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Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Memories: 13 of 77
You know what used to annoy me? When people showed me their rooms, and apologized for how messy they were. Their room could've been sparkling clean, with just one or two drawers open, or a magazine on the floor, and they'd say they had a messy room. And then I told them, "Oh no! You're room isn't messy! You should see my roo... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Cakes: 20 of 104
Hot Chocolate Lookalike Cake This scrumptious recipe makes four chocolatey cakes, which are perfect for a surprise desert at the end of a cold day! You will need: For the Cake 2/3 cup unbleached, all-purpose flour 2/3 cup sugar 1/4 cup unsweetened cocoa 1/4 teaspoon salt 1 teaspoon baking powder 1 teaspoon vanilla 3 tablespo... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Women's jewelry: Basic staples: 1 of 5
What is it that turns a beautiful piece of jewelry into a precious heirloom that will be passed down for generations? These heirlooms are usually classic pieces that stand the test of time, basics which never stop flattering a woman's neck, wrist, or ears. Fads come and go, and styles evolve and change, but these basic stapl... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry How to safely clean pearls: 1 of 5
I remember looking through my grandmother's jewelry box when I was a little girl, lightly dusting my fingers over her strands of pearls and marveling at their smoothness and beauty. Her pearls were heirlooms, decades and centuries old, yet they still shined. Pearls need to be cleaned more delicately than some other gemstones... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Soul mates: Do they really exist?: 35 of 170
A few years ago, I would have told you that most likely, soul mates do not exist. I did not think that such a thing was possible, that there was one person who could be so perfect and special to someone that they would deserve the title of soul mate, along with all that entails. I thought that there could be more than one pe... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Loneliness: 6 of 28
I walk down the street, surrounded by people. People rushing to work, people chatting with their friends, people yelling at their cell phones, people walking their dogs, people staring ahead with blank stares and tough shoulders. And I feel alone. I sit in the classroom, surrounded by people. People furiously scribbling in t... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Is the US right to back out of the Kyoto treaty?: 4 of 18
Absolutely not- the United States is dead wrong in its decision to stay out of the Kyoto Treaty. The Kyoto Treaty is an important collaboration between the most powerful nations in the world to try and cut down on emissions and preserve the environment. What message does it send when the most powerful country, which also hap... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Favorite store for bargains: 3 of 12
Bargain hunting can be one of the most fun and rewarding aspects about shopping. For me, there is no feeling quite like finding something I really want for an absolute steal. And if I can find two somethings, well! There are times where I won't shop in a store known for bargains, but those times are few and far between. Usua... More..
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History How Spanish conquistadors changed Central America: 2 of 8
A major way Spanish conquistadors changed Central America, was in the way Spanish culture altered Andean culture. Andean culture struggled for a time to continue unchanged, but as time went on and Spaniards and Andean peoples mixed more and more, the culture became harder and harder to preserve unaltered. Dualities began to ... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Jewelry boxes: Protect your precious stones: 1 of 4
Jewelry boxes are a beautiful, simple way to store and protect your jewelry and precious stones. The best jewelry boxes will protect gemstones from scratches, keep fine necklaces from tangling, keep silver from tarnishing, and have a host of other protective qualities. Not only are they useful, however, they can also be beau... More..