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On Missing The Thanksgiving Drunk
Bad decisions at an after-after partyMost of my memories of being a drunk are of the bad times. Tales of my woefully embarrassing public (and private) alcohol-fueled crap-shows are burned into my brain...
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6 Pieces Of Tech That Will Make You The Master Of Your Kitchen
For some people cooking is a great way to wind down at the end of the day. Others thrive on making complex confections that bring delight to everyone's face. Yes, these people float through the kitchen...
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3 Reasons This Is My Favorite Thing I've Bought For Us This Holiday Season -...
Link/photo credit: TargetDuring the year, I try to avoid doing much random shopping. This can be more difficult to stick to during the holiday season though, when it's easy to get overwhelmed by how...
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I am a Strong Black Woman, and I Suffer from Depression
My youngest son walked in to my room. I was in bed. “Mom, are you being lazy today?”“That’s not nice.” I replied without thinking. Then I softened. “Why don’t you get a book and read with me?”He...
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Your COTW Is Back In Action
It's super great to be back home and checking out the comments that you have all left throughout the week. I appreciate the folks who highlighted awesome comments while I was gone -- and if you ever...
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Three Tips to Avoid Holiday Outfit Repeats on Instagram
Instagram is a space for creative exchange -- a platform to let your narcissist flag fly high and show hundreds (maybe thousands, or millions!) of followers how cute you are and how you’re having more...
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Why I Brought my Young Kids to a Ferguson Protest
I was going to do some Thanksgiving prep the other day. You know, make a pie crust. Maybe even some stuffing. That's what you do two days before Thanksgiving, right? Instead, my children and I spent...
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It's Layering Season! Here Are 5 Ways To Master The Art Of Piling On Clothes
Winter has almost officially arrived, but if you’re anything like me (i.e. stubborn as hell), you want to hold off as long as you can from wearing that black puffy coat that makes you feel like a...
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You Can't Always Fake Japanese, or The Time I Broke the "Konbini"
I've been feeling pretty cocky lately. I don't know if all expats do this, but I've developed this sort of "survivalist" way of dealing with situations in Japan I'm not quite sure about (so most of...
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Romantic Comedy Time Machine: I Rewatched "27 Dresses" So You Don't Have To
Well, it has been far too long! I’ve been so deeply nestled into movie season that I keep forgetting to write about movies. That changes...now. I know I told you last time that I planned on writing...
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IT HAPPENED TO ME: I Had a Seizure On Top of My Date at a Stadium Concert
Looking back, a stadium concert maybe wasn’t the best place to be as a recently diagnosed epileptic. All I can say in my defense is that photosensitivity -- reactions to flashing lights -- had never...
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Elizabeth Lauten Still Doesn't Seem To Get How She Dehumanized Young Black...
Elizabeth Lauten. Source: TwitterAfter a long, hard weekend that included much “shade” and reportedly even more prayer, Elizabeth Lauten has finally done the right thing and resigned from her job as...
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The Night I Was Followed By A Guy Who Wouldn't Hear The Word "No"
There is a year of safety between what happened and the writing of this, but recalling it, bringing it back into focus, makes it immediate again. It happened while I walked back to my car after a...
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IT HAPPENED TO ME: I Left My Kids Over Christmas To Go To Rehab At The Betty...
The first time I drank alcohol, I got super-drunk and threw up. Over a movie theater balcony. Onto the heads of the unsuspecting Chevy Chase fans seated below. That should've been a clear sign that...
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23 Reasons to Get Tested on World AIDS Day
1. As of last year, there are 35 million people throughout the world living with HIV. Early detection and diligent treatment with antiretroviral drugs can help HIV-positive people to enjoy longer,...
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xoFOOD: 6 Homesteading Recipes That Are Way Better Than The Prepackaged Stuff
We all know that one of the best ways to eat better and save money is to cook at home. But when I can, I like to take it one step further and make some of the packaged or processed foods I would...
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Pharrell Gives Us the Best Unisex Fragrance of the Season with GIRL!
The reason I’m excited about Pharrell’s new fragrance, GIRL, is not the same reason I get excited about all other celebrity fragrances. Then again, this is not just another celebrity fragrance, and...
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I Put Placenta On My Face! Plus, 3 Other Gruesome-Sounding Korean Face Masks
The awesome power of Korean beauty products is well-documented on xoJane, and for good reason. Koreans take their beauty regimens seriously, and are seemingly willing to slather almost any substance on...
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IT HAPPENED TO ME: A Guy Died While I Was Making Out With Him
I'm known in some circles as a genuine femme fatale -- this illustrious badge has shadowed me for years.I look harmless to anyone who doesn't know this story.I was in my early twenties, living on Long...
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5 Beauty Products You'd Be A Fool To Fly Without
Travelling isn’t just tiring, it can actually wreak havoc on your entire body. I’ve had to fly a lot for work, and after a few too many arrivals involving greasy bangs, cracked lips and a chin full of...
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