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Alone… and Loving It!

One of my grandmothers was married three times. Each time a husband died, she found another within a year or so. My other grandmother lived the same way. Her adored soulmate died after 25 years of marriage and a cruel illness; within a year she had a new last name.

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Importance of Groundhog Day

For the past several decades, Groundhog Day has held a place as a legitimately celebrated holiday on the North American calendar, thanks in large part to the tradition of Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania groundhog. Over the past 125 years, since 1887, on Feb. 2 Phil has predicted the weather for the second half of the winter, according to folklore and his handlers of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Why is Feb. 2 celebrated as Groundhog Day?

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Easy Halloween Cupcake Ideas

Make the spooks and scares of Halloween a bit sweeter for your children by preparing tasty and creative cupcakes for them to enjoy. You can make your own Halloween treats using simple cupcake supplies along with a few candy accents. These treats make a great alternative to the standard pre-packaged candies.