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Jul 3
2 min

7 Social Distancing Activities You Can Do with Your Friends this Summer

Summertime usually means being outside and creating memories with close friends. Being as COVID-19 is nowhere close to ending, our summer...

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Jun 19
2 min

Happy Juneteenth: 6 Ways to Celebrate Today

Today is Juneteenth which is the holiday that commemorates the end of slavery in America in 1865. Throughout the years, this holiday has ...

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Jun 5
2 min

5 Ways to Protect Your Mental Health During this Time

This week has been tough for a lot of us. The emotions felt following the murder of George Floyd has lead to a worldwide uproar. Many peo...

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Mar 27
1 min

6 Movies and TV Shows to Watch While Social Distancing

Because we've all been forced to stay in the house, there's only so much we're able to do to keep ourselves entertained. Naturally, many ...

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Jan 31
2 min

Galentine's Day: 5 Fun Ways to Celebrate

Valentine's day used to be a holiday exclusive to couples, but in recent years, single ladies have come together to celebrate one another...

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Dec 17, 2019
2 min

7 Essentials Everyone Needs at Their Holiday Party

Holiday parties are the best way to spend time with your friends during the holiday season. At this point, your calendar is probably over...

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Dec 10, 2019
1 min

My Top 10 Classic Christmas Films

Aside from music, movies are the best part of the Christmas season. While there are a ton of Christmas movies to choose from, I only cons...

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Oct 15, 2019
1 min

Essential Fall Decor for Your Home

Fall time is a season full of spending quality time with friends and family. During this time of year, it seems as though every home you w...

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Oct 12, 2019
1 min

9 Halloween Classics to Watch this Season

Halloween is one of the most popular holidays during fall time. Not only does Halloween time mean playing dress-up and eating a little to...

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Sep 13, 2019
2 min

6 Things to Do Before the Summer Ends

Just like that, the summer has come and gone. Although Labor Day has passed, we technically still have a little more time before the cold...

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Aug 30, 2019
1 min

Celebrating My 100th Blog Post!

Fifteen months after the launch of my blog, I've finally reached 100 blog posts. While it took me a minute to get consistent with my cont...

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Aug 27, 2019
2 min

Pressing Pause: The Importance of Taking a Mental Break

I think it's safe to say that, oftentimes, life can get overwhelming. Whether it be work or your social life, it can be hard to find a ba...

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Jun 25, 2019
1 min

The Ultimate Breakup Playlist: 10 Relatable Songs

Music is the one thing that can instantly boost your mood or make you feel good. Whether you're in love, happy, or sad, there's a song to...

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Jun 21, 2019
2 min

The Single Girl's Guide to Summer: 6 Things to Do

Today marks the first day of summer which means summer festivities are now in full effect. As you scroll through your timeline, you're bo...

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Jun 14, 2019
2 min

4 Things I Learned from the Men in My Life

Last month for Mother's Day, I devoted a post to my mother speaking about all the things she's taught me. Because of that, I feel it's on...

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Jun 11, 2019
2 min

Father's Day Gift Ideas: 5 Gifts He'll Appreciate

This Sunday is Father's Day which means you'll be spending some quality time with your dad. Per usual, you want to give him a token of ap...

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Jun 4, 2019
2 min

5 Fun Outings to Do in Atlanta This Summer

Now that it's June, the summer is officially right around the corner. Because the weather is nice and the days are longer, you'll natural...

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May 28, 2019
1 min

One Year of LeslieHardeman.com

Today marks the one year anniversary of the launch of my blog, LeslieHardeman.com. In the past year, this blog has given me a sense of pu...

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May 14, 2019
1 min

Bathroom Essentials: 4 Items You Need

From brushing your teeth in the morning to taking a much-needed bubble bath at the end of the day, we spend a lot of time in our bathroom...

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May 10, 2019
2 min

5 Things My Mother Has Taught Me

Because my Mother is such an essential part of my life, my appreciation for her is constant and ongoing throughout the year, but because ...

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