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As a writer , I have written for The Raven Chronicles and other print journals. Web writing is a field for expressing my ideas and expanding the range of subjects I write about. My Helium articles cover topics ranging from investing advice, to creative home

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Cars: 1 of 6
It's 1982. It's easy to stick your head out the window to check the opalescent lip gloss in the rear-view mirror, if you turn your VW bug at just the right speed around the corner. You lean into it, wind whips your hair around and you realize you are in the car you cut pictures out of Car Trader since you were 14. Now you hav... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Unique Gifts Unique and personal gifts for new moms: 8 of 34
A negligee, a novel, a night-out...gifts for a new mom? Why not!? Give ironic, creative, indulgent gifts to a new mom that will make her throw her head back with laughter, pleasure, and a bit of a reminder that she still deserves to be nurtured. You can even give the baby a gift that a new mother will enjoy too.Gifts that con... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Hardwood floor restoration tips: 1 of 4
How to Refinish Wood Floors Yourself! Recently, in one of our rental houses, we discovered 1920's fir floors beneath the stained pink carpet. There were a couple spots where animals had left their marks but overall the floors were gorgeous, though heavily varnished. We decided to restore the wood floors and called around for ... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Moving out of your parent's house: Choices to consider: 1 of 4
If you are thinking of moving out of your parents' house, you already know about how much money you will need each month. You have probably calculated the anticipated monthly costs of rent, utilities, food, and supplies. That's the first think you would want to do, but then comes the fun part! Have you considered all the choi... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Decorating your girl's bedroom: 1 of 4
Your girl's bedroom should reflect her personality, likes, and favorite colors! You also want to provide an environment that is stimulating enough for fun and creativity, yet calming enough to create a sense of peace and relaxation for for good sleep. Get your girl involved with the decorating plans. Even if she is young, she... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture The unfading popularity of the Craftsman Style house: 1 of 4
I have noticed a trend: buyers of beautiful fine craftsman houses are tearing them down, and building bigger, new, zero lot-line homes, gaining square feet, at the huge cost of losing the details of fine architecture, old-growth wood floors, casement windows, and unmatchable trim. At the same time, a popular movement to rest... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to become lovable: Key to dating success: 1 of 4
Before you find your 'soul-mate' or THE ONE, or the prince or princess of your dreams, and in case you have not had much luck yet, you might want to ask yourself if you are 'lovable?' i know it goes against the grain of many popular ideas about how we are all adorable just we are, and how much we deserve that great love, just... More..
Personal Finance > Investing Basics Investment management strategy: Seven principles for success: 2 of 7
Nature gives a clue in it's four main elements: Earth, Fire, Wind, and Water.1.Real Estate, Gold, Stocks, and Bonds: Divide your investment funds evenly between these four areas and you will always be hedged against the inevitable ebbs & flows of the market. When one goes down, the other goes up, and you sleep well knowing yo... More..
Home & Garden > Architecture The trends of transitional home design: 2 of 6
The kids are away at college, but home for the summers; you are not quite an empty-nester yet, but transitioning into one. You love your home, and plan to transform it into a perfect empty nester home, but with room for the kids to visit, for entertaining, for accommodating advances in technology and energy efficiency product... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards The number of credit cards young people should have: 9 of 21
Good, active credit is better than no credit!A positive credit score is as essential in our time as honor and reputation were before credit cards existed. A young person may absolutely benefit from one credit card, used responsibly, paid off at the end of each month. Credit card companies should honor your request to set a lo... More..