Helium.com | View M. J. Joachim's articles http://www.helium.com/users/325858.xml View M. J. Joachim's articles en-us Copyright Helium.com Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:03 GMT Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:03 GMT The year is 2009. Halloween came and went without incident. Then Christmas was upon us, even before Halloween decorations were completely taken dow... http://www.helium.com/items/1655563-thanksgiving-history-polically-correct-thanksgiving-american-pride-celebrating-thanksgiving Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:57:03 Why is Thanksgiving so special? What makes it such a treasured holiday in North America? Could it be that people have an inborn need to appreciate ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655551-historical-thankgivings-thanksgiving-proclamations-history-of-thanksgiving-thanksgiving-sacrifice Thu, 19 Nov 2009 01:46:44 Thanksgiving requires time and preparation to allow the host a chance to visit with relatives and friends. One of the things you can do if you are ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655496-thanksgiving-planning-thanksgiving-preparing-the-thanksgiving-meal-thanksgiving-schedule Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:50:09 Winter is upon us, and with it the need to buy warmer clothes, especially for kids who have grown a bit more than expected over the summer. Buying ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655449-bargain-shopping-winter-clothes-deals-cheap-winter-clothes-inexpensive-warm-clothes Thu, 19 Nov 2009 00:02:08 Thanksgiving is a time for giving thanks, and pretty much stuffing ourselves with too much food. It seems that can be done on a limited budget if n... http://www.helium.com/items/1655417-cheap-thanksgiving-options-thanksgiving-on-a-budget-saving-money-holidays-on-a-budget Wed, 18 Nov 2009 23:21:55 Ingrown toenails are positively painful. They occur when the base of the nail doesn't grow out properly, and sometimes curves into the skin that's ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655357-treating-ingrown-toenails-how-ingrown-toenails-grow-facts-about-ingrown-toenails-podiatrists Wed, 18 Nov 2009 22:19:39 Why do doctors make us wait so long to be seen? They schedule appointments and expect, even ask us to arrive early so we don't waste their time. On... http://www.helium.com/items/1655320-waiting-to-see-the-doctor-scheduling-doctor-appointments-planning-to-see-your-doctor Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:45:05 It was a hectic lunch hour when my son and I walked into the Carl's Jr. on McKellips Road in Mesa, Arizona. We'd spent most of the morning at the ... http://www.helium.com/items/1655282-great-burgers-in-mesa-arizona-fast-food-dining-in-mesa-carls-junior-review Wed, 18 Nov 2009 21:14:21 What does it mean to be politically correct? Is there really such a thing? The idea that anyone in this world can get through an entire lifetime, l... http://www.helium.com/items/1654916-politically-correct-expressing-opinions-morality-code-of-ethics-politics-right-and-wrong Wed, 18 Nov 2009 16:00:15 Teenagers are very special individuals. They are no longer the adorable little children you used to cuddle so much. Instead they are the strong, co... http://www.helium.com/items/1654393-teenagers-parenting-teenagers-parenting-philosophies-understanding-teenagers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 03:03:39 Teaching your teenager to drive can be a little nerve racking. They have memorized every rule in the book, literally. At least while they are study... http://www.helium.com/items/1654361-teenagers-teaching-teens-to-drive-lessons-teens-learn-parenting-teenagers Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:28:23 Though the parking lot looks full when the Mesa Public Library Red Mountain Branch is open, you won't feel crowded browsing through the stacks and ... http://www.helium.com/items/1654195-mesa-arizonathings-to-do-in-mesa-mesa-public-resources-libraries-in-mesa-city-in-a-desert Tue, 17 Nov 2009 23:31:50 Perseverance is one of the greatest things you can give yourself. Set a difficult goal and make it happen, no matter what. When you think about wha... http://www.helium.com/items/1654094-philosophy-of-self-determination-overcoming-obstacles-steadfastness-conquering-self Tue, 17 Nov 2009 22:19:21 From the moment it graced the strip mall, the Panda Express located at 2015 N. Power Rd. in Mesa has been a