How Did Pickleball Get Its Name? A Funny History

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Pickleball is a fun paddle/racquet sport played indoors or outdoors. It combines elements of tennis, badminton, and table tennis and is the fastest-growing sport in the United States today. Pickleball is played on a badminton-sized court with a 36-inch high …

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Natural Cleaning Products from Your Pantry

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This article is about how to make natural cleaning products from things you probably already have in your pantry.   I always wondered why my allergies were so bad after cleaning my house.  All of the strong smells, both chemical and …

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Gifts for Men Over 50

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Do you have a special older man in your life?  You know, that dad who’s always stepping up to help, your uncle who you always had a special connection with, or even your own husband.  You know how hard it …

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What Causes Hot Flashes & Sweating in Women?

Two of the most common complaints about menopause are hot flashes and night sweats. This uncomfortable symptom affects about three-quarters of women in perimenopause (the time before actual menopause). Once a woman has reached menopause, she may continue to have …

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What is the Happy Hormone? & How to Trigger It!

Most people can be sorted into two basic groups:  optimists and pessimists.  Whether you’re a Pollyanna or an Eeyore actually can be coded into your DNA. However, just because you were born an Eeyore doesn’t mean that your general outlook …

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How to Find Happiness Alone

Happiness can be described as a state of wholeness where you feel content and at peace with your surroundings. To achieve this coveted state with yourself and life, you do not need to be in the company of others. We …

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