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Pros and Cons of Joining a Sorority or Fraternity

Now that college has started, the question for many is should they, or shouldn’t they, rush a fraternity or sorority? The decision can define many students’ collegiate experience – and the rest of their life. About 16% of college students sign up for Greek life, which translates to roughly 700,000 undergraduates across 800 campuses in the…

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Vegan Caesar Salad Dressing (Easy & Crowd Pleasing!)

Hi Friends! It’s been a while since sharing a new recipe with you. Lately, we’ve been craving whole foods, with minimal preparation, hence not very many recipes to share. The change in seasons has really influenced our diet. Have you noticed that too? Often when eating fresh greens and salads we’ll drizzle a little lemon…

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SMILING IT FORWARD Through Aches and Pains

This blog was written by Randi at A Lucky Ladybug - make sure to check out her blog! The following post is sponsored by TYLENOL®. When you first find out you are expecting, you tend to go a bit overboard in every area. When bringing a new life into the world you of course think…

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5 Scary Birth Control Side Effects You Shouldn’t Ignore

It’s estimated that more than 11 million women use oral contraceptives (aka “the pill”) in the U.S. alone. It’s hard to believe but it wasn’t always easily accessible. During the 60’s, oral contraceptive pills (OCPs) were illegal in eight states, and it wasn’t until years later that the benefits of birth control were recognized by the FDA. In addition to preventing pregnancy, birth control pills are also commonly used to treat a whole host of problems including severe cramps, irregular periods, and acne.