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I received my first journal as a gift from my mom when I was seven years old. The urge to write struck me immediately, and I filled the blue flowered pages with penciled scrawlings such as, "we went to the zoo today." Over the years I scribbled dozens of spiral

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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Saving money on your wedding: 1 of 18
In the midst of planning my own wedding just one short year ago, I engaged in a gushy email exchange with a female coworker. "Where are you going on your honeymoon?" she had typed, before revealing that she and her own husband had forgone the post-ceremony vacation. "We couldn't afford it," she admitted. "We're still paying f... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Five fat-burning foods: 1 of 13
While it may sound too good to be true, it is factual that certain foods are proven fat burners. What classifies a food as a natural fat burner is that, once ingested, it burns more calories than the calorie count of the food itself. Some fat burners even have powerful qualities that raise the body's metabolism, help promote ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Burying the "N-Word": 1 of 12
The use of spoken and written language is one of the most outstanding traits that distinguishes human beings from other species of life. While it is apparent to us that dogs, birds, whales, and most other living creatures utilize their own methods of communication, it is only homo sapiens that have mastered both written and s... More..
Education > Primary School Issues How to build a good relationship with your child's teacher: 2 of 19
Establishing rapport with your child's teacher at the beginning of each school year is an essential step to becoming actively involved in your son or daughter's education. Every teacher understands that your child is your first priority. But teachers, although they sometimes seem to have superhuman abilities, do not have the ... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Guacamole: 2 of 16
The avocado is one of Mother Nature's little gems; truly a delicious and versatile fruit. Also known as alligator pears, the avocados are packed full of beneficial nutrients. According to the California Avocado Commission, they contain nearly 20 different vitamins and minerals, including lutein, which studies show is benefici... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Common apostrophe uses explained: 1 of 8
The apostrophe is one of the English language's most frequently used and abused marks of punctuation. A simple trip to the grocery store may reveal signs that advertise "Tomato's" and "Floridas Oranges." Apostrophes where there should be none; none where there should be some. It's apostrophe mayhem! Seemingly, there is quite ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Tips for preventing wrist repetitive-stress injury: 2 of 15
Last winter, I awoke one morning to feel a persistent pain directly behind my right shoulder blade. The pain radiated slightly down my arm, and pinched sharply every time I reached for anything. I was bewildered by the sudden onset of my symptoms. Having recently participated in no rigorous activity, nor engaged in any strenu... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Health benefits of tea: 2 of 14
For thousands of years, people around the world have been enjoying tea. In fact, it is second only to water as one of the most frequently consumed beverages world-wide. Despite its historic popularity, it is only in recent years that science has begun to recognize tea's truly amazing health benefits. Modern research has show... More..
Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings How to take care of a tattoo: 2 of 10
Societal expectations surrounding tattoos have certainly evolved over the last few decades. Although the tattoo machine has remained relatively unchanged since its invention in the late 1800s, the people who receive skin art are now just as diverse as the inked designs themselves. Once thought to be reserved for motorcyclists... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies & Asthma (Other) Tips for relieving sinus pressure: 3 of 13
Sinus congestion can be a real drag, especially when it leads to other ailments such as headaches and stuffy ears. While it is easy to turn to over the counter medications to relieve sinus pain and pressure, one should try to use these pain relievers as a last resort only. Many drugs designed for the sinuses have unpleasant s... More..