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The story of my mysterious chronic daily migraine. What caused a headache to last 6 weeks?

My Mysterious Chronic Daily Migraine


I have suffered from migraines off and on throughout my life. I never felt the need to see a doctor because a dose of over the counter (OTC) pain relievers would knock it out. But last summer I had this crazy headache, unlike anything I had ever experienced. It ended up turning into a chronic daily migraine that lasted for…

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Phoenix vs Los Angeles - Where would YOU rather live?

Phoenix vs Los Angeles – Where Would YOU Live?


Phoenix vs Los Angeles People from Southern California are spoiled. I mean L.A. has everything! The beach, the desert, the mountains, and a bustling city. What more do you need? But when people from L.A. talk about their next-door neighbor Phoenix, AZ there is a little bit of a rivalry going on. Why is that? Culture differences? Jealousy? There’s no denying that…

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I Got a Liquid FaceLift – Was it Worth it?


Ugh! Getting old sucks – especially when you are vain like me. Since I have entered my 40s, my face has started sagging, I’m getting wrinkles, and I feel really blah. Cosmetic surgery is expensive and permanent, so I decided to try the next best thing – a Liquid FaceLift!  And if you are thinking about trying a liquid facelift,…

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Magnifying Makeup Mirrors Suck!


Magnifying makeup mirrors are extremely handy for precise makeup application and personal grooming tasks. But if you don’t already own one and are considering getting one for yourself, you might want to read this first. Why? Because magnifying makeup mirrors suck. 

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I'm a hypochondriac and I'm not okay. Every day is a struggle, but now the Coronavirus pandemic has me spinning out of control. Here is how I deal with it.

I’m a Hypochondriac and I’m Not Okay


On the outside, I’m a pretty “together” person. Sure, I might be a little goofy, and some people think I’m crazy. But not for the reasons you might think. You see, I actually suffer from a mental illness called Hypochondria or Health Anxiety Disorder. While I haven’t been formally diagnosed, I believe it’s true – I’m a hypochondriac, duh! And…

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15 weird toys from the 70s and 80s that Generation X kids had to play with

Weird Toys Generation X Kids Had to Play With


Like every other Gen X kid who grew up in the 70s and 80s, we didn’t have Playstations or computers. Our toys were simple and extremely dangerous.  And we had to find creative ways to play with them. Who else remembers these 15 weird toys Generation X kids had to play with? Click the photos for purchase information Holly Hobby…

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