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Tech tips, gluten-free recipes, travel guides and more good reads.

Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. I hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

  1. The real-life diet of Andrew Huberman. The neuroscientist and podcaster caught up with GQ about his daily routine: his morning dose of sunlight, his meditation to recharge, and why he prefers to eat his carbs in the evening.
  2. Could the Covid-19-driven increase in Ivermectin lead to imbalanced gut microbiota and dysbiosis incidents?
  3. Nothing drains you like mixed emotions.
  4. The best free or cheap fitness apps, sites, and podcasts.
  5. How to get the best from your immune system.
  6. Why zinc is so important.
  7. A great interview with Will and Harry’s former press secretary, who explained what it was like to work for the brothers for ten years and their personalities.
  8. There are good reasons you always feel 20 percent younger than your actual age.
  9. Scientists at Columbia University say they have early evidence that links eating less to longer lifespans.
  10. A diabetes drug has become an off-label appetite suppressant, changing the definition of being thin and what it takes to get there.
  11. Stephanie shares some great tips for flying with a baby.
  12. A great travel guide for visiting Willamette Valley. See my Portland guide if you want to visit Oregon for more recommendations.
  13. Has anyone ever told you to “stop being so sensitive”? Or perhaps you need to “toughen up and develop a thicker skin”? Suppose you’ve spent much of your life feeling like you’re much more sensitive and responsive than others to the things happening around you, physically, mentally, and emotionally. In that case, you might be what’s known as a highly sensitive person.
  14. How to print anything from your phone.
  15. Understanding weight gain and menopause.
  16. Do greens powders do anything?
  17. Everything you need to know about The Laundress safety recall.

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Link Love

Posted on by Marla Young

Link Love good reads for the weekend

Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent the editor’s opinion. Download the Pocket App to save articles.

1.    What are stem cells and why do people get stem cell treatments?

2.   From the New York Times, Joe Biden and his son and the case against a Ukrainian Oligarch. Also worth reading, the troubling reason why Biden is so soft on China.

3.    Uber and Lyft safety tips.

4.    36 hours in St. Louis.

5.    Kelly’s sweet cornbread in a cast iron skillet is great with her Texas chilli recipe.

6.    The magic of estate sales.

7.    Does Netflix have a killer problem?

8.    Reference this baking with yeast guide whenever you work with baker’s yeast.

9.    Whenever a recipe calls for something you don’t have, use this interchangeable ingredients list.

10.  This tahini ranch avocado chicken salad is one of my favorite salads. I use Soom tahini.

11.   How deported MS13 gang members sneak back into the US.

12.  With measles on the rise, a concern over the connection to air travel.

13.  Did you see Crazy, Rich Asians? Some great notes about the food in the film.

14.  Buffalo Chicken Sliders are the perfect snacking sandwich.  Whether it be game day or just a normal day of the week, these tangy and spicy buffalo chicken sliders are the perfect appetizer.

15.  David’s chocolate coconut candy bar cake sounds delicious.

16.  The fertility doctor’s secret.

17.  The top 5 ways thieves steal iPhones and how to prevent them.

18.  How energy bar’s became America’s favorite snack.

19.  80 podcasts for business owners and bloggers.

20.  Vidalia onions are just better.

21.  A weekend city guide to Cleveland.

22.  I’m loving the vegetable recipes in Ottolenghi’s latest cookbook, Simple.

23.  After Serial podcast, prosecutors tested DNA evidence in Adnan Syed case.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent the editor’s opinion. Download the Pocket App to save articles.

1.    The best Instagram apps.

2.    Inside Elizabeth Holmes final months at Theranos.

3.    A terrific guide to Lisbon and Porto.

4.    The discount cable and charger brands you can trust.

5.    The 40 minute face lift with no sedation or scars.

6.    The Caribbean travel guide.

7.    The people who eat the same meal everyday.

8.    Zac Posen’s delicious brown buttered chocolate chip cookie recipe. I substituted Cup4Cup gluten-free flour for a gluten-free version. For more of Zac’s recipes, order his new cookbook. The dessert recipes are my favorite.

9.    I’m saving Gaby’s guide to San Francisco for my next layover.

10.  Tips for flying with a toddler.

11.  As part of an enhanced security process, citizens traveling to the majority of the European Union nations after January 2021 will have to register online and pay a small fee.

