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Personal Finance > Real Estate What is a Realtor?: 6 of 13
You need to sell your house. You don't know the first thing about selling a house. You need a realtor. What is a realtor? A realtor is a type of real estate agent. They are members of the National Association of Realtors. That is a technical definition. But what do they do? 1. When you tell your realtor what kind of home you... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 1988 Chevrolet Camaro: 1 of 1
Nothing can compare to the sound of a Chevy Camaro when you turn the key! The smooth, throaty roar is a sound like no other. Combine that sound with the classic look of the car and you have an unbelievable piece of machinery! I remember the first time I ever saw one. I was hooked! In 1988 Chevrolet made some changes to the C... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Overcoming anxiety: 9 of 17
Have you ever been to a crowded mall, sat in a classroom full of strangers, sat on the board of the PTO at the school? All of these things used to be part of my daily routine. However, I began having severe panic attacks when I stepped into these places and other situations. I woke up from sleeping and could not get out of m... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Great experiences using online vacation home rental sites: 9 of 15
When my husband and his brother came home with snowmobiles a few years ago we had no snow. Made no sense to me. He wanted me to go online and find somewhere close that did. I started my search online. I looked up the weather and found traces of snow Up North. Not enough to snowmobile in. Then I came upon a website of cottage... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to develop good study habits in children: 35 of 55
How do you develop good study habits in children? Simple. Show them how to study. Kids learn more from imitating others. You weren't a good student? That's ok. You simply reading and looking into things that interest you will make your kids do the same. Make studying a priority in your home. This is the best advice my mother... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Should dogs be indoor or outdoor pets?: 40 of 60
I prefer to keep my dogs inside. I do let them outside to play and do their "business," but they don't stay outside for any great length of time. I own two pugs. I wouldn't dream of keeping them as outdoor pets. My main reason for all of my animals being indoor pets is their health. Even with vet care dogs that are kept outs... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: My Pug: 10 of 14
We have owned many dogs over the years. Not that they weren't good dogs. They just weren't the dog for me. That was until I saw a Pug. The minute I laid my eyes on one I wanted one of my very own! It took ten years to convince my husband, who is partial to dobermans. I am not ashamed to say that I was obsessed with pugs. I h... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Ways to get rid of the post-holiday blues: 30 of 40
Post Holiday Blues....I don't know anyone that doesn't feel this...at least a little. How could you not? All of the excitement from christmas shopping, decorating, connecting with loved ones, a few days off work, time with the kids as they are on vacation. Then....Christmas Day comes and it is over as fast as it came! I myse... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Chronic pain management: Natural treatments for dealing with chronic pain: 9 of 12
Being a chronic pain sufferer for many years I saw countless doctors. They could mask the pain with drugs, but no one could cure me. This was not the way I wanted to live my life. I decided to find another way. Although there isn't a roadmap for how to cure chronic pain, there are some things you can try to reduce your suffe... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to leave if you're afraid of your spouse: 25 of 32
If you are afraid of your spouse, you don't have a choice but to leave. Abusers put you in a box. They limit your activities, conversations and relationships. Their goal is to make everyone in your life think you are crazy. This is how they gain control. You want to take away the control of an abuser? Leave. For all the reas... More..