Three generations of “never again” moments
As parents, we always hope our children don‘t repeat our mistakes or live through our tragedies. But no matter how much wishful thinking we push towards this goal, it seems …
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The best pumpkin soup you’ll ever eat (and it’s healthy!)
Fall is upon us and any day now you will find yourself surrounded by that delicious symbol of fall, the pumpkin. Forget about pumpkin spice lattes, they aren’t nearly as …
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Feeling stuck? Here’s a solution.
The most fulfilling life is one that is lived on purpose. When you have purpose, you have a goal, life has meaning, and there’s a reason to wake up in …
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You can actually visit the resort in ‘White Lotus’
HBO’s recently popular show, “The White Lotus,” is a must-watch. Filmed at a gorgeous Hawaiian resort, it’s filled with drama, interesting political commentary, and even some funny scenes. When I …
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A Gen-Xer walks a modern teenager down memory lane
My sixteen year old daughter came downstairs the other day, snuggled beside me, and said she wanted to watch Tik Tok with me. This is something we do on the …
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Your personality type by your Yankee Candle fall scent
Spiced Pumpkin OMG, OMG, OMG!!! You saw the first leaves float to the ground yesterday and you donned a pair of tall leather boots and an artfully wrapped scarf even …
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Gen X then and now: driving
Gen X then and now: driving This is a weekly column every Monday. Read last week’s Gen X then and now here. Some things have improved, certainly in terms of …
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Simple tricks to stop wasting money
I have long believed that if you don’t control your money it will surely control you. And, being a Type A personality, I definitely want to be in control. It …
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What to do when your boss is a miserable person
Is your boss a jerk? There is nothing more dreadful than having to work under an authority figure that you don’t gel with. And unfortunately, it’s an extremely common thing …
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Gen X then and now: wellness
Then: You walk past a guy wearing a t-shirt that says “no fatties”, he’s the fifth guy you’ve seen wearing that in the last two days. You think what a …
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10 inspirational women who started over late in life
At her Tuscan retreats and in her best-selling book, Design Your Next Chapter: How to Realize Your Dreams and Reinvent Your Life, Canadian television personality Debbie Travis helps women reach …
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Gen X then and now: back to school
Then It’s the night before school and you need to make your jeans look cool. You tie them in knots and bleach them until there are holes in spots making …
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Five care packages college students will love
College students have begun heading out to their new homes, a first for many. This creates a bit of anxiety for parents as well as students. For most young adults, …
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Columbia House taught me everything I know about music
A couple months ago, my husband and I decided to go on a weekend road trip. When we got in the car, I was surprised to find a large Ziploc …
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Gen X then and now: Television
Do you remember how we all used to watch the same thing on the same nights because there were only three or four nationwide channels? Then Your mom is reading …
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