12.  How high do you hang art?

13.  36 houses in St. Augustine.

14.  Things to know before your first visit to Paris.

15.  Hotel travel hacks.

16.  Who decides what news is fake news. Is it an attempt to control a narrative?

17.  How to win the Bachelor. Somehow, after 23 seasons and some very clear patterns, the contestants of America’s greatest dating show do not know how to work the system.

18.  What locals eat around the world.

19.  This guide to copywriting is excellent.

20. Where to eat in Pittsburgh.

21.  How to use iPhone abroad without going broke.

22.  How to Marie Kondo your Twitter feed.

23.  I’m reading Dr. Gundry’s new book The Longevity Paradox: How to Die Young at a Ripe Old Age.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent the editor’s opinion. Download the Pocket App to save articles.

1.    How to make Tate’s style thin and crispy chocolate chip cookies.

2.    The real reason you are losing Instagram followers and what to do about it.

3.    What to say and what not to say to someone who’s grieving.

4.    This French onion soup recipe is perfect for this time of year.

5.    The beginning of the end of Robocalls.

6.    How to make time with family and loved ones count.

7.    How to stop feeling jealous of other people’s success.

8.    Professional organizers share their favorite products.

9.    This chile relleno casserole is full of flavor and a family favorite. It is loaded with cheese and green chiles between each layer of tortillas and submerged in an egg mixture.

10.  Why you should always take a copy of the restaurant receipt.

11.  How our gut affects our mood.

12.  Why 800 numbers are getting their own robocalls.

13.  5 ways to secure your iPhone or iPad.

14.  The Vieux Carré Cocktail is a classic cocktail with roots in the French Quarter of New Orleans. Make it to celebrate Mardi Gras or enjoy it in lieu of an old-fashioned.

15.  I made the switch to reusable glass straws.

16.  Why we think cats are psychopaths.

17.  This fabric shaver and lint remover is a lifesaver.

18.  I’m currently reading Becoming Mrs. Lewis by Patti Callahan. It’s the story of the unlikely friendship turned love story of C.S. Lewis and Joy Davidman.

19.  US authorities are investigating Johnson & Johnson, spurred by concerns about asbestos contamination of its talc products, such as baby powder.

20.  How to avoid buying a bad mattress.

21.  The true cost of fake hate crimes. Should we punish fraudulent victims as vigorously as real criminals?

22.  Going on a cruise? Here’s what not to buy onboard a cruise ship.

23.  An interview with Erin and Ben Napier stars of HGTV’s Home Town.

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Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

1. The benefits of celery juice

2. Five carry-on essentials for travelers who love to pack light.

3. The pleasure of Ina Garten.

4. What you need to know before your first trip abroad.

6. How to get through airport security with your skincare routine intact.

5. An Inside Look at the legendary Botox factory in Westport, Ireland.

7. How to make the most of your health care savings account.

8. Where to travel in 2019.

9. Tipping may be the norm but not for hotel housekeepers.

10. 90 second keto bread.

11. The secrets to great customer service.

12. I always love reading Architectural Digest’s top places to travel in 2019.

13. The most anticipated books of 2019.

14. How to avoid yeast infections.

15. Getting scammed by a “celebrity influencer” on Instagram.

16. Hoarding in the time of Marie Kondo.

17. The best hush puppies.

18. Savannah, Georgia travel guide.

19. Airport wifi can be a security nightmare. Here’s what you can do to stop cyber criminals.

20. How Herb Kelleher made the world a whole lot smaller. The Southwest Airlines cofounder was a pioneering entrepreneur who changed the way we travel. He was also a world-class wit, a bon vivant, and a not-so-closet intellectual.

21. Instagram stories tips and tricks.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    Kate Middleton and Pippa Middleton’s mother, Carole Middleton, has given her first ever interview. As well as discussing her royal grandchildren, Carole opened up about how life has changed since her daughter married Prince William.

2.    36 hours in Denver.

