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Shelly McRae has an associates degree in general studies from Glendale Community College, with a major in graphic design. She also studied interior design and technical writing. She writes for numerous sites and continues to expand her interests, including

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Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Is pizza healthy?: 3 of 23
Pizza is not a health food, but it is good for you, even the greasy, gotta-have-it kind of pizza. Pizza is a classic, a comfort food, a this-will-make-me-feel-better kind of food. Pizza is a party food, a late night snuggle up on the couch food. Pizza is the kind of food that most people will turn to when they want something... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Determining the value of an antique: 2 of 15
The value of an antique is dependent on condition, rarity, authenticity, and market demand. It is also determined by age. The U.S. Customs defines an antique as an object one hundred years old or older. This legal ruling is for revenue purposes of import and export. For dealers and appraisers, age is a general guideline, not... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Blame: 8 of 58
Looking at the pile of clothes in the middle of the room, Mackie gritted her teeth and balled her hands into tight fists. Three times she had told her son to put his dirty clothes into the laundry room. She'd even put the laundry basket on his bed for him. All he had to do was put the clothes into the basket and walk out to ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Kitchen shortcuts to make mealtimes easier: 2 of 14
One of the deterrents to getting a homemade healthy meal on the table every evening is the time it takes to cook a meal from scratch. Having to do this chore every night is what sends people to fast food restaurants. But a little time management can reduce your evening cooking time to less than thirty minutes. Set aside a bl... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Immigration How to get a Green Card through marriage: 1 of 7
Marriage between a U.S. citizen and a foreign national can result in the foreign national receiving a green card. This gives the immigrant the status of a Lawful Permanent Resident of the U.S. But first, there are few forms to fill out. Start with Form I-130. This form is the petition for alien relative. This form should be ... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Xeriscaping explained: 1 of 7
It's a common misconception that xeriscaping is limited to rocky yards and cacti, spindly ocotillo trees and flat leaved agaves. Though you could certainly landscape your property with rock, cacti, ocotillo trees and agaves, that wouldn't necessarily make your landscape a xeriscape. The conservation of water is essential, wh... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values The benefits of keeping a diary: 1 of 7
Understanding your motivation behind an action allows you to either correct a mistake or capitalize on an opportunity. Understanding your emotions and reactions to an event increases self-awareness. And keeping a written record of your actions and the events in your life, and how you feel about all these things, will give yo... More..
Arts & Humanities > Art Appreciation Assessing contemporary art: 1 of 7
During the Renaissance and into the early 19th century, an artistic style would dominate for years, even decades. Apprentices learned from the established artists of the time, and the contemporary techniques were taught. The apprentices would perpetuate the style; alterations to it were idiosyncratic and defined the artist, ... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to save money when buying furniture: 5 of 33
Purchasing furniture can be frustrating for the financially challenged. High quality furniture comes with a high price, and because furniture is an investment, buying cheap yields no discernable return. Buy a cheap couch and within a year or two you need to buy a new couch. So how do you acquire good furniture at low costs? ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to make a five-ingredient chicken dish: 9 of 59
Chicken is a versatile ingredient, working equally well with pasta, rice and potatoes. Here are three quick and easy recipes that are sure to become favorites of the family. Chicken and pasta (Serves 4) 1/2 lbs. chicken breast cut into strips 3/4 lb spaghetti 3 tablespoons vegetable oil or olive oil 3/4 cup low sodium chicke... More..