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Because of my work here on Helium, I've been a contributing writer for a magazine, had articles purchased in Helium's Marketplace and am pursuing other freelance writing opportunities. You can find me in the Home and Garden Channel where I'm the Cleaning sub

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Entertainment > Movies (Other) Dead movie stars you miss: 1 of 26
Movies have long been the reflection of our society. As our culture has changed, so has the movie industry and the way current movie stars relate to the public. Over the last decade, and largely due to technological advances, movies focus on realism with gritty subject matter and special effects that would have quickly made o... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Alternative medicine: The benefits of acupuncture for 30- and 40-year-olds: 1 of 25
If your body is strong, and your immune system quickly battles away those nasty colds and viruses that attack everyone else around you, it is only natural to feel a little cocky. Someone mentions the benefits of acupuncture and you immediately tune-out. You live by the motto: "If it isn't broken, don't fix it!" Besides, you t... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Bad bosses: How to work for someone with anger management issues: 1 of 24
There are few work related problems worse than being subjected to a dysfunctional boss. The experience might actually be compared to being held hostage, except you get a bathroom break. People with anger management issues get away with their behavior because other people allow them to perpetuate the cycle. Do not get sucked i... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Travel experiences: Road trip tales: 5 of 117
As our plane touched down at Shannon Airport in Ireland, any hazy feeling of jet lag blew away with our first glimpse of the Emerald Isle. When we began to plan for this trip, my husband vetoed the idea of a group bus trip. His dream included the two of us, with him at the wheel of his own car, leisurely traveling through the... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning The costs of having a baby: 1 of 20
The honeymoon has long been over and you find yourself looking enviously at your friends who have already started their families. Your husband wants to have children "eventually", but wants to be more secure in his career before taking that step. After babysitting your best friend's month old Gerber baby, you feel the poundin... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Roast leg of lamb: 1 of 16
For many centuries, a roast leg of lamb has been a symbolic meal in many orthodox eastern religions. These recipes were so important, that women brought their special recipes with them when immigrating to new countries. With each passing generation of cooks, a new spice, or a new seasoning may have been added for their own pe... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats How to pick the best cut of meat: 1 of 15
Fewer people are buying the tender but more expensive Choice grades of meat offered at the supermarket. However, purchasing the less expensive Select grades of meat, with less marbling fat than the choicer cuts, does not mean that you have to sacrifice tenderness and flavor.When you understand how to pick the best cut of meat... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Constitutional & Contract Law Should a woman have the right to choose abortion?: 33 of 428
There are few topics in America more polarizing than the topic of abortion rights. I am probably like many American women, who over the years, have struggled with this issue by weighing the pros and cons, hoping to come to a conclusion that I could defend with my own conscience. Let me introduce myself. I am an alpha Baby Boo... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Simple ways to conserve energy and save money in your home: 5 of 63
As summer or winter months approach every year, the same energy and money saving tips are repeated: Thermostat control, windows and doors checked for holes and plugged, attics insulated better to prevent energy leaks, reduced water heater temperature and replacing all lights with low-energy bulbs. In the heat of summer, fans ... More..
Health & Fitness > Sleep Disorders An overview of sleep disorders in adults: 2 of 24
You've been lying in bed, sleepless, for over an hour. You know this because every ten minutes you open your eyes and stare at your digital clock. Your body is trying to rest, but your mind continues to recycle the events of the day, anticipate the events of tomorrow, or over-worry any problem that has taken root in your brai... More..