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In my blog, All Things Women, I explore the fascinating world of women's issues. Through this I show my sense of humour with articles such as "Is your personality your contraceptive?", "What is it about breasts?", "Is there such a thing as a perfect women?"

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Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters What makes a resume stand out?: 1 of 26
MAKE THEIR JOB EASY, WRITE IT FOR THE EMPLOYER!Have you ever been in the position where you are sitting opposite a pile of 200 applications, all for the same position? What's more, have you had to wade through hundreds of resumes that are full of typos, poor grammar, unclear layout and obvious ambiguity or overstatement of ac... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Miscarriage: 2 of 48
ODE TO HOPETo my baby, Hope, who I miscarriedYou were more than just a thoughtAnd more than just a desireYou were created by a union of loveThough they say you were not yet a childMy heart knows differentFor from the moment of conceptionYou became as much a part of meAs Sarah, Elise and EmilyMy heart had begun to imagineThe f... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt Staying debt free: 1 of 11
AVOIDING THE DEBT TRAP: A SIX STEP STRATEGYIt seems that we will always want for something. Who has everything? Who can really say that they are very satisfied? The problem is that want can lead us to make purchases that our wallets are not able to pay for.With the invention of the credit card, a piece of plastic that we now ... More..
Business > Starting a Business How to start a business on a low budget: 2 of 21
The first thing you need to know about starting a business on a low budget is that it is possible. It's difficult but it is possible. Here are some ideas that will help you to get the ball moving in a direction that is positive.Tip 1 - Before you start, do the research. I know this brings on the yawns and the groans but as so... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: True lessons learned the hard way during employment: 13 of 127
MONEY ISN'T EVERYTHING!It was a great opportunity. They wanted me. They needed me. After all, they had invited me to take up the position. Therefore, they would be providing me with all the support I needed, or so I assumed, for it was not a position for which I had applied.When I started the lucrative five-month contract wit... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) The best games for kids: 3 of 25
The problem for most parents is deciding what to get their child for their birthday, for Christmas, or as a bonus for doing their chores. There are so many choices - clothes, outings, games. As a mother of four, I've used them all, but top of my list for quality rewards and gifts are games that teach my children something imp... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Missing a loved one: 25 of 179
The Table is BareColleen Lillian Martin, Ivy Martin and Joyce Elwell - All passedThe old wooden table stoodWith bench seats ripe for splintersWell worn by bottoms aplentyAnd wobbling precariously after years of wearThe table-top was scored through decades of useInnumerable meals prepared and consumed by starving belliesWhat t... More..
Business > Starting a Business Getting local PR coverage for your new business: 2 of 13
GETTING YOUR BUSINESS BOOMING!PR is to business what milk is to babies. No milk; no growth. Know PR; know growth. Get your PR right and your business will be booming!Here are some tips to help you get your head around the sometimes-puzzling world of PR:1. Create a marketing budget. Decide how much you want to spend and set a ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Resumes & Cover Letters Fundamentals of a good resume: 5 of 32
A FOOL PROOF GUIDE TO RESUME WRITINGResume writing need not be a challenging or harrowing experience. Fundamentally, a resume is a marketing tool and should sell the benefits of you to the employer. You don't have to write hundreds of resumes to know what works. After all, we are all customers! But what you do need to know is... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Job interview follow-up dos and don'ts: 3 of 18
MAKING IT COUNT!You are on tenterhooks! The interview was a day or two ago and you are anxious to know the results. Sitting beside the phone or the computer you ask yourself the question: "Should I contact them?" A few finger nails later, you make the decision that you just have to know what's going on. So before you blow it,... More..