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Adoption is a wonderful thing - when it's done in the right context. There are many reasons to adopt, but there are just as many pretty terrible reasons. From pressure to fitting in, many people can convince themselves that a child will fix whatever seems to be wrong. When in reality, you'll need to fix it as best you can before you bring a child, with it's own needs, into your family. A child should never be a therapist, a savior, or a catch all for your emotional needs. Click through to 10 things that should never be the only reason (or even one of the reasons) to consider adoption. - By Diana Stone

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10 Bulbs to Plant Right Now for Spring

With the weather getting cooler and fall in full gear, it might feel like spring is a long time away. However, now is the time to get your spring bulbs planted! Get a jumpstart on next year's gardent with these suggestions for what you can plant now for garden color next spring! - By Chelsea Fuss

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As the start of October brings cozy fall days, this time of year seems quite perfect for muffin baking. Muffins at breakfast, muffins as snacks, muffins to carry along in your lunch sack. These 10 vegan muffin madness recipes are perfect for fall. You will find egg and dairy-free recipes for pumpkin muffins, chocolate muffins, blueberry muffins, peanut butter muffins and even a few super creative recipes like chai carrot muffins! A few recipes are gluten free too. Warm up your oven and start baking! - By Kathy Patalsky

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I'm having a lot of fun with my Instagram photos and figuring out projects to use them in. I've made a few things so far and I've found a few things around the Internet I wanted to share with you. Most of these are projects that anyone can do and they are much more economical than having them made professionally ... plus how awesome is it to give handmade gifts for the holidays? Here are a few ideas to get you started! - By Ashley Hackshaw

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Studies show that parents underestimate the calories in fast food.Last month, I stepped off the early morning flight to New York City and speed-walked, luggage bumping along behind me, to the nearest coffee shop. God help the leisurely paced traveler who sauntered into my path, I was my worst type of me - caffeine-free me - and the safety of the public depended on me imbibing an $8 cup of airport coffee. Of course, when I reached the first shop, the line was a dozen people deep. So, I joined the other New Yorkers in heaving an exasperated sigh while checking the time on my smartphone. I then turned my attention to the menu where something new caught my eye. Next to every item was the number of calories it contained. I was shocked to learn that the coffee I planned on ordering contained 700 calories, that's almost half of the total number I should eat in a day. Instead, I opted for a drink I liked just as well for 125 calories.

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October is finally here! Now that we are truly in the midst of fall it is time to enjoy the abundance of produce that comes with the chillier weather. And what is more associated with fall than squash? But with so many types of squash to choose from-yellow, butternut, spaghetti and zucchini just to name a few -- it can be overwhelming to choose what kind to use and how to prepare it in a way everyone will love. Not to worry! We have put together 8 sure-to-please recipes to use up all of your fall squash. - By Jen Genova and Amanda Green

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I need a laugh today. Awkward Family Photos is my go-to source when I am in need of something hilarious. They have the most amazing collection of family pictures I have ever seen, and since pets are a part of our life and our family - they of course have a large selection of the most wonderfully awkward family pet pictures. Some are just super weird, but most are pure internet gold and will for sure give you that pick-me-up and epic laugh session that you're looking for. Click through to see 10 amazingly awkward family pet photos - By Devan McGuinness

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I'm a huge believer in counseling. Even though my parents took a stab at marriage counseling only to ultimately divorce, their exercise in couples-based therapy allowed them to make greater peace with an already difficult decision. Most of us struggle to recognize the subtle nuances of impending conflict, let alone possess the know-how to manage said conflict effectively. By providing couples with the tools and resources to better share and make thoughtful decisions, marriage counseling hopes to allow for a greater understanding between partners. Take a look at these 7 signs you might need marriage counseling and why! - By Lori Garcia

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