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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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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..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Vegetarian style burritos: 1 of 13
Burritos are one of the best ways to make a meat-free meal. Only your taste and imagination limit the contents of your burrito, GREEK BURRITO Fresh spinach leaves: 2 cups chopped or 10 leaves unchopped Feta Cheese one small container or pound Diced canned beets (drained) Chopped garlic one clove Lemon juice fresh, to taste. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Family tree: True stories about gardening with my parents (or grandparents): 11 of 135
My Dad made certain that our little yard in a post-WWII neighborhood near Detroit had the greenest lawn and the most beautiful roses. I was about seven-years-old when he gave me a Popsicle stick and an old soup can with turpentine in the bottom. I was pleased to become part of his gardening routine. My task was to knock the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Tips for working with children on craft projects: 1 of 12
Set a clear glass full of water, some paper and watercolor paints in front of a young child and I can almost guarantee what will happen next. The kids will immediately begin stirring paint into the water. They usually start with red, then blue and you think, "cool, they're learning to mix colors! The kid's a genius!" Next, t... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Simple ways to succeed with anger management: 1 of 11
Everybody gets cranky from time to time. Sometimes it only lasts a few minutes, an hour or a day, but for some people it's a way of life. Quite often there are physical reasons why people 'lose it' to anger, here are a few things to try the next time you start to feel angry. Eat: Low Blood sugar can really make a person irri... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Top 10 tips for financially struggling students: 2 of 21
The words "financially struggling'" and "student" are fairly common words to see together. Here are some tips to help you struggle less. Here are some tips to help you avoid financial difficulties. 1, Make a list of your monthly expenses and another list of your sources of income from family, scholarships, loans or part time... More..
Travel > Rental Cars & Driving Planning a car trip with children: 1 of 10
A long family road trip to Grandma's can range anywhere from fun to tolerable to a nightmare. Planning and a good attitude go a long way in making a long drive more enjoyable. Why not fly? Well, sometimes a flight from Detroit to Chicago and actually take longer than driving. I know it sounds improbable, but we live two hour... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Pre-cooked meals: Take stress out of dinnertime: 1 of 10
I enjoy cooking, I just don't like doing it every day. I have a sort of Zen approach to preparing meals, and follow how I feel and go with the flow, sort to speak. This is why I cook things in batches and freeze some for the day (or days) I just don't want to think about what's for dinner?". As question my husband has learne... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Reasons to put fencing up around your home: 2 of 19
Fencing often improves the value of your home, gives you more security and safety. Aesthetics: Many of us find a white picket fence with a gate that kids can swing on charming and would put it up purely for the way it looks. But they are also quite functional as they keep your small children in and strangers out if the gate ... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry TV network reviews: Animal Planet: 2 of 19
My TV is tuned to the Animal Planet channel much of the time. My excuse is that my dogs, George and Gracie, watch it. This is true, sort of, but I must confess I'm sort of addicted. As an animal lover, owner, rescuer, I find the informational programs very helpful. Pet Finder, a show that matches people with the perfect pet ... More..