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Whining

By: anewphilosophy

Sometimes I just want to give up. Adam got hired back on the 4th. Then they cut the night shift, so they put him on days. So now he's probably going to have to quit o...

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Goodbye To Used Toys And Ch...

By: cribnotes

On February 10th it becomes illegal to sell children’s used clothing and toys unless the items have been tested for lead and phthalates first. Any used toys or clothi...

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Question of the Day

Kerri | 2 days ago

It's that time of year again.... I was at the gym yesterday and it was like a freaking zoo. There are many unwritten and unspoken rules at my gym. But yesterday, there we...

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Burn, Baby, Burn

Crayon Marks | 1 day ago

Image Someone forgot to tell Yahoo that Christmas is over. They have a story about ways to burn calories, which normally would be great advice, unless some of the ideas were su...

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Facelift In a Glass?

laurieboris | 2 days ago

Image I was flipping through the news this weekend (just a little pastime of mine) and saw an interview with “celebrity” plastic surgeon Dr. Michelle Yagoda. I paused for a...

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LETTERS...

mama bear | 8 days ago

For a week now the letters have been on our fridge, spelling out Thomas' message to Uncle Jay. Each time I see them, I choke up, and hope... Uncle Jay is my brother, Jaso...

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What my doc doesn't want to say and I don't want to ask

YeaYeaWendy | 28 days ago

My recent visits to my endocronologist have been a little uncomfortable for some big reasons. The 100 mcg of Synthroid that I take daily is helping me to stay awake, but ...

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I'm Dreaming of a Green Christmas

veganchick | 29 days ago

Image By Heather Moore Snow would be nice this season—Christmas is the only time of year when I can tolerate the cold, and a holiday snowstorm is always so pretty. But I’m ...

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Life through winter snow storm...

parpornratn | 8 days ago

Image December 25, 2008. I am now 28 months old. I am so glad I get to spend Christmas with my mom this year. Last year, I did not even get to see her or talk to her. My mom wa...

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Lyme Time

allison | 17 days ago

I've always been a competent person. I've always had my own brand of competitiveness: the competition was about me doing the best I possibly could. I was an athlete. A st...

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We Have Changed

JeanneSparksCarreker | 1 day ago

Twista wonders where the love is, grandparents speak of a friendlier, more respectful day when others could depend on their neighbors, and I even remember a time when I a...

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Bubble Wrap Just Got So Much Better

B The Gossip Girl | 2 days ago

I know that I am not the only person who loves getting boxes in the mail. The best part for me is the bubble wrap that is stuffed in with my goodies. I will sit for hours...

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Surviving the Holidays

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By: annie

It's definitely white and wintery in the Northwest. My boyfriend and his daughter arrived from L.A. last Wednesday right before the snow hit and we've been virtually ...

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Make Your Own Cleaning Products

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By: tissuepapers

A lot of people seem to be reorganizing and revamping their homes right now for the new year, and these DIY cleaning product recipes from Jolly Mom could be just the ...

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A kibble in the box is worth two in the bowl...

YeaYeaWendy | about 6 hours ago

W hat's your favorite pet nuance? Mine is when Storm watches me fill the cat food container. He loves to watch the food come out of the bag and into the container. For so...

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Don't Forget To Eat Blueberries: They'll Help Your Memory!

veganchick | about 13 hours ago

Image This morning, while eating breakfast—quick-cook oatmeal made with almond milk, Wyman frozen wild blueberries, cinnamon, and ground flax seeds—I came across this artic...

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Walmart wants to be your "save-our"

YeaYeaWendy | about 17 hours ago

T his morning, Walmart stocks opened $5 lower than they had closed the night before. No big suprise after every the hairy Christmas season, job losses, and a woeful outlo...

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Are Throwing Temper Tantrums Good for You?

laurieboris | about 18 hours ago

Image Have you ever just had enough ? You’ve done too many errands, put up with too much crap, maybe you haven’t been sleeping well or maybe you missed lunch, and now you w...

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Question of the Day

Kerri | about 19 hours ago

You know that gorgeous golden retriever featured in many pictures on this site? It’s my nephew-dog, Vedder. (You can learn more about him by clicking on the “About Ke...

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Cute Purse Organizer

cindy | 1 day ago

Image Finally, a purse organizer with a cute pattern! You’ve seen those ugly, boring canvas purse organizers on HSM I’m sure, but take a look at this super adorable organiz...

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One of "Sexiest Men Alive" To Be Surgeon General?

laurieboris | about 18 hours ago

Image Except for a few notable exceptions (who doesn’t remember Jocelyn Elders and her infamous suggestion that teenagers be taught how to masturbate to help prevent teen pre...

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We Have Changed

JeanneSparksCarreker | 1 day ago

Twista wonders where the love is, grandparents speak of a friendlier, more respectful day when others could depend on their neighbors, and I even remember a time when I a...

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Words of Inspiration...

parpornratn | 2 days ago

In this economy, there is no job security anywhere. It’s easier to start your own business than to look for a job. All dedication and hard work you put into your busine...

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Bubble Wrap Just Got So Much Better

B The Gossip Girl | 2 days ago

I know that I am not the only person who loves getting boxes in the mail. The best part for me is the bubble wrap that is stuffed in with my goodies. I will sit for hours...

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