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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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Relationships & Family > The Single Life Things to consider before dating as a single parent: 2 of 12
There are always things to consider when you are thinking of dating someone. Do you like the same things? Will you get on with their parents? Will they like your friends? But when you are thinking about dating a single parents, there are even more things to consider. CHILDREN The first and most obvious thing to consider is w... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Adding decorative touches to your garden: 1 of 6
Adding decorative touches to your garden can do more than make it a pleasant place to sit. An impressive garden can add as much as $20,000 to the value of a home on the open market! Adding those little magical touches that make a garden really special can be quite simple and inexpensive. The creativity that you bring to the ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Antiques & Collecting (Other) Sea glass: Gems from junk: 1 of 6
Sea glass is the generic term for any piece of glass that has found its way into the sea and been tumbled by the waves. Sea glass can often be found on the more remote beaches of our planet, but it is getting increasingly hard to find on regular beaches. Ranging in color and size, sea glass can sometimes appear as dangerous ... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to paint ceilings without hurting your neck: 1 of 6
Painting a ceiling is one of the worst jobs in home decorating. A clean white ceiling really brightens a room up, and if you are redecorating a whole house, it can't be ignored. There are several options available to you that will save you the pain of a crooked neck. Hire Someone I know this seems a bit of a non-answer, but ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art What to look for when buying art: 1 of 6
There is only one thing you should look for when buying art, and that thing overshadows and supercedes all others. You might consider the cost of an item. Firstly, whether you can afford it, and whether you think it is worth it. Secondly, you will probably wonder if it is a good investment, and if its value will appreciate o... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Homemade bubble bath recipes: 1 of 6
Now that you can buy liquid glycerin soap from craft suppliers, a whole new avenue of home-crafted beauty essentials is opened up to you! The basic recipe is: 1 cup liquid glycerin soap 1 tablespoon glycerin 15 drops fragrance oil All you do is mix the ingredients together, pour into a jar and use in your bath! Fabulous! You... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Is a house always a home?: 34 of 202
A house is not always a home. A home is somewhere that you feel safe, and can relax. A home is somewhere that belongs to you.. A home is where you feel that you belong. You might not own the house eg if you are a child, or a dependent spouse, but it can still be your home. A home does not have to be a house. A home can be ma... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Good small businesses to start from home: 12 of 70
TWENTY BRILLIANT IDEAS FOR A HOME BUSINESS 1. TYPING. Many people still don't have access to a computer, and even if they do, many are not confident enough to lay out or type a letter themselves. Offer your services to people who want a one-off letter written to a lawyer or offer your services as a work-from-home typist to s... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on groceries without coupons: 9 of 52
Everyone seems sto be on a tight budget nowadays, and we are all looking for ways to save. Money spent at the grocery store is often one of our largest outlays, so it's a good place to start when looking for ways to save. Choose which store you use Firstly, think about changing your grocery store. Many stores have higher pri... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Bar soap vs. body wash: 3 of 17
Which is best? Bar soap or body wash/shower gel? Which one is best for your body? Best for the environment? Which one looks best in the bathroom? Let's start at the beginning. Soap has been around for thousands of years in its most basic form, but body washes are a fairly recent invention. Having said this, body washes and s... More..