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I live in Kent in the UK and work part-time as a school librarian. I have been writing books for five years now, and have published three. The first is The Purple Butterfly, and is the diary I kept when I was undergoing treatment for Thyroid Cancer. The second

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Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative "green" gift wrapping: 1 of 63
Creative Green Gift WrappingWhen you choose someone a gift, the wrapping is an integral part of it and we all want our gifts to look as beautiful on the outside as they do on the inside. Choose a green gift wrapping option and you will be saving the world at the same time!Green gift wrapping options sometimes seems like a poo... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Creative Christmas activities for kids: 1 of 35
Here are some fabulous, yet easy, activity ideas to keep the kids busy in the days before Christmas. There's nothing nicer than opening up the decorations box and finding the things they made when they were younger. The things they make might not be perfect, but keep them safe - they won't be so cute for long!Decorate Wrappin... More..
Arts & Humanities > Museums & Galleries (Other) How to encourage children to enjoy art galleries and museums: 1 of 34
Children are born curious. They want to know and they want to learn - and what better place for them to do that than at an art exhibition or a museum? A trip to a museum or art exhibition can be boring for a child, but this doesn't have to be the case. Choose your destination, plan the trip, and you child will not only en... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Should live trees be cut down for Christmas trees?: 1 of 32
When you first think about it, getting a lovely fake tree seems such a good idea!- You can have one as large as you like and because it lasts from year to year, the costis very reasonable- You don't have to collect it every year- You don't have to carry it home all in one piece - it comes in sections in a box- You don't have ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) 10 Ways to use decorative window film: 1 of 31
Decorative window film is a fast and fabulous way to make a striking design statement in your home. It comes in many different colors and textured designs and is very easy to apply! Decorative window film is a fairly new material, having been developed by the plastics industry, but it has certainly made its mark on the int... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing tips for creating a fictional world: 1 of 27
Creating a fictional world for your characters to inhabit is as important as creating the characters themselves.Without a world to live in, your characters float aimlessly around. They need a background to stabilize them, and link them to the world of the reader.To create a fictional world that is realistic and believable, yo... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Great gift ideas for seamstresses: 1 of 17
Gift ideas for the truly committed enthusiast are often difficult to find. However, with a bit of ingenuity and thought, you'll be able to come up with ideas to wow her at birthdays and Christmas.UNUSUAL MATERIALSA really keen seamstress will have lots of the things she uses everyday. The things that will be missing out of he... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I'm a cheapskate: 2 of 33
Cheapskate? CHEAPSKATE? Whoever came up with this name? The person who did was an irresponsible spendthrift, I'm betting you!Actually, I will admit that there are people who ARE cheapskates. These are people who will take the cheapest option even if it makes their life more miserable. Let me tell you, I'm not one of these!A r... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Tips for containing the mess when working with crafts and kids: 1 of 16
It's great to do craft activities with your children. You both get pleasure from creating something, and you both get pleasure from being together it's a win-win situation!Sadly, some crafts can get very messy, especially if you have younger or very excitable children. Containing the mess can be quite a challenge if you don't... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Why do teenagers color their hair so much: 1 of 16
Teenagers! Who is ever going to understand them?We were all teenagers at one time, but as we get older we try to block out all that angst. By the time we have teenage children of our own, it's all just a distant blur.So what does make a teenager tick? Why do they wear the clothes they wear, act like they do and color their ha... More..