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About me - Lily E

Hello, I'm Lily. I am a recent college graduate and am currently working at the United States Senate as an intern. I love to read and write - among many other things. My first article for Helium was about relationships - I have been in one for 5 years so I

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Sports & Recreation > Skiing Tips for packing for a ski vacation
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Are you ready to hit the slopes? Hold on! Make sure you pack following items to save yourself time and money!Before you leave make sure you have the following items:Chap-stick, sunscreen, moisturizer, and sunglasses: Taking care of yourself is very important, especially since you'll be battling the elements! Put a tube of cha... More..

Health & Fitness > Health & Fitness (Other) Medical tourism: Is the technology up to snuff?
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A friend recently returned home from a 6-week long trip to Ecuador. During her stay she received a face lift and tummy tuck. The procedure cost her considerably less than it would have in her home state of Virginia. Prior to her trip down, she did not inform us of her intentions to have these procedures completed. She was rel... More..

Education > Education (Other) How to prepare a child for the school bus
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Swear words and lice. These are two things I've seen come off the bus. So how can you prepare your child so he or she doesn't come off the bus sounding like a long-shore man?Riding the bus can be scary, eye-opening, and a lot of fun. Here a few ways to prepare your child (and yourself) for a year of happy bus riding.1. If it'... More..

Sports & Recreation > Skiing Tips for getting on and off a chairlift
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Pay attention. We've all seen "that girl," you know the one splayed out at the bottom of the lift with no skis and snow in her face. In fact, I've been that girl. So in order to avoid that embarrassment here are a few tips to making getting off the lift a little easier:1. Pay attention. You can't be ready if you are busy talk... More..

Arts & Humanities > American Literature American feminism in Toni Morrison's Sula
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The characters in Sula exhibit a few forms of feminism: Independence of the female spirit, the love of friendship, and the sexual love of two women. Toni Morrison uses the characters of Sula and Nel to express those three types of feminism. Sula expresses herself in unique ways, and is considered by many in her community to b... More..

Sports & Recreation > Skiing Tips for saving on ski clothing
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When it comes to expensive hobbies, snow skiing is at the top of the list. While it may be difficult to cut costs on lift passes or equipment - buying warm clothing doesn't have to have to leave you feeling cold. Here are some tips so you can have warm clothes and enough money for a hot chocolate!1. Wait until the end of the ... More..

Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Tips for a lasting relationship
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Having a long-distance relationship is certainly a challenge. Thereare no guarantees and it definitely isn't an easy road - but it can bedone and it can be great.First, you have to have love. When you meet someone special from faraway you have to decide if it's worth it and how much you want it towork. Once you've decided it'... More..

Relationships & Family > Married Life Great gift ideas for an anniversary
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Nothing says, "Congratulations, we made it through another year" like a generic present with no sentimental value (think ties and sweaters). So instead of wasting money on something your significant other doesn't really need/want - why not skip the trinkets and try something new, for example:Try getting tickets to concert, sh... More..

Education > Early Childhood Ed Best ways to make teachers of preschoolers feel appreciated
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There are many ways to make teachers feel appreciated - the best way to show appreciation is to say "thank you." Parents of preschoolers are very busy - they have young ones to look after, and often saying thank you is not the first thing on their minds between diapers, potty training, feeding, and carting around children. An... More..

Relationships & Family > Married Life What wives want from husbands
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There is no "number one thing" that wives want from their husbands, that would too easy. However, there are a few key things that every relationship needs in order to be happy and successful. Without love, respect, trust, and honesty, there cannot be a relationship. Each of these are inter-connected and are of equal importanc... More..

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