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The 10 Most Annoying People on Facebook
We all have a few Facebook “friends” who make us cringe every time they update their statuses. You’ve probably already blocked the worst of the bunch, but chances are there are still a few who remain...
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Blue is the Original Color of St. Paddy’s Day (and other random facts)
When it comes to holidays, I must admit that St. Patrick’s Day doesn’t rank highly in my book. I’ve never developed a taste for beer (green or otherwise) and I find leprechauns super creepy. My...
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How to Get Through Airport Security Without Going Insane
Traveling is awesome. Aside from watching cat videos on the Internet, traveling is probably my favorite thing to do. Unfortunately, traveling can also be very stressful. There is so much to think...
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Amsterdam: Pot, Prostitutes and Pancakes
“Amsterdam? Aren’t they kind of … loose over there?” That’s what my mom said when I told her my husband and I would be traveling to the famously “open” northern European city, her voice expressing the...
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The Little Pissing Boy (and other notable sights in Belgium)
Belgium was a bit of an afterthought. My husband and I, after much debate, had finally decided to travel to Amsterdam, but it seemed silly to go all the way to Europe and visit only one city. We aren’t...
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Protect Your Pets from Poisonous Plants
It doesn’t exactly feel like spring yet, but there are signs it’s coming. The snow is melting, birds are beginning to wake me up with their chirps and I finally switched from my heavy-duty puffer coat...
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10 ‘90s Fashions that Desperately Need to Come Back In Style
The 1990s: That lovely decade when Lindsay Lohan emerged as a promising young actress, you could still have dinner with a friend without being ignored in favor of a smartphone, and the biggest...
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It’s Time for the Media to Change the Way it Covers Tragedy
First things first: I am a staunch supporter of the media. I think the press – a free press, in particular – plays a pivotal role in society. It keeps us informed, serves as a watchdog to rein in...
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How I Find Blog Post Ideas
It’s currently 6 p.m. on what is by far the nicest day we’ve had all year. It’s Friday, the sun is shining, birds are chirping and my husband is getting ready to fire up the grill. I should be sunning...
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A Week Without Facebook
I was turning into an addict. I tried not to feed my burgeoning addiction, but I kept jonesin’ for a fix at all the wrong times – at work, out with friends, even first thing in the morning. It wasn’t...
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Mind the (Thigh) Gap
Forget rock-hard abs and sun-kissed skin. Apparently the latest trend in the ever-evolving quest to define beauty is the “thigh gap,” and teenage girls and young women are once again going to dangerous...
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20 Books by Women Every Woman Should Read
I’m not a fan of “chick lit.” I don’t mean that I can’t occasionally enjoy a lazy summer beach read or romantic page-turner. What I mean is that I don’t like the phrase “chick lit,” which seems to have...
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Tips for a Successful Garage Sale Season
Garage sale season is now underway, which means I will be spending nearly every Saturday morning from now until Labor Day scouring neighborhood sales in the hope of finding a few treasures nestled...
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50 Things That Remind Us of Our Childhood Summers
Don’t get me wrong — I’m definitely looking forward to summer, especially since this past winter was so excruciatingly long, even by Minnesota standards. However, now that I’m an adult, summer doesn’t...
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I don’t really care about the Kardashians or Brangelina. So why do they...
What began as a small protest in a park in Istanbul has evolved into a week of large-scale protests in numerous cities throughout Turkey. At least two protestors are confirmed dead and more than 4,000...
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10 Things I Wish Someone Had Told Me When I was 18
Graduation season is winding down. If you are among the approximately 3 million students who received a high school diploma this year, you have probably spent the last six weeks listening to a...
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When You Don’t Like Your Friend’s Spouse
In last week’s blog post, I briefly touched on the notion that as we get older it becomes harder to maintain friendships. It’s natural and inevitable that some once-important friendships will simply...
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The 10 Worst Songs of the Past 10 years
When I was in college, I wrote an article in the student paper (shout out to the Northern Student!) about my 10 least favorite songs. It proved to be one of my more popular pieces. My editorial on...
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Essential Songs for Your Summer Playlist
Last week, I wrote a blog post about the worst songs of the past few years. Although I’m pretty adamant about my dislike for certain songs and bands (on a somewhat related aside: did you see that Avril...
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Easy Ways to Make Healthier Cupcakes, French Fries & More
After I recommended – yet again – that we pick up something healthy for dinner, my husband rolled his eyes and let out an exaggerated sign. “Women just love eating healthy,” he said, as if preferring a...
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