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Wanderlust Wednesday: The Staycation

With Memorial weekend fast approaching why not avoid the crowds by having a one-of-a-kind staycation. No one can treat you better than you can treat yourself…plus it’s cheaper. Avoid the crowds, the traffic, and the screaming kids this weekend and just…

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Thankful Thursday: Why Gratitude Works

Introducing Thankful Thursday! The purpose of Thankful Thursday is inspiration and gratitude, sharing stories and information that will up lift and motivate you. If you would like to share your unique story send an email to MinusTheBoxMag@gmail.com.

Today…

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Wanderlust Wednesday: The American Wild WestThe mythological American Wild West of leather clad cowboys, bar maids, Native Americans, and gun…View Post

Wanderlust Wednesday: The American Wild West

The mythological American Wild West of leather clad cowboys, bar maids, Native Americans, and gun…

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TED Talk Tuesday: Mike Rowe: Learning from dirty jobs

So Minus The Box has gone back in time to post a TED Talk Tuesday. Today’s (or if we’re being honest, yesterday’s) talk comes from Mike Rowe of  “Dirty Jobs” fame. Funny and insightful this talk is surprisingly good.

A discussion on work, Rowe purposes…

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Waiting for the Fallout by Lauren Kolozak

Waiting for the Fallout by Lauren Kolozak

There are not very many things more terrifying than imminent rejection. Whether it be something as simple as how that pair of skinny jeans will look or as imperative as the dream job you’ve been working towards. But, it’s not the rejection that’s…

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vintagegal:

Happy Birthday Eartha Kitt
(January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) 
“The river is constantly turning and bending and you never know where it’s going to go and where you’ll wind up. Following the bend in the river and staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don’t let anyone deter you from that.”

vintagegal:

Happy Birthday Eartha Kitt

(January 17, 1927 – December 25, 2008) 

“The river is constantly turning and bending and you never know where it’s going to go and where you’ll wind up. Following the bend in the river and staying on your own path means that you are on the right track. Don’t let anyone deter you from that.”

(via redlippedwarriors)

Wanderlust Wednesday - Paris Circa 1920s

Welcome to Wanderlust Wednesday, where we traverse time and space to bring you the best of travel, food, music, and culture. Enjoy!

The European home of Hot Jazz and Josephine Baker, 1920s Paris was remembered fondly by Woody Allen in his film “Midnight…

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