3.    Where to stay and what to eat in Miami.

4.    I’m adding several books from Stephanie’s reading list for hosting and design enthusiasts.

5.    Drug and suicide rates rise in the U.S.

6.    Bestia is a famous Italian restaurant in Los Angeles. Here’s the recipe for their ricotta and beef meatballs.

7.    In a world of doubt, I’m not afraid to have faith.

8.    Alison Roman’s spiced chickpea stew with greens and coconut milk is one of her most popular recipes to date.

9.    Why people wait 10 days to do something that takes 10 minutes.

10.  Nashville travel guide.

11.  36 hours in Anaheim.

12.  Inside the pricey war to influence your Instagram feed.

13.  How to take charge of your medical care.

14.  Rising Instagram stars are posting fake sponsored content.

15.  The ignored story of America’s biggest serial killer.

16.  The uphill fight against fake prescription drugs.

17.  Why most of America is terrible at baking biscuits.

18.  The stuff our parents left behind.

19.  The high’s and low’s of legal pot.

20.  These 5 questions Andy Stanley explained to Don Miller for effective communication are excellent.

21.  The definitive guide to life insurance.

22.  Tips for taking travel photos.

P.S. Share what you read, watched, heard, or did that made you think twice.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

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Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    I have never ordered anything from Rent the Runway but loved this behind the scenes look at the business and how it’s growing.

2.    Who pays on a date?

3.    I liked this interview with Ina Garten. Her latest cookbook is out.

4.    A Bachelorette composer reveals how he drums up drama and romance on reality tv.

5.    These Buckeyes are a great dessert for fall events.

6.    The hidden reason Alzheimer’s caregivers are so stressed.

7.    Dating without texting.

8.    A beautiful read about living through the death of a parent.

9.    How to do everything but delete your Facebook profile.

10.  The college that makes everyone’s tuition free and every student is given a job.

11.  The healing benefits of celery juice. Celery has an incredible ability to create sweeping improvements for all kinds of health issues.

12.  Try Gina’s turkey pumpkin chili for dinner this week.

13.  These salted tahini chocolate chip cookies are delicious.

14.  36 hours in Chicago.

15.  What really happens when you don’t turn your off your cell phone on the plane.

16.  ‘Do Not Track,’ the privacy to0l used by millions of people, doesn’t do anything.

17.  Tyrosine may help ease anxiety and panic attacks.

18.  Weekend plans should include these paleo and gluten-free cinnamon rolls.

19.  Why isn’t God answering my prayer?

20.  How to clean an instant pot pressure cooker.

21.  The complete lineup of 2018 Hallmark Christmas movies.

22.  Chocolate cake with espresso buttercream is the perfect cake for a coffee lovers.

23.  Everything you need to know about buying plane tickets.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

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Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    Why porn and destroying a name are the same thing. Before you read this essay, bear in mind that it was written long before any of the current American political events.

2.    For older women with breast cancer, surgery may not be the best option.

3.    This paleo pumpkin loaf is perfect for a fall festival party.

4.    Why kids want things.

5.    Fall’s best cookbooks.

6.    The Vampire facial becomes a real horror as spa clients face HIV testing.

7.    How to stay warm on a long haul flight.

8.    What to do if your phone or tablet won’t charge.

9.    Why raising kids around grandparents is beneficial.

10.  The TSA is also plagued by a “toxic” workplace culture where senior officials’ misconduct goes unpunished and those who threaten to speak out face retaliation, according to a report.

11.  What you need to know about the FAA Reauthorization Bill.

12.  Try Kelly’s Buttermilk Biscuits recipe this weekend.

13.  FlightsFrom.com is one of those powerful online tools that makes finding the best flights easier.

14.  Typhus reaches epidemic levels in parts of Los Angeles.

15.  36 hours in Nashville.

16.  5 places to go in San José, Costa Rica.

17.  An investigation has found that a large number of Trip Advisor reviews on the site seem to have been uploaded by websites which offer glowing praise for a fee.

18.  These gluten-free crab cakes are easy to prepare.

19.  Loneliness is a serious health problem. The lonely are not just sadder; they are unhealthier and die younger.

20.  The 100 best songs of Q3 2018.

21.  Why facts don’t change people’s minds.

22.  The 100 greatest places to experience this year.

23.  How to get free Kindle books with your library card.

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Link Love

Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    What it means to be respectful.

2.    52 great true-crime podcasts.

