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A mom to two great kids, wife to one of the hardest workers I've ever met, and owner of two rat terrier puppies, I find life to be more than just fast-paced! I have been a cosmetologist for fifteen years, a high school English teacher for two, and have been

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Style & Beauty > Hair Care Hair care tips for winter weather: 1 of 13
Those of us with wavy or curly hair are already too familiar with frizz-inducing dryness. Add winter temperatures, hot showers and a cranked-up thermostat, and the problem may even lead to breakage or split ends. How can we keep hair lustrous? Below are a few tips that, when heeded consistently, should boost hair health.1. Ni... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet (Other) Guide to free (or almost free) stuff on the internet: 2 of 14
Teachers are scavengers. We stop just short of actual dumpster diving, of course...unless there's something really great to be had. But because we have to pay for so many of our own supplies, it's important to keep our eyes open when a good deal emerges. But you don't have to be a teacher to get free products online with no r... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) How I relax: My favorite hobbies: 28 of 174
Through the past several years I've dabbled in many different hobbies, from bread making to playing the guitar very badly. Some hobbies haven't amounted to much (like my rather pathetic, three-chord songwriting), while others result in new gift ideas or delicious new recipes to share with friends and family.What tends to make... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Guide to lifting weights at home: 3 of 15
Bodybuilding for Beginners: Fitness and Health Bodybuilding is one of the best exercises available for strength, weight loss and fast results. Compared to doing pure cardiovascular exercise like aerobics, bodybuilding-also known as strength training or resistance training-is one exercise that will quickly increase your metabo... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Color & Coloring Tips for coloring hair for the first time: 1 of 5
Tint Tips for the Hesitant Color Virgin You want to color your hair for the first time, but you're afraid. You want change, but you still want to look like you. You're afraid that when your hair grows out, you'll be left with neo-Cruella DeVille roots. What if you don't like it? What if you want to stop coloring? Fear not, co... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Recognizing the symptoms of post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD): 4 of 16
Even though resources are available for people with post-traumatic stress disorder-books, therapythere is still a dearth of information and support for those suffering with PTSD. Many who have experienced trauma are not even aware that the symptoms they struggle to mask or understand are those of post-traumatic stress disorde... More..
Health & Fitness > Asthma How to control your asthma: 5 of 19
Keeping asthma under control involves several considerations. To prevent an attack, it is necessary to understand asthma triggers-conditions or irritants that bring on an attack-and learn ways to lessen or avoid them.During an asthmatic episode, the airway to the lungs becomes constricted as muscles contract. The airway also ... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Preventing dry hair: 2 of 6
Home Conditioning TreatmentsIf you color, highlight, perm, chemically straighten, flat-iron or even look at your hair every morning, you are entitled to a piece of information that will save your hair and your wallet: how to do a deep-penetrating conditioning treatment at home. For most of my salon clients, I recommend these ... More..
Style & Beauty > Anti-Aging Healthy tips for healthy skin and hair: 1 of 3
Beauty comes from the inside. This old maxim is even more accurate than was previous assumed. While we all recognize the attractive qualities of a kind and gentle spirit, there is yet another aspect of beauty that manifests from the inside out: health.Another proverb that describes the phenomenon of glowing health states that... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Overcoming challenges: 14 of 37
For every step toward a goal, there is eventually some frustrating obstacle. At times setbacks appear small and easy to traverse. Other times, however, hitches in the path feel like fate's way of throwing a wrench in the works. At those points it may be time to pause and reflect, gathering energy and strength to push on. But ... More..