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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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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... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) 10 Ways to use decorative window film: 2 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 inter... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues How cell phones create new issues of public rudeness: 3 of 46
Cell phones are now an integral part of life, and while we all recognize their usefulness, many people have gone beyond this and seem to find them indispensable. In the more affluent countries of the world, almost everybody seems to have a cell phone, from the businessman, to the mom, to the child in the street. In many coun... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Christmas crafts for children: 1 of 14
Here are some fabulous, yet easy, crafting 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! Salt Dough tre... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Quick Christmas tree ornaments kids can make: 1 of 14
The run-up to Christmas can sometimes seem like a very long time when you’re at home with kids who get more and more excited as the big day arrives. Channel that energy into useful activities, like making Christmas decorations and turn the mayhem into fun! Kids love Christmas and it’s only right that they s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Long car trip activities for kids: 2 of 26
Providing activities for kids on long car journeys isn't just a matter of keeping them quiet. As a parent, you will want to keep them happy as well, and you might find that the long time cooped up together is actually a good time to get to know your children. Some cars are fitted with back-seat video consoles and televisions... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to pick a dress for your special occasion: 1 of 13
Picking a dress for a special occasion can seem like a daunting task. Worrying about whether you will be over-dressed or under-dressed, choosing a dress and getting ready on the day can all take up an enormous amount of time, and overshadow the joy of the event itself. Take a few minutes to think about what you will be weari... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Creative ways to celebrate your children's birthdays without giving a birthday party: 3 of 38
Birthdays are special occasions, and are especially important when you are a child. Children love to feel older, and they use birthdays to mark another step on the journey towards adulthood. As a parent or carer, we like to reflect on the progress a child has made each year, and assess how far he or she has come. When you ar... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Spring: 16 of 200
Bursting through the earth, new growth pushes its way upwards Straining towards the light. Bulbs and tubers that have lain dormant through the winter months Won't die without a fight. Iris, daffodil and chionodoxa Turn their faces towards the sun. Primroses, violets and tiny snowdrops, Beautiful every one. Below them shoots ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing a paint color for your living room: 1 of 12
Taking time to choose a colour for your living room will really repay you the time you take, and revamping your existing colour scheme can give your mood a boost that you didn't even know it needed! After all, the main living room of your house is probably one that you spend the most time in. It is also the room the visitors... More..