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When I joined Helium in November 2006, I had no idea the world it would open up to me. When I was in high school and college I always enjoyed writing assignments. In high school I entered a local essay contest hosted by the Kiwanas, and won. Still, I never

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Personal Finance > Real Estate Benefits of investing in a mobile home: 1 of 11
Investing in a mobile home has many benefits. The type of benefits vary according to the type of investor, and what your expectations are. The benefit of equity is often not available, but other benefits can outweigh that factor. Here are some different ways to invest in a mobile home. Owner Occupant Investor Investing in a m... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to keep deer out of your garden: 1 of 11
Oh, those darling little "Bambi's". I quickly get over the "Bambi Syndrome" when I see the deer eating the flowers and shrubs I have nurtured, and spent so much money to buy. How to keep deer out of your garden is a question that does not have one answer that will work forever. Because we have moved into the deer's space, and... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Teaching toddlers to read: 2 of 18
Learning to read is not something that has a time or age assigned with it. It is a process that starts at birth, or maybe before. It should be natural, and can be incorporated by reading to the baby, singing songs, saying and doing little finger plays, patty cake, and many other rhymes. These all teach a love of words, expres... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Buying foreclosures: The pre foreclosure guide: 1 of 7
Foreclosures are the financial epidemic of our time. There are many reasons that cause people to go into pre foreclosure. To name a few: divorce, layoffs, or change in income, illness, or death in the family. But, the one main reason for foreclosures today is because of creative lending programs. The banks and lending institu... More..
Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) How to tile a kitchen floor: 1 of 5
Tiling your kitchen floor with ceramic, stone or porcelain evokes the sense of strength, value, and durability. It is esthetically pleasing, and can cost about the same as a high grade vinyl covering. Other benefits are the higher rating on an appraisal of your property, buyer appeal (if you want to sell), and ease in caring ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Exterior shutters: Tips to selecting your home's new window shutters: 4 of 19
Nothing gives more instant curb appeal for your home, than using shutters. They are usually used to add a contrasting color to the exterior of the home. Shutters first appeared in Ancient Greece. The choice of material was very limited. The choice consisted of stone . or stone. The stone was chipped away to fit the opening.To... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Life miracles from faith in God: 7 of 28
"Impossible situations can become possible miracles." -Robert H. Schuller "And all things, whatsoever ye shall ask in prayer, believing, ye shall receive." -Matthew 21:22, Holy BibleI have had many life miracles from faith in God, but I do have one that stands out in my mind...After we were told we could not have children bio... More..
Personal Finance > Real Estate Why invest in real estate: 2 of 7
Investing in real estate now may very well prove to be the best investment you have ever made. The true definition of investing is buying at a low price, and holding onto it at least until house values improve. The length of time will vary. Sometimes it may be 5 or 10 years, or until the underlying mortgage is paid off, or ev... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Renting out your vacation home for extra income: What to do and expect: 3 of 9
"I'll just buy a condo on the beach, and rent it out for $700 a week. I will be rolling in money." WRONG!Although you can make some rental income on a property. Seldom will you make a huge profit. You may not make any profit at all. There are many factors to consider.1. Make sure you can afford the payments, utilities, insura... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The smallest place I called "home": 3 of 9
"Wow, not a bad job of picking out a place for us to live," I was thinking, when my Airman husband and I pulled up to the little yellow and white house. He had found the place and signed the lease before I arrived in Texas, from Ohio. We would be living there for the next nine months, while he completed school at Sheppard ... More..