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Celebrating New Birthdays & Starting Life Off Fresh

If beating a battle against a life-threatening illness like cancer isn't cause for celebration, we don't know what is! Many people today, celebrate new birthdays and a fresh start, illness-free. We've got a few simple ways to commemorate this new start on life.
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Celebrate Saturday at the Farmer's Market

Every week Karen and her family have turned in the sugary breakfast and cartoons in pjs for a healthier and happier way to spend the morning together - at the local Farmer's Market. Get inspired to celebrate the start of your weekend in a similar way!
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Celebrate Summer with Instagram

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9 Bacon Recipes You Never Thought To Try

You may add bacon to your breakfast and burgers, but what about infusing your cocktail or dessert? Check out these 9 recipes made with bacon we're sure you've never tried.
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Breaking Up Can Be Hard - So Celebrate Instead

Finding out Mr. Right isn't so...right... isn't always easy. But instead of spending days and weeks dwelling on the negative, celebrate the upside. We've got a few fun ideas.
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How to Host an Alumni Cocktail Party

Get your old high school pals (and frenemies!) together for old times sake by organizing an alumni cocktail party. Relive the highlights of the class of __ and enjoy a night of drinks, treats, and of course nostalgia!
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Tears and Smiles: Saying Goodbye to Our 1st Home

With all the laughter, tears, good times and bad, a home becomes part of your family in such a big way. Often, it's not until you're truly saying goodbye, that you realize the move is truly bittersweet.
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How to Plan a Retirement Party

Retirement is a cause to celebrate! It's an exciting step in anyone's life, but can be an intimidating one, too. Honor your parents with this special Retirement Party idea.
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12 Extraordinary Getaways to Escape the Ordinary

Need a break from the ordinary? We've rounded up 12 of the most extraordinary getaway destinations you might not have known existed. From glacial palaces to dream-like gardens, there's an escape from the everyday for everyone.
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Celebrating "Mommy Madness"

Though the world of Mommy is by no means clean, easy or normal, at the end of the day, poopie diapers and lack of sleep aside, it's also an insane joy. Mom of four beautiful little girls and Celebrations Contributor, Michele Anderson, shares why she's celebrating "mommy madness" everyday.
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Mini Family Getaways Make Life Better

All families deserve and need a break from the hectic schedules that dictate their everyday routines. With the craziness that is a week full of work, school, weekend games and more, it's incredibly difficult for modern families to kick back, relax and enjoy each other. Here, our Contributor and mother of two, shares why her family's annual mini getaway is so important.
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Plant a Tree to Celebrate Life

Sometimes, the pain we feel when we lose a loved one stops us from celebrating the life they led. When our editor lost her grandfather, a simple tree planting with her closest family, reminded them all how important it is to celebrate the life of a loved one, even while mourning their loss.
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Celebrating Your Wedding Anniversary

The first year of marriage is great, the fifth, even better. Celebrate the day you and your special someone made it official - you were made for each other. We've got the perfect gift for your loved one on that special day, no matter if you've been together for 5 years or 50.
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F-O-O-D That's How We Spell Love

Yes, food is a basic need, but it's also something that brings families together, around a table and encourages them to spend time together. Contributor Michele Anderson knows just what that means - to her big Italian family food is another word for love.
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Enjoying a Day Trip to DC for Cupcakes and Cherry Blossoms

Getting away from the normal routine is always a good thing, but taking a vacation isn't always easy to do. Both time and cost come into the planning process big time. A great way to have your cake and eat it too, is with a shorter getaway. You'll save on both cost and time away from work, but still get enough of a break to get you refreshed!
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