The Shadow Of What Was Lost: A review By Jenna (.:Bibliophile:.) A Shadow Of What Was Lost by James Islington is the first book in a fantasy trilogy that centers around a character by the name of Davian. The world in this book features individuals who are having to deal with abuse due to being gifted with magical abilities. Twenty years before the novel took place, a war was fought and the gifted individuals were slain and tormented. The only way the gifted survived was...

Easy and inexpensive Halloween costumes By Cassie (cynefin) Source] While Halloween is a fun (and spooky!) holiday, it can sometimes be difficult or expensive to find or create a fun costume for yourself or the children in your life. This article will suggest a few inexpensive costumes and discuss where to find the different materials you may need. Where to purchase materials

Apple iPhone Slowdown Brittany (.Brittany.) Apple iPhones are one of the most popular brand of phones in the world. On December 20, 2017, Apple announced that there had been a software update that forced older iPhones to slow down. Apple claimed to do this to help balance the aging of the lithium batteries. As a lithium battery starts to get older, it begins to malfunction by freezing, shutting off randomly, and not holding a charge very well, especially if it’s very cold or warm....

Activities to do with children By Jenna (.:Bibliophile:.) There are times when finding activities to do with children can be difficult. A lot of activities cost money or they can be hard to organize. This article will give some ideas of fun and inexpensive activities that can be done with children. Whether there's one child or more, there's fun for everyone. If you are able to, you could consider planting a garden or go and explore nature. Take the kids for a walk...

How to sleep better By Cassie (cynefin) Source] Currently, it seems like there just isn't enough time in one day. Added to that the stresses of everyday life, and people may struggle to get enough sleep each night. This article is going to make suggestions to help get a better quality of sleep.

Debunking the myths of the Gardasil 9 vaccine By Dez (Melancholia.) Human Papillomavirus (HPV) is a virus that is transmitted through anal, vaginal, or oral sex. There are more than 150 different strains of HPV. This condition can be transmitted even when the person affected does not have any symptoms. Symptoms can also take several years to appear. It is so common that almost everyone gets a strain of HPV during their lives. While HPV cannot be cured, and it usually clears up on its own,...

Once Upon a Book Club: A book subscription review By Cassie (cynefin) Once Upon a Book Club is one of the many book subscription boxes available for bookworms. It is also the only one I have tried. As a newbie to 'book boxes' I wanted to share my experience by writing a review. Once Upon a Book Club is unique in that it is a virtual book club and it offers three to five gifts that correspond specifically with certain passages of the book that are only to be opened when you...

Children Of Blood and Bone: A review By Jenna (.:Bibliophile:.) Children of Blood and Bone by Tomi Adeyami is the story of Zelie Adebola who lives in a world where magic disappeared. Years prior to the start of the story, Saran, a tyrannical king, contributed to the disappearance of magic. He also targeted the Maji. The Maji were the wielders of magic and at Saran's request they were targeted and killed. As the story unfolds we learn that Zelie has the chance to bring...

Closet organization tips By Cassie (cynefin) It can be hard to keep your closet organized, especially when you're rushing off to school or work in the mornings. This article will discuss ways to organize your closet from having a clean look to utilizing your space and storing specific accessories. A clean look Sometimes a refreshing look can motivate you to keep up with your closet! Here are some ideas to help you (and your closet!) freshen up. Give your closet a new...

Shake the first time jitters by Amy (Ronald Weasley) Are you worried about your first time having sex? Are you nervous it will be awkward? That you might underperform? Fact: Everyone was nervous their first time. You're not alone. Instead of worrying yourself with fantasies or about how the extravagant night will unfold, keep your plans simple. Be sure you know a time and place, as well as the type of birth control you will be using. If you and your significant other have already talked...
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Being called as a witness for trial By Chantal (MsNobleEleanor) Disclaimer: This article is written based off of personal experiences. Be aware that laws and actions taken may vary by age, state, or country. Being called as a witness for a trial can be a daunting and scary experience if you are directly involved or witnessed a crime take place. You may feel confused, scared, or conflicted being a witness, unsure of what to expect or what will happen. This article will explain...

Black Panther: A Review By Jenna (.:Bibliophile:.) This article will contain spoilers: On February 16th 2017, Marvel’s Black Panther movie premiered in theaters. The movie has generated quite a bit of buzz and plenty of people are saying that it is one of the best Marvel movies to date. While I can see why so many people liked the movie I do not feel that it was the best Marvel movie that I have seen.

Fleeing abuse By Chantal (MsNobleEleanor) What is abuse? Abuse is defined as physical violence, psychological, sexual, financial, controlling behaviours, and mistreatment. Abuse can happen to anyone by anyone. One example of abuse would be someone who lies and robs their victim. You can live with your abuser, work with them, live down the street from them; even friends can abuse you, or those who are in positions of authority. Experiencing any form of abuse impacts the individual...

Being mindful of the word "should" By Cassie (cynefin) The word "should" is something that many people hear throughout their recovery whether they're recovering from abuse, self-harm, or other events and addictions. Sometimes you may use this word through self-talk while other times you could hear it used by the people around you. Using the word "should" can sometimes be negative and cause a long lasting impact on the recovering individual. Many months ago, I was frustrated...
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