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I love to write, so I write. Since I could hold a pencil, it seems I have been creating stories, poems and one-liners. Born in Cole Harbour, just outside of Halifax, NS, I had the best of both worlds: rural and city. We had horses a few hundred feet away

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: The personal growth of parenting: 2 of 9

I Can Hear You Weaning Myself off the Listening Monitor At the baby shower for my first child, my sister gave me a listening monitor. At first, it appeared to me to be an overrated item which babies and mothers could do without. I thought I would never use it; my mother survived without a monitor and raised ten kids. My sist...
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Gardening tips: How to start bedding plants: 9 of 38

Starting seeds indoors is a great way to get a jump on the growing season, and with planning, you can have bedding plants blooming by the time they are planted outdoors. On average, annual seeds, such as bachelor buttons, sunflowers, Impatiens, and geraniums, take five to eight days to germinate. Therefore, plan to sow in Ap...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Potty training tips: How to help your child feel comfortable with the potty: 9 of 21

The Ups and Downs of Potty Training One of the most satisfying accomplishments as a parent is to potty train their child. For some, it will happen easily. For others, it will be a long and tedious time. Regardless, patience and consistency are the keys to success. Don't be fooled by books and stories from other parents who s...
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms What is the most famous name in the world?: 7 of 15

The Name that can Sooth the Soul The most famous name in the world is so obvious, so simple, that it is easily dismissed. As with everything in life, the more common, the least noticed. The most famous name has been translated into every language that has existed on this planet since the beginning of time. It has caressed th...
Entertainment > Celebrity Biographies Biography: Harrison Ford: 1 of 2

Since 1966, Harrison Harry' Ford has been creating colourful characters on television and in theatres. Along the way, he has established a dedicated fan base stretching several generations. Many of these fans began watching Ford in the 1973 movie, American Graffiti, where he played Bob Falfa. Others learned his name when he ...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Nim's Island: 4 of 7

Gather all the female writers you know - young and old - and all the kids in the family and head out to see Nim's Island. Simply put, it is amazing. After seeing the previews for Nim's Island several weeks beforehand, my ten-year-old daughter and I anticipated its release. We were not disappointed. It takes a little time to ...
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to set up a personal surname website for genealogy research: 2 of 3

Sharing Your Family with the World When I first thought about creating a website to share information on my family name with the world, I was a little apprehensive. I had never created a website before and the Internet language was confusing. Still, I believed with a little reading and help from my Internet friends, a basic ...
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Online websites with the best resources for genealogy: 2 of 3

One can spend days listing great websites with the best resources for genealogy, but in reality, just one website is all that is needed. It is the portal to the thousands of websites on the Internet that are dedicated to genealogy. Created by Cindi Howells of Puyallup, Washington, USA, Cindi's List of Genealogy Sites (http:/...
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to create a family tree: 3 of 4

Every Family Has to Start Somewhere Creating a family tree has become an addictive hobby for millions around the world. It continues to grow every year as people ask, "who were my ancestors and where did they come from?" Wading into the genealogy pool can be overwhelming at first, but once the basics are learned, it becomes ...
Pets & Animals > Birds How to attract birds to your backyard: 19 of 25

Attracting Birds to the Garden Birds in the garden bring many benefits. Their songs brighten the dullest morning and it is fun to watch them grow, play and search for food. They also eat their share of insects and bugs. Bird feeders are one way to encourage birds to visit the garden. Homemade and store-bought feeders attract...