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I was born in Atlanta, Georgia in 1977, but I'm currently stranded in South Eastern Idaho. With lifelong interests in crafting, art, cooking, writing in general, and journalism specifically, I've managed to start careers in all five.

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Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Organize your kitchen by clearing the clutter: 3 of 34
If you're having trouble finding the bread knife because of all the twist ties, spices, mail, and mugs piled on the counters, it may be time to clear the clutter and organize your kitchen. For most families, the kitchen is the most active place in the home. Be it for gossip, wound mending, snacking, fighting, or even actual ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Crafting for charity during Christmas: 1 of 11
Christmas is a time of year that reminds us of not only what we want, but of what we already have. Many people are lucky enough to celebrate the holidays in a warm home with full bellies. But some people are not so lucky. There can always be any number of reasons, but the fact remains that there are human beings of all ages ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How to make friends outside of school: 1 of 11
Making friends can be a real challenge for school children of any age. From pre-school to college, there can always be problems finding that "right" person to hang out with. Making friends outside of school can sometimes be an even bigger challenge, since you no longer even have school in common with the person. For making f... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Gout: Symptoms and treatment: 1 of 11
GOUT Gout is a type of arthritis, most commonly found in older men. It normally effects the joints in the knee, ankle, or toes. It also normally causes pain in the big toe and creates swelling, burning, and stiffness around the joint. Gout is caused by a build-up of uric acid that forms into crystals. It can eventually damag... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Creating a bedroom decor in rainbow colors: 1 of 10
To create a great bedroom in rainbow colors, the first thing to know is what a rainbow is and how it looks. Rainbows are made of the colors red, orange, yellow, green, blue, indigo, and violet. If an actual rainbow is desired, the colors are always in that order. The hues do not have to be limited to bright solids. They can ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How to help another teen with a learning disability: 1 of 10
Being a teenager is a confusing, emotional, frightening time. Teens tend to feel unsure of themselves, insecure about how they look or act, and generally confused about the world around them. Take this troublesome time and add a learning disability on-top, and you really create some difficulties for anyone, of any age, to ov... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fashion victims: 2 of 19
Think of any photograph you've ever seen where a man is dressed in one of those powder-blue, polyester, bell-bottom, 1970's tuxedos. This is what is known as a fashion victim. Fashion victims are people who dress only for the latest trend. They pay no attention to what looks good or bad on their particular frame and simply f... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for parents raising twins and multiples: 2 of 19
Having a baby is an absolute joy for most people. Having twins or multiple babies is even more of a blessing, with a twist of coming mischief. Most people believe that raising twins, and such, is just the same as raising two siblings of different ages. But as any parent of triplets will tell you, it's not. The first thing to... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) How to have the perfect Fourth of July barbecue: 2 of 19
A barbecue is the lifeblood of any great "Fourth of July" celebration. A great barbecue is the lifeblood of any fantastic "Fourth of July" celebration. The basic rules for throwing a great barbecue are rather simple, and even a first-time griller can do a dynamite job. 1. Always over-prepare and over-buy slightly for any bar... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gifts that give back: 5 of 45
Giving gifts can often become nothing more than exchanging money for a glossy picture on a big box. However, the true spirit of giving doesn't have to be measured in gold. Sometimes it truly is the thought, care, and compassion behind the gift that makes it something so very special. Gifts that give back are ideas and/or ite... More..