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Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative "green" gift wrapping: 5 of 63
The holidays are a wonderful time of year. We use the time to visit and think of friends and family. We also need to make it a time to think of our home, the EARTH. Why not make our holidays green in other places besides just the Christmas tree. Gifts and wrapping paper are a part of the holidays, but is there any way to use... More..
Autos > Autos (Other) Car games to occupy kids while driving: 5 of 59
The ultimate family vacation, a Road Trip! You pack the kids; the cooler and even the family dog in the car and off you go. Where you are going and how long it takes is not nearly as fun as the trip itself and keeping the kids occupied with games and songs will make the miles fly by. There are always DVD players and handheld ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > People in the News Is Michael Vick due for a big comeback?: 2 of 21
Michael Vick. Should he be allowed to play? Has he paid the price? It all depends on who you ask. Dog fighting in the United States is a serious issue and a serious crime. According to the Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) animal cruelty cases are directly related to crimes against people, and animal abusers... More..
Food & Drink > Baking Buyer's guide to cake mixes: 2 of 12
Don't tell Grandma, but today's cake mixes can be even better than scratch! The cake mixes you buy in stores today are more consistent, more flavorful and more convenient than most of the scratch recipes that you can find. They ultimately can save you valuable time and money, too. With today's busy lifestyles it is hard to ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting a stray pet: 18 of 103
I am lucky enough to work in the exciting and rewarding field of animal control. There are many stray pets out there in the city and rural areas. Some are lost pets, some have been abandoned, some have been born to the streets and some are just not wanted. When you find one of these pets you need to keep some things in mind. ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Pet ownership in an economic recession: 8 of 35
The tough economy is hard on everyone. There are many things we can learn to live without but it doesn't need to be your beloved pet. There is a lot you can do to lower your pet costs without lowering your pets care.Medical care is very important. It may seem like you would be saving money by skipping those vaccinations this ... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Breeders or dog owners: Who is more responsible for the excess of abandoned or sheltered dogs?: 10 of 36
I would have to vote for the dog owners on this one. I work in Animal Control and see every day the waste and suffering that goes on with not only dogs, but all pets. After the holidays is especially bad. People buy pets for others, or they buy them for their children as gifts without thinking it through. These animals are cu... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption How to determine if a wild animal needs assistance: 2 of 5
Many of us live in populated, urban areas, but even with the hustle and bustle of everyday life we should consider ourselves lucky that we can still see wildlife every day. No matter where you live, there will be many different types of wildlife in your area. Many of these animals you never see, but they might be living right... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health The risks of letting your dog run loose: 9 of 21
My name is COCO, I am a chocolate Labrador Retriever. My family said that it is OK to let me roam free in the streets. My human family knows I am a friendly dog that loves people. I would never hurt anybody! The neighbors all know me and no one really thinks twice when I am out roaming around. My family did not have me "fixed... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Cruel encounters at the animal shelter: 4 of 9
The fact that so many animals are banished to the shelter in the first place is in itself a "cruel encounter". People think these are places to leave the animal that is no longer "convenient" to keep. One day I was called to pick up a dog that had been found in the snow outside an apartment building. The dog was a white femal... More..