Helium.com | View M.Collins's articles http://www.helium.com/users/31079.xml View M.Collins's articles en-us Copyright Helium.com Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:35:05 GMT Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:35:05 GMT Wedding gifts can be a nightmare. You want to get something thoughtful that the couple will appreciate. Some people are into competitive gift buyin... http://www.helium.com/items/1664729-great-wedding-gift-ideas Fri, 27 Nov 2009 11:35:05 Planning a wedding is a confusing, hectic and overwhelming prospect. It is a mammoth task requiring military style planning if it is to go well. Th... http://www.helium.com/items/1664061-the-usefulness-of-magazines-in-the-wedding-planning-process Thu, 26 Nov 2009 16:25:46 You may think peer pressure is over once you say I do, sadly it isn't. There are several kinds of peer pressure that you may encounter. Some will c... http://www.helium.com/items/1664024-peer-pressures-new-couples-encounter Thu, 26 Nov 2009 15:25:14 People like Penguins. The recent film success "March of the Penguins" shows this love clearly. Who would have thought that a French nature document... http://www.helium.com/items/1662830-dangers-to-the-survival-of-antarctic-penguins Thu, 26 Nov 2009 20:08:14 It is a shame that we do not celebrate the coming of fall in the same way as we celebrate spring and summer. Autumn is a beautiful season. The red... http://www.helium.com/items/1662749-ways-to-celebrate-the-fall-season Wed, 25 Nov 2009 10:45:50 Respect is a very important element to a good marriage. Respect within marriage is, and should be, mutual, not a one way street. Respect includes ... http://www.helium.com/items/1662149-the-importance-of-respect-in-a-marriage Tue, 24 Nov 2009 21:22:07 A wedding anniversary is a good reason to celebrate and give thanks for another year of marriage and to share memories of your wedding day with you... http://www.helium.com/items/1662045-how-to-celebrate-wedding-anniversary-on-a-budget Tue, 24 Nov 2009 20:17:49 Some people love weddings and some even gatecrash the weddings of people they do not know just to get their wedding fix. Some people hate weddings;... http://www.helium.com/items/1661504-the-best-reasons-to-hate-weddings Tue, 24 Nov 2009 15:11:33 There is no such thing as wedded bliss; it only really exists in romantic novels. Happiness, of any kind, is something that takes hard work and com... http://www.helium.com/items/1661460-top-tips-for-wedded-bliss Wed, 25 Nov 2009 17:46:15 You are searching for your wedding dress, wearily trudging round wedding gown shops and cannot find anything like the gown that you dream of. All t... http://www.helium.com/items/1661432-finding-the-unconventional-wedding-dress Tue, 24 Nov 2009 10:25:59 Many engaged couples face a dilemma. Weddings are expensive these days and it is hard to get on the first rung of the housing ladder. Many couples ... http://www.helium.com/items/1660833-the-benefits-of-eloping-and-using-wedding-money-for-a-new-home Mon, 23 Nov 2009 22:01:32 Wedding costs are enormous. The traditional wedding seems to have blossomed into a huge industry and it all costs a fortune. The bridal industry wo... http://www.helium.com/items/1660132-money-saving-strategies-for-weddings Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:53:53 You read all the Bridal magazines deliberate, debate and inwardly digest all the current advice on arranging weddings. Hate all the wedding dresses... http://www.helium.com/items/1660112-wedding-planning-why-you-should-elope Mon, 23 Nov 2009 11:13:41 Your engagement is announced and you are planning your wedding. Your heads are full of wedding plans and all you can think of is dresses, flowers a... http://www.helium.com/items/1660061-engagement-tips-for-the-smart-bride-and-groom Mon, 23 Nov 2009 09:28:36 There are many Bridal magazines and books that give rules for the bride. If you read them all you would go stark staring mad. The only thing to rea... http://www.helium.com/items/1660005-10-rules-for-every-bride Mon, 23 Nov 2009 07:34:11 Any couple who are planning their wedding will wonder, at some point, why they don't ditch the lot and elope. Traditional weddings, whether large o... http://www.helium.com/items/1659155-ten-reasons-to-elope Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:33:29 Many little girls dream of the day that they will be a beautiful blushing bride. They dream that they will be the star of a beautiful wedding which... http://www.helium.com/items/1659128-the-virtues-of-eloping Sun, 22 Nov 2009 11:30:44 Feminists would say that a woman should not assume her husband's name upon marriage other people would argue for tradition. It is a matter for each... http://www.helium.com/items/1659087-why-you-shouldnt-change-your-name-when-you-get-married Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:49:26 Many people see elopement in the traditional scenario of the cartoon; the prospective groom with a ladder under the prospective bride's bedroom win... http://www.helium.com/items/1659044-personal-experiences-of-eloping Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:28:50 Genealogy or family history is becoming a popular hobby in the United Kingdom. People seem very keen to know their origins and the roots of their f... http://www.helium.com/items/1658178-why-genealogy-is-becoming-a-popular-hobby-in-the-uk Sun, 22 Nov 2009 16:57:16 People are healthier than ever before. People reaching retirement age are more active and younger in their outlook. Retirement is something to look... http://www.helium.com/items/1657741-explore-your-talents-in-retirement Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:46:17 Most gardeners hate to go away and leave their precious plot. However, they may just want to visit the county of Cornwall in England. There are man... http://www.helium.com/items/1657698-a-guide-to-the-gardens-of-cornwall-england