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10 Ways to Make Bath Time More Fun and Relaxing

The end of the day can get a bit hectic as you scramble to wrap up all the loose ends you need to complete before bedtime. Whether you’ve been at the office, chasing kids all day long or just had “one of those days” the last thing you need is to hassle with your kids over taking a bath.

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04/28/2017 10:23am
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6 Effective Ways to Prepare for Your Big Moment

A big moment is a big deal, whether you’re a seventh-grader trying out for the school soccer team in front of your classmates or a Tenth Circuit judge trying out for a little ol’ promotion in front of the entire Senate Judiciary Committee. Whatever your big moment—an interview, a performance, a race—it’s the culmination of your hard work, time, and energy.

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04/28/2017 3:00am
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9 DIY Money-Saving Air Fresheners

Coffee Beans

Here’s an ingenious idea for an elegant looking decoration that also smells wonderful! Place coffee beans in votive holders or small bowls, then add tea light candles. They’ll cast a pretty glow and make your home smell like coffee! Use vanilla-scented tea lights if you love the smell of French vanilla coffee as much as we do!

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04/27/2017 3:25pm
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4 Second Uses for Household Objects

Bubble Wrap

Have leftover bubble wrap? Use it to line your vegetable drawers! It allows cold air to circulate underneath your veggies (keeping them fresher), and if the drawer gets dirty, you can simply throw away the wrap and start over. Check out our other ingenious uses for bubble wrap!

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04/27/2017 2:49am
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What is MRSA?

Here’s another reason why I’m not a big fan of antibiotics (unless they are absolutely necessary, of course) – Methicillin Resistant Staph Aureus (MRSA). Taking too many antibiotics can make everyday bacteria that lives in our bodies very resistant to treatment. Everyone should learn about MRSA, and if you don’t know what it is, then turn up the volume!

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04/27/2017 1:17am
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