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After spending my college years in journalism, I continue to write on a variety of topics ranging from a parents' column to travel websites.

For the last year, I have been working on a children's book geared for 5 - 8 year olds. My main passions include being

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Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys What to look for when buying dolls for your tween girl: 4 of 10
Doll Buying Hints for the Tween GirlA tween girl usually has one foot in childhood and one foot in adolescence, but no matter where the feet are planted, the heart beats and longs for things maternal. Dolls, from day one, are a girl's longing, but as tween times hit, the doll fascination usually becomes closeted. As her socia... More..
Sports & Recreation > Skiing Tips for finding cheap ski vacations: 2 of 5
Cheap ski vacations are to be found, but vacationers need to know a few tricks for finding those deals. Here are four proven methods for securing a cheap ski vacation.1. Consider a ski club's membership. Many cities and areas have ski clubs that have very low or free memberships. These ski clubs book three to five ski trips a... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Uncommon uses for eggshells: 7 of 17
Eggshells are not just sights for the Easter season. Cracked and broken, eggshells annually add up to 150,000 tons of environmental waste produced by the US food industry. So what's a nation to do with that many eggshells? On a household level, what's a kitchen chef to do with just a few eggshells? Let's get cracking on some ... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Kansas City barbecue rub: 4 of 9
A must for every true barbecue king, this Kansas City Barbecue Rub recipe is a sure way to win the hearts of your family and friends at the next cook out. Mix the following ingredients well and store in a small glass container for at least two days before using.1 cup sugar1/4 cup paprika2 1/2 tablespoons chili powder1/4 table... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests How to deal with the question of a long distance maid of honor: 7 of 14
What's a bride to do when her maid of honor is more than two hours away and the list of bridal decisions is longer than a limo? In times past, the maid of honor was the bride's ever-present support, wedding planning assistant, and bridal shower and luncheon hostess. Brides often lean heavily on their maids of honor for decisi... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) The difficulties encountered by the vegetarian traveler: 6 of 12
"The Vacationing Vegan" sounds like the name of a travel show, but the truth is that it can be another name for trouble. The troubles that traveling vegetarians encounter are numerous. Availability of produce, understanding from fellow travelers, unintended offended hosts these are just a few of the bumps in the road that a s... More..
Health & Fitness > Aging & Longevity Christmas gift ideas for solitary elders: 5 of 10
Solitary seniors tend to feel their aloneness more acutely at Christmas time than any other time of the year. Gifts arriving at their doorstep remind them that they are very much a part of the family. Thoughtful gifts for seniors can take many forms. Skim over the suggestions and see if your special senior might benefit from ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Should Southwest Airlines ban women passengers who show too much: 4 of 8
Southwest Airlines is a trend setter among airlines. Sometimes trend setters make mistakes. Such was the case when Southwest Airlines asked its flight attendants to wear "hot pants" a few years back. That decision was rescinded. Now the proverbial fashion envelope is being pushed not by the Southwest corporation, but by one o... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) Figure skating legends: Nicole Bobek: 3 of 6
Her figure skating image on the ice can be summed up as "the Spiraling, Blond Bombshell", but a closer look at Nicole Bobek reveals a champion on the ice and off. A third generation figure skater, Nicole was raised by her Czech skating mother, and her grandmother, also a figure skater, in Chicago, Illinois. Her father left th... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Gift ideas for Girl Scouts: 3 of 6
Holiday Gifts for any Girl ScoutBeing a Girl Scout is a special chapter in a young girl's life. Celebrating that chapter is easy with some Christmas gift selections for the Girl Scout in your life. The best place to shop is online at goshop.girlscouts.org for a complete line of clothing, toys, and hobby items. With prices ran... More..