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Where else other than family events could you toss a bunch of acquaintances together and expect them to have a good time? Image: Thinkstock.

10 Tips For Surviving Family Events This Summer

Don’t talk politics. Do. Not. This old adage is more important than ever this year, with an election that started off bad and has gotten consistently worse.

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Marigolds! They stink.

Tips For The Organic Gardener: Natural Pest Control When Worms ATTACK

I mean, ideally we'd live in Buddhist harmony with all of the Earth's Creatures. I try. And then Earth's Creatures start eating my squash and I am on fire with the rage of a thousand non-Buddhist suns.

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Cup O' Noodles is not real food. Sorry. Image: Thinkstock.

35 Real-Life Cooking Tips For The New Grad (Or Any Other Inept Chef)

As we move ahead in life, some people will need some help in the kitchen. Also, some people just need help in the kitchen regardless.

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Ask Aunt Ginger: Self-Care For Mental Health

This week in Aunt Ginger we're talking about Mental Health Awareness. Ginger offers strategies for mental health self-care.

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Ask Aunt Ginger!

Ask Aunt Ginger: Self-Care For Mental Health

This week in Aunt Ginger we're talking about Mental Health Awareness. Ginger offers strategies for mental health self-care.

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Simply gorgeous.

7 Ways Organic Gardening Is A Lot Like Life: An Essay With Photos

The cultivator bug bit me hard after I lost my first child. Without recognizing what I was doing, as an act of self preservation, I filled my apartment with plants. Before I knew it, I was surrounded by green, comforted by the presence of life — when I had so recently lost one.

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Utilize these tips and you’ll be calling yourself a budget fashionista in no time!

5 Inexpensive Ways To Upgrade Your Wardrobe

Revamping your wardrobe can be a costly endeavor, but if you know where and how to look, overhauling your closet can cost a lot less than you might think! Follow these tips and tricks to spruce up your style and rework some of your old pieces.

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Traveling with kids. Help.

7 Travel Tips For Families On The Go

For many families, this is the time of year they travel most...If you are adding kids to the mix, though, traveling isn’t always the most pleasurable experience. Here are some tips that I have learned while traveling over the years.

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