There are many ways to pay it forward and cheer up someone else’s day. Here are a few of them.
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The Decline of Youth Sport Participation in Rural America
Youth sports are at the core of a typical American upbringing. Not only do sports encourage important skills such as teamwork, self-confidence, and health, but student athletes can get the chance to qualify for college scholarships after high school graduation.
Taking Inventory
One question.
Two choices.
No, three choices.
What are you?
Colonialist and colonized.
Both, and something all my own.
Create an Ultimate Alfresco Dining Area in Your Backyard
A passion for grilling is the main reason many suburbanites and city-dwellers choose to eat outside. With grills and outdoor kitchens already a part of many backyard patios, decks, and balconies, it’s only logical that a dedicated outdoor dining area should be the next step.
Aging Exotic Matter in a Custom Wine Cellar
If you posed that question to a restaurant sommelier, or anyone passionate about collecting and maturing wines, they would say NO! They might even ask, Why would you want to try to keep anything but wine in your wine cellar? And imply that to do so would be to risk your entire collection. And they would have some good arguments.
The Best of Times
Leaving, I felt the awesome power of joy and love that defined his life – with none of the transitory, smoky mirrors of “stardom.” Suddenly, the gift he was giving us hit home: all things must pass; but, we’re still here. If there’s any good we can do, let it be now. Keep the music going!
To Tuck or Not to Tuck – That is the Question
Believe it or not, the answer to whether to tuck your sheet in or not will probably depend on where you were raised. Many people in the United States and Canada prefer to have their flat sheet tucked in at the foot of the bed. Across the Atlantic Ocean, most European people prefer to let their sheets, and their feet, be free.
5 Things I Do Every Day to Benefit my Mental Health and Recovery
Incorporating healthy habits into your everyday life can aid addiction recovery and benefit mental health. If mental health goes untreated or if symptoms are left unmanaged in addiction recovery, it can make you more susceptible to a relapse. These habits can easily become a part of your daily routine, act as healthy coping skills, and help improve your quality of life.
Renting Out Your House? Keep These 7 Tips in Mind
Renting out your house isn’t a get-rich-quick scheme. It can present a significant number of unique challenges, all of which threaten to jeopardize your profitability and/or increase the stress you face in your life.
Bringing Sustainability to Rural American Towns
So how can we bring sustainable practices into rural parts of the country? Residents in rural areas can make small changes to incorporate sustainability into their daily lives, but can it be done on a larger scale as well? This article will explore the ways in which rural living and sustainability intersect, from sustainable communities to large-scale industrial farmsteads.
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