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Trina L. Grant is an award-winning freelance writer and editor. Trina specializes in problogging, copy writing & editing, web copy, articles, proofing and editing, to name but a few. She is a syndicated writer for several different blogs, with topics ranging

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Home & Garden > Home Repair (Other) Tips for home improvement on a budget: 1 of 20
Before you begin to think this is a self-congratulatory feminist tale of independent fortitude, rest assured such is not the case. If you have ever had to write a check to a repairman that was painful to hand over, then you know that feeling of having been exploited to some degree. There are countless single women who have sp... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood How motherhood impacts a woman's career: 2 of 20
The Women's Liberation Movement made colossal advancements in securing equal pay and equal rights in the workplace. However powerful a force as women's lib may have been, it can't stop a biological clock. Therein lies the rub. Women are still one step behind in the corporate world, even now in the wake of women's liberation. ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Bad credit: Now what?: 5 of 49
It seems like every time you turn on the TV or radio you are bombarded with advertisements for companies that will, for a nominal fee, legally restore your less-than-sterling credit history. It sounds so good...an alternative to bankruptcy that costs less, and will actually improve your credit. Well your mother was probably r... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Eyebrows shaping tips: 1 of 9
The eyebrows, though often overlooked as an important facial feature, are what frame the eyes, giving them definition and character. Keeping one's brows shaped and tidy is essential, and can be done with less trouble and discomfort than one might imagine. Just a few simple steps will allow anyone to save money and time by all... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success How to turn your personal experience into a novel: 5 of 27
Writing a novel is a serious, thoughtful procedure. The common misconception that a person can just sit down a la Stephen King with an old typewriter and some cappuccino and crunch out the Great American Novel is grossly ill-conceived. For many people writing a novel, especially a memoir, is the crowning achievement of their ... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: NASCAR: 2 of 6
The sound of roaring engines makes my blood rush. The screaming of thousands of fans makes my adrenaline go into overdrive. And, the site of the number nine Budweiser car on the first pole position nearly makes me faint with joy. I am a woman who loves NASCAR. Actually, this is a new development in my life. I was raised by a ... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Bible Study Bible study: John 15: 3 of 8
John 15:5 "I am the vine, you are the branches. If a man remains in me and I in him, he will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing."I read this and smiled to myself. Quick flashes of memories spark through my mind, scenes where I trusted my own intuition rather than turned to God for guidance. I am in no place to ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood How motherhood changes a woman: 24 of 51
She may not realize it until she feels that first tiny flutter of life within her, but any woman who chooses to have a baby is about to find her life drastically changed forever. No more sleeping until noon after a girls' night out. No more stocking the refrigerator with cream cheese, a peach and skim milk for coffee. When a ... More..
Business > Business Strategy Great strategic business networking techniques: 1 of 1
Effective networking is an essential element to the initial aggrandizement, expansion and extant success of a business. The electronic business card has all but replaced the age-old wallet-sized heavy vellum of days gone by, yet the integral aspects of a successful business remain the same. A broad network of peers and profes... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The true meaning of Christmas: 20 of 36
The name of the holiday is CHRISTmas. It has nothing to do with Santa Claus, or Frosty the Snowman, or Betty Boop dressed as Santa. Yes, we have recently come to find that the holiday also, conveniently, at the same time as a celebration honoring a pagan sun god. However, would it be too far a stretch of the imagination to pu... More..