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My name is Leslie Haasch and I live in downtown Burlington, Vermont.

I have an Associates Degree from Champlain College in Web Design & Development, and a Professional Writing Certificate. I've always had a passion and a knack for writing in a quirky manner

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Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to make pancakes: 2 of 25

If you're looking to break out of the Bisquick pancake-in-a-bottle routine, you're presenting yourself with an opportunity to be creative and shine. The smell of homemade pancakes is a longtime symbol of delicious relaxation on a Sunday morning - so you don't want to screw it up! To start, you want to make sure you measure a...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Family tree: True stories about gardening with my parents (or grandparents): 9 of 99

When a five year old is dressed up like Snow White and carrying a stuffed goat that's missing an eye, you would assume she's about to have a pretend tea party, or maybe she's meeting up with the Seven Dwarfs on a play date later that afternoon. Not if that child was me, eighteen years ago. In that case, it meant she's a...
Style & Beauty > Shoes How to wear sexy stockings: 1 of 8

Stockings are a women's right of passage. When you've reached the maturity level where you have earned the right to incorporate sexy lingerie into your wardrobe, it has to be done right. Sloppy, ill-fitting lingerie isn't going to turn on your significant other, and you're certainly not going to feel your best either. Here a...
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Jealousy: Why the thought of his ex-girlfriend drives you crazy: 4 of 30

We've all been there. You find an old note signed "From Your Pooh Bear", or you see her on the street. She might still be a part of his life; she might be a complete and total distant memory. Regardless, you see her as the devil. The fact that she ever touched your man makes you nauseous and makes you want to give society a ...
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment How to do consulting work without competing with your employer: 1 of 6

If the idea of doing consulting work outside the walls of your employer's office is appealing, you have to be sure that you have your boss' blessing. You're going to need time, resources, and trust to make this work - and you don't want that nagging feeling that you're risking your full-time job for a venture that may not ta...
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Benefits of online movie rentals: 2 of 10

For the majority of today's society, online movie rentals are the bee's knees. Instead of taking time out of your busy day to wander around a store in hopes that the movie you want is available, you can just hop online and have it delivered to your door. If for no other reason, the convenience factor is the number one sellin...
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals The unique career challenges of a military spouse: 1 of 5

I, myself, am not a military spouse - but I have quite a few friends who are. They spent four years in college to achieve a degree in the field they're great at, and then they fell in love. They found the love of their life, and he just happens to be devoted to his country as much as he's devoted to her. Once the wedding bli...
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Eyebrow shaping: The art of threading: 1 of 5

Threading has only recently begun to prove itself as a popular alternative to waxing and laser hair removal despite the fact that it has been used in the Middle East for a long time. This hair removal technique involves using a thread of twisted cotton thread to trap and pluck unwanted hairs from the brows. The most difficul...
Local Guides > Burlington Haunted places: Burlington, Vermont: 1 of 4

If you want a scare, or are simply seeking an unusual experience, you can usually find one around Burlington, Vermont. Between haunted college dorms and spirits lingering on covered bridges, there's a thrill for everyone. American Flatbread, formerly the Carburs Restaurant, on Saint Paul Street is said to be haunted by a for...
Style & Beauty > Face Care Tips for making an avocado face mask: 1 of 4

For those with super sensitive or dry skin, the key to healthy skin is all natural ingredients. Almost all facial cleansers you find at the supermarket are laced with harsh ingredients, like benzoyl peroxide and salicylic acid, which some skin types can't endure. But regardless of your skin type, you crave that replenished f...