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Thirty-something visual artist and casual writer of poetry and prose.Lots of kids, lots of pets and one
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Personal Finance > Credit Cards When to pay cash and when to use a credit card: 6 of 55
Here in Australia our credit card debt has surpassed our general popultion's total income by some unbelieveable amount. I can't remember the exact figures, but when I heard the numbers I remember they made me feel ill. Surely in our well informed, info rich society we should be smart enough not to get ourselves into ever inc... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life How self-employment helps family life: 4 of 22
Let me tell you a little story. It's about how a mum took back her life and in turn gave her family the chance to have one too... I had two jobs and four kids. Two dogs and three cats. My partner worked shiftwork and we never saw each other. Or the kids. And when we did we were all too tired to do much more than grunt at eac... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Why wooden toys are better than plastic toys for children: 2 of 9
Wooden toys are rarer these days, but does that mean the newer plastic models are better. As a mother of four I have found there are advantages and disadvantages to both. 1. Cost. Unless you have someone who will make them for you, wood is more expensive than plastic as a general rule. 2. Longgevity, durability and strength.... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Hunger, Disease & Poverty What are some examples of corruption involving water and what is the impact of the corruption on people and communities?: 3 of 12
According to the Global Corruption Report 2008, overuse and pollution have made water-based ecosystems the world's most degraded natural resource, and by 2025 more than 3 billion people could be living in water stressed countries. Corruption remains one of the least addressed challenges in relation to water resources and ser... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Understanding outsider art, folk art and art brut: 1 of 4
In a world where art dealers and art critics are obsessed with Graduate Degrees and Academic pursuits, it can seem to those outside this circle that there is nothing of value outsied the insular world of the artist's elite. Fortuneately, there are artists out there that remind us that really great art does not require a dipl... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Artist trading cards: Your art in someone else's pocket: 2 of 7
ARTIST TRADING CARDS are miniature works of art created on 2.5 X 3.5 inch or 64 X 89 mm card stock. They are original artworks, small editions and most importantly are self produced.Anyone can produce them, the idea being that you trade them with others who produce Artist Trading Cards, either at Trading Sessions in person o... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Immortality: 13 of 37
VELVET HIGH Like trees in summer we entwine, Deep within a velvet high. Velvet white and velvet hot; Help us see what we are not. What we aren't and what we are; All is shown in summer's stars. Ans when the summer stars are gone; The velvet high, Will still live on. More..
Health & Fitness > Alzheimer's and Dementia Health tips for avoiding declines in brain function as you age: 6 of 17
The human brain is like every muscle in our body. Ever noticed how quickly unused muscle becomes soft and flabby after even relatively short periods of inactivity. While there are certain diseases that attack the brain and impair it's function that may or may not be avoidable, there are certain easy steps you can take to pro... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas A buying guide to Christmas lights: 7 of 18
Christmas lights can transform even the most unsightly house into a suburban Cinderella. Many houses are rather plain looking throughout the year, but once draped in twinkling Christmas lights they become beautiful temples of bling. Here is a simple guide to the kinds of Christmas lights available to transform your home. Fes... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Avoiding store-bought toys: Household products for quality play: 4 of 10
I spent a fortune on my first child, only to discover that what I brought held his interest for little more than a few minutes. By time I had my fourth, I was much wiser. Heres a list of common household items that can make great toys... 1. THE HUMBLE CARDBOARD BOX. It can be a car, a plane,a pirate chest, a toy box,you can ... More..