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Owning a home is a huge milestone in any person’s life and an essential part of the American dream. It’s an exciting stepping stone, it goes without saying — not to mention that under the right circumstances, it can be…
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I possess a deep love for my hometown in the Great Northwest and feel exquisitely at home when I am in it. Despite this, I live in Costa Rica. Why? For love. I met and fell in love with my Nicaraguan…
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Nights curled up together with interlocked limbs. Days spent on long country walks, smiling coyly at one another as the light catches the horizon. Bliss. Indeed, if every relationship consisted of these endless moments, we’d live in a utopian world….
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Forget diamonds—most plastics are forever. They coagulate into great floating “garbage patches” that cover large swaths of the Pacific. Plastic-filled waves crash against remote islands and urban beaches, leaving behind 30-ton garbage carpets. By 2050, there will be more plastic than…
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Living a mindful life isn’t as complicated as it sounds; it’s really rather a matter of simple choices and small changes. Here’s a list of baby steps to reduce your carbon footprint and show your love for the planet. 1….
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Whoever said your 20s are the “best years of your life” was a complete psychopath. Between having a mere few cents to your name, dealing with horrible bosses, and trying to figure out the right way to do laundry, there’s…
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The modern world of dating can be tough. It’s hard enough to find a decent person to go on a date with, let alone find one who makes you feel like you’re on top of the world. Despite that, there’s…
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Mindfulness is top of mind for everyone from CEOs to app developers these days and with good reason. We live in a world that constantly demands our attention, making the pursuit of balance among work, life, and love all the…
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The mysterious envelope drops through your door. You pick it up and rip it open to find a handmade, glitter-clad wedding invitation. The announcement is loud and clear. Your ex and their partner have decided to make things official. Oh…
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Forget rom-coms. Being in a committed, long-term relationship takes energy, effort, and, yes, damn hard work. Some days, it’s not easy. Some days, it is. However, the painfully over-the-top, sickly sweet rhetoric around relationships can often be too much to…
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