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For as far back as I remember, I fought for love. I wasn’t particularly raised to accept everyone for who they are. I was never …

Written By: Lucy Tanner Although the warm summer weather will apparently last well into the autumn this year, we all know that wintry chills will …

I have quite the obsession with scaring the hell out of my boyfriend. I hide in any little crevice I can just so I can jump out and spook him. There have been times when I’ve waited a half hour to scare him. Hey – you’ve gotta keep things interesting right? I’m sure this isn’t the kind of “interesting” that most couples would think of. Maybe you’re thinking that I’m a bit cruel. Well, maybe I am but he has picked up on this little hobby of mine and joined right in. It’s safe to say that it’s kind of our thing now. I personally get pure satisfaction out of scaring him and here’s why.

In 1967 the US Supreme Court made a decision between the Lovings vs Virginia, which struck down all US State Laws banning interracial marriage – mainly between non-whites and whites. This is a day to remember and a day that should be celebrated until the end of time. I know that it’s easy to get wrapped up in all of the hate, but we truly are a loving nation and we should remember where we came from. I couldn’t imagine a life that wouldn’t allow me to be with the one that I love.

Friends have a strong positive effect in your life. For example, research shows that having a bunch of good friends increases longevity even more than connecting with relatives and family. Deeply connecting with others actually reduces blood pressure and cholesterol levels.

Let me set the scene. It’s date night. Every week or month you have a specific night dedicated to keeping the romance alive with your partner/spouse. Most of you would look at me funny if I said that you should go on a weekly date with your significant other. You would say that you can’t afford it. You would say that you don’t have time. You have to pay for dinner and the activity. You have to pay for gas and a babysitter. That’s if you can find one. The expenses rack up and sometimes, while important, the idea of a date night just seems out farfetched. There are ways to have cute lazy dates in your home without spending a ton of money. Now does that sound like something that’s within your reach?

What should you get your man for the next holiday? You could give him a traditionally wrapped gift, but that’s too simple. You could make him a gift basket, but let’s face it, most men just don’t appreciate the time and thought put into gift baskets. It’s time that we think outside the box and inside the crate. Yes, I said crate. Why not give him something that will immediately have him intrigued. Skip the gift wrap, bags, and baskets. Give him a themed crate that’s packed full of unexpected goodies. Give him a Gift Crate.

I’ve never considered myself a feminist. I believe in fair, respectable, and equal rights for everyone – men and women of every race and religion. As much as I hate to believe it, women are objectified every single day. I’ve been there before. I deal with it on a regular basis. Let’s discuss women objectification.