3.    This is how long you can keep meat in the fridge and freezer.

4.    How Instagram Stories has altered the way we love, act and play.

5.    How to keep your devices safe while traveling.

6.    How to take better photos and videos on your phone.

7.    Why are nursing homes drugging dementia patients without their consent?

8.    Can you really screen for early pancreatic cancer?

9.    What do you do when you really can’t stand your spouse’s friend?

10.  Los Angeles is first in US to install subway body scanners.

11.  Google admits tracking users.

12.  Chic ways to keep the mosquitos from bugging your party guests.

13.  DNA testing kits ask you to swab and send but what happens to your sample?

14.  This should be one of the biggest news stories of the year.

15.  The ace pilot risking his life to fulfill Richard Branson’s billion-dollar quest to make commercial space travel a reality.

16.  A cardiologist’s guide for women: how to prevent heart disease.

17.  How Orange Theory grew to dominate the boutique fitness industry.

18.  The first-timers guide to LA.

19.  Portland Maine is the restaurant city of the year.

20.  America’s best new restaurants.

21.  The perfect Irish road trip itinerary.

22.  A local’s guide to Atlanta.

23.  A Democrat’s views about Democratic Socialism.

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Posted on by Marla Young

Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    Why are healthcare premiums increasing so much?

2.    This easy homemade coffee ice cream recipe from Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams is gonna rock your summer.

3.    Are Eurail passes a giant scam or do they save you money?

4.    How to build a stronger gut with digestive enzymes.

6.    Most women undergoing breast reconstruction have complications.

7.    The dark side of Wikipedia reveals how certain info is systematically manipulated and why it’s not really the encyclopedia “anyone can edit”.

8.    How a notorious gangster was exposed by his own sister.

9.    How to respond when you are put on the spot.

10.  What really lies at the root of our culture’s suicide epidemic.

11.  Magnolia Bakery’s famous buttercream frosting.

12.  Why do planes dim lights on takeoff?

13.  A new report says Malaysia Airlines Flight 370 was deliberately manipulated.

14.  How to travel with children.

15.  Best apps for international texting.

16.  As the proclaimed Queen of Creole Cuisine, Leah Chase reigns at Dooky Chase’s, the seventy-seven-year-old New Orleans restaurant where the famous and the locals come to dine and pay homage.

17.  The joy of being a grandparent.

18.  What the airline knows about the guy in seat 14C.

19.  How to split the check without accusations and awkwardness.

20.  36 hours in Boise, Idaho.

21.  Toronto travel guide.

22.  Mistakes that can ruin your gluten-free diet.

23.  36 hours in Traverse City, Michigan.

P.S. Share what you read, watched, heard, or did that made you think twice.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    The best coffee in every state.

2.    The secret, complex world of boys’ friendships, and how parents can navigate it.

3.    12 things to know about Lyme disease.

4.    9 places to sell your clothing for cash.

5.    The mid-life unraveling.  The basis is that “Midlife” is not a crisis.

6.    A survival checklist for your next trip to New York City.

7.    45 tools you should own.

8.    The first-timer’s guide to what to pack for a cruise.

9.    It is “only a matter of time” until a commercial aircraft is hacked, the Department of Homeland Security and other US government agencies have warned.

10.  The Bachelorette makeup artist shares how Becca Kufrin’s makeup always looks perfect.

11.  Inside Bachelorette Becca Kufin’s coveted closet.

12.   The case for commuting Alice Johnson’s sentence and many other nonviolent offenders also deserve freedom and a second chance..

13.  Getting help for postpartum depression.

14.  A summer reading guide for kids.

15.  What’s going on in your child’s brain when you read them a story.

16.  How to recognize the challenges of your unmarried single friends.

17.  3 simple steps that stop you from being a pushover.

18.  Signs of low calcium and what to do about it.

19.  The murder of Mickey Bryan, a quiet fourth-grade teacher, stunned her small Texas town. Then her husband, a beloved high school principal, was charged with killing her. Did he do it, or had there been a terrible mistake?  Part I and Part II is here.

20.  The owner of Bird Bakery in Texas shares her popular banana pudding recipe.

Question of the Day:

What books are you planning to read this summer? I’m looking forward to reading The Lost Vintage by Anh Mah.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    These tips will change the way you shop at Trader Joe’s.

