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6 Tips for Celebrating American Thanksgiving Respectfully

Thanksgiving arrives each year with the warmth of family gatherings, the aroma of roasted turkey, and the comfort of familiar traditions. Yet beneath the surface of this beloved holiday lies a complex history that many families are beginning to acknowledge. The traditional narrative of Pilgrims and Indigenous peoples sharing a harmonious feast doesn’t reflect the […]

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Best Road Trip Locations That Will Improve Your Mental Health

Your mind craves a Volkswagen Bus road trip: the open road, fresh air, and landscapes that stretch beyond the horizon. Mental health professionals increasingly recognize the therapeutic power of travel, particularly the unique benefits of slow, mindful journeys through natural environments. Unlike rushed vacations or crowded tourist destinations, road trips offer something different—the freedom to

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Unique Art Mediums To Explore as an Adult

Rediscovering creativity as an adult is a strange experience, given that our inspirations, availability, and relationships with creativity are often quite different nowadays. However, it’s also the perfect opportunity to indulge your interests with fresh and exciting materials. Sometimes, traditional mediums like paint and pencil can feel limiting or uninspiring. That’s why experimenting with unique

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What To Do if You’re Being Audited by the IRS

Getting audited by the IRS ranks somewhere between finding a spider in your shower and discovering your favourite coffee shop closed permanently. Nobody wants it, but when it happens, panicking certainly won’t help. The good news? Most audits are straightforward affairs that you can handle with the right approach and documentation. An IRS audit simply

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Everything You Need To Know About Starting a 401(k)

Starting a 401(k) can feel overwhelming when you’re staring at enrollment forms filled with unfamiliar terms and investment options. Many people delay this crucial financial step because they don’t know where to begin or worry about making the wrong choice. This comprehensive guide walks you through everything from basic concepts to advanced strategies, helping you

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Beyond Healthcare: Creative Employee Perks that Improve Retention

When organizations talk about employee benefits, the conversation often defaults to healthcare, retirement plans, and paid time off. While healthcare compliance and essentials like ACA reporting are crucial, today’s workforce expects them (and more). Employees no longer view work as separate from life. They want someone who recognizes and supports their personal growth, family responsibilities,

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Dopamine Decor: What It Is and How It Helps Mental Health

The environments you spend time in are hugely impactful on your mental health. For instance, everyone knows that working all day in a sterile office with fluorescent lighting overhead is draining. Conversely, spending a day outside under the warm sun with brilliant foliage all around does the opposite—you end the experience feeling refreshed and recharged. 

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7 Ways to Boost Your Business’s Online Visibility

If people can’t find your business online, they’re not going to buy from you. Visibility is what drives traffic, builds trust, and increases sales. With so many businesses competing for attention, standing out takes more than just launching a website. Photo by Campaign Creators on Unsplash Here are seven clear ways to boost your business’s

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Why Small Businesses Still Need to Put Effort into Tangible Marketing

Image credit That Instagram ad might know your postcode, your favourite snack, and what you were thinking about at 2 am last night, but it still can’t give you that warm, fuzzy feeling you get from a handwritten note. There’s just something about opening a parcel and finding a little surprise inside, like a thank-you

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