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I'm a crafty sort of person with a passion for art. I love to teach about things I know, and love to create graphics. I have my own online shop where my graphical creations are available for sale on t-shirts and more.

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Arts & Humanities > Comic Books & Graphic Novels The best online comic books: 8 of 12
I loved comic books as a kid, and now that I'm no longer a child, but an ahem, older person, I like the fact that I can still read comic books, without having to go to a store and buy them! Online comic books rock! Here's a few that I've found that I like. - Goats, by Jonathan Rosenberg at http://www.goats.com. It's a geek s... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables All about cauliflower: 6 of 9
And it's heavenly with a nice cheese sauce! I usually leave the cauliflower whole when I'm doing a complimentary cheese sauce. I like the look of the sauce covering the entire head, and dripping down into yummy cheesy puddles! Another nice way to eat cauliflower is to roast it. Nearer the end of cooking time, add some flower... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Best ways to get rid of skunk smell: 4 of 6
To get rid of skunk smell, don't even bother with tomato juice. I'll never forget the first time my old dog had a run-in with a skunk. As it normally occurs, in the late hours of the night, with skunks being nocturnal and all, I had to run to the nearest corner store that was open to stock up on tomato juice. I think I reall... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts The best pies in the world and why: 14 of 20
Mmmm, lemon meringue pie! Especially when the meringue is piled high and nicely toasted golden brown on the peaks. The tartness of the lemon filling with the ultra light sweetness of the meringue is just heavenly. It's my favorite! But then again, there's also pumpkin pie. I'm drooling now! The sweet spicy pumpkin reminds me... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Dog names: Choosing the right dog name: 41 of 56
Naming your new puppy really boils down to what your preference is, and how you choose to select a name. It can be a favorite name you've heard before, named after someone famous, named for the colorings or markings on the dog, a fun made up name, or whatever pleases you. Dogs we had in my childhood were named for various re... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice When it's okay to wear clothes more than once without laundering them: 3 of 4
I would have to say it all depends on if you should wear and wash or wear again. Underwear, socks and hosiery - absolutely not negotiable. Wash after wearing. Tops - I never wear a top more than once without laundering it, but I wouldn't scoff at anyone that did, providing it has no stains or smells. Skirts and dress pants -... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Banana bread: 37 of 48
In my mind, my mom made the best banana loaf, but I'm sad to say that I lost her recipe some time ago. I found this recipe in a Best of Bridge cookbook, and it's the closest thing to my mom's recipe that I have ever found! Yippee! 1 cup (250 mL)butter 2 cups (500 mL) sugar 3 cups (650 mL) mashed ripe bananas (6) 4 eggs, well... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts The most common mistakes new Helium users make: 27 of 35
From what I've seen are the following... 1.) One word answers. When I'm rating answers, I will always rate a one word answer lower than an answer with some meat to it. 2.) Answers with a load of web links. Unless it's a particular question asking for sites on the net, I don't care for answers that say, read for yourself at w... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Do you prefer a smoothie or a coke? And why?: 15 of 19
Hands down, a smoothie gets my vote! Smoothies are much more healthier than any soda pop out there, and the flavor choice is endless! You can concoct any sort of combination you like. And smoothies are great any time of the day! My favorite smoothie is Mango-Cranberry! (I'm a freak for anything mango!) I use about 1/4 cup of... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to increase your savings: 20 of 25
The best way to increase your savings is to pay yourself first. That's right, before you pay your bills or buy your groceries, or do any frivolous spending, pay yourself first. If your employer offers any sort of savings plan, where they deduct an amount off your pay and sock it away into stocks, bonds, or just a savings pro... More..