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Simplifying Your Semester: Master Cognitive Friction for Finals
Simplify your semester, and conquer finals by eliminating cognitive friction. Learn the Modularity Mindset, Attention Batching, and the systems needed to gain maximum leverage over your time and focus.

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Talking Politics Without Politics: 5 Ways to Build Trust When Systems Shake
When political talk turns toxic, pivot. Learn 5 actionable ways to de-escalate hostile conversations and build practical community resilience when global systems feel unstable.

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The Useful Gift Guide: Needs, Not Objects, for Every Stage of Life
A useful gift guide that focuses on needs, not objects. Find thoughtful, non-material ideas, shared experiences, and conscious gifts for seniors, teens, and every stage of life.

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The Winter Utility Bill Survival Guide: Cut Heating Costs and Build Financial Resilience
A complete guide to managing brutal winter utility bills. Learn low-cost efficiency tricks, maintenance tips, financial planning, and how to access energy assistance programs.

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21 Vegetarian Holiday Sauces to Elevate Any Meal
Elevate your holiday table with easy, vegetarian sauces. Find recipes for Miso Gravy, Yuzu Glaze, and Make-Ahead Cranberry Chutney for Thanksgiving or Christmas.

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Slow Down for a Meaningful Advent and Christmas
Transform your Christmas. Learn the countercultural art of slowing down with this 24-day Advent guide blending faith, mindfulness, and intentional living.

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Eight Nights of Hanukkah: Make Every Candle Count
Transform Hanukkah from a rush to a meaningful, 8-night experience. Get innovative ideas for family practices, menorah displays, Tzedakah, and deep connection.

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The $100 Thanksgiving Feast: A Full, Flavorful Menu for 15 Guests
Host a luxurious Thanksgiving for 15 guests on a $100 budget! Get the full classic menu, budget-smart swaps, and high-yield recipes (Dry-Brined Turkey, Mac & Cheese, Cabbage Steaks).

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An Elevated Thanksgiving Table: A Gourmet Dinner Menu for 15 People for $250
Plan your most impressive holiday meal yet. This $250–$300 menu for 15 offers classic Thanksgiving dinner recipes elevated with gourmet techniques, budgeting tips, and inclusive options for every guest.

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Overcoming Overwhelm: Setting Realistic Expectations When Seeking Assistance
Practical steps to navigate complex nonprofit and government aid systems. Get strategies for handling rejections, waitlists, and screening questions.

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Facing Eviction? A Step-by-Step Plan to Stay Housed
Your First 30 Days After an Eviction Notice: Step-by-Step Guidance, Safety Nets, Rehousing Options, Prevention Tips, and Stress-Relief Tools.

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Shutdown Housing Guide: How to Protect Your Rent and Federal Aid
Don't lose your home during the 2025 government shutdown. Learn how to protect your Section 8/HCV payments, negotiate rent, find local aid, and avoid eviction now.

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Beyond Chocolate: Halloween Treats Are Changing
Chocolate shortage got you stressed? Rethink Halloween treats! Discover homemade candy ideas and high-value, reusable toys and crafts, , tiered bags that delight trick-or-treaters on a budget.

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Diwali Lightscape: A Strategy for Cultural Longevity and Mindful Light
Implement the Diwali LightScape Playbook, a conscious approach for sustained celebration that prioritizes generational stories, intentional decor, and cultural legacy.

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Micro-Halloween: The Slow Spooky Guide to Evolving Family Costumes & Triple Life Props
Stop single-night Halloween stress. Master Micro-Halloween with the Mini-Haunt Grid, Evolving Family Costumes, and Triple Life Props for sustainable, month-long magic.

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The Economics of Seasonal Illness
The flu can cost $200–$400 before a copay. Learn the costs of winter illness (lost wages, bill spikes, medical costs) and get practical hacks for building a financial buffer.

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Unmarried, Entangled, and Unprotected
Learn to navigate the hidden economics of love, breakups, and life without a blueprint.

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The Homegrown Life: Growing a Perennial Kitchen Garden
Discover the transformative joy of gardening with kitchen scraps! This article shares how to grow food, spices, and herbs from everyday discards like ginger, garlic, and carrot tops. Learn practical tips for container gardening, troubleshooting common issues, and cultivating a deeper connection to nature through reverence and regeneration.

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Minimum Wage Earners: Maximizing Your Income and Resources with Smart Strategies
Learn how to boost your earnings, access community resources, and build financial confidence, all on a minimum wage.

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The Gentle Art of Rotation
Discover the power of rotation! Learn 15 gentle rotations for your budget, home, self-care, and social life that nourish both you and the planet.

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