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11 Ways (or Signs) to Tell if a Stranger is Dangerous (Street Smart)

We all know the little catch term “stranger danger”, but do we really pay any attention to it? Psychologically speaking, we could say that humans tend to view strangers positively because of our desire to make friends, good acquaintances, or even meet life partners. But what happens if we give a stranger too much credit

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20 Things to Consider Before You Become a Freelancer (From an Industry Veteran)

Considering becoming a freelancer? Before you quit your full-time job, there are a few things you need to consider. Lend your ear to the industry veterans and learn from what they have to say about working as a freelancer before you take the plunge.  Becoming a freelancer can be one of the most rewarding life

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My Landlord Is My Neighbor: 16 Tips and Advice to Live in Harmony 

Help! My landlord lives next door!; now what?! When you find yourself shacking up next door to your actual landlord, stress levels are bound to be at an all-time high. Managing a healthy relationship with your landlord and neighbor may seem like a mammoth task, but the reality is that with a few coping mechanisms up your

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Cultivating Fitness: Gardening as Exercise | Exploring Weight Loss and Calories

Garden hobbyists tend to spend a lot of time in the garden. In fact, we wile away many hours working tirelessly to transform our space and express our creativity, while also nurturing our plant “children”. With so many hours spent in the garden, is there really time for anything else? What about exercise? We need

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Gardening Missteps: The Most Common Gardening Mistakes (Tips to Avoid Them)

When I first started gardening, I made many mistakes. In fact, I became despondent in the beginning, because things took time, and often, my ideas just didn’t work out. I couldn’t help but wonder what I was doing wrong. It certainly felt like I was doing everything wrong. The problem was that I had no what-not-to-do list

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