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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Timeless costumes for kids: 2 of 20

TIMELESS COSTUMES FOR KIDS Timeless costumes define just one meaning to me, and that the costumes must endure the test of time. Children, in general, like to play dress-up not just at Halloween, but almost at any chance they get. When children put on costumes, it gave them a sense of who they wanted to be when they grow up, ...
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Beginner's guide to spa manicure and pedicure: 1 of 4

Walking into a spa without knowing what to expect can be awkward and dreadful. Carefully choosing a spa takes a little investigating. Some people rely on words of mouth, other feel more comfortable choosing one on their own. Whichever way you prefer, I will guide you through the process of what to look for. As a nail technic...
Pets & Animals > Birds Tips for turning a gourd into a birdhouse: 2 of 7

What is a gourd? A gourd is a type of squash that has becoming a fascinating natural material for craft projects. Gourds come in many sizes, shapes, colors and markings. Turning a gourd into a birdhouse is the most popular one for artists. The process for turning a gourd into a birdhouse involves many steps if you grow your ...
Computers & Technology > Phone Buying Tips Guide to the cheapest cell phone service plans in the U.S.: 2 of 6

There are five major cell phone carriers in the U.S. They are Cingular (AT & T), Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint. We all have different experiences with our carriers. Some experiences are good, and some are just nightmares. Therefore, choosing a cell phone carrier is a personal reference. Listed below are the five carr...
Pets & Animals > Birds What birds nest in birdhouses: 2 of 4

Generally, we assume that birds need birdhouses to nest in. Not so, some birds do not need houses to nest, they rather build their nests on tree branches or bushes. There are thousand species of birds in the world, depending on what type of birds; your birdhouses would attract occupants. In North America, these are the kind ...
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to get involved with helping the environment: 15 of 27

Never before had we heard the cry for going green like these past few years. Environment awareness programs are the hot issue everywhere. From schools, to churches, to local cities, all try to encourage people to recycle, and reuse materials to protect the earth. You can get involved in helping the environment by volunteerin...
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 56 of 99

Everywhere we turn, and every place we go, we hear the word "going green". What is going green means? For a while, I really did not get the deep true meaning of those two words, although I have some vague ideas. Going green simply means to save the earth, keep the earth in mind, and do whatever you can to preserve it. Going ...
Education > Distance Learning Distance learning: The benefits of doing college from home: 9 of 15

Distance learning can be a great way to get your college degree while staying at home. Most of us are busy having a full-time job or raising children. The benefits of doing college from home are flexibility of scheduling, fulfillment of responsibilities, and learning to be on tasks. Although distance learning sometimes can b...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to be a parent and a writer: 15 of 24

I consider parenting as my first priority since the needs of my children always have to meet before anything else. As a disabled, single mother of three, I face many obstacles and painful experiences. It takes strong will, courage, and determination to be a good parent as much as it does to be a writer. Although two paths ar...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Shrimp salad: 10 of 16

Shrimp Salad Shrimp salad is easy to make, and can quickly be prepared. You can add more or cut down on your ingredients to accommodate the size of your party. All you need are the following: 20-30 peeled, deveined, uncooked, medium size shrimp. 1 bag of Spring Mixed Lettuce, washed. 1 bag of Iceberg Garden, washed. 1 cucumb...