Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Beginner's guide to the flavors of Mexico

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My delightful introduction to the herb cilantro was mingling in a freshly made salsa I had smattered over my huevos rancheros. Well, helloooooo! I fell in love with the flavor and the scent of this versatile herb that is very common in Mexican culinary delights! Having lived in Tucson, Arizona for two years and traveling to t... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Make it an earth-friendly holiday season

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Earth Friendly seems to be the best trend we have seen in years! It appears as if the entire world population is pitching in and the positive results for our planet are uplifting. Let's not lose the momentum, in fact let's celebrate our "go green" efforts through Christmas giving. Are you a crafter? How about homemade Christm... More..

Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Quick and easy crockpot recipes

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I believe that our perspectives are changed when we walk into our home and smell tantalizing aromas, be it baked sweets or rib-sticking meat dishes. In our run, run society, having a meal ready when you walk in the door, big time stress reliever! I believe that meals should be nutritious and relatively easy which makes the cr... More..

Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens How to clean a stove top

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How to clean a stove top. The initial simplicity of this topic perked my interest enough to add my adequate experience to what would appear to be a straightforward and simple household task. Let me premise by saying that I am not a clean freak by any stretch of the imagination. I would rather muck out horse or cow stalls and ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence How to understand your teen

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Could someone please tell me why communicating with a teenager is akin to performing your own dental work with a high grit sander? I came to this painful realization after a confrontation with my 15-year-old and his inconsideration - oh I was hot! I was working, he left me a message on my cell phone to come and pick him up at... More..

Education > Early Childhood Ed What every early childhood education teacher needs to know

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I am entering my 11th year as a preschool teacher and it is one of the most rewarding achievements of my life. It is certainly not an easy job but making a difference in a child's life makes every moment spent with them count. You have to be enthusiastic, patient, loving, firm and unyielding with discipline, supportive and in... More..

Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Autumn workouts

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Crispness in the air, a welcome change from the summer heat is an invite to be outside and embrace the new season in exercise. A walk in the Fall, be it on the country road, city sidewalk or State Park, the benefits are the same; aerobic exercise, muscle toning and a colorful landscape. Bike riding is another aerobic activity... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Renting a lakeside cabin in Canada

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About 6 years ago we rented a cabin in a fish camp near Georgian Bay in Ontario Canada and it was one of the best family vacations we ever went on. Our children were 9 and 10-years-old at the time and now teenagers, still want to visit the cabin again. I found the camp on the internet, contacted the owner, made a deposit and ... More..

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Monticello, Illinois US

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