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If you're going to invest your time and energy in one long (long!) book, you want to make sure it's a good one, right? Here's my list of ten long books worth reading...

I love finding a book that is such a page-turner I can't not sit down in one sitting and devour it. These books are all ones I think could be one sitting reads because they're fast-paced, exciting and full of amazing plot twists and turned! One of Us Is Lying, Karen M. McManus This YA

I've narrowed down the list of the best low maintenance haircuts to TWO because I know you're short on time (and I don't want you to rush!)

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Tons of people, probably including you listening to this right now, are not getting enough magnesium. And this is a big deal because magnesium is used by the body for over 300 different enzymatic reactions (1). Not

Celiac burnout is common. Managing celiac disease is tiring and exhausting and here's how to stop being so burned out by it.

With so many books skyrocketing into popularity on BookTok, it is time to take a look at the most popular and best recommendations on there.

Learn about the autoimmune version of hypothyroidism called Hashimoto's. Most people will have antibodies revealing it, plus symptoms.

So this post has been a long time coming. If you follow me on Facebook or Instagram, you know that we read Wonder by RJ Palacio as a read aloud this year. My students were captivated by it...especially the Julian chapter. In the book, a major storyline revolves around the precepts that Mr. Browne, a teacher, teaches the students each month. These are short quotes that become sort of "rules to live by". At the end of the story, Mr. Browne asks each of the students to write their very own precept and send it to him on a postcard. So that is what we did. I first had each student create their own "Wonder picture". You see, each of the chapters are broken up with a picture of the child telling the story. The picture is drawn with very little facial features and only using black ink. So that is what we did. Here is mine I used as an example with the kids. Then, I asked them to choose a precept that related to their own life. This could be a famous saying (like the one on my Wonder picture) or something that they made up on their own. Underneath their picture, I had them write their name and the precept. Finally, I asked them to write a postcard in friendly letter style to Mr. Browne explaining their precept. Since they were supposed to be on summer vacation, I had them take on that persona. A kid, formerly in Mr. Browne's class, explaining the precept on vacation. They then used the address in the book to complete the postcard. The kids really had a great time doing this. They connected so deeply with the book, that making their own "chapter" was fun for them. They loved trying to make their Wonder picture resemble themselves but still keep it within the style of the book. And writing the precept really brought it all together (and added a more academic element as well).

In this article we’ll explore the wisdom of leaders from antiquity to our modern day. If we’re to be great leaders, we should have a solid idea of what leadership is. Sometimes, defining what leadership is helpful, too. These quotes were curated to help you challenge your definition of leadership. Are you clear about what...

Building confidence with a 'Fuck It' list? Exactly! Read on to learn what a 'Fuck It' list actually is, how to make one and how to build your self-esteem with this fun personal improvement activity.

I am always—and I mean always—surprised when I take a look at the New York Times bestseller list to see what books people are actually buying. Without a

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A round-up of 12 beautifully moody paint colors to bring and inviting calm into any space.

Make this simple kid's drawstring backpack for all of your summer adventures! A perfect beginner sewing tutorial for you.

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The Book of Kells and the Long Room at Trinity College are among the most visited sites in Dublin! Is it worth it to get early access?

#WritingCommunity your character question of the day What is your MC’s moral alignment and how does it play into the story? (See pic below for explaination) K is between neutral good and true neutral. She doesn’t play sides and is morally gray, but it depends on the situation.

These books should be on your 8th grade reading list. This is a great list of books for 8th graders and it contains a variety of different genres and subject titles worth reading.

Today's men's retreats need to step it up a notch. More often than not men's ministry leaders complain that setting up a weekend men's gathering is

Share Wildflower Ramblings!My mom bought the beautiful Small Bible Felt Set from Betty Lukens for my children/me for Christmas. I fell in love with this company when my son got a farm felt book as a gift (but the gift-giver kindly had already cut everything out!) I was grateful to her for such a great...

A step-by-step approach on how to create a unit plan and its various components. Keeping things practical and manageable for busy teachers.

I can tell summer is just around the corner now, because more and more people are asking me about Norway's most famous tour: Norway in a Nutshell. There are a few different versions of this

I am so flattered! Thanks for liking for my quiet book. I must be honest. This is a lot of work, but so worth it. This is the quiet book you...

Parents, if you want to be a role model for your kids and teach them to have high self-esteem, you need to do these 8 things to learn how to love yourself first.

Ever wondered what you'd look like as a comic book character? Learn how to cartoonify your pictures with GIMP!

I trust we're all familiar with binge-watching. (Or is this just something I tell myself to make myself feel better about blazing through a season of

Looking for the best things to do in Ljubljana Slovenia? Here's my top 22 things to do including: sights, food, activities & day trips from Ljubljana!

How many can you check off your bucket list?

To release the psoas as a means to heal pain both physical and emotional isn’t what most people expect to hear nor do they usually understand what it means.

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Making the perfect steak in the oven is much easier than you may think with this country recipe. It may be the most juicy and tender steak you'll ever make!

From Shakespeare to Bukowski, read a list of bestselling Norwegian crime novelist Jo Nesbø's 10 favorite books of all time.

Here are 15 quotes by Spike Milligan. They are funny, razor-sharp, and well worth a few minutes of your time. Enjoy them all.

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It can be hard to know what to do or say to someone who has suffered a loss and is grieving the death of a loved one. If you're at a loss, you can offer these words of comfort to someone you know who is grieving.