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10 Clever Ways People Are Celebrating Birthdays Under Quarantine

While COVID-19 may have limited people's abilities to actively go out and celebrate their birthdays, that doesn't mean creative celebrations can't happen indoors.

8 Heartwarming Stories of Older Children Who Finally Found Their Forever Home

It's not just infants who need forever families. Grab a tissue: These adoption stories will make you cry—in the best...


7 Pieces of Advice to Take from Your Grandparents and 5 to Forget

Your grandparents are very right about some things…and very wrong about others. This handy guide sorts out the good advice...


10 Little Compliments You Should Be Giving Every Day

Spread a little happiness with these nice things to say to friends, colleagues, and even total strangers.


17 Secrets of the Happiest Families

Happy families share some habits that make for fulfilling conversation, productive housework, and more subdued arguments.

18 Forgiveness Quotes That Will Help You Finally Let Go

Want more space in your life and your mind? All you need is to do one magic thing: Forgive. Read...


Successful People Do These 8 Things Each Weekend

Time management expert Laura Vanderkam reveals the subtle secrets to restorative and productive weekends in her book ‘What Successful People...

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Here’s What Your Daydreams Reveal About Your Personality

Don't take those fantasies too literally. But do take them seriously—because they tell you a lot about your innermost thoughts!


10 Blatant Lies Your Parents Told You, Debunked By Science

Your suspicion was right: They really did have a favorite child.


These Touching Stories Prove How Meaningful a Simple Thank-You Note Can Be

Never underestimate the power of a 
thank-you note. As these readers show, 
the sentiment can last a lifetime.


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11 Unforgettable Pieces of Life Advice (In Just 6 Words Each)

Let these quick hits of wisdom help you guide your life.

22 Secrets Your Therapist Won’t Tell You

Whether or not you're part of the 25 percent of adults who've seen a therapist, these insider secrets will give...


11 Winter Date Night Ideas That Will Keep Your Romance Toasty

Romantic nights out shouldn't be on hold until the weather cooperates. Winter date nights are a must for couples to...


30 Photos That Will Make You Fall in Love with Country Life

Country magazine celebrates its 30th birthday with a tribute to life's simple pleasures.


This Grandma Found the Secret to Staying Close to Her Grandkids—Who Live 800 Miles Away

The tech-savvy grandma will have you rethinking your family reunions, guaranteed.


14 Life Tips Every Recent Grad Needs to Have in Their Back Pocket

Learn how to transition into adulthood and an avoid existential crisis with these necessary pieces of advice for finding your...

You Might Feel Stupid. But Playing These Games Will Build Trust

Couples who stay together play together—even if it means feeling like an idiot.


12 Things Minimalists Wish You’d Stop Spending Money On

Owning more stuff than you can use doesn't just waste money, it fosters procrastination and increases feelings of anxiety. Break...


9 Ways to Keep Paranoia from Destroying Your Relationships

When trust issues in a relationship are fueled by paranoia or self-sabotaging thoughts, these doubts may be even more of...


28 Little Things You Can Do Right Now to Make Your Marriage Happier

It's not diamonds and flowers that make a marriage, but the little things—and taking these small, simple steps over time...


This Photo of a Two-Year-Old Feeding Kittens From a Tiny Milk Bottle Is Proof That Love Is Innate

You'll want to bottle-feed kittens after seeing this sweet photo.


14 Things Science Can Teach You About Forgiveness

How forgiveness makes you healthier, who needs it most, and which offenses are hardest to get over.


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27 Classic Children’s Book Quotes Every Adult Needs To Hear

"All grown-ups were once children... but only a few of them remember it."


4 Heartwarming True Tales of Vintage Christmas Kindness

These true stories from readers like you prove that, deep down, Christmas has always been about the joy of giving.


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10 Joyous ‘Peanuts’ Quotes Guaranteed to Improve Your Day

Charles Schulz debuted his first-ever Peanuts comic strip on October 2nd, 1950, in nine newspapers around America. 65 years and...

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