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What to Expect When She's Expecting
Congratulations! You are going to be parents! Good on you two! Okay mate, I’m going to call you mate because mate, things are never going to be the same ever again… And by never again means before the little one or ones arrive.
RG HawkshawPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesWhere are you from?
“Where are you from? Quite frankly, this is probably one of my least favorite questions to be asked, especially when I was still in school. Then, I still moved frequently at the whim and necessity of Uncle Sam.
5 Tobacco-Free Alternative Wraps for the Cannabis Connoisseur
It's no secret that smokers have the ability to tap into innovative levels of creativity. We typically see this power put to use whenever the lonely stoner realizes they're out of wraps (or rillos, gars, blunts, etc. depending on where you're from). We've seen everything from burrowing holes into fruit, to taking bong rips out of a water bottle jug - that's a gravity bong for those of you that are new to the game. The majority of the toker population might be a little too high to do all of the extra work, so typically, you'll see them pack a bowl, roll up a joint (in a paper), or pearl a blunt in a fruit-flavored tobacco wrap. Today, these cigar alternatives are bit more of a necessity as the government has ramped up it's fight against tobacco. In 2020 the US House of Representatives passed the Protecting American Lungs and Reversing the Youth Tobacco Epidemic Act, which would prohibit the production and distribution of flavored tobacco products. While many states haven't yet adopted similar legislation and still allow flavored tobacco products, the world's current pandemic state has caused quite a few issues with shipments. This has also affected the tobacco industry, causing the availability of flavored cigars to become very limited and sporadic.
Chocolate Applesauce Cupcakes
Today was the ten-year anniversary of my grandmother’s death. I was 14 at the time, and 14-year-old me didn’t really have any understanding of death or grieving a loved one. So for a few years, it was just really sad. And as much as I despise myself for this, with each passing year I started to forget the anniversary altogether.
Jenna BygallPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesHow My Boxing Coach Taught Me A Life Lesson I'll Never Forget
Life lessons are transferable. I know that. However, I wouldn't have guessed that boxing would become the source of wisdom that it has for me.
Andy MurphyPublished 2 years ago in MotivationUnexplored Frontiers
I will not be you and you will not be me dancing around delayed address of our imbalances serpentine slow slither wrapped around fragilities
The Dani WriterPublished 2 years ago in PoetsHOW TO MAKE YOUR SCHOOL PICTURE DAY A SUCCESS!
Hey hey hey! It's SCHOOL PICTURE DAY and when I tell you we were READY this go round... we were READY! I'm not gonna lie... beforehand, I wasn't sure which outfits to select, hairstyles to do, etc... but in the end the photos turned out INCREDIBLE and more importantly, Jaxson and Jayla enjoyed every minute of their photo-taking experience!
Socialite SandePublished 2 years ago in Families110 Years of Titanic Tales
“Then suddenly he felt a curious motion break the steady rhythm of the engines. It was a little like coming alongside a dock wall rather heavily. He glanced forward—and stared again. A windjammer, sails set, seemed to be passing along the starboard side. Then he realized it was an iceberg, towering perhaps 100 feet above the water. The next instant it was gone, drifting astern into the dark.”
Erica WagnerPublished 2 years ago in FYI- Supported by: Ollie
The 3 Essentials Every Pup Needs: Fresh Food, Walkies, and Cuddles
Is there anything better than bringing home a sweet new pup? There’s just something special about those slobbery kisses and curious head tilts that make every early morning wake-up and torn-up shoe absolutely worth it.
Liz WarnerPublished 2 years ago in Petlife - Created with: National Geographic
My Top 6 Travel Photography Essentials that aren’t a Camera
I’ve traveled around the world as a photographer, and while my camera is the backbone of a great shot, there’s a lot more preparation that goes on behind the camera than most people realize.
wenwensongPublished 2 years ago in Photography Movie Review: 'We're All Going to the World's Fair' is a Terrifically Moody ARG Horror Movie
One of my favorite YouTube rabbit holes to fall into is Alternate Reality Games or ARG’s. An ARG is an interactive online mystery that invites people watching and participating to keep track of and document clues to a central mystery. These stories often involve elements of true crime, they begin with a murder or an urban legend, they have suspects and clues and make use of YouTube, Reddit and various other forms of social media to expand the mystery in unique ways. The stories are densely packed and easy to get lost in for a few hours.
Sean PatrickPublished 2 years ago in HorrorMilicent Patrick & Her Enduring Design of the Creature from the Black Lagoon
Her name and credit for her work were actively buried for decades, stolen by Milicent's boss Bud Westmore. The Creature himself still can't believe what Milicent went through to get him on film.
J.A. HernandezPublished 2 years ago in FYIAs Crazy as a Movie Scene, Heather Tallchief and Robert Solis Pulled off One of the Biggest Las Vegas Heists Ever
The story begins on a fall morning in 1993 when a Las Vegas armored van pulled up in front of the Circus Circus Casino. It was 8 AM, and the truck was full of cash for the day to fill the casino ATMs across the Vegas strip.
Jennifer GeerPublished 2 years ago in CriminalDear Vocal Creators: We Can Fight Misinformation!
We are so tired of misinformation and fake news that even though it’s all words and ideas, they are taking a hit on our bodies. We have information fatigue, news fatigue, stress, and more.
Asterion AvocadoPublished 2 years ago in JournalThe Importance of Boundaries Around Diet & Body Image
Boundaries. A word that may sound scary and limiting, but when used properly in various areas of life can bring a sense of comfort and reassurance.
Erin R. WilsonPublished 2 years ago in Viva5 Badass Reasons to Travel Solo
Intro Traveling solo I didn’t necessarily set out to “find myself” but rather to find out just what I could do if I put my mind to it. And it turns out that what you can do when you travel solo is pretty badass.
Sh*t Happens - Lost Girl TravelPublished 2 years ago in WanderA Sign of the Black Dog
There was a hope, and perhaps a dream, once… but those days have gone and passed. Inside the pub he walked into, a slogan runs along the back wall, beyond the pair of giant television screens. It’s written along the upper cornice of the ceiling. It’s short and catchy; something along the lines of: Good beer, good cheer, and a good ol’ time. In this once booming town, all the pubs are now the same; they are vacant; with the exception of a slogan running along the wall, somewhere.
Delusions of GrandeurPublished 2 years ago in FamiliesConfessions of a recovering perfectionist
My name is Sheryl, and I’m a perfectionist. I was a magazine editor, for large parts of my working life. It’s a job where content is key, ideas your currency. You only get one chance a month to impress your readers, so you want to make the best issue possible.
Sheryl GarrattPublished 2 years ago in MotivationHow To Help Save the Bees
Honeybees are important to the health of crops and global food security. They contribute to the productivity of many crops and can provide additional income for farmers. Bees are also known to pollinate various crops. These little insects are important to the food crops we rely on and are in danger of disappearing unless we can support them.
Candice GalekPublished 2 years ago in Earth"Nearer, My God, to Thee"
Still. Cold. Dark. Broken. Buried. Eternally. A salty muddy grain tilts back and then forward…it leans its tiny weight into mighty frigid tides of darkly sea…and rolls.
Douglas BenzelPublished 2 years ago in Fiction