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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 7

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...
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day: Gifts and activities to make Mom feel special: 7 of 19

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...
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...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 127 of 257

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 ...
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...
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) Buyer's guide to litter box accessories: 5 of 8

It's always about the accessories, isn't it? Although you don't need a bling-bling litter scoop, the type of scoop you use does make a difference. The difference, however, is litter dependent, which brings us to the main litter box accessory: litter. There are many different types of litter on the market today, ranging from ...
Food & Drink > Coffee How to make great coffee in a drip coffee maker: 22 of 28

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...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Labor: Should you get an epidural?: 18 of 22

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...
Home & Garden > Furniture Great furniture gift ideas for first-time home owners: 9 of 11

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...
Personal Finance > Investing Basics How to invest small amounts of money: 19 of 22

It's easy to say "put away $1.00 a day since you spend more than that frivolously on coffee, magazines, etc." But the truth of it is, you will most likely continue to spend that $1.00 a day on coffee and you will not physically take $1.00 out of your wallet and put it in a savings envelope. However, using today's technology ...