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Victoria was only seven years old when she wrote her first story about a brown unicorn named Brown. Stories about cows and rabbits followed. Years later, she put aside her pencil and began a career as a retail serf in a department store, where she learned

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Computers & Technology > Internet Tips What type of Internet portal is best for promoting your work: A traditional website or a blog?: 2 of 20

The pat answer is: It depends on you and your business. No, really. Blogs and websites come with their own pros and cons, and you'll want to weigh them before deciding. For most situations, however, a website is the best bet. Here's why: 1. Websites are more flexible Blog are easy to update and maintain, which is part of the...
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables All about tomatoes: 1 of 7

Tomatoes are so much more than veggie-things that you can slice up and toss into your salad. Tomato sauce is an essential ingredient for some of the greatest foods around: Spaghetti, lasagna, pizza, and many kinds of Mexican dishes. Go to any American restaurant and you just might be hard pressed to find a meal that doesn't ...
Computers & Technology > Internet Software & Utils Google search tricks for beginners: 2 of 11

Google is the king of search engines. Google is a phone book. Google is an atlas. Google is both a noun and a verb. We don't just do "online searches" any more- we Google for the answers! But the internet is awash in so much information, it can be hard to find the gems buried under all the junk. That's why it helps to know w...
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Tips for finding online freelance writing jobs: 6 of 15

There are many different ways to find writing jobs online, but Craigslist has worked well for me. Craigslist is a hugely popular online classifieds site where you can find anything from job listings to people trying to sell off their album collections. Sometimes you have to dig through dreck, but using Craigslist can be a gr...
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Buying and selling art on Etsy: 2 of 4

Etsy describes itself as an online marketplace for buying and selling handmade goods. Although there are elements that will be familiar to anyone who uses eBay, Etsy is not an auction site. There's no bidding involved: The price you see is the price you get. Another difference is that while you can sell just about anything o...
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to Get Rid of Chipmunks: 1 of 2

Chipmunks are awfully cute. And they're awfully destructive. They breed like crazy, and before you know it you can have 1,500 striped rodents digging holes in your lawn, eating your flowers, nibbling your veggies, chewing cable lines, digging up crocus bulbs, nesting in the walls, and undermining the foundation of your house...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Toy review: Pixar/Disney "Cars" Mattel diecast cars: 1 of 2

Pixar's "Cars" is a great movie, but I think one of the best things that came out of it is the toys. Specifically I'm talking about favorite characters such as Lightning McQueen, Mater, Doc Hudson, and the rest of the gang all recreated in the form of little matchbox cars. It's obvious, yet clever: How can an animated movie ...
Food & Drink > Baking Baking powder versus baking soda: 1 of 1

I get baking powder and baking soda mixed up all the time; I always have to read a quick baking recipe extra close to make sure I don't make that mistake. While substituting one for the other won't make your cookies explode, it can make a huge difference in the quality and taste of your baked goods. But really, what IS the d...
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Polymer clay safety: 1 of 1

Since polymer clay is non-toxic, you don't have to fret too much about safety issues. Although it's a very new art medium compared to, say, oil painting, polymer clay has been around for decades and has been thoroughly tested by the Arts & Crafts Materials Institute. The standards polymer clay has to meet are set not just by...
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dips Recipes: Enchilada sauce: 2 of 3

Most people reach for a can of sauce when they decide to make enchiladas. It's easy, it's safe, and it's what most enchilada recipes call for. And really, a can or two of Old El Paso enchilada sauce mixed up with a dry packet of enchilada sauce mix is pretty dang good. However, it's not the most frugal option. Plus, there re...