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  • 3 Tips For Rain Protection On A Hiking Trip

    Are you expecting it to rain while you are on your upcoming hiking trip? Hiking in clothes that are drenched in water can be difficult to do, as the fabric will become heavier. You will also be stuck with wet clothes that can take a while to naturally dry, which could be dangerous if the temperature drops. It is in your best interest to make sure that you go on your hiking trip fully prepared for any amount of rain that might come.
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  • Getting Treated & Surviving Breast Cancer

    If you have noticed that the skin on your breasts has started to develop the look of an orange peel, you should be very concerned. You have one of the symptoms that are associated with breast cancer. Keep in mind that having breast cancer does not necessarily mean that you will not live long. However, your best chance of survival is to make sure the disease is diagnosed and treated as soon as possible.
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  • Can't Quite Give Them Up? Six Things You Can Do With Your Favorite Pair Of Jeans

    If your favorite jeans are beyond repair or looking lackluster, consider giving them a new life. Recycle your favorite denims in creative ways so that you can continue to enjoy them, long after you stop wearing them. Transform your old jeans with these six suggestions: Design your own denim bowl. Cut the jeans into pieces, scraps, or squares that can be used to create a cool denim bowl. Soak the scraps in mod-podge glue to make the fabric stiff, similar to decoupage.
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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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  • Using Cowboy Boots To Spruce Up Your Everyday Fashions

    Are you looking for a way to dress up those same boring outfits you have worn a million times before? If so, a good pair of cowboy boots can provide just the solution you are looking for. This is because when properly executed, the addition of these boots can really breathe new life into your old wardrobe without making you look like you are headed for a hoedown. Below you will learn more about a few of the most effective ways to make a fashion statement using cowboy boots.
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