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I am a writer, editor, and master herbalist. I love to write on a variety of topics including business, writing, travel, and anything pertaining to cooking and health.

My work has been published in places such as Herbs for Health, Herb Quarterly, Transitions

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 10 of 393
"Don't throw these away, they're delicious!" I can hear my grandmother utter these words even now over ten years later. I watched my father, his fingernails encrusted with dirt, methodically yank weeds from around the seedlings he had just planted. Minutes passed and the mound of weeds grew. He was about to throw the weeds i... More..
Business > General Management The benefits of constructive feedback: 1 of 14
There are a lot of wonderful benefits to constructive feedback. The main one is that it can make you a better person by improving on any flaws. Also, if the feedback is related to learning a new skill, it can actually help shorten the learning curve. Here are some more benefits to receiving constructive feedback:* Ability to ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Recommendations for home-based businesses: 5 of 47
I've been making a living from home for the past five years. I do so mainly with freelance writing. But, I've learned that there are other things that can supplement my writing income. In addition, there are things that you can build a complete business from.So, I've decided to put together a list of the best ideas I can find... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to lose weight and keep it off: 4 of 34
Do you want to lose weight and keep it off? If so, you may be looking for some special secrets. But do they really exist? Yes and no, and it all depends on what you consider fast. Losing 1-2 pounds a week is a very sustainable pace. If you lose weight any faster and it's likely water weight. This means that after you stop die... More..
Style & Beauty > Accessories The art of the handbag: 1 of 7
When it's time to put an outfit together, I often ignore my purse. I know this is a good thing, especially when later in the day I notice I am wearing a pink dress ... and a red purse. Not good. We may not think the handbag is as important, but what I did was a definite fashion faux pas. Every element of an outfit, including ... More..
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments How to forage for herbs: 1 of 6
Learning how to forage for herbs is a great way to contribute to your household's food supply. It is also a great way to utilize the power of these plants for medicine. Even in the darkest, coldest days of winter there are still fresh plants available for foraging. Yes, nature has a lot to offer but there are also ethics to c... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to get free fun for the summer: 1 of 6
Yes, it is possible to have fun this summer without spending a dime. I chose these activities because I think they're fun. And in my experience, I rarely have to pay money to do them. When planning your summer outings, keep these in mind if you're on a tight budget. Even if you're not saving money, these options are still ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor If you're not supposed to drink and drive, then why do bars have parking lots?: 6 of 32
As with anything concerning alcohol, it is important to have control. Yes, bars have parking lots. But that doesn't mean that it is therefore okay to drink and drive. If you think about it, the American culture is one where walking and taking transportation isn't necessarily easy, especially in more remote areas. That means t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to be a locavore: 3 of 16
Are you wondering how to be a localvore? A localvore is someone who focuses on eating foods that are grown in your immediate area. The food is fresher and tastier when taken from local sources. Not only that, but it has a positive effect on the environment and the local economy. As it turns out, being a localvore essentially... More..
Jobs & Careers > Blogs & Online Writing Jobs Revenue sharing for writers: 3 of 13
When it comes to revenue sharing, many writers automatically dismiss it. On the surface, they believe it isn't worth their time. Maybe they posted an article and only made a few cents. Whatever the reason, they've given up on it. Well, this business model is definitely worth another look because there are writers who consiste... More..