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Thank you for visiting my Helium page. My passion for writing started when I was in high school and won a nationally run essay contest for my school. The writing came through in letter writing (Back when people still wrote letters). Shortly after my husband

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Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Brew your own medicinal teas: 2 of 35
Many common discomforts are easily soothed by medicinal herbal teas. Tea makes upset tummies feel better, clears stuffy noses and also eases sleeplessness and anxiety. Tummy Soother You can grow the herbs in this blend in your back yard or in pots on a windowsill. Lemon Balm is a perennial and comes back every year. It likes... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts A look at which crafts are better for young children: 1 of 17
Young ones have always amazed and surprised me when they are given the chance to create and experiment. Kids age five and younger have few preconceptions or inhibitions and are great fun to play with. Here are a few suggestions, gleaned from my personal experience and catastrophes. 1. I've learned to keep craft projects simp... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Benefits of eating superfoods: 1 of 15
A friend of mine was held in a Russian prison camp when she was a child. She said she survived on the Lambs Quarters and Dandelion greens her mother was able to collect by reaching through the fence that surrounded the compound. She is now in her seventies and going strong! Green leafies are perhaps the best super food! Swis... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for the elderly: 3 of 43
Gifts for the elderly? Well, I guess to everyone age forty and younger that's me. I'm sixty-one. So, I'm fairly certain that group will probably give me tennis balls to keep my walker sliding or maybe one of those emergency button thingys to wear around my neck so I can get help if I fall and I can't get up. Not! Seniors are... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Best grocery list for a gluten-free diet: 1 of 13
My friend, Bridget and I were chatting and being silly when she blurted out, "I have celiac disease!" I started to make a joke about how I always knew she was a silly . . . But the look on her face stopped me. "What?" Was my helpful reply She then told me that her sister had it and her doctor suggested that all the siblings ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Training Essential training for rescued dogs: 1 of 13
Rescue dogs often come with a lot of physical and emotional baggage. The very fact that they are in a rescue situation means they are in distress, even if it's just the fact that they no longer have their 'family' with them due to illness or a move. I've been a foster mom for rescue dogs and have learned a lot (most of it th... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Cheap as dirt: Saving money on gardening: 1 of 13
I'm cheap, so one of my main reasons for gardening is saving money. I've learned over the years that there are more freebees and cheap garden materials and supplies out there than I ever dreamed. Plants I'm fond of perennials, because anything I can plant once and keeps coming back is a winner in my book. Perennials can be v... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Grandparents: Tips for surviving grandchildren's tantrums: 1 of 13
Being a Grandparent has it's own challenges, and dealing with temper tantrums is one of them. You're not the parent, so shouldn't take over, but you are a person with feelings. If a parent is present, then it's best to let them handle it. In most case there isn't a lot you can do, as once a child is in 'tantrum' mode, it's a... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How to get your kids interested in crafts: 1 of 13
I think most kids are born interested in crafts. Just watch them play with their spaghetti or cereal in their high chair. It's almost more of a question of how to keep them interested in arts and crafts. Children also want to do what grownups do, so you're on the right track if you choose a craft you enjoy and share it with ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Hannah Montana bedroom decor: 1 of 13
My granddaughter is a Miley Cyrus aka Hannah Montana fan and we made a plan to decorate her room a Hannah theme and here are some ideas we came up with. GETTING STARTED: For starters, purchase a poster, sheets or other Hannah Montana item and have paint mixed to match two wall colors and one trim color. Any paint department ... More..