According to eminent psychologist and emotion researcher Dr. Paul Ekman, lying comes in two flavors. First are “low stakes lies,” which almost all of us engage in; these are lies like, “Oh no, I never got your message,” or “So sorry I’ll be out today—it must have been something I ate.”

By contrast, “high stakes lies”—”I did not have sexual relations with that woman,” or “I’m not in love with David Patraeus"-are, thankfully, less common.  

DIY Wood Dusters

Wood furniture and floors add beautiful, elegant touches to a home. However, wood has one bitter and persistent enemy: dust, which accumulates quickly and is also very noticeable to the eye. For this reason, wood surfaces require regular cleaning to keep the wood looking smooth and shiny.

DIY Butter

The problem: You love store-bought butter spreads, but you know the trans fats inside aren’t good for you. The solution? Make your own at home! Just combine a stick of butter and a quarter cup of canola oil with a hand mixer. It will be soft and easy to spread! If you buy them in bulk, you can also save money over buying store-bought margarine.

The world swooned when tennis player Serena Williams recently announced she was expecting her first baby. And as if that news wasn’t thrilling enough, she grabbed even more attention when she posted a letter she wrote to her unborn baby. The letter read:

“My Dearest Baby, You gave me the strength I didn’t know I had. You taught me the true meaning of serenity and peace. I can't wait to meet you. I can't wait for you to join the players box next year. But most importantly, I am so happy to share being number one in the world with you ... once again today. From the world's oldest number one to the world's youngest number one. -Your Mommy, April 24, 2017."

A regular menstrual cycle, although at times quite inconvenient, is a sign of stability and consistency. Women depend on it, whether we realize it or not. So when it’s out of whack, it becomes quite a nuisance—most especially when the irregularity includes more bleeding, rather than less.

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