favorite restaurant of mine. I've been ... http://www.helium.com/items/1653991-panda-express-restaurant-review-chinese-food-in-mesa-great-dining-in-mesa-arizona Tue, 17 Nov 2009 21:01:18 Just outside of Mesa, Arizona, if you take State Route 88 (Power Road) north, winding into the mountains of the Tonto National Forest, you will fin... http://www.helium.com/items/1653937-tortilla-flat-arizona-mesa-roosevelt-dam-apache-trail-western-ghost-towns Tue, 17 Nov 2009 20:12:06 Mesa is one of the United States fastest growing cities, and is considered one of the largest suburbs in the country. Somehow that isn't surprisin... http://www.helium.com/items/1653871-mesa-arizonahiking-things-to-do-in-mesa-wildlife-in-mesa-beauty-of-mesa-city-in-a-desert Tue, 17 Nov 2009 19:09:56 Peter Piper Pizza on Power Road in Mesa is a great place to hang with a large group of family and friends. The play area is large and located in th... http://www.helium.com/items/1653818-pizza-reviews-birthday-party-places-entertainment-for-kids-things-to-do-in-mesa Tue, 17 Nov 2009 18:26:51 If you're going to be a writer, you need to write. You need to get into the habit of writing, and avoid letting anything else distract you from doi... http://www.helium.com/items/1653785-writing-inspiration-producing-lots-of-writing-creative-writing-fixing-writers-block Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:49:52 You are greeted by several of the nicest people you would ever want to meet as you enter Fry's Marketplace, located at 5941 E. McKellips Rd. in eas... http://www.helium.com/items/1653753-things-to-do-in-mesa-cheap-groceries-mesa-grocery-store-reviews-mesa-sushi-bars-mesa-starbucks Tue, 17 Nov 2009 17:23:44 Locals happily refer to it as the friendly, neighborhood, two dollar theater. It's the one you visit when funds are tight, summer is hot, or you're... http://www.helium.com/items/1653699-things-to-do-in-mesa-cheap-movies-mesa-superstition-springs-mall-supersaver-movies Tue, 17 Nov 2009 16:38:19 Located on the southeast corner of Brown and Higley Roads is a fairly decent sized strip mall. Flanked by Kentucky Fried Chicken and Applebee's dra... http://www.helium.com/items/1653637-broadway-palm-dinner-theater-mesa-entertainment-things-to-do-in-mesa-az Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:41:49 Ah, yes, the holidays are encroaching as your favorite writer taps hurriedly on the keyboard. They have thoughts to get down and ideas to express. ... http://www.helium.com/items/1653156-gifts-to-get-writers-great-gift-ideas-unique-christmas-presents-for-writers Tue, 17 Nov 2009 03:28:32 She sits there night after night, crocheting while she watches television or listens to the radio. This is her down time, and she couldn't be happi... http://www.helium.com/items/1653115-crochet-gifts-gifts-for-crocheters-antique-crochet-hooks-old-crochet-patterns-yarn-museums Tue, 17 Nov 2009 02:48:05 America, the land of the free, birth place of democracy is divided. It's the people against the politicians, the Republicans against the Democrats,... http://www.helium.com/items/1652894-democracy-freedom-in-america-liberty-prejudice-religious-persecution-anti-government Mon, 16 Nov 2009 23:26:39 It starts out innocently enough. One little controversial email makes its way to you, and you have an opinion about who is right and who is wrong. ... http://www.helium.com/items/1652816-mass-hysteria-spreading-hatred-promoting-prejudice-chain-emails-sociology Mon, 16 Nov 2009 22:12:37 As a society, we need to encourage our kids to go to college. There are many ways to do this, not the least of which is communicating with them ab... http://www.helium.com/items/1652581-college-helping-kids-want-to-go-to-college-encouraging-higher-education-education-opportunities Mon, 16 Nov 2009 18:42:35 They're our kids, the future generation. Whether we gave birth to them or not, we are responsible for how they get raised in today's society. It is... http://www.helium.com/items/1652482-education-preparing-kids-for-college-importance-of-college-education-higher-education Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:10:20 Christmas ornaments make great gifts for the holidays. Creating your own designs and making personalized Christmas ornaments is a wonderful holida... http://www.helium.com/items/1652450-christmas-decorations-handmade-ornaments-recycling-cd-roms-easy-to-make-gifts Mon, 16 Nov 2009 16:33:16 Your microwave is one of the best appliances you have. It cooks and warms