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While we all love celebrations, whether it be a holiday, birthday, or a life-changing event like a new baby, research has shown that the power of anticipation can elicit the same positive emotions as the actual celebration, with the added benefit of helping us live happier lives. Researchers tested the power of anticipation in five different experiments. In each study, participants were asked to contemplate future events, such as a vacation or party, and a past event, like a holiday party or birthday. Scientists discovered that participants’ emotional reactions were more intense when they thought about a future event than when they looked back on the actual celebration. The study helps support the theory that we tend to ascribe greater emotional significance to future events rather than those in the past. This is largely due to the fact that we have expectations about the future that trigger more emotions than when we look back on a past event. Researchers explain ...

While you’re busy shopping for the perfect baby gifts for your child, consider that their first Christmas only happens once, and although they probably won’t remember it, you can. The great news is that parents around the world have been coming up with cute, memorable things to do during baby’s first holiday season, and there are several ways to commemorate this exciting occasion. Go to a Christmas Tree Farm There just isn’t anything quite like going to a tree farm and picking out the perfect Christmas tree for the holidays. After all, for baby's first Christmas you should go all out and hold nothing back. Going to the tree farm will be the perfect opportunity to experience some outdoor fun with the entire family, and the photo opportunities that it provides are unbeatable. Celebrate Baby’s First Year with a Keepsake While you will probably remember the times that you’ve spent with your baby during their first year and their first holiday season, some im...

Decorating the home can be a breeze for some people, and an enigma for others. Although choosing wall art seems like a matter of personal preference, interior decorators wouldn’t be around if there wasn't a science and art behind décor in a home. So, how can you decorate your home so it stands up to the work of professionals? Here are a few tips and tricks to help choose and hang wall art.  Read the Room Different rooms in your home, like the living room, kitchen, office, bedroom, and entryways, should feature different types of art to set the mood. For example, you wouldn’t hang a piece depicting a whisk and bowl in the bedroom since it suits the kitchen better. You also wouldn’t hang a giant landscape piece in a small bathroom when it would work better over your sofa. Think about the theme and vibe you want for each room to make shopping for wall art easier.  Let Your Personality Shine Although it was mentioned earlier that choosing the right pieces...