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My passion for writing started as a little girl. I loved writing short stories and poetry. As I got older, my passion grew stronger.

Throughout highschool I continued to write short stories and poetry. I also began to dabble in song lyrics and freelance.

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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to choosing garden hoses: 1 of 12

When buying a garden hose, some consumers don't know to look for more then just prices. Buying a good quality garden hose is simple if you know what to look for. Buying cheap priced hoses may end up being a waste of your money down the road. Here are some things you should consider when buying a new garden hose. Length Lengt...
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Zero-percent financing: Free money or a minefield of hidden charges?: 1 of 7

With interest rates steadily rising the last few years, zero-percent financing is a steal! Unfortunately, these days, true zero-percent financing is hard to find. While, the big bold letters may say "zero-percent financing", there could be other hidden factors that make it worse than having a median interest rate. Here are s...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Preparing your home for hurricane season: 2 of 13

Living in the state of Florida all my life, I can assure you that there is a lot of work and planning that goes into preparing your home for hurricane season. The key to preparing your home for a hurricane is 'preparation'; always be prepared! You should never wait until the last few days to prepare your home. While somethin...
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Fun Father's Day activities for kids: 2 of 12

Since Father's Day is all about that Dad, why not devote the day to him and his children. Planning a special Father's Day that will include the kids will help to make it a memorable one for sure. There are several things you can do when planning to spend Father's Day with the children here are a few ideas: Start the day off ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Halloween safety tips for trick-or-treaters: 2 of 11

Halloween can be a very fun Holiday. Unfortunately, it can also be a dangerous time for children. There are some things that you can do insure the safety of your children. By insuring your child's safety both you and your family will be able to enjoy Halloween the way it was meant to be. Here are some ways to insure your chi...
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to get free samples: 2 of 11

Getting free samples is as simple as looking for them.There are millions of offers online waiting to be redeemed. Baby products, food products and personal hygiene products are just a few of the never ending list of free samples that you can get. Knowing where to find them is the key! There are millions of sites offering fre...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mourning: 33 of 175

Final Goodbyes The rain pours as the thunder roars outside Much like the pain that crushes me inside Tears roll down my cheek As my knees begin to grow weak. The fright of losing you is to hard to bare Simply because of how much I care The pain of losing you Is much like losing half of me too I think about the past And how i...
Health & Fitness > Fitness & Exercise Tips Easy warm-up exercises: 3 of 15

Warming up before exercising is very crucial. Not only will it get you off to the right start, it will also help to prevent torn muscles, strained ligaments and that horrible after workout soreness'. Properly warming up will also help to burn more calories by getting your body in the burning mode. Here are some simple and ea...
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to get rid of bats in your house: 3 of 13

Bats in your home can be very dangerous and cause serious medical problems. As soon as you discover you have bats in your home you should take immediate action. Harboring bats can lead to serious medical conditions. Learning how to get rid of bats before attempting the removal is the safest option. Bats like places that aren...
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery How to season a wok: 2 of 7

As with any food, proper cooking equipment is essential. A seasoned wok is an essential for most Chinese and Asian dishes and will actually determine the success in some meals. Seasoning a wok is easy but requires the proper technique to insure a success. Seasoning a wok is just as important as seasoning cast iron and for ma...