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136 “Thank You” Messages for Every Occasion Shutterstock / https://bestlifeonline.com/funny-usernames/ Did you know that saying “thank you” isn’t just polite, it’s actually an important contributor to our health and happiness ? It’s true. According to a 2020 study carried out by a group of researchers at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, even witnessing an act of gratitude can improve one-on-one relations as well as group dynamics. If that’s not enough to get you to sit down and start working on your next thank you card, we don’t know what is....

15 Best Body-Positive Affirmations iStock No matter what you look like, it’s not alway easy to feel good about your body. You may always feel like there’s something to change, whether that means losing weight or smoothing over fine lines. But what if you could embrace self-acceptance at any size? Repeating positive statements, also known as affirmations, to yourself every day can be one of the best ways to help you combat negative thoughts and regain confidence....

15 Best Colleen Hoover Books to Read This Year The Daily Photoo / Shutterstock Fans of contemporary romance novels are certainly familiar with the works of Colleen Hoover . Since 2012, the author has published over 20 books, some of which are part of a series and some that stand alone. Readers love the twists that the writer often features in her books when telling tales of romantic partners with mysterious pasts or life-altering secrets....

15 Spook-Tacular Halloween Festivals Around the Country Shutterstock There are people who love Halloween , and then there are people who really love Halloween. You know, the folks who start their countdown on Independence Day, buy their costumes over Labor Day weekend, and throw up decorations the minute October begins. No matter what, those who enjoy Halloween want to embrace it as much as possible—and just one night of Halloween isn’t enough....

17 Clever Ways to Make Mondays Less Miserable Shutterstock You know the drill. You count down the minutes until the weekend starts, only to find that Saturday and Sunday have slipped through your fingers so quickly that Monday rears its ugly head—yet again. Is there anything you can actually do to make your Mondays a little less miserable? Turns out: Yes. And sometimes it’s just as simple as making time to call your mom before you head into work for a quick mood boost....

17 Genius and Affordable Ways to Remodel Your House Shutterstock If your home isn’t a place you look forward to heading at the end of the day, it may be time to do some renovations. After all, your house should simultaneously be a retreat from the outside world and a place you can show off to your friends and family. But don’t worry, you don’t have to spend a ton of money to make your house your sanctuary....

20 Amazing Facts You Never Knew About Movember Shutterstock It’s a big year for Movember. The annual month-long fundraiser, in which guys raise money for prostate cancer (among other diseases) by growing mustaches, is celebrating its eleventh anniversary in the United States. Since 2007, more than five million guys have defied cultural expectations—and sometimes the protests of their loved ones—and declined to shave their upper lips, all in the name of helping men living longer....

20 Date Night Movies You and Your Partner Will Both Love Focus Features You and your partner are staying in tonight. Maybe one of you cooked a nice meal. Maybe you ordered takeout. Maybe the kids are asleep, or perhaps you’ve just started dating. In any case, you can’t do dinner and a movie without something to watch . A good date movie is an essential part of a good date night, but then you’re stuck with the challenge of deciding what movie to put on....

20 Things You Should Never Do at a Summer Fair Shutterstock Is there anything more American than eating fried food on a stick, losing a few rounds of a rigged game, and taking a spin on the Ferris wheel? For more than a century, kids and grown-ups alike have dedicated many a sunny weekend to enjoy all that life has to offer in a few miles of fairgrounds—and it’s a good bet you’re going to follow suit at some point this summer....

210 Deep Questions to Ask for a Closer Connection Dumblin Films/Shutterstock Embarking on deep conversations with your friends, loved ones, and especially new people isn’t always easy, but you’ll be doing yourself a disservice if you don’t ever try to dig below the surface. According to a 2021 study published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology , having more meaningful exchanges with strangers can actually improve our wellbeing. And asking the right questions is the easiest and quickest way to establish that kind of connection....

