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Do feel like you butt heads with your partner more than you connect? Well, here’s some advice from family therapists and a mediator on how to argue without hurting your relationship.

Now that all three of my children are in full-time school, I decided to go back to work part time. My shopping habits could use a little extra dough, and I'm the type of person who if I don't keep super busy, I will fall into a lazy abyss.  

Winston Churchill said it best: “We make a living by what we get. We make a life by what we give.” This brings to mind employee recognition, though the topic is certainly relevant to anyone you encounter.

Pointing up at Jean MacDonald was a small index finger, grabbing for attention. “What’s up?” Jean asked the little girl. “Did you know you’re white?” the little girl said. With an astonished laugh, Jean looked down at the girl and said, “I am?”

One of Oprah's Lifeclass sessions is about spreading joy. The example she gave was when she gave a brand new car away to each and every one of her audience members. That was real joy spreading if you remember. There were people screaming, crying, and jumping up and down. She said the the high she got off that show was unparallelled.

It’s true—doing nice things for people makes you feel better and lifts your mood. But not everyone can give someone a new car! Here’s a list of small and free gestures you could make to improve someone’s day:

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