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I'm a little to serious and a little to silly. Either I feel extremely passionate or completely disinterested. I'm a Libran always looking for that balance by walking back and forth across the teeter-totter but never quite finding the stability. But I don't

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Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems Buyer's guide to cat odor removal products: 2 of 9
Cats are notoriously clean. They are always grooming themselves and are very picky about using a dirty bathroom. Yet there are certain odors that will most likely exist no matter how clean your cat is. Your cat itself should never have an odor. Although she will most likely groom herself often, you should aid her by brushing... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day: Gifts and activities to make Mom feel special: 8 of 30
Although there are always exceptions, most moms will agree that they do not want you to spend money on them for Mother's Day. And, although there are always exceptions, most children insist on giving something to Mom despite her request. Here are gifts and activities you can do for Mom to make her feel special on Mother's Da... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Are you eating yourself to an early grave: 3 of 8
The role of nutrition for a quality life style is rarely argued, yet rarely respected. Both of my parents have high blood pressure. My mother also has high cholesterol and is a survivor of a quadruple bypass. She has suffered a couple of both mini strokes and heart attacks. My father has survived prostate cancer and throat c... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 129 of 272
I stood there and looked at him with unknown words on my lips. I knew I needed to say something, but what? Before I could figure it out, his lawyer took my ex-husband by the arm and moved him past me, saying "It's done. You don't have anything else to say to her." And that was it. 11 years of love, marriage, and hate and it ... More..
Business > Customer Management How to write a consumer statement: 1 of 1
The only way to write a consumer statement, whether it be complimentary or a complaint, is professionally. Use letterhead and proper addressing and follow the layout below. If you are writing a letter of complaint, include important details but leave out derogatory comments. Paragraph 1: Clearly and in detail state the probl... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Labor: Should you get an epidural?: 27 of 52
Getting an epidural to relieve pain during labor is a personal choice. When I told my obstetrician that I did not want any pain medications during my labor, she told me to keep an open mind so that if I had to change my mind I would be able to do so without feeling guilt. This was some of the best advice I received during my... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How to make great coffee in a drip coffee maker: 24 of 39
Whether it is that first morning cup of sunshine or the inspiration that follows dinner, coffee can only be truly enjoyed when it is good coffee. Although the coffee that is used is very important, so is the preparation of it. Drip coffee makers come in different sizes, and therefore require different preparation. The same w... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Great furniture gift ideas for first-time home owners: 10 of 16
There are lots of great furniture gift ideas for first-time home owners; however this is very dangerous territory. Whereas the first-time home owner is probably dealing with a tight budget and would appreciate a thoughtful gift of furniture, she is probably excited about decorating her home herself and already has many ideas... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face The challenges of step-parenting: 20 of 28
I have loved my little boy since he was six months old. No, it wasn't a post partum delayed reaction. Connor (not his real name) was six months old when I met him and claimed him as my own. You see, that was when I met his father. We fell in love instantly and quickly settled in together. Although Connor lives out of state w... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning The costs of having a baby: 15 of 20
Cost: Insanely expensive. Value: Priceless/Best investment I was quite surprised last year to discover that I was pregnant. I was 37-years-old, in a new job, and completely not prepared for a baby, financially or emotionally. Although I had a comfortable life style, it was not the kind where I had thousands of dollars saved ... More..