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Poetry- Growing Together
McDonald’s after school became Saturday nights at restaurants. Sleepovers became vacations together. Crying over boys became crying over life. Seeing each other every day became seeing each other once a week. Discussing homework became discussing work. We grew up together, girls becoming women, with everything changing, yet still remaining the same. This was written by…
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Sweater Weather Cinema: 10 Must-Watch Films to Cozy Up With This Fall
The transition from summer to autumn always amazes me. It’s finally a time when wrapping yourself in a soft blanket or slipping on a knitted cardigan feels just right. The smell of pumpkin spice, the crunch of fallen leaves beneath your feet, and the early sunsets create a comforting atmosphere that makes you want to…
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5 Ways To Make A Costume On A Budget
This is one of my favorite months of the year. It’s not too cold, not too hot, but most importantly…. Halloween is coming up. As a cosplayer, I’ve enjoyed dressing up. However, when it comes to choosing a costume, it can be pricey. Stores like Party City and Spirit Halloween have a great selection; however,…
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Poetry- A Slice Of Life
As I walk down the street, Trying to remain inconspicuous, Weaving in and out, Dodging the mobility scooter. As I stroll down the road, Slowly shuffling behind the elderly, Or a couple holding hands, Catching speed and passing them by, Zooming off into the distance. This was written by our contributing writer, Lyndsey Richards.
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Picnic Ideas For Spring
A perfect picnic date sounds lovely! Here’s a plan to make it a memorable and enjoyable experience. Picnics are a perfect gesture of a comeback this season. Setting: – Choose a scenic spot with a beautiful view, such as a park, garden, or by a lake or river. – Consider the weather and have a…
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Boosting Your Mental Health During Autumn
If you are an avid summer fan, you know that moving from the seasons of summer to autumn can be very difficult. Transitioning from basking in the summer heat to wrapping yourself up in the cold, bleak weather is a huge shift for those who love the summer season. In this article, I’ll give you…
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Our Differences Make Us Better Together
Marriage is defined in the dictionary as a noun. Webster’s defines marriage as 1) A similar union of more than two people; a polygamous marriage. 2) The legal union of a man and woman as husband and wife, and in some jurisdictions, between two persons of the same sex, usually entailing legal obligations of each…
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Friendships Feed Our Souls
Friendships, especially those ride-or-die friends, are the lifeline to keeping a woman’s sanity in place. When I was a teenager and even through my twenties, the more friends I had, the more I felt like I was on top of the world. It told me I was something to everybody, which could actually never be…
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Recipe- September Cookies
Ingredients: 2 cups sifted flour 1 tsp baking soda ½ tsp salt 1 tsp cinnamon ½ tsp ground cloves ½ tsp allspice ½ tsp nutmeg 1 cup chopped almonds ½ cup softened butter ½ cup light brown sugar 1/3 cup apple sauce 1 egg 1 apple Soft caramel candies Preheat oven to 400 degrees. Sift…
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20 Wishes – Scrapbooking and Wish-Making To Make Your Life Better
What if you could make 20 wishes? In Debbie Macomber’s 2009 feel-good novel Twenty Wishes, widow and bookstore owner Anne-Marie starts a new challenge that will change her friends and her own life. This challenge requires each of the fabulous ladies in the friend group to ditch their routine and do something they’ve been putting…
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Poetry- Time Affair
Push me against the broken glass, and penetrate my soul. Eyes like blue fire in winter electrify me whole. Grab me hard behind my head, and gobble up my skin. Lips like pink petals in springtime lock me in a spin. Pull me tight to your rocky flesh, and peek inside my moan. Hands like…
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Heritage Day
Heritage Day is a day when people concentrate on the importance of South Africa’s cultural heritage. September 24th was previously known as Shaka Day. The holiday honored Shaka, a famous Zulu king. After apartheid came to an end in South Africa, changes were made to Heritage Day. Heritage Day was called Shaka Day in history.…