Fri, 20 Nov 2009 21:50:50 There is a national lottery in most countries now. It can seem all a bit of harmless fun and an exercise in day dreaming. However, there is another... http://www.helium.com/items/1657200-the-dark-side-of-the-lottery Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:03:43 A bright and sunny day makes everyone feel happy. If it is the first bright and sunny day for sometime, you feel that it is too delicious to waste ... http://www.helium.com/items/1657131-what-can-you-do-on-a-sunny-day Fri, 20 Nov 2009 11:49:52 Everyday life is busy for everyone, but especially for women. The hectic life women lead today combining husband, home, family and often career mea... http://www.helium.com/items/1657088-most-popular-hobbies-for-women Sat, 21 Nov 2009 19:41:37 Many women find it difficult to take time from their busy lives just for them. Their lives are so busy caring for everyone else that they forget th... http://www.helium.com/items/1657070-relaxing-hobbies-for-women Fri, 20 Nov 2009 09:32:07 Winter is hard on everyone but can be especially difficult as you get older. Wintry weather may keep you indoors more than usual. You may be sad fo... http://www.helium.com/items/1655953-tips-to-help-the-over-70s-get-through-the-winter Sat, 21 Nov 2009 02:55:52 The Badger is well known in children's stories. Everyone remembers wise old badger from "Toad of Toad Hall" and yet this beautiful, but shy, creatu... http://www.helium.com/items/1655892-animal-facts-badger Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:26:33 Defining cryptozoology is simple. The word comes from the Greek and 'crypto' means hidden and 'zoology' the study of animals, so cryptozoology is t... http://www.helium.com/items/1655854-defining-cryptozoology Fri, 20 Nov 2009 18:20:37 The hedgehog is a prickly little customer. His Latin name is erinaceous and the British hedgehog is the species called erinaceous europaeus or the ... http://www.helium.com/items/1654885-hedgehog-facts-and-information Thu, 19 Nov 2009 22:06:14 Crypto zoology is often disparaged as myth peddling rather than a science. It is often coupled with the paranormal, in all its various guises inclu... http://www.helium.com/items/1654651-cryptozoology-science-or-speculation Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:06:44 Have you wondered why in the United States and most parts of Europe women wear diamond and wedding bands on the left hand? There are many tradition... http://www.helium.com/items/1654059-history-and-traditions-surrounding-engagement-and-wedding-rings Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:53:14 Wedding traditions and superstitions (e.g. garters, wedding cake under your pillow) may seem natural or a bit of fun. Here are some wedding facts a... http://www.helium.com/items/1653981-the-origins-and-meanings-of-wedding-traditions-and-superstitions Wed, 18 Nov 2009 19:45:44 There are many differences between wild, feral and domestic animals as well as some similarities. Biologically and in physical appearance they may ... http://www.helium.com/items/1653766-the-differences-between-wild-feral-and-domestic-animals Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:34:18 Humans have a love-hate relationship with wolves. Much folklore tells tall tales of werewolves; men metamorphosing into wolves or half man half wol... http://www.helium.com/items/1653442-re-introduction-of-wolves-to-the-british-isles Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:25:27 It can be difficult to tell the difference between wild, feral and domestic animals. If they are the same species they may look the same or be very... http://www.helium.com/items/1653357-the-difference-between-wild-feral-and-domestic-animals Tue, 17 Nov 2009 09:50:54 When the sky is full of formations of birds flying south for the winter you know that summer is over. Some butterflies also migrate a phenomenal di... http://www.helium.com/items/1653296-animals-that-hibernate-in-the-winter Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:38:28 Foreigners often say that the French are rude. They judge them by the informal standards of their own countries. Most French people treat visitors ... http://www.helium.com/items/1652714-french-people-are-not-as-rude-as-they-are-believed-to-be Mon, 16 Nov 2009 20:55:34 It is easy to remain active during the summer when the days are long and warm. In winter cold weather and long nights can mean this is difficult. T... http://www.helium.com/items/1651374-how-to-stay-active-during-the-winter Sun, 15 Nov 2009 16:43:37 Winter means colds and 'flu' strike down many people. They need not lay you low. By following a few simple tips you could avoid colds and 'flu' alt... http://www.helium.com/items/1651314-tips-for-staying-healthy-during-the-cold-and-flu-season Sun, 15 Nov 2009 15:35:49 The sight of wild birds forming into large formations to fly on their winter migrations is one of the joys of nature. We should remember though tha... http://www.helium.com/items/1651150-wild-bird-food-recipes-for-winter Mon, 16 Nov 2009 15:18:09 Scientists do not really know what weather extremes future generation may face. They can make educated guesses based on computer models and what th... http://www.helium.com/items/1650521-weather-extremes-that-future-generations-may-face Sat, 14 Nov 2009 18:47:17 The long, seemingly endless days of summer are receding into the mists of time. The memories of playing ballgames on the beach, visiting the zoo, o... http://www.helium.com/items/1650324-fun-winter-activities-for-parents-and-children Tue, 24 Nov 2009 22:08:20 The first time your child says "I'm not wearing that!" you will hear echoes of your own voice shouting at your mother. It is difficult, if not impo... http://www.helium.com/items/1649402-understanding-our-childrens-aversions-to-uncool-clothes Mon, 16 Nov 2009 03:29:26