caroline shannon :: freelance journalist

“We’re not going to lie—the first 30 days of managing diabetes are going to be a confusing and stressful time. After all, you’ve just been diagnosed with a condition that you and 24 million other Americans will be managing for the rest of your life. But one thing that should put your mind at ease is that once you get the hang of it, the maintenance required to manage diabetes will feel like a piece of sugar-free angel-food cake—light and simple!” Read more
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“Take this image for a spin: A Kenyan nurse gets notice that a particular patient needs help. She packs up her tools, straps them over her shoulder and quickly makes her way out to . . . her motorcycle. And then, visualize Washington D.C.-based philanthropist Mari Kuraishi grinning when she pictures one of her favorite projects coming to life.” Read more
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“What happens when you pair a fuzzy, primped kitten with a lumberjack? Well, you get a combination that very much resembles that of Doreen Orion and her husband, Tim. When Doreen, a self-described pampered Long island princess, and Tim, a handyman with a knack for wilderness adventure, hit the road for a year-long tour of the country in a bus, the story that results is as humorous as it is romantic.” Read more
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“When Adryenn Ashley was in her 20s, she dressed Sex and the City style every day – cleavage, heavy makeup and perfectly coiffed hair all the way. But then, one of her mentors told her the reason behind her low-key, makeup-free appearance … ” Read more
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“Choosing accommodations for guests coming to your wedding from an out-of-town location can be a bit stressful — to say the least. That’s because recommending a spot for our picky Aunt Martha can be nearly as tough as deciding where you and your significant other will spend your wedding night.” Read more
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“Yes, we still want you to wash your armpits and brush your teeth, but beauty can be a time-consuming (although still necessary) process. But according to The Environmental Working Group, sometimes even the cleanliest of bathroom products can be harming your body while helping you scrub-a-dub-dub.” Read more