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I am a full-time freelance writer and I own and operate my own website. I enjoy movies, reading, television, cooking, Internet and spending time with my family. I got my start here on Helium and worked out some of the rust I had from not writing for so long.

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Health & Fitness > Cold & Flu Cold prevention: 1 of 6
Considering there is no cure for the common cold, cold prevention should be high priority. There are many things from behavior to overall health, that predispose certain people to getting colds. Preventing a cold is far more basic than one might think and can be done with little effort. Making an effort to be healthy and maki... More..
Business > Web Advertising Essentials of banner ads: 1 of 6
In the world of brick and mortar businesses many companies spend an abundance of time, money and effort creating print campaigns for placement in magazines and newspapers. The Internet is no different, both web based companies and brick and mortar companies spend an equal amount of time, money and effort on banner ads that wi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > North American Culture Top 5 most influential people in America: 7 of 41
Love them, hate them but there are many influential people in America and in my opinion the individuals who should be on that list is considerably obvious. We may not agree with their point of view, their politics or they may just out an out be annoying to us, but that doesn't negate the change they have had on our society as... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Favorite zoos to visit: 2 of 11
America's first zoo opened it's doors in Philadelphia in July of 1874 after its original opening date of March of 1859 was delayed because of the civil war. Since its opening the Philadelphia Zoo has emerged as one of America's most popular zoo's boasting over 1500 animals. With rare endangered species and exhibits both inter... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Judaism Explaining Jewish kosher dietary laws: 3 of 16
Have you ever seen a kosher label in the grocery store and wondered what it meant? Two different brands of the same product sit side by side on a shelf, for some reason the one that is labeled kosher cost a little more. Well, there is a reason why kosher food is more pricey. The standards of quality for kosher foods is much g... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Organic clothing and bedding benefits: 1 of 5
With all the recent attention that has been focused on global warming and the environment it comes to no surprise that more people are attempting to live a more " green " lifestyle. Switching to organic food and making a more concerted effort to conserve are really just the tip of the iceberg as far as green living is concern... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How to restrain yourself from overeating: 1 of 5
One more slice of cake, a couple more fries, I think we all have those moments when we convince ourselves that a little more won't hurt. The problem is some of us do that everyday and it all adds up. Gaining will power over food can be an uphill battle for many, but it can be done. Reprogramming yourself one step at a time is... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Choosing the right diet for you: 1 of 5
With all the diet trends and popular diet programs marketed today, it can be difficult to decide which diet is right for you. When choosing a diet it is important to factor in how you feel that diet will play into your long term weight loss success. Diets that forbid certain foods or encourage eating extremely small portion s... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Storage solutions for your home: 7 of 32
Every home can benefit form the utilization of it's storage options. However, many homes either lack adequate storage or the storage available isn't well organized. Many stores specialize in creating organized storage for your home, but if your like me you can't afford the price tag that comes along with them. That doesn't me... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: No bake cookies: 7 of 32
My mother always made these wonderful chocolate and oat cookies that required no baking. You simply mixed them up, dropped them on wax paper and placed them in the refrigerator to cool and set. To this day as an adult my siblings and I all love those cookies. We have all made them for our children and still happily eat them u... More..