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I am a writer living in Minnesota. I spend my free time writing, biking and running.

I enjoy writing for children and have two stories being published in magazines this fall.

I currently have two blogs. My blog about my journey writing for children-

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Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Best ways to go green: 1 of 57

As people learn more about global warming, we realize that we must take action by going green. There are many ways to go green and taking some of these steps may can save money and lead to a healthier environment for each person. The first thing to do is recycle. Paper, cans, plastic bottles, plastic bags and cardboard are a...
Arts & Humanities > Poets & Poetry Assessing poetry.com: 3 of 23

If you write poetry chances are you have seen the ads. Win a $1000 prize for poetry. Who couldn't use an extra $1000? So you click and enter. What happens next is anything but winning $1000. When you enter a contest at poetry.com chances are you will get a letter singing the praises of your poem and your unique vision. Be ca...
Health & Fitness > Gym & Health Club Health club etiquette: Most annoying behaviors seen at gyms: 4 of 25

With the New Year comes many new members at the gym. These are people who have recently made the commitment to get in shape. It can be frustrating to navigate the gym with so many newbies and it can be hard for new members to know the etiquette of the gym. Here are some annoying behaviors 1. Putting your lock right next to a...
Arts & Humanities > Children's Literature Great reads for teenage girls: 1 of 6

Visit your local library or bookstore and you will find many books for teenage girls. These books seem to be about everything from boyfriends to breakups to best friends. Gingerbread, Shrimp and Cupcake, all by Rachel Cohn, are great books that follow the life of teen Cyd Charisse as she grows up. The books follow Cyd's adve...
Sports & Recreation > Training & Equipment How to rediscover the motivation to run: 3 of 15

You know that you can run and you know it is good for you. But lately the motivation to lace up your running shoes has been losing to the snooze button. There are simple ways to get your motivation back One way to find new motivation is to change your routine. It can be boring to run the same route or listen to the same musi...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Essential elements to consider in writing children's stories: 2 of 10

Writing for children is one of the most competitive markets to write for. Not all stories written with children in mind will make a good children's book. There are certain elements a children's book needs to succeed. The first thing a children's story needs is a strong character. Think of a beloved children's book and most l...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Little ways to earn extra income: 8 of 34

There are many ways to earn extra money for someone who has hard work and creativity. A great way to find extra spending money is to empty your closets. Used clothing, shoes, games, sporting equipment, DVDs and video games can be a great way to bring cash in. When selling used items be sure to get the most ...
Education > Education (Other) Fall 2007 school fashions for girls: 2 of 8

One of the best things about going back to school is getting new clothes. Going to the mall and looking through all the stores and finding a look that is just right. This season layering is back. It was here in the spring with shirts and tanks but it will be back in the fall with longer sleeves and jeans. Skirts can be layer...
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Why people should run: 8 of 31

Running is one of the most effective exercises for calorie burn, but you may need more reasons than that to lace up your running shoes, so here are some great reasons to run. Running can boost your confidence. When you exercise you begin to feel better and look better and you give yourself a sense of accomplishment. When you...
Jobs & Careers > Occupations (Other) How to be a good babysitter: 2 of 7

Babysitting can be a great way to earn extra money. There are some babysitters who are in demand and others who might not get that many calls. Here are some tips to becoming the kind of babysitter who is in demand. The first rule is to be on time. If someone hires a babysitter it is because they have somepl...