relationships • lifestyle
by Troy Pattee on April 1st, 2012 | 3 Comments »
As a serial prankster you might think that April Fool’s Day would be my favorite day of the year, but you’d be wrong. I can (and usually do) pull practical jokes every other day of the year, so on April 1st, I sit back and let everyone else have their fun. After all, the first rule of pulling pranks is that you must be willing to be pranked yourself.
If you’re new to this type of thing, I’ve listed and …
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my world • giving organizations
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 13th, 2010 | 5 Comments »
I’m writing this post from India—from the foothills of the Himalayas to be precise. The green forests, blue skies, and mountain views are breathtaking. You’d think with all of this foliage that water would not only be abundant but would be pure. Not so.
India is famous for its monsoons.…
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my world • global causes
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on November 11th, 2010 | 5 Comments »
Did you know that human trafficking… is the third largest illegal industry after guns and drugs?
Think about your job. Imagine if you worked 15 to 16 hours a day. Every day. Now imagine if you didn’t have a choice. You were taken from your family. You were provided meager
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me • health & fitness
by Cristina Ramirez on August 20th, 2010 | 1 Comment »
Before I was a mom I never realized how precious sleep was. Balancing motherhood, work, and household responsibilities makes me feel like I am always running a step behind on energy and sleep. My usual method to get me through is a huge latte each morning but that caffeine really…
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me • health & fitness
by Jyl Johnson Pattee on December 10th, 2009 | 31 Comments »
Winter can be really hard on your complexion—frigid temperatures, crazy winds, low humidity and dry indoor air are harsh and damaging. But there is hope! Review the following tips from Origins for ideas on how to treat and soothe parched winter skin.
- Moisturize, Moisturize, Moisturize. Update your daily evening moisturizer
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