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About me - Karen Reams

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I graduated as an NNEB from Cambridge UK in 1978 and since then have traveled far and wide ending up in North Dakota USA.

I am a wife, Mother and Grandmother and enjoy each role immensely.

I am in the wonderful position of retirement which gives me plenty

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption How to tell if foster care is really for you: 5 of 26
Children all over the U.S. are in need of foster homes. Some children require long-term foster care and others short-term (sometimes just 1 night). There are many reasons why a child may need a foster home for a period of time and these children come in all ages, shapes and forms....If you are interested in becoming a foster ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Home winemaking: 1 of 5
Write your articlMaking home made wine is fun and relatively simple to do. You can make wine from almost any non-poisonous flower, fruit, leaf or root plant.There are many recipes that suggest you use a whole large variety of ingredients and special yeasts but the secret of successful wine making, at least until you are more ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Starting Out How to find paid internships: 1 of 4
Summer is fast approaching, and many young people will be looking for a summer job or internship. Don't wait too long before beginning the search; avoid that last-minute rush.Where Do I start?First things first. Think about what you would like to do. Look about your own interests and what lights your fire.Here are just a few ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Debt How to get out of debt: 21 of 68
Accept responsibilityDebt is a situation that for one reason or another we choose to get ourselves into. The first step to dealing with debt is to acknowledge that debt. Once acknowledged accept no pity for your situation and give no pity to others in a similar situation. Doing so will just give you the victim mentality which... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to make pressed flowers: 4 of 10
There are many crafts associated with the country but one of the most delightful is the preservation and display of flowers, foliage and fruit. Beautiful collages can be created from blossoms picked in high summer and leaves gathered during the autumn. Sprays of leaves and larger flowers can be preserved in an almost natural ... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals How to care for hermit crabs: 4 of 8
Land hermit crabs are fast becoming the "in" pet. They are easy to care for, inexpensive and fascinating to watch. It is best to have more than one land hermit crab as they do get lonely and this loneliness can cause them to die.My family has 2 land hermit crabs, Sebastian Jr. and Frank and we spend many a happy hour watching... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Image Confident body language for the woman of today: 1 of 1
Increasingly more women are taking leading roles within the workplace but unfortunately many competent women are not being recognised because of their weak body language. Our body language says so much..Pauline Fredericke said When a man gets up to speak people listen , then look. When a woman gets up, people look; then, if t... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Information on seizures: 3 of 5
Epilepsy is the most common serious neurological condition and is caused by electrical changes in the brain's neurons. The reasons for someone having epilepsy are usually unknown but can include antenatal factors, family history, jaundice and some drugs that the Mother takes during pregnancy.. There are also some external fac... More..
Food & Drink > Wine A guide to storing and enjoying wine: 3 of 5
Regular wine drinkers will almost certainly have wine knocking about the house. It may be just a few bottles or caseloads. Either way this wine requires storing.To keep wine and enjoy it in its best condition there are a few basic rules that you will need to abide by:1 Where you keep wine is important. If you have just a few ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs How to detox fast: 2 of 3
Christmas has come and gone along with the traditional binge. Too much food and too much booze. We feel sluggish and slow and tired, but each year we do it again. But not to fear there is a quick fix remedy - detox.This is the simplest and quickest way to help free your life of junk food cravings and get some instant energy. ... More..