getting into the habit of tracking your food intake can be vital to your success. While you may be able to recall what you had for breakfast, lunch and dinner yesterday, will you remember the handful of chocolate-covered almonds you grabbed as you walked by the candy dish at your co-worker's de... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Teachers: 3 of 19
My first few years of school were spent in an all-girl's private school. All of my classmates were girls, and all of our teachers were women. Besides my father and my cousins, my life was pretty much completely devoid of men. At the age of 8, I certainly never saw this as being an issue. In fact, I doubt I even gave it so muc... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes Is it better to buy a refurbished home or a new one?: 1 of 6
When shopping for a home, you may find yourself standing in a brand new house, marveling at the granite countertops and lovely bamboo floors. The paint is brand new, the appliances have never been used and the hardwood floors have yet to sustain so much as a scratch. You're in love (what's not to love?) but your real estate a... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I started running: 1 of 3
After university and a couple of subsequent years spent in an office job, it became apparent that I needed to work some exercise into my daily routine. It's easy to use studying and long work hours as an excuse to push exercise out of daily life, but it always nagged at me in the back of my mind and eventually, I had to do so... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Running: 13 of 18
There's a certain stretch of winding road not far from my house which I know like the back of my hand. I know every turn and twist, and how the air cools between the coral walls. I know that the house on the corner has cats who sit by the door every morning, waiting to be let inside. I know that the road goes from bumpy to sm... More..
Business > Human Resources Employee wellness: Smart company focus?: 7 of 9
Lunch-hour Yoga: Wellness Programs and Initiatives within the WorkplaceOn a rooftop patio, high above the hustle and bustle of the busy downtown streets below, twelve women maneuver their bodies into the yoga poses demonstrated by their instructor. The stress of their workday is put on hold as they focus on breathing and stre... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Are printed cookbooks a thing of the past?: 28 of 34
With the availability of recipes and kitchen tips online, one might wonder if printed cookbooks could become a thing of the past. Instead of a shelf full of well-worn (and well-loved) cookbooks, will people turn to files on their computer or a favorites list full of recipe websites? Probably not. At least, not entirely.While ... More..