How we paid off our wedding, reception and honeymoon without incurring debt - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

My husband and I are celebrating 28 years of wedded bliss this year. When we got married, we paid for our entire wedding, honeymoon and reception without incurring debt. We charged nothing and came back from our honeymoon debt-free and I'm glad we did. Money woes are major relationship-killers. We have friends who were in divorce court before their wedding was even paid off. Here are budget wedding cost-cutters to avoid debt.How we paid off our wedding, reception and honeymoon without incurring debt - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

   

18th century sex toy found in Polish latrine: Phallus is rare erotica artifact - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

A rare 18th century sex toy was found in a Polish latrine, reported UPI on April 16. Archaeologists in Gdansk, Poland unearthed an object shaped like a penis with testicles. The object is made of leather. Historians concluded it was used as a dildo. The phallus is considered to have been valuable. It will be a unique addition to the collection of erotica artifacts.18th century sex toy found in Polish latrine: Phallus is rare erotica artifact - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

 

World's first successful penis transplant sees penile amputee functional again

 The world's first successful penis transplant was performed at Stellenbosch University and Cape Town’s Tygerberg Hospital, reported Bloomberg on March 13. A penile amputee received a transplanted organ and is fully recovered and functional again. Physicians did the penis replacement surgery on Dec. 11.



The 21-year-old male, whose name is being withheld for privacy, is completely healed and has regained use of all bodily functions of the penis. He is sexually active again and able to have children if he so chooses. World's first successful penis transplant sees penile amputee functional again - Grand Rapids News | Examiner.com

Free printable pagan and Wicca sabbat holiday crafts

Much is known about religious and national holidays. But the least known holidays--and ironically some of the oldest--are pagan or Wiccan. Here are free printable Wicca crafts, coloring pages and resources for pagan holidays (sabbats).Free printable pagan and Wicca sabbat holiday crafts - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

 

Celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single, or just survive romance schmaltz

 Valentine's Day is fine for happy, committed couples. A little kitschy, with the overemphasis on superficial fluff. But Valentine's Day can be miserable if you're single or in a dissolving relationship. How do you celebrate (or just survive) a day devoted to romantic love when you're not in a romance? The Washington Post suggests we just skip Valentine's Day schmaltz or at least dial down the hype. Here are other suggestions for singles to survive Valentine's Day.Celebrate Valentine's Day when you're single, or just survive romance schmaltz 

Super Bowl commercials 2015: slutty Carl's Jr. naked woman ad

The best part of Super Bowl Sunday, along with game, half-time, tailgate party, buffalo wings, is Super Bowl commercials . Sometimes it's also the worst. One Super Bowl commercial 2015 slot is causing a stir: a nearly naked woman walking walking down the street. It goes beyond racy to soft porn. Slutty ads are Carl's Jr.'s shtick--women sucking brats, burger stripteases and lesbian hookups. But this one lowers the bar even further. Super Bowl commercials 2015: Carl's Jr. naked woman ad causes a stir

Advent Jesse Tree Bible ornaments, Christian Christmas countdown crafts - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Mary, the mother of Jesus, is honored on several different Catholic and Orthodox Christian holidays. Some are holy days of obligation. December 8 is the Feast Immaculate Conception, January 1 is Solemnity of Mary and August 15 is the feast of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Advent and Christmas honor Our Lady. She is revered in the Sorrowful, Joyful, Glorious and Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, too.Advent Jesse Tree Bible ornaments, Christian Christmas countdown crafts

 

Child molester Mark McDaniel fathered Honey Boo Boo's sister Pumpkin? Time for Reality TV Break and Reality Check

You've heard of the Kingmaker? Well, call me the Holidaymaker. Because I'm declaring this "Honey Boo Boo Reality Check Day" after Mama June's child molester child father debacle aired on the NY Post, November 11. Who or what is Honey Boo Boo? Is it like Honey Badger? No, alas. Honey Boo Boo--aka Alana Thompson-- is a pageant kid and star of her own (now cancelled) reality TV show TLC's Here Comes Honey Boo Boo.Child molester fathered Honey Boo Boo's sister? Let's take reality show holiday 

 

Sexy Ebola nurse costume takes Halloween sleaze even lower

 Never say "well that's the sickest thing I ever heard!" Cause sure as shootin', someone will prove you wrong. Case in point. You know how sexy is the word in Halloween costumes, right? Halloween stores all sell sexy whatever-you-can-name. It's hard to find not-sexy costumes! Every innocent little cartoon character has gotten slutty-fied, sad to say. Even the Morton Salt Girl! Okay, I'm ranting. Back to the point: for lowest and tackiest it's Sexy Ebola nurse costume takes Halloween to new low - Grand Rapids Holidays | Examiner.com

Don't Let Negative People Get You Down

Life can be pretty stressful. Each person reacts to it a little differently. Some internalize, others externalize, taking it out on others. We each take out frustrations on each other occasionally. Keyword: occasionally. Then there are the chronically negative people. They exist in every life sector: home, workplace, classroom, business, even in supposedly peaceful places like church.



If you spend enough time around negativity, it can make you negative by proxy. We all know people-- co-workers, spouses, supervisors, teachers, friends--who find fault with everything and everyone. If it's you they're haranguing, they can tear apart your self-esteem. You start questioning yourself, doubting your abilities and judgment. Termites of shame bore into the foundation of your being. Now you're no longer happy and centered. You're paranoid and miserable. So let's look at ways NOT to let that happen. Don't Let Negative People Get You Down, Practice Self-Positivity

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