your food, disinfects your kitchen wash cloth, makes hot compresses in s... http://www.helium.com/items/1648831-cleaning-appliances-microwave-maintenance-deodorizing-your-microwave Fri, 13 Nov 2009 03:36:20 No matter how you slice it, cleaning the bathroom is a dirty chore. It quite simply stinks, literally! Basic upkeep of our environment is routine a... http://www.helium.com/items/1648644-sanitizing-bathrooms-cleaning-shower-curtain-scum-cleaning-hair-spray-residue-bathroom-chores Thu, 12 Nov 2009 23:43:52 Kids can learn so much in the kitchen. Math, reading, science, organization, weather, history, and every other subject can be addressed through the... http://www.helium.com/items/1648592-cooking-skills-reinforcing-classroom-lessons-teaching-kids-learning-math-science-organization Thu, 12 Nov 2009 22:44:08 Crocheting is a wonderful pastime that lots of people can enjoy. The simple act of manipulating yarn with a hook and creating quick, easy crafts is... http://www.helium.com/items/1648538-crochet-techniques-crochet-instruction-easy-crochet-crocheting-with-kids Thu, 12 Nov 2009 21:50:38 There's something about beautiful Christmas trees that make people smile. Big ones, small ones, trees painted in pictures, forests filled with snow... http://www.helium.com/items/1648464-christmas-decorations-handmade-christmas-trees-cheap-christmas-gifts-easy-to-make-gifts Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:42:45 Windows and mirrors need to shine. They need to be free of fingerprints and grime. Cleaning them doesn't have to be a challenge. With a few simple ... http://www.helium.com/items/1648417-cleaning-windows-natural-cleaning-solution-alternatives-making-mirrors-shine-streak-free-windows Thu, 12 Nov 2009 20:00:00 There are a few different ways you can organize your stuff for a garage sale. However, it does take some time to sort through your things, and many... http://www.helium.com/items/1648362-garage-sales-yard-sale-planning-garage-sale-tips-yard-sale-organization Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:55:37 The concepts of license, liberty, and freedom are well received and expounded upon. People should be allowed to do what they want, without facing o... http://www.helium.com/items/1648310-freedom-independence-big-government-socialism-government-tryanny-license-liberty Thu, 12 Nov 2009 18:05:21 Kids need to learn about the world. They need to understand different cultures and environments so they can appreciate others, without forming inap... http://www.helium.com/items/1648227-geography-lesson-plans-community-and-environment-understanding-our-world-world-maps Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:54:43 Towels, especially kitchen towels, tend to collect foul smelling odors from germs that build up in them. You can rinse to your heart's content, bu... http://www.helium.com/items/1648173-cleaning-towels-disinfecting-eliminating-odors-washing-smelly-towels-deodorizing-dirty-towels Thu, 12 Nov 2009 16:06:22 It's all about communication when it comes to living with teenagers. They're not quite adults, but they've almost certainly been raised enough alre... http://www.helium.com/items/1647775-parenting-teens-teenage-communication-coping-with-teens-teens-with-goals Thu, 12 Nov 2009 05:03:03 Christmas, a time of decorations, good will, and lots of extra treats, has become commercialized. We've been saying it for years, but nothing seems... http://www.helium.com/items/1647541-christmas-commercialism-christmas-traditions-holiday-movies-birth-of-jesus-incarnation Thu, 12 Nov 2009 00:42:22 Facebook Causes has a grand effect on the social networking scene. It is an opportunity for charities to expand at the grassroots level of campaign... http://www.helium.com/items/1647216-facebook-applications-facebook-cause-information-facebook-causes-social-networking Wed, 11 Nov 2009 19:44:21 Everyone has a cause these days. They're all trying to raise money, make an impact, recruit followers, and get their message heard. Supporters call... http://www.helium.com/items/1647101-causes-raising-money-screening-causes-understanding-charities-donating-to-causes Wed, 11 Nov 2009 17:52:54 The passion of the soul is revealed through the words of the writer. It never was about money for the vast majority of people revealing their inten... http://www.helium.com/items/1647014-writing-inspiration-producing-lots-of-writing-creative-writing-freelance-writing-writers Wed, 11 Nov 2009 16:36:13 It starts out innocently