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It’s not easy for one person to pack a few necessities, get into a car and drive off to live in a farmyard house, grow their own food, generate their own power, collect their own water, cook with wood and charcoal stoves, and literally just live without any modern utilities. For a family of seven, […]
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Owning a home in the United States is no easy venture. The statement ‘buying a house’ has taken on a whole new meaning over the years. It’s rarely seen when people buy a home all at once. Nearly everyone – except the wealthy few – has to make down payments and pay a mortgage for […]
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Admit it, you’ve jumped and screamed when a spider has crawled along the floor next to your foot. Whether you’re a spider-lover or not, we’ve all done it. Humans are biologically hardwired to fear these creepy crawlies, it’s how we’ve survived and thrived as a species. But, before you grab that rolled-up piece of newspaper, […]
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A phone jammed into your skin tight jean pocket typically has more freedom. Many endure the discomfort as though sleeping with these sheets is the eleventh commandment. Seriously, take it off and live life your life to the fullest. In case you’re wondering, a top sheet is that flat sheet that sits between your duvet […]
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Psoriasis is a chronic skin condition that affects more than 8 million Americans and 125 million people worldwide. Despite how common it is, we still don’t know exactly what causes it – or how to cure it. We do know, however, that certain diet and lifestyle interventions can help to manage it fairly well. This […]
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Let’s say you were given a stack of photos of women and you were asked to rate them on their beauty. How will you judge them? Perhaps you will look for smooth skin, full lashes, straight teeth, slim build, curves in the right places, contoured face, small nose, voluminous hair, or any other specific indicator […]
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It doesn’t feel like Christmas without a tree, right? Unfortunately, Christmas trees aren’t always the best for the environment, and plastic and real both have their cons. This year, consider getting creative when decking your halls with succulent Christmas trees. Succulent Christmas Trees These beautiful decorations can be either small centerpieces or larger trees. They […]
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The coronavirus pandemic is certainly taking its toll. Many of us are beginning to resent the walls of our homes and apartments and are dreaming of getting away somewhere else. Of course, the ideal getaway spots during a pandemic are nature cabins – ones in remote areas where we can disconnect to reconnect and find […]
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Most people who have enough money to do so will donate to charitable causes here and there. Few do what one of the world’s greatest boxers of all time has done. Manny Pacquiao builds homes for the poor with the money from his winnings, bringing hope to an entire community. Manny Pacquiao Builds Homes for […]
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Are you wanting to update the floors in your home in a beautiful but inexpensive way? This DIY penny floor just might be the design that you need. Not only is it absolutely stunning, but it only costs, well, pennies! DIY Mosaic Penny Floor On May 5th, Kat Von D posted on Facebook about her […]
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How to quickly cool down a room? Use a fan. Not so fast, though. Although some people really like the feeling of having air blow on them while they are asleep, research shows that you could be putting your health at risk in a number of ways. This isn’t to say you should never ever use […]
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Kitchen storage is a constant battle in any home. Where do you store all of your oddly-shaped baking trays or mismatched Tupperware? Do you try and shove them in that deep corner cabinet, only to have to pull out everything that gets put in front of them each time you need to use them? Or […]
