Articles for category: LIFESTYLE

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Corn Starch: Some Uses May Surprise You!

Cornstarch is found in an amazing SuperSlurper product that adds even wider uses for cornstarch then ever before! Most households have an inconspicuous box of cornstarch on the pantry shelf. It is a commonly used ingredient to thicken sauces and gravy. But did you know the primary use for cornstarch after it was invented in ...

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Poverty and Family Violence in America

The two social problems of the most concern to me are poverty and familial violence. Familial violence can and does occur in all social classes; however, there is a positive correlation between being poor and being a victim or perpetrator of domestic violence and child abuse. This essay will focus on familial violence as it ...

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Toddler Swimming Pool Party Games

Whether your child is having a birthday party, or just having some friends over for some backyard fun, they’ll enjoy playing water games in and around the kiddie pool. They can play for prizes, or just play for fun, but they’ll all have a great time. You don’t need a bunch of money to set ...

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Deception Used in Psychological Experiments

When we look at psychology and attempt to decide whether or not deception is related in some psychological research the results seem obvious. In a psychological journal known as the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology, in 1979, 58.5% of the studies involved some sort of deception (Epley). One of the most commonly used substitutes ...

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Celebrities and Kabbalah . . . Why the Fascination?

Madonna began singing Kabbalah’s praises nearly eight years ago on her Ray of Light album claiming that it helped her achieve spiritual clarity. Last year, Demi Moore told Vogue that Kabbalah helps one reveal “the value of your worth.” Roseanne Barr says it’s the force behind her own reinvention — that Kabbalah helped her reconfigure ...

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Birthday Party Prize Ideas for Adults

Kids aren’t the only ones who love winning prizes, especially at birthday parties and gatherings. Adults also love winning prizes, and you’re never too old to enjoy games to win those prizes. If you’re looking for birthday party prize ideas for adults, consider the following prize ideas. These prize ideas for adults are unique, inexpensive, ...

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How to Carve a Fake Pumpkin

Have you ever considered the number of pumpkins that are grown and wasted each year? It is incredibly wasteful to carve something for decoration and simply throw it away a week or two later. The fake hollow variety is a better option since they can be carved and put away for the following year. When ...

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How to Keep Mosquitoes from Biting

With summer comes those nasty little creatures that love to just bite whatever part of our bodies they can possibly get at. You guessed it, mosquitoes! Anything that works is used no matter how much it costs. Here are a few inexpensive ways to keep the mosquitoes away for as long as they are buzzing ...

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Tween Birthday Party: The Sleepover

Tweens are at that awkward age…no longer children but not quite a teen. When it comes to birthday parties, it may be a little bit harder to figure out what exactly they want. They are likely to still want the attention and gifts of their birthday parties from yesteryear, but don’t want to come off ...