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Marina Orievsky

15 Things I Wish I Knew When I Applied to Colleges

Taking Time To See The Good

12 Things To Know Before Freshman Year of College

Just Like My Father

Parenting Lessons Learned and Advice to Consider

Lessons in Spring Cleaning

Maintaining Good Habits During National Nutrition Month

The Value of Real Face-Time

Trying New Things: Wisdom From My Father

The 18 Point iPhone Contract One Mom Wrote For Her Son

5 Steps for New Years Resolution Success

New years resolutions serve two very important purposes: they motivate us and provide us with positive change.  Some of my past new years resolutions have been to eat healthier, spend more tim...

Giving Memories for Christmas

Every Christmas, I used to get my grandmother the same gift. I'd find a nice frame, put my most recent school picture inside, wrap it up and put it under the tree. I'm sure she caught on to my plan...

I Am Thankful

The older you get, the less you need a day to remind you to give thanks. I was always taught the value of the things I already had and perhaps that's something all kids need to learn. My family ...

Tips for a Safe Halloween

Halloween has always been one of my favorite holidays.  After my family moved to the United States when I was four, every year, my mom looked forward to helping me plan my costume. ...

15 Things I Wish I Knew When I Applied to Colleges

Applying to colleges is, for most, a nerve-wrecking experience. For me, senior year was spent procrastinating, followed by tears and the fear that I would be a barista for the rest of my life. I kn...

Maybe I Was a Bully Too

As a girl in the 7th grade, I wanted what every other girl wanted-- to be popular. 7th grade was my year to make my comeback in the social spotlight, especially since my braces came off over summer...

How Two Award-Winning Authors Are Improving Literacy with Pen Pal Buddies

        Did you have a pen pal growing up? Did you go on adventures through reading and writing? Two award-winning authors, Cameron  Davison (Lil Boo) ...

Back to School: Tips for Simple Success

It's always hard to get back into the swing of things. I enjoyed school, but just like every other kid, my countdown till summer started on the first day back to class. Each school year, I told mys...

Growing Up, Eating Right

Up until I was about fourteen, my immigrant grandmother lived with us. She made sure I was always well fed while my parents went to work. I wasn't a picky eater...  unless it looked funny. Egg...

Advocating Bullying Awareness

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