Water as a dream symbol is open to a wide variety of interpretations. Water is, after all, the basis of all life. Water is, of all the elements, the one most deeply linked with the subconscious, and thus quite likely to show up in our dreams.
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Everyone wants a solid "friend group" of people that they can count on, but how do you know if a friend truly has your back or if your friendship is unhealthy? Can you spot the difference between a real friend and a toxic friend? Fortunately, there are some ways to tell if a friend is the real deal.
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There are apps that monitor our vital signs, apps that help us exercise, and in the time that it's taken mindfulness to become a buzzword, apps that help us relax, recenter, and refocus. Psychologists say that mindfulness, like meditation, can be a vital tool for our mental health.
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We have every reason to want to pack light when we travel. Especially when we're traveling on budget fare tickets, checking a bag can cost us extra, and cabin space seems to be shrinking. However, one germ expert says we may want to change our minds about leaving our trusty hair dryer at home.
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If you're born between May 21 and June 21, and have a personality that friends and loved ones can only describe as unique, contradictory, and downright weird, you'd likely be considered a typical Gemini, whose house is ruled by the planet Mercury, and whose sign is a pair of twins.
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While spending the day at a flea market might be a fun (and relatively cheap) outing, not to mention a kind of offbeat but enjoyable idea for a first date, it's not always going to be such a great place to score bargains on stuff you either want or need.
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Absorbing unwanted smells isn't the only secret baking soda has up its sleeve. It's a surprising ingredient in your beauty routine (really), and it can also be used to clean, to freshen, to cut through grease, and to remove stains.
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Move over, 'she sheds.' The latest trend in purpose-built tiny house variants is the "granny pod" — a small backyard dwelling meant to accommodate seniors.
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Thrift stores also live up to the economic principle that all value is relative or that one man's trash is another man's treasure, and the internet is full of stories about how a few lucky individuals went searching through a thrift store and ended up bagging the deals of their lifetimes.
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Friendships can be complicated. While some fighting is bound to happen between friends, good friends are usually able to work past their issues. What happens if you're the one causing trouble in a relationship, though? Is it possible that you're a selfish friend? How can you tell?
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If you'd like to know what color clothing men like best, an experiment conducted at the University of Rochester has finally provided a definitive answer.
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There are old wives' tales that can explain just about everything, and while some of them can be fun to hear about, there are some that medicine and doctors want us to stay far away from. The one about putting whiskey on a baby's gums to help deal with teething pain is definitely up there.
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So what, exactly, is a VSCO girl? Perhaps not surprisingly, VSCO girls seem to be a group defined almost entirely by their clothing, hairstyles, and accessories.
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Along with your sun sign (what we all know about), and our moon sign (what some of us may just be discovering), the rising (or ascendant) sign is the third factor that gives us a more complete picture of who we are.
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While December babies may sound like they've drawn the short end of the birthday stick, surveys and studies indicate that in fact, the time of the year they were born might actually be giving them a special edge.
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Thrift store shopping at its best can be a great source of budget basics and luxury items alike, as long as you know which items to avoid. Plus, there's always the added incentive of scoring that once-in-a-lifetime find — something that's worth way more than the few bucks you dropped on it.
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You bump into each other from time to time, in the elevator, or when you're lining up for coffee. You would love to get to know the other person better, but how do you get from nodding acquaintances to bosom buddies?
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We get it. Your closets are full and all you want to do is Marie Kondo your space so you can finally see everything you own. But before you start throwing all your unwanted items into a box and offering them to a local charity or thrift store, you may want to know where your clothes are going.
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Now, more than ever, you're grateful for horoscope apps that deliver a sassy reading about what you might expect today, or for the internet and its ability to deliver astrology readings that promise, really, life is about to turn a corner and get better.
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While thrift stores might be a great place to stock up and save a few bucks, still, not all the baby gear there is going to be worth buying, and it can even be unsafe to do so. Check out this list for some tips on what baby items can be thrifted, and which ones you're better off buying new.
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Baby names can be hard to choose, especially in 2020. There are millions of baby names out there, but some more popular than others. As such, a lot of parents are curious as to what baby names are out for 2020. Here's what names probably won't be used much in 2020.
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There are a lot of ways you can stain your clothing, but one of the worst is ink. Whether it's from a pen leaking in your pocket, or your kid drawing on you, ink stains are truly stubborn. With so many methods of removal out there it can be tricky to know how to tackle it.
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Palm reading has been used to predict human destiny for thousands of years, but is there any actual truth to it? Science says no — there is absolutely no empirical evidence that shows predictions made using the lines on a person's palm have any relation to actual events.
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Have you ever dropped your phone and picked it up, only to find — oh no! — this time the screen is cracked? Did you know that you can actually repair a small crack with clear nail polish? Here's how.
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With its bells and whistles, the organizer app on your smartphone might be a gift from the digital gods, but those who remain married to their pen-and-paper planners say bullet journaling is the way to go as it has clear benefits that you may not have thought of.
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Thrift stores can be a bargain-hunter's paradise, especially when budgets are tight. As every smart thrift shopper knows, though, not everything that's for sale is going to be worth purchasing, no matter how low its price may be. Here's what the experts say to avoid when thrifting.
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With the evolution of social media, brand ambassador jobs have become far more common. How much money does a brand ambassador really make?
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