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Nestled in the foothills of the Great Smoky Mountains is a small town I call home. There must be magic in this place for though I've done my share of traveling, Georgia always calls me back.

I've been writing since childhood and have sold poems and articles

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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My funniest garden experience: 1 of 63
The Okra Incident Daddy was smiling. Mother looked as though she would cry. Two brothers and a sister sat slumped in the back seat with arms folded tightly across their chests. What was I doing? Well, I was on the edge of my seat with excitement and anticipation of this move to the country from the big city of Atlanta. It we... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Advantages of raised garden beds: 1 of 30
The advantages of raised garden beds in your landscape are all about gaining more control of watering needs, weeding and soil composition as well as the added bonuses of enhanced aesthetics and ease of use. Next to cooperative weather and worms, raised beds are a gardener's best friend because they give you that control. 1-S... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Recycling: Creative ideas for household discards: 1 of 20
Sixty-five Creative Uses for Household Discards. "Wait! Don't throw that away, I can use it!" My friend looked at me as if I had lost my mind. Her look said plainly, what she was thinking: What normal person would want a dingy torn lampshade that had seen better times? The answer was someone who loved to find creative uses f... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Uncommon uses for eggshells: 1 of 17
Most of us know that things don't just wear out or fade away; they simple change their shape or form and become something else. We are always finding new uses for things we no longer need, but hate to throw away. The incredible egg is a good example. Even after the egg is eaten, it leaves a very unique container for us to us... More..
Home & Garden > Buying & Selling Homes How to add curb appeal to your home: 3 of 46
First impressions really do matter! That first encounter, and the impression it creates, is often the deciding factor in whether or not your house sells quickly. The goal of curb appeal is to show off your house at its best and to enable potential buyers to see themselves living there. Try the following ideas and take notes ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Lawn-less yard solutions: 1 of 13
Keeping a lawn lush and green is often time-consuming and expensive, especially if you have a large yard or live in an area that is too dry for a traditional lawn, has soil that's too poor or where water isn't plentiful. Many homeowners are shifting away from a traditional lawn and searching for lawn-less yard solutions that... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What my garden taught me - the hard way: 7 of 88
Oh, so many things my garden taught me as I played in the dirt. It taught me that gardening is not a seasonal thing but rather a life long endeavor. And that the joy of gardening is in the doing as will as in the viewing. Even those hard and sometimes costly mistakes are a part of it. It is an adventure. However, the one les... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Tips for keeping your house clean: 2 of 23
Today, with our busy schedules, there is seldom enough time to get everything done. Keeping your house clean can fall low on the list and often means a lick and a promise. If, there are any secrets to keeping your house clean, it's being organized, enlisting help from family and cleaning as you go. These simple tips for keep... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to get your kids involved with gardening: 2 of 22
Once a child actually does some gardening, chances are their thumbs will turn green and they are hooked for life. The problem is just how to get your kids involved with gardening to start with. Here are some ideas that may help. 1-Use the Weather When the winter doldrums hit your small child, anything to do will pique their ... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Gardening in a small space: 1 of 10
A true gardener will find a way to grow things, even if it means gardening in a small space. They will fill each nook and cranny, for there is a need within a gardener to plant, nurture, and watch things grow. If you have only a small gardening space, try some of these tried and true ideas to get more from your small garden.... More..