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I can't remember a time when I didn't read, and by extension, write. I grew up on Tolkien and Carolyn Keene, the Grimms, Anne Frank and 'Practical Cats', and daydreams when I ran out of reading material. Now I'm a twenty-something Canadian boreal archaeologist/historian

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Home & Garden > Home Interior Create a sanctuary in your bedroom: 2 of 80
An island of calm in the midst of a busy life is a literal lifesaver, and the health benefits associated with relaxation are well documented. Oddly enough, though, few of us have a haven to retreat to when the kids are screaming, the dishwasher is broken, and life is generally overwhelming.Most of us hide in our bedrooms when... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Ways to travel cheap or free: 1 of 32
"I can't afford to travel!"Of all the excuses to avoid traveling, "it's too expensive!" is most frequently heard - save for, perhaps, an incapacitating fear of flying. Let's face it: travel is prohibitively expensive.Or is it?Like most things in life, travel is governed by one simple rule: where there's a will, there's a way.... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Romantic gift ideas: 1 of 31
The heady, head-long rush into love brings a couple together, but it is the small, romantic gestures that keep a couple together for the long haul. Romantic gifts are a way to say "I'm thinking of you," that keeps the flame burning brightly and the romance lively. From a bouquet of mini-donuts on skewers to flowers left unde... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Colors of spring 2009: 2 of 35
Spring fashion traditionally calls for pale hues and blossom-bright colors after a winter pallet saturated with heavy jewel tones, grays, browns, and blacks. Spring 2009 is no exception, and designers reached for bright colors that evoke a sense of optimism and neutrals that inspire stability in an uncertain economic time.Las... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Do-it-yourself Christmas stocking stuffer ideas: 1 of 15
What is the true spirit of Christmas? Marketing executives would have you believe that it's all about what you buy and how much money you spend, and an honest celebration of love, friendship, family and togetherness can be lost in the hullaballoo. Christmas is a good opportunity to demonstrate how much you care about the peop... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for children under $10: 1 of 14
There's nothing more exciting to a kid waking up to a stocking bursting at the seams on Christmas morning - and nothing that will drain Mom and Dad's savings faster! It's easy to go overboard on gifts to avoid disappointment on Christmas day, but some savvy shopping and creative thinking can fill that stocking for less. Here ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Know when to stay home with a cold: 2 of 24
There's a radio ad currently on the air in which a woman boasts that she doesn't stay home when she's sick, she won't wear her pyjamas all day, suffer the indignity of headaches and stuffy sinuses, or 'waste her coworkers' time'... because she takes cold medication! The attitude that the ad promotes makes my skin crawl: it im... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) How to save on utility bills: 2 of 20
Whether the economy is booming or busting, utility bills should never be a burden. There's no sense in paying more taxes because of wasted power, water, and heat, and these twelve tips will lighten the financial load and reduce a home's environmental footprint. It's a win-win situation!Electrical Bill1. This one is easy - swi... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Tips for decorating dorm walls: 1 of 7
So what if your dorm room is painted a weird beige, your budget is less than generous, and you're not allowed to use thumbtacks to put up posters? The next four years are going to be spent living in a dorm, so you should darn well make that rented space a home!Walls make the biggest visual impact in a room after large furnitu... More..
Travel > Air Travel & Airlines Experiences with US airport security: 1 of 6
The plane that my boyfriend and I would take to Mexico was delayed for four hours because it was too cold for it to take off, and by the time we reached Seattle our re-booked flight was already in the air. There was no help for it: there were no other planes and we had to spend the night in Seattle. The nice attendants at the... More..