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Megan Teaches You How to Make a Christmas Craft and It Makes Little to No Sense. Enjoy.

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By: Megan Prietzel

If you do not decorate your abode for the holidays, you are an awful person.

Just kidding. But really, I think much less of you. You ...

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Trolls of the Interwebz: The Illustrated Guide

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By: kat_rosenfield

Ah, the joys of internet commenting! Since the rise of web 2.0, the commenting forums on sites like YouTube, Yahoo, and (of course!) SparkLife have created discussion, facilitated debate, and allowed people from all over the world to enjoy the benefits of intellectual interaction on the world wide web.
But alas, not all commenters are created equal. Some are stupid. Some are mean. And some, drunk on the ability to say anything they want under the internet's cloak of anonymity, abandon all pretense of humanity entirely and become... Internet Trolls! But don't worry: trolls are easy to spot in their natural habitat, thanks to their adherence to one of five distinct trolling patterns. And with our handy Guide to Internet Trolls, you'll never again wonder whether you're dealing with...More→

How to Wrap Presents

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By: Dan_Bergstein

This Christmas, don't waste your money hiring greedy professional wrapping artists. You can wrap the presents yourself. There's still time! Take a deep breath, think ...

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How to Start Running: A Guide for N00bs

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By: Rachel Korowitz

Maybe you saw the New York City Marathon, and you were like, "I will OWN you next year, The Bronx." Maybe you want ...

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How to Be a Ninja: Christmas Edition

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By: Contributor

sumsparkler is about to turn your holiday season into the stealthiest time of the year.—Sparkitors

Sure, anyone can be a ...

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How to Talk to a Guy

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By: Contributor

LuckyCharmsLizz has the perfect guide for all you shy Sparklers out there! Now get out there and start talkin' to some menfolk!—Sparkitors

I’m ...

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I Switched Instruments in Marching Band-Now What?

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By: Contributor

Millymellophone is back with another helpful and hilarious marching band post!—Sparkitors

Every once in a while, a band member switches instruments. Maybe they’re ...

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The Recipe for a Perfect College Essay (It Involves Nachos)

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By: Contributor

'olwhatshername follows up her first college admissions post with another handy guide!—Sparkitors

Here you go, Sparklers, the recipe for the perfect college ...

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This One's for the Manklers: Things You Should NEVER Say to a Girl

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By: Contributor

sa401064 is about to drop some VERY important knowledge on you, dudes. LISTEN UP.—Sparkitors

'Ello, Manklers of the internet! ...

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How to Be the Most Awkward Person Ever To Set Foot on the Quiet Study Floor of the Library

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By: Contributor

dac213 is an expert at amping up the awkward. Read on to follow in her absurdly loud footsteps!—Sparkitors

If ...

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