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Rebecca Livermore has been a freelance writer for over 15 years. She has written hundreds of magazine and web articles and ghostwritten two books. Her work has been published in three anthologies.

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Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging How the Internet has affected the writing community: 2 of 41
As is true with most things, the Internet has impacted the writing community in both good and bad ways. Let's take a look at both the good and the bad that has come about through the explosion of online publishing.THE GOOD OF INTERNET WRITING1. The Internet creates a level playing field for writers. Although titles and degree... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods What is your favorite ethnic style of food and why?: 2 of 37
Although my skin is fair and I live in the western hemisphere, and although I grew up on bland meat and potatoes, Indian food is my favorite ethnic food. Here's why:1. Indian food is spicy. Not all Indian food is spicy in a hot sort of way, but it is all flavored with numerous spices. The spices cause even the most humble foo... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Why is the Bible boring: 2 of 35
I agree with others who have said that the Bible is boring if you do not know the author. Can you imagine, for example, getting a lengthy letter from someone you didn't know? Would you sit down and eagerly read it, or would you toss it aside out of boredom? I certainly wouldn't spend my time reading a lengthy letter from some... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Tips for saving on gas: 1 of 14
We all complain about the current price of gas, for good reason; it's expensive! As individuals we have very little control over the price of gas, but we have an excellent amount of control over how much gas we waste.Consider the following ways to use gas more efficiently:1. Be a calm driver. Rapid acceleration, frequent brak... More..
Education > Homeschooling Tips for homeschooling your preschooler.: 1 of 12
Preschool is a great place to start homeschooling for various reasons. First of all, preschoolers are generally curious and love to learn new things. Additionally, preschool is not mandatory from a legal perspective, so it is a great time to ease into homeschooling and figure out what works for you and your family, before the... More..
Education > Homeschooling Tips for homeschooling inexpensively: 2 of 17
Packaged homeschooling curriculum is expensive and out of the reach of many single income families. Thankfully, with a little creativity and elbow grease, homeschooling can be done at a very low cost. Here are some ways to homeschool without breaking the bank.1. Create an outline of what you'd like your children to learn at e... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Divorce (Other) The reality of arranged marriages: 2 of 17
One of the vast ways that India is different from the western world is in the custom of arranged marriages.Prior to going to India as a cultural researcher, I had a pretty major misunderstanding of the topic of arranged marriages and in fact had a fairly negative attitude regarding arranged marriages.However, one of the most ... More..
Education > Homeschooling Issues to consider when deciding to homeschool: 2 of 17
Although homeschooling is a popular educational alternative for many families, there are some important issues to consider before making the decision to homeschool. Before making the decision to homeschool, ask yourself the following questions:1. Why do you want to homeschool? It's important to know your reasons for deciding ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Are you really ready to move out of your parents' house?: 5 of 40
You hear the sound of freedom calling your name. If only you were out on your own, life would be so much better! Or would it?Here are some things to consider before leaving the comfort and security of your parents' home.1. Do you currently live on a budget? You may feel don't need a budget while living at home, and to some de... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to enjoy cleaning your house: 5 of 33
Housecleaning Chores that Take 5 Minutes or LessDo you hate housework? Or are you just short on time? I've found that I often avoid doing various chores because in my mind, they are bigger and will take longer than the reality. Often they take only a few minutes, but make a big difference in how my home looks.To help motivate... More..