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I'm a freelance writer living in the northern United States with my life partner Bill, our Malamute Rocket, and Franz the cat. For the past six years I have worked in direct banking and property & casualty insurance. I'm good at both, but neither is what I

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Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to make the most of small home spaces on a budget: 11 of 13
Small home spaces can be often be made functional and attractive just by considering how you currently use the space you have. Is your home set up to accommodate your actual daily activities? Sometimes, all that is needed is some minor cleaning, reorganization, and furniture replacement.Start by taking inventory of anything, ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Home business ideas for moms: 28 of 33
Combining childrearing with running a small business can be challenging, but the rewards are great. Running a small business gives you the ability to set your own hours and your own schedule. It allows you to be more flexible and available to your children. Your children will grow up seeing, in you, the benefits of initiative... More..
Business > Small & Home Business Money management and your home business: 12 of 14
Keep it simple, keep it consistent, and you will find that effective money management for your small business is not that difficult. In the beginning, following four basic practices will save you time and trouble and help to seal your success. Here is what works for many new entrepreneurs:#1) KEEP IT SEPARATE.Free small busin... More..
Personal Finance > Home Insurance Ways to cut your homeowners insurance premiums: 8 of 9
Most people don't realize it, but homeowner's insurance is one of the best deals the insurance industry offers. It is such a good deal in fact, that many insurers actually lose money writing it, but write it anyway to attract the auto and liability policies that are their real bread and butter. People like to have all their i... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Benefits of low-carb diets: 8 of 9
A low carb diet is a great way to jump start a weight loss program. Benefits include quick weight loss, stabilized blood sugar and reduced cravings, and lowered cholesterol readings. Also, people who are eating mostly starch and few vegetables will find that their energy increases and they feel better in general.Our bodies bu... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Fruit in a low-carb diet: 8 of 9
Most low carb diets restrict or eliminate fruit because of the sugar content. Nutritionally speaking, this is completely unnecessary. Fresh fruit is an important part of a healthy diet, and most fresh fruits are very low in calories. The sugar that fresh fruit contains is called fructose. Fructose is chemically different in s... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Mist: 17 of 19
"The Mist" wants to say something topical and important about the not-very-subtle relationship between fear, fascism, and right wing religion. That's too bad, because it falls short of the mark as a political parable, but as a kick-ass monster movie, it couldn't be better.When George Romero released "Night of the Living Dead,... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How to spot fake work-from-home jobs: 17 of 18
'If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is.' Embrace this single axiom, and you will keep yourself out of all kinds of trouble in life, including fake work-from-home jobs. Most of these scams are pretty easy to spot, but here are eight major clues anyway:You know it's work-from-home scam if...8) YOU HEARD ABOUT IT IN A... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to save money dining out: 38 of 40
Dining out has become more of a fact of life than a luxury for most people, especially with couples working forty hours or more each, or having multiple jobs. The prospect of coming home dog tired and cooking a full meal at the end of a long commute is daunting, so most people today do dine out on a regular basis. Fortunately... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Eating out on a low-carb diet: 10 of 10
Eating out on a low carb diet is easy and fun. Restaurants are aware of how health conscious many clients have become and have adjusted their menus to please just about anyone. Remember a few simple tips, and chances are good that no one will even know you are dieting.If you like broiled fish, chicken, or steak, you are alrea... More..