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HOLIDAY DECORATION DIY

HOLIDAY DECORATION DIY

Kalista Palarca
December 10, 2021
These quick and easy decorations can brighten up a room and add some value to wherever they are placed.
TOP FIVE TRENDS THAT SHOULD NOT COME BACK

TOP FIVE TRENDS THAT SHOULD NOT COME BACK

Madelynn Evans
November 29, 2021
Top five trends that should never return, decide which of these five you dislike the most.
SPARK: Five low maintenance pets to keep

SPARK: Five low maintenance pets to keep

Gurleen Swaich
October 22, 2021
While a dog or cat can be costly of time and money, here are five pets that are low maintenance and just as loving.
Staying Moisturized In Winter

Staying Moisturized In Winter

Madison Land
October 21, 2021
It has gotten drastically colder here in Vegas recently, which is good for finally being able to layer your winter clothes, but bad for your skin.
SPARK: Gender-Neutral Halloween Costume Ideas

SPARK: Gender-Neutral Halloween Costume Ideas

Naila Yazdani
October 14, 2021
With Halloween season right around the corner, consider some of these costume ideas for the spookiest night of the year.
SPARK: Top Five Phobias

SPARK: Top Five Phobias

Kalista Palarca
October 3, 2021
Everyone has something they fear, some more common then others. This Spark goes over the top five most common phobia's seen in people.
SPARK: Concert Preview

SPARK: Concert Preview

Juliana Borruso
September 27, 2021
With live events coming back to Las Vegas, here;s a preview of concerts making stops here soon!
Get into the fall spirit with these different recommendations, treats, and activities.

Getting Ready For Fall

Madison Land
September 16, 2021
Fall is my favorite time of the year, with Thanksgiving, Halloween, and Native American Heritage Month all occurring. Fall is not just a season to me, it's a feeling and lifestyle; I will show you different foods, amazing music, and awesome activities that you can try this fall to really tap into that fall feeling,
Sleep better by applying five simple tips. Photo Credit: congerdesign

SPARK: FIVE TIPS TO SLEEP BETTER

Monserrat Mendieta
April 30, 2021
Improve your sleep quality by taking showers before bed, exercising, and more.
Notable Moments From the Derek Chauvin Case so Far

Notable Moments From the Derek Chauvin Case so Far

Madison Land
April 22, 2021
George FloydÅ› killer, Derek Chauvin, is finally brought to court for the horrendous crime he had committed. We are currently on week three of a four week trial for a murder that everyone witnessed via a video.
SPARK: Five delicious Vietnamese foods to try making

SPARK: Five delicious Vietnamese foods to try making

Truong Phan
April 19, 2021
Discover and try new Vietnamese dishes besides pho.
Spark: Guide to Reselling

Spark: Guide to Reselling

Julia Jauregui
March 29, 2021
A guide for those who want to get into the reselling game.