enough, a desire to share your knowledge with the rest of the world through the vast interface of the Internet. Oh, you d... http://www.helium.com/items/1646942-helium-freelance-writing-opportunities-earning-money-as-a-writer-helium-addiction Wed, 11 Nov 2009 15:19:34 What do you say to your daughter when she falls in love for the first time, and she's only fifteen years old? How can you help her understand that ... http://www.helium.com/items/1646490-teenage-sex-parenting-teenage-daughters-teenagers-who-fall-in-love Wed, 11 Nov 2009 02:03:47 Anger, such a tough emotion to deal with, and yet one that seems to be all too common these days. We are angry for getting what we think is a raw d... http://www.helium.com/items/1646266-anger-issues-anger-management-dealing-with-anger-repercussions-of-anger Tue, 10 Nov 2009 22:39:02 Tap your foot, stretch your leg, raise your arm, and bend at your waist. Movement makes you feel better. There are so many excuses for not moving a... http://www.helium.com/items/1646145-exercise-tips-staying-healthy-physical-activity-tips-for-staying-active-at-a-desk-job Tue, 10 Nov 2009 20:21:50 If you like to crochet, you probably have lots of yarn, swatches, and motifs collected in a pile near your supplies somewhere. Christmas is a great... http://www.helium.com/items/1646118-christmas-decorations-handmade-ornaments-cheap-christmas-gifts-easy-to-make-gifts Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:45:17 Christmas is a time of merriment, anticipation, and community. Many of the things we do during the holiday season centers around being together in ... http://www.helium.com/items/1646070-christmas-decorations-christmas-traditions-holiday-movies-gingerbread-houses-holiday-books Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:47:35 Almost everyone loves a pretty tree, all decked out in lights and ornaments for Christmas. Handmade decorations enhance lots of memories, not only ... http://www.helium.com/items/1646031-christmas-decorations-handmade-ornaments-cheap-christmas-gifts-easy-to-make-gifts Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:06:47 Staying active is one of the best things you can do for your health. Our bodies were not meant to sit at a computer for hours on end. Nor should w... http://www.helium.com/items/1645917-physical-activity-exercise-staying-healthy-increasing-mobility-working-out Tue, 10 Nov 2009 16:13:09 "Heart disease is the leading cause of death among women; in fact, more women than men die of the disease each year. Astonishingly, though, primary... http://www.helium.com/items/1645221-heart-disease-in-women-womens-health-small-vessel-heart-disease-gender-bias Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:06:17 What's with all the fliers, pamphlets and sales aids cluttering up personal space all the time? It's certain that people in sales need to make a l... http://www.helium.com/items/1644947-sales-increasing-sales-door-to-door-sales-direct-selling-using-fliers Mon, 09 Nov 2009 19:47:57 Door to door sales people manage to make their rounds, sometimes at the most inopportune moments. You're trying to fix dinner, and suddenly the do... http://www.helium.com/items/1644851-responding-to-door-to-door-sales-people-door-to-door-solicitatio-earning-a-living-in-sales Mon, 09 Nov 2009 18:25:08 Telemarketing calls are a way of life, even with the Do Not Call List option. They are junk calls of people trying to earn a living or make a few ... http://www.helium.com/items/1644816-dealing-with-telemarketers-telemarketing-business-earning-a-living-as-a-telemarketer Mon, 09 Nov 2009 17:54:00 Sex, that exhilarating, energizing activity that is plastered all over the world has been misrepresented for far too long. It is not, nor has it e... http://www.helium.com/items/1643326-sexuality-sensual-intimacy-human-mating-rituals-love-making-sex-sells-procreation Sun, 08 Nov 2009 03:37:59 Ah, Helium, a place to release hot air! Up, up, away we soar reaching for the evasive word that will capture our audience's full attention. And th... http://www.helium.com/items/1643277-helium-freelance-writing-opportunities-earning-money-as-a-writer-paid-to-write Sun, 08 Nov 2009 02:12:14 If you want to do something well, you need to practice each and every day. It doesn't matter if you are trying to learn an instrument, or attempti... http://www.helium.com/items/1643251-improving-writing-skills-writing-tips-practice-makes-perfect-ways-to-improve-writing Sun, 08 Nov 2009 01:29:00