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Originally from southern Indiana, Maggie O'Leary has been serving her country in the United States military for over ten years. Ms. O'Leary is a veteran of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Ms. O'Leary currently serves as a Paralegal and a Public Affairs Specialist,

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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Guide to container gardening: 7 of 21
An indoor container garden of vegetables or flowers is fairly inexpensive to get started. If you keep your garden inside, your plants will produce year-round, and the garden will pay for itself. Growing your own vegetables and flowers can stretch your grocery budget, especially if you enjoy having fresh flowers to decorate yo... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips How to add exercise to your day: 4 of 12
A lot of people don't exercise, due to the perceived amount of hassle associated with staying in shape. You don't have to take hours out of your day to drive to the gym, use the equipment, shower, and drive back home. You can do a lot for you overall physical health, just by adding small bits of exercise into your normal acti... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Memorial Day USA: A tribute to our armed forces: 4 of 12

Each year, Memorial Day is pretty much the same for most Americans. Parties, barbecues, and informal get-togethers in the back yard with family. Scouring newspaper ads for all the sale prices, and making sure to hit the stores for the best deals over the three-day weekend. Or even staying home and doing chores on that ever-ne... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: 2008 Hyundai Entourage: 1 of 3
Spring is just around the corner, and with it comes new-car fever for many people. The amount of test-drives and prospective customers increases at dealerships across the country. I have found that the best way to fully experience a vehicle before buying, is to rent the vehicle for a weekend. This way, you can test the featur... More..
Autos > Motorcycles & Scooters How to shift gears on a motorcycle: 1 of 3
One of the major obstacles for new motorcycle riders, is the clutch and gearshift. If you are proficient at driving a car with a manual transmission, the switch to a motorcycle won't be that hard for you, once you can wrap your mind around the fact that your hand operates the clutch. If you are unfamiliar with a manual transm... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > New Year's The Chinese New Year explained: 8 of 22
I must admit, I was among the segment of the American population that doesn't know a lot about the Chinese New Year. So, I set about learning about the traditions and meaning of this special holiday. I learned a lot, and I will share some of my findings with you.Chinese New Year is a custom that dates back to centuries ago. W... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to make the most of coupons: 6 of 16
There are a lot of ways that you can save money by using coupons. First, clip coupons. This is a no-brainer. I remember my mother sitting down with the Sunday paper and clipping coupons each week. Now I do the same. I have always been able to save money by using coupons - there have been times that I got my entire order of gr... More..
Food & Drink > Drinks (Other) Classic Christmas drinks: 3 of 8
Nothing helps keep the cold out during the holiday season better than a warm, delicious holiday drink. And with the rash of bitterly cold temperatures that have swept the nation during the holiday season this year, everyone is looking for any way they can find to stay warm. Of course, there are always the traditional stand-by... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Guide to credit repair: 8 of 21
There are a lot of credit repair services out there. Some charge a fee, some don't charge a fee. And others claim to be free, but have hidden charges. For the last three years, I have been researching this subject, and what I've found may surprise you.The best free credit repair service is easy to find. You live with the pers... More..
Travel > United States Travel destinations: Graceland, Memphis, Tennessee: 2 of 5
I've been to Graceland four times, and plan to go again. We currently have a trip scheduled for mid-summer, and I'm really looking forward to it. Today, in honor of Elvis' 73rd birthday, I am sharing the details, and some photos from my trips to visit the home of the greatest entertainer in the history of music.In 1996, I mad... More..