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  • 4 Gift Ideas for Teens Who Enjoys Living an Unconventional Lifestyle

    Can't figure out what to get the unconventional teen in your life for an upcoming birthday or other special occasion? Here are four ideas that are sure to make a big impression and score you some serious brownie points: A Volunteer Summer Vacation If your teen has shown interest in helping other people within your community, consider giving them the gift of a volunteer summer vacation abroad. By spending some time with people from other cultures, your teen will gain insight into international opportunities and unconventional lifestyles that aren't seen as the "
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  • Three Ways To Make Everyone Feel More Unified At Your Corporate Retreat

    Holding a corporate retreat is a great way to help everyone within your company feel more unified. If you plan the retreat appropriately, your employees will get to know one another on a more personal level and will come home feeling like more of a team. Here are some strategies to help encourage team building and a feeling of unity throughout the event. Order matching graphic tees. When everyone wears the same shirt, they start to feel like a part of a larger organization.
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  • Rock Your Curves: 4 Must-Haves for Your Full-Figured Fall Wardrobe

    With the fall quickly approaching, you may be setting out pumpkins and stocking up on Halloween candy. While these are great tasks to get your home ready for the season, you should also be preparing your wardrobe for the cooler temperatures. Unfortunately, many full-figured women do not place much emphasis on their wardrobe, wearing only bulky sweaters and hoodies that hide their bodies. If you belong to the half of American women who wear a size 14 or higher, it is important to understand your wardrobe does not have to consist of oversized blouses, sweaters, and dresses.
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  • How To Choose Your Swim Suit's Style And Fabric For Your Body Type And Skin Tone

    Selecting a swimsuit does not need to be stressful, as long as you follow a few simple guidelines to find the right one. Here are some tips to help you choose the right type of fabric for your swimsuit based on your skin, then choose the right style and cut of suit for your body shape. Choosing Swimsuit Fabric Based on Your Skin Tone Light Skin Tone If your skin is fair and burns easily, you may want to choose a long-sleeved swim shirt, also called a rash guard.
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  • The Small Teaching Budget: Ways to Make Music Programs Work When Money Is Tight

    If you're a choir or band teacher, you know one of the biggest obstacles you face when planning your yearly curriculum is the budget. Instruments, repairs, and trips to concerts and competitions bring in staggering costs that eat up a lot of your budget (if not all of it). So, when it comes to the smaller things, you need to find a way to cut down on classroom costs. One the ways teachers do this is by having students pay for some costs themselves—but this is not always an option for low-income families who still want to benefit from a music program.
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  • Top 10 Gifts To Buy Yourself – Just Because

    Buying something for yourself, for no particular reason, can lift your spirits and put a smile on your face. This is why many people call an impromptu shopping spree "retail therapy." In fact, about 52% of the American population admits to engaging in this method to sooth their soul. And, as long as you keep the spending under control, you don't have to worry about over doing it. The next time you are feeling down and you need a boost, or you just have some money burning in your pocket, consider buying yourself a well-deserved gift.
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