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National Dessert Day: Your Official Permission Slip to Eat Cake for Breakfast
Mark your calendars, sweet tooths of the world: October 14th is National Dessert Day. That’s right—there’s an entire day dedicated to the best part of any meal, and honestly, we should all be taking this way more seriously than we do. Why Dessert Deserves Its Own Holiday Let’s be real: dessert is the main character.…
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When Goodbye Feels Impossible: Understanding Separation Anxiety
You know that knot in your stomach when your partner leaves for a work trip? The panic that creeps in when your best friend doesn’t text back for a few hours? That suffocating feeling when you’re alone in your apartment and can’t shake the worry that something terrible has happened to the people you love?…
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Columbus Day 2025: Why This Holiday Is More Complicated Than You Think
Columbus Day 2024: Why This Holiday Is More Complicated Than You Think October 13th is a day that means very different things to different people—and that’s exactly why we need to talk about it. Here’s the thing about Columbus Day: It’s probably the most debated holiday on the American calendar right now. Some people see…
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The Art of Unplugging: Why “You and Me Time” Is the Most Radical Thing You Can Do
In a world that never stops buzzing, the most rebellious act might just be… slowing down. There’s this moment in life—maybe you’ve felt it—where everything is moving at maximum speed. Your phone is blowing up. Your calendar is packed. Your brain is juggling seventeen different tabs like some kind of mental browser that refuses to…
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Why National Farmer’s Day Matters More Than You Think
October 12th isn’t just another day on the calendar—it’s the day we celebrate the people who literally keep us alive. Let’s be real: When was the last time you thought about where your food actually comes from? If you’re like most people, your answer involves a grocery store, a drive-thru window, or that magical app…
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Running Your Race: The One Thing That Matters Most
“However, I consider my life worth nothing to me; my only aim is to finish the race and complete the task the Lord Jesus has given me—the task of testifying to the good news of God’s grace.” – Acts 20:24 Let me ask you something: What are you running toward? Not literally (though if you’re…
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National Chess Day: The Original Strategy Game That’s Still Undefeated
National Chess Day: The Original Strategy Game That’s Still Undefeated October 11th is National Chess Day—and before you roll your eyes and think “that’s for old guys in parks,” hear me out. As someone who’s spent thousands of hours gaming (yes, I have opinions about the latest RPG releases) and equally as many hours helping…
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Why Your Kitten Needs a Cat Tree (And How to Pick the Perfect One)
TL;DR: Cat trees aren’t just fancy furniture—they’re basically your kitten’s personal gym, bed, and entertainment center rolled into one. Here’s everything you need to know. From Dog Person to Cat Parent: A Plot Twist Okay, confession time: I’ve been a dog person my entire life. But three weeks ago, a tiny fluffball with murder mittens waltzed…
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National Cake Decorating Day: Permission to Play with Your Food (Finally!)
October 10th is National Cake Decorating Day, and honestly? We all deserve an excuse to make something beautiful AND delicious. Look, I’ve been to my share of fancy restaurants. I’ve Instagram-stalked pastry chefs who create edible art that belongs in museums. But here’s what I’ve learned: some of the most fun I’ve ever had in…
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The Ice Cream Scoop That’ll Change Your Life (No, Really)
Let’s be honest: there’s nothing sadder than wrestling with a carton of Ben & Jerry’s at 11 PM, your spoon bent at a 45-degree angle, your wrist cramping, while that perfect scoop of Half Baked mocks you from its frozen fortress. We’ve all been there. And we’ve all thought, “Does it really matter what I…
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