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THANKS for GIVING: the blessing of generosity

As we give thanks for our blessings, let’s consider the blessing of generosity. A small group of individuals in southern Ohio mounted an attack on the heroin epidemic. They are OneCity Against Heroin, a generous community reaching out in compassion and love, and they are saving lives.

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Mirror, Mirror, On The Wall

The Better to See You With, My Dear!

My number one cheater strategy for combatting the fine print is just that: cheaters. When I first started using them, which was probably way past when I actually needed them, I went through a quest to find the perfect pair…

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Easily Entertained

Classic Books I’m Glad I Read, and a Few I Wish I Hadn’t

Are “classic” books a treat or a tool of torture? Some are life-changing and deserving of their reputation. Others can be challenging, at best.

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Let's Eat!

Here Comes Thanksgiving!

Here comes Thanksgiving… ready or not!

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Let's Play Dress-Up

Mad About Plaid!

Plaid is back and as fun as ever! You can keep it low-key, or step it up with lots of color!

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Splish Splash — Favorite Rain Bootie

Rainy fall days will quickly give way to snowy and icy winter days, and this cute Sperry quilted bootie is perfect for both. This bootie is so comfortable! I could walk for miles in it, and I have. Wear this for tailgating at a college football game, strolling through city streets on a shopping trip, or taking a crisp fall hike.

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Let's Eat!

An Everyday Vinaigrette

We have salad with nearly every meal and I make the same salad dressing 85% of the time. You can make it in five minutes… my family loves both versions!

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Let's Eat!

Low Carb Blackened Salmon with Blistered Tomatoes and Zucchini Noodles

Trying to avoid carbs? Check out spiralized zucchini noodles with blackened salmon and blistered tomatoes.

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Easily Entertained

The Search for a Perfect Laptop, and Where to Buy It

Disney World. Costco. A ski resort. The Apple Store. What do these places have in common? They’re all places I love to go, but know to avoid at certain times. Never visit Disney World over spring break, don’t go to Costco on a Friday before a holiday weekend, avoid ski resorts over Presidents’ Weekend, and never shop at an Apple Store on a Saturday morning.

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Friendship

Birthday Tribes

It’s a tradition we all treasure and it feels great, whether you are the Birthday Girl or the lucky friend that gets to join in the celebration!

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