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About me - Elizabeth Clark

I live in Ontario, Canada with my family and houseful of pets.

My passions, include writing fantasy/adventure stories, and painting wildlife art. I love animals and consider myself well versed in various breeds and care.

I spent five years studying and breeding

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Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed: German Shepherd: 19 of 32
Companion, rescuer, guardian and protector. These are just a few words to describe the working class dog breed, known as the German Shepherd. This intelligent dog, has been a distinct breed for over a century. They are descended from the shepherding and farm dogs of Germany and Central Europe. As an official breed, they began... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Elsa: 5 of 8
The feminine name, Elsa, pronounced as EL-sa is believed to have Teutonic or Germanic origins and means noble with a second meaning of truth, often times combined to mean, noble truth. In Greek, the name is said to mean God is a Vow. Also believed to have evolved from the Hebrew meaning, God's promise, God is her oath, and Go... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat toys recommendations: 4 of 6
Cat toys. Some jingle, some squeak, and some, smell really really good to a cat. You might wonder, what make the best toys for our furry feline friends.Cats tend to like movement. If you have time to invest in playing with your cat, then a collection of sponge balls are just for you. Sponge or knitted balls are quiet to play ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Halloween pumpkin carving tips: 7 of 10
The air has a frosty nip to it, and the fall leaves are in their full glory. Children prattle on about costumes and treats, which can only mean one thing: It must be Hallowe'en! And on Hallowe'en, there is no finer way to celebrate, than with a wonderful spooky Jack-o-Lantern.Carving a pumpkin is an activity the whole family ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Ideal Valentine's Day gifts for women: 29 of 39
Foil hearts! Candy hearts! Cards with kittens on them! Diamonds...roses...you may as well just gift wrap the moon! Valentines Day is a few days away, and many men are still scratching their heads over an ideal gift. (Or at least they'd better be.)Don't fret men, there are ways of gifting a lady you love, in ways she'll adore ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors How to monitor your child's time surfing the web: 6 of 8
Just like video games, television, and the telephone, the internet is here to stay! And just like these predecessors to the net, our children will become entranced and fascinated by what this modern marvel can offer.The internet, is all of it's precursors rolled into one, and as such, a parent can expect that the computer and... More..
Home & Garden > Trees & Shrubs Tips for growing holly: 6 of 8
Deck the halls with boughs of holly! There are hundreds of carols that mention this well known holiday plant.Holly is a plant with ancient pagan and Christian origins, and is steeped with superstition. It is said, that the holly plant is protective against lightning and witches, and is representative of eternal life. Some bel... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Dog breed facts: Golden Retriever: 23 of 29
Combine a gentle disposition, a beautiful golden coat, and you have the Golden Retreiver, perhaps, the most popular family dog of all time. The breed was created by Sir Dudley Majoribanks, later to be known as Lord Tweedmouth, of Inverness Scotland. While his precise means of crossing breeds to create the Golden Retriever, is... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Exploring the vampire in cinema: 31 of 39
Vampires have not only reached immortality by being cursed, but by our fascination with them, especially on the silver screen.The vampire, was first seen in Bram Stoker's novel 'Dracula' published in 1897. Set in Europe, the dark epic followed the intrepid Dr. Van Helsing and his associates who hunted the vampire. Since then,... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Proper use and abuses of baby pacifiers: 4 of 5
Pacifiers are an excellent tool to help quench a baby's need to suck. Studies have shown that babies begin sucking their thumbs while in utero. If a child has a need to suck beyond feedings, a pacifier will help quiet this need. But like any other piece of child care equipment there are some safety facts that all parents and ... More..