2.    Why Right to Try is way better than just wait to die.

3.    The problem with buying cheap stuff online.

4.    Try this healthier version of chicken enchiladas.

5.    The best way to sign off on your emails.

6.    Colorectal cancer screening should start at age 45 not 50.

7.    36 hours in Sacramento.

8.    How to use Instagram as a travel guide.

9.    What we know about the alleged sex trafficking cult, NXIVM.

10.  Meghan Markle’s facialist says Meghan does this face massage regularly.

11.  The unedited footage on The Bachelor finale was a lie according to Arie  Luyendyk.

12.  Meghan Markle’s makeup artist shares the products used for her wedding.

13.  The Korean sunscreen Meghan Markle used on her wedding day.

14.  Why no one answers their phone anymore.

15.  An update from the makers of WP Thyroid and Naturethroid.

16.  Why CarMax makes more money on used cars than any other.

17.  Use the Washington Post’s vacation finder to plan your next trip.

18.  What’s the deal with the food at TJ Maxx?

19.  Understanding how iCloud stores data.

20.  The funny life of David Sedaris.

21.  What is considered a normal cholesterol level?

22.  A guide to cell phones and international travel.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    This note from one of the freed North Korean hostages is powerful.

2.    The best food guide to Rome.

3.    How to prepare your smartphone for travel this summer.

4.    How to conquer cystic acne.

5.    How to maintain sibling relationships.

6.    A week of salads to eat.

7.    How to stay safe on public wifi networks.

8.    How to survive your 40s.

9.    Many have contracted Lyme disease over the last decade. How to stay tick-free this summer.

10.  The best brunches in America.

11.  Save this Houston travel guide to plan your next layover.

12.  Over 35, single, and childless truly does have its own kind of grief, especially on holidays. Whether you’re single or married it’s worth a read, either to better understand your own struggles or another’s.

13.  What happens to hormones after 35.

14.  5 awesome features of the latest Google Maps update.

15.  Amazon’s fake review problem.

16.  Is free Spotify really worth it?

17.  Make these traditional sour dough pancakes this weekend.

18.  10 important things to know about celiac disease.

19.  How to watch Prince Harry and Meghan Markle’s royal wedding.

20.  Brazilian cheese bread made without grains and dairy that tastes good!

21.  5 cheapish things to help you with spring cleaning.

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    A fantastic Dallas travel guide.

2.    A beginner’s guide to traveling on your own.

3.    The Menopause-Alzheimer’s connection.

4.    In LA, celebrities and professional athletes are trying exotic, and sometimes unproven, techniques for injury recovery and prevention, such as  hyperbaric chambers, cryotherapy, compression therapy and IV drip.

5.    How one person dissolved her fibroadenoma without surgery. A fibroadenoma is type of breast cyst.

6.    Every single place to eat in Houston now.

7.    What it was like to finally write a will.

8.    High heels are the worse and why women are finally ditching them.

9.    How to avoid a renovation nightmare.

10.  5 Instagram pro tips.

11.  These gluten-free and dairy-free cross-hatch cookies are delicious.

12.  A long but worthwhile read on a con man.

13.   Michelle McNamara wrote the book on the Golden State Killer until she died. Some think her work led to his arrest. Sadly, she didn’t live to see the arrest that took place this week.

14.  The budget airline flying under the radar.

15.  10 tips for creating a glamorous entertaining space.

16.  How to save when you don’t have much to save.

17.  Hero pilot saw flying as a ministry.

18.  Hair loss and your thyroid.

19.  Conversations about death are among the most important, and difficult, we may ever have. How to talk to your dying loved one.

20.  Joanna Gaines shares her chocolate chip cookie recipe.

What notable things did you read this week?

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Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    The last conversation you’ll ever need to have about eating right. This is great!