240+ Cool Last Names From Around the World Birute Vijeikiene/Shutterstock What’s in a name ? A lot, as it turns out, particularly when it comes to a family name. These designations not only provide important information about where we’re from and what culture we belong to, but they can also influence how others perceive us . While we can’t choose our own names, there are places we can go to decide on someone else’s—namely, a fictional universe....

25 Romance Books to Take to the Beach This Summer Boophuket/Shutterstock When it’s time to pack for a trip to the beach, you need towels, sunblock, snacks, and a good book—especially if you prefer to stay on land rather than swim in the ocean. And it’s usually not the time to go for something too heavy. “Beach reads” are a thing for a reason—laying on the sand is a time to relax, not to read Moby Dick ....

27 Stores You Didn’t Realize Are Dog-Friendly Shutterstock In a perfect world, our pets could accompany us everywhere we go. But as the ASPCA explains , grocery stores must abide by state and local laws that often forbid pets from entering “since food is being handled, made, and stored” and “an animal in the store could pose a problem with sanitation.” (This doesn’t apply to service animals, who are the exception to the rule....

29 Sex Tips to Help You Become a Bedroom Legend Ground Picture/Shutterstock RELATED: 60 Sizzling Sex Positions That Will Spice Things Up—Tonight . 29 Sex Tips for Next-Level Loving Read on for some exciting ways to spice things up in the bedroom. Below, you’ll find 29 important pieces of sex advice that will leave your partner wowed and wanting more. 1. Have more morning sex. Aloha Hawaii/Shutterstock We’re busier, more stressed, and pulled in more directions than ever before....

3 Dog Breeds a Veterinarian Says He’d Never Own: “They’re Snarling” iStock Figuring out what kind of dog is best for you can take a lot of hands-on research. Whether you’re looking for the best dog breeds for kids , a dog that doesn’t bark a lot , or simply a good companion for a specific phase of your life, it can be overwhelming trying to weigh the best options. But while each animal is different regardless of their specific breed, there are still some types that pet professionals say they would avoid....

33 Interior Design Tips to Make Your Home Cozy for Winter iStock For many people, the onset of winter means holing up at home, patiently counting down the seconds until more sunshine and warmer temperatures return. And for those who take a hibernation-like approach to their hygge, there’s no better time to give your home a facelift than winter . However, you don’t have to invest in a major renovation to transform your space into a comfortable hideaway from the cold....

33 Obscure Facts That Will Make You Come Off as a Total Genius Alamy You don’t need a sky-high IQ and holier-than-thou intellect to come across as a genius. Just the right bit of information dropped at the right moment will make you look like a font of fascinating insights, with troves of delightful, unexpected knowledge available right at your fingertips. Some advice: It’s especially effective if you can back up any snippet of surprising trivia with a “Just Google it” challenge—only to be proven correct....

33 Old-Fashioned Baby Names We Can’t Help But Love Shutterstock Names are a fascinating reflection of the time period in which you were born. There are even people out there who can pinpoint your age based on nothing but your given name. Baby names tend to be trendy, so they fall out of fashion as time goes on. These days, you’re sure to meet many young children named “Riley” or “Caden,” while “Ruby” and “Chester” bring to mind the images of an elderly lady and a stuffy old man....

35 Pet Peeves Interior Designers Have About Your Home Shutterstock/Iakov Filimonov What you see when you walk into your home: a great place to get work done , hang out with friends, or rest your head at the end of the day. What an interior designer sees when they walk into your home: pictures hung wrong, furniture placed weirdly, and rugs so enraging they can hardly give them a second glance....

Shutterstock RELATED: 4 Costco Shopping Changes Happening This Month . The list of products includes dairy products, meat, seafood, olive oil, snacks, beverages, kitchen essentials, produce, salad kits, desserts, and more. The company says it’s also celebrating the launch with new items, such as freshly baked cinnamon rolls, refrigerated pizza dough, and fresh lemonade, with more products to come. Besides the competitive pricing, the new lineup is also focusing on improved packaging that reduces plastic consumption....