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Writing is a way for me to learn, grow, and organize my thoughts. As long as I can remember, I have loved reading, writing, and telling stories. Funny stories to make my younger sisters laugh, long sagas starring my best friends and I in middle school and

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Food & Drink > Baking Beginner's guide to bread makers and bread machines: 1 of 9
What is better than a slice of butter-melting warm bread in the morning, the fragrance of fresh baked bread filling your home, or even better, inexpensive and healthy homemade food with no preservatives! These thoughts got me interested in making my own bread. I tried it by hand in the past, but with a busy schedule it was ju... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Do-it-yourself healthy trail mix for kids: 3 of 12
I call it trail mix, some know it as gorp, and my coworker likes to refer to it as my bird Seed. Whatever you call it, a mix of fruits, nuts, seeds and other goodies is a great healthy snack that will fill you up and keep you going between meals.Pre-packaged trail mixes that you find in the store can be expensive, with so muc... More..
Food & Drink > Wine Holiday gift ideas: Why the gift of a wine-tasting class is perfect: 1 of 4
The gift of a wine tasting class can be the perfect gift for nearly any (adult of course) on your list. It can be appreciated by the wine connoisseurs, to those who enjoy a glass of wine every now and then, to those who cannot tell a Cabernet from a Chardonnay.For the wine experts on your list, there are always new things to ... More..
Business > Small & Home Business How credit scores impact home businesses: 1 of 4
Most people start a home business to make money, and it takes money to make money. Unless you have a source of capital for your home business (i.e. you are independently wealthy or have a solid investor), your credit score can affect your ability to borrow money to start up, run, or expand your home business. It can also affe... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to buying smart at the garden center: 5 of 18
Shrubs are not as big of an investment as trees, but they are usually bought in higher quantities, and it may quality may be overlooked. Make sure you get shrubs that will perform in your landscape by doing your homework and learning what a healthy shrub looks like. Look up what is normal for the particular shrub by season fr... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Quick and easy pumpkin recipes: 5 of 15
My favorite pumpkin recipe is also one of the quickest and easiest I have found. I came across this recipe in my trusty Better Homes and Gardens cookbook, and tweaked it a little for my tastes. I can whip up a batch of my Pumpkin Bars in a few minutes (without a mixer!) bake, and have warm and delicious fragrant bars for dess... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Buyer's guide to healthy groceries: 7 of 20
I learned a lot about eating healthy and shopping for healthy food from one of my favorite authors, Michael Pollan, in his books including An Omnivore's Dilemma' and In Defense of Food', as well as his various articles for the New York Times.The rules of thumb he suggests are easy to remember, easy to understand, and good com... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Compost: How to make better dirt than you can buy: 4 of 10
Adding organic matter to the soil is an important way to ensure long-term health for your trees and shrubs. You can buy compost each year, but it is easier than you think to make your own compost. You will save money, have a supply of slow release nutrients for your plants, and it will also cut down on the amount of trash you... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to make a good lump free gravy: 9 of 21
Yes, you too can make gravy!I never attempted to make gravy before this year partly because of the fat, but also because I grew up with the legend of Grandma's famous homemade gravy. The way relatives talked about it I assumed it was a difficult process with success only after many years of practice. I like to experiment with... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why I love wine as a holiday gift: 3 of 7
I am pretty easy to shop for. My friends and relatives know that a bottle of wine will always be greeted with a genuine appreciation. I believe wine is the perfect gift for any occasion, and is especially great gift for the holidays.The top ten reasons why I love to get wine for the holidays:1. It is always a surprise- With s... More..