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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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Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Tips on saving paper and trees: 3 of 22
I can think of 101 ways of saving paper as you go through the day, and I bet that you could add another 101 ways. Whenever you pick up a piece of paper, think to yourself: 'Do I really need to use this paper? Is there a reusable alternative? Do I need a brand new piece?' Answering these questions will help you think of ways ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Decorating tips for small spaces: 4 of 28
Looking at a small space and wondering how you're going to decorate it can be a bit daunting. Forget tiny living rooms filled with ornaments and over-stuffed sofas, kitchens bursting with chickens and half-empty packets. Forget bedrooms that you can't even turn around in. With a little bit of planning you can create a light,... More..
Personal Finance > Retirement How to cut food costs as a retiree: 4 of 28
Learning to live on a budget is something many people have to do for different reasons. Retiring from your work and finding that you have to budget to make your pension last the week is just one of them. But don't panic. Get into a routine of working out your weekly shop in a certain way, and you'll sail through every week. ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget How to save money on wedding flowers: 4 of 28
Saving money when planning your wedding can often seem like a daunting task, but there are places you can save money, and saving it on the wedding flowers is one of the easiest. The first thing you need to do is to decide on your ideal flowers. You can do this by going online and looking at wedding magazines. Don't think abo... More..
Business > Office Tips for organizing an office Christmas party: 3 of 21
Putting your hand up to organizing the office Christmas party could be either the best or the worst thing you do at work. Juggling the needs of the management, the bursar, the quiet types and the noisy types can be quite a task, but spend a little bit of time planning the party can pay dividends. Timing Sta... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) The importance of naming your car.: 3 of 21
Choosing a new car is like nothing else you will ever do. It's a cross between choosing a husband and welcoming a new baby into your home. Of course you should name it! A car changes you life. You can go places at a moment's notice, carry stuff you wouldn't be able to carry on your own, visit locations that public transport ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Plastic storage bins and their uses: 2 of 14
I love plastic storage bins! Does that sound weird to you? I'm one of those people who stands in the aisles at home improvement stores, touching the bins and commenting on the price you may have noticed me There is such a great range of storage bins that you can't fail to find one that is right for the job in hand. From tiny... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Construction paper crafts: A low budget hobby: 1 of 7
Construction paper is a wonderful material. It's easily available, comes in a huge range of colors and is relatively cheap. What more could you ask? Construction paper can be bought from craft shops in packs of single or multiple colors, but if you don't have a craft shop near you, or need something quickly, then look around... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Make your own labels for candles and soaps: 1 of 7
Having your own labels for home-made soaps and candles makes them so much more special. The made the whole package more personal to the person receiving it, and ensure that the whole presentation is hand crafted. You can customize home-made labels much more easily and cheaply than having a whole batch produced by a printing ... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Patterns of rude behavior among American tourists abroad: The 'Ugly Americans': 1 of 7
It's a shame that the loudest and worst behaved people get the most attention. These same people earn a bad reputation which then rubs off on others in their group. For example, in a football stadium of 10,000, forty badly-behaved supporters will give all football supporters a bad name. A few American travelers have done thi... More..