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I'm a forty-something mother-of three who's just discovered she does still have a brain ... I've always loved writing and I'm delighted that I can still do it. I hope you all agree!

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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Do weight loss pills work?: 1 of 16
So, I'm flicking through Helium one day, & I come across this debate: Do weight loss pills work? Six people say yes, they do, and fourteen say no, they don't. Actually it's about to become fifteen, as I add my voice to the "no" side of the debate. And yet on this very page there are no fewer than five adverts for weight l... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to decorate and stage your home for a quick sale: 6 of 64
Decorating and staging your home well is essential if you want a quick sale - and it's not hard to do. Just remember who you're doing it for, which is the buyer, not yourself, and follow the KISS principle: Keep It Simple, Stupid!How?1) This is the hardest part. Remove (almost) EVERYTHING you possibly can that personalizes yo... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mealtime with the family: 2 of 18
I just love family mealtimes!When I was a child (the youngest of three) family meals could be hilarious. Often we told one another jokes we had heard at school that day, or shared anecdotes about our funny friends. We took great delight in one another's company, and dinnertime was often the high point of the day, before we al... More..
Autos > Auto Repair (Other) How to jump-start a car battery: 3 of 18
Jump-starting a car is a relatively easy process as long as you are careful.You will need:a set of jump leads: 1 black, 1 red, with a strong clamp on each enda wire brush to clean the battery terminalsa pair of goggles to protect your eyes )battery acid is very corrosive.a pair of rubber gloves to protect your hands )Before y... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Guide to help you determine your appropriate daily caloric need: 1 of 6
DETERMINING YOUR DAILY CALORIC NEED.There is a very simple mathematical calculation you can do to determine your approximate daily caloric need. It works as follows:1. Measure your weight in pounds;2. Multiply this measurement by 15.The result of this calculation is the number of "resting" calories your body needs, i.e the ca... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to incorporate exercise on your next vacation: 18 of 96
Incorporating exercise into your vacation is easy if you just give it a little thought.First of all, consider the type of vacation you wish to take. Many types of holiday will give you as much exercise as you could possibly wish for, without the need to think about incorporating any more.If you are really serious about your e... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Should you go gray naturally or dye your hair as you age?: 14 of 73
Dye my grey hair? DYE it?! Why on earth would I do that? I love my "silver wings", and all they represent.Allow me to introduce myself. I am pretty average in so many ways. I am middle-aged, apparently, being in my forties (I do so hope I make it to my nineties). I am of average height (about five and a half feet tall) and av... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Should parents use corporal punishment to discipline children?: 10 of 52
I believe the answer to this question is yes - SOMETIMES.Some children respond very well to other methods of correction, and that's fantastic. But, if you have a very strong-willed child who simply chooses to ignore any sanctions imposed by you, you still have a duty as a parent to discipline your child. Sometimes there is no... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Meet the Robinsons: 2 of 10
I have just seen the movie, 'Meet the Robinsons', and just have to write a review!I wasn't expecting too much of this film - there have been so many animated films released lately, some of them quite disappointing. But the trailer did make it look amusing, and my 13-year-old daughter and her friends wanted to see it, so off w... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Floors & Walls How to reach high ceiling cob webs: 2 of 9
There are a number of ways to reach high ceiling cobwebs: try one or two and see how you get on!1. Climb on something - preferably something intended for the purpose, like a set of steps, rather than a chair - and use whatever cleaning tools you prefer. I don't actually recommend this option, as it's too easy to fall when you... More..