2.    How to keep Facebook from over sharing your information.

3.    Airdrop is iPhone’s most underrated tool.

4.    This French Onion Soup recipe is so good.

5.    The do’s and don’ts of being interviewed.

6.    The best women’s running clothes for every kind of weather.

7.    Why long haul flights expose flight crews and passengers to radiation.

8.    Five tips for blocking spam from your inbox.

9.    A terrific guide to Dublin.

10.  The 5 red flags of deception in email.

11.  The Bachelor Makeup artist shares on set beauty secrets.

12.  Are you easily discouraged? A psychologist says it all comes down to this one thing.

13.  Introvert friendly tips for the dreaded first date.

14.  The original Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie recipe.

15.  Private clinics in Germany sell cancer patients hope  and mixed results at exorbitant prices.

16.  How to spend 48 hours in Memphis.

17.  The top three things you need to know about storage.

18.  The ultimate printable party planning checklist.

19.  A step by step guide for flower arranging.

20.  Here are the ages you peak for almost everything in your life.

21.  I like Kristin Cavallari’s spinach artichoke dip.

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Link Love

Posted on by Marla Young

link love

Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.     How to spot teenage depression.

2.    The wife of the Pulse night-club shooter goes on trial.

3.    Is there plastic particles in your water bottle? Yes, very likely.

4.    Meet the baker behind the Mrs. Fields empire.

5.    How sincere is The Bachelor franchise?

6.    How to gain power at work when you have none.

7.    What does it mean to die?

8.    How Bachelor contestants get camera ready.

9.    24 hours in Bachelor nation.

10.  Inside the opioid crisis.

11.  How to help children sleep better.

12.  How to care for dry winter hair.

13.  If you don’t have children, what do you leave behind?

14.  How to stop annoying robocalls on your smart phone.

15.  All the details of Chip and Joanna Gaines’ new restaurant.

16.  Tips for blocking spam from your inbox.

17.  A playlist of 100 great songs by artists performing at SXSW 2018.

18.  Why your pharmacist can’t tell you you’re $20 prescription could cost only $8.

19.  How to create covers for Instagram stories highlights.

20.  People are putting oil in their coffee to lose weight.

21.  The keys to raising a happy child.

22.  How to travel with children.

23.  The one thing that protects a laptop after it’s been stolen.

What notable things did you read this week?

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Link Love

Posted on by Marla Young

link love

Here are a few fun and informative links from around the web. Hope you enjoy this edition of link love.

P.S. Download the Pocket App or Feedly to save articles to read later offline.

Note: Links are not endorsements and do not necessarily represent my opinion.

1.    Remembering the legacy of Billy Graham.

2.    The faith of the super bowl champions.

3.    A detailed Barcelona travel guide.

4.    Here’s what it means if your plane is labeled for ETOPS.

5.    The 5 best podcast apps for apple and android.

6.    How to prepare your community for a disaster.

7.    Jimmy Buffet does not live the Jimmy Buffet lifestyle.

8.    How sponsored content is changing social media.

9.    This story of the worst roommate ever has gone viral and the Internet’s terrified.

10.  How to stop rushing into love.

11.  These pineapple ginger wellness shots taste good and are good for you.

12.  Black Panther director Ryan Coogler penned an emotional letter thanking fans for coming out to watch and support the new Marvel movie, which has shattered multiple box office records.

13.  The science of dealing with toxic people.

14.  Are Household cleaning products causing lung cancer?

15.  When it’s your first wedding, but your partner’s second.

16.  An extensive guide to LA’s Koreatown.

17.  An NBC Bay Area Investigation reveals a dangerous concoction of drug needles, garbage, and feces lining the streets of downtown San Francisco. The Investigative Unit surveyed more than 150 blocks, including some of the city’s top tourist destinations, and discovered conditions that are now being compared to some of the worst slums in the world.

18.  Ranchers set to fight back against vegetarian fake meat. I don’t buy these brands. The fake meat tastes awful.

19.  Should there be armed security guards and teachers at every school?

20.  Tim Tebow’s Night to Shine prom inspire special-needs people and their families.

21.  This is the most popular cake recipe on Pinterest.

22. Check out Jennifer Anniston’s home in Los Angeles home.

23.  The care and keeping of bacon grease.

24.  The history of queso dip and how Chipotle got it wrong.

P.S. You May Have Missed:

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My Favorite New Podcasts

Good Reads: Banana Buckwheat Bread + Inside Social Media’s Fake Followers + What You Need to Know About DNA Testing + How to Clean an Oven Naturally + Kate Middleton’s Hair Products + Black Bean Soup + More!