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I live at the beach with my husband and my dog, Lucy. We love it here. The weather sure beats the cold and snow we encountered while living in the Adirondack Mountains. (Though we miss all of our friends up there.) I am a beach baby at heart, even though

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Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book recommendations for beginning writers and wannabe authors: 1 of 19

To write well, one must read widely. How can you craft beautiful sentences if you have not read any beautiful sentences? How can the meter of your poetry inspire marching, or lethargy, or dreaminess, if you have not read poetry. How do you make facts jump off the page, if you have only read textbooks? If you want to write, t...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for a best friend: 1 of 18

A best friend should be the easiest person to find a gift for. More than your mom, your sister, or your boyfriend, you and your best friend likely share similar interests, have the same taste in clothes or books, and enjoy doing the same activities. Capitalize on your similarities to choose the perfect gift. It is said that ...
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette The difference between a good restaurant and a bad one: 1 of 10

Whether a restaurant is good or bad is in the eye of the beholder. Quality of food, standard of service, the view, wine selection and cleanliness all contribute to one's perception of whether a restaurant is good or bad; however, while a restaurant can be one person's favorite of all time, the same place will make someone el...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) Best gifts for newly met friends: 1 of 10

When giving a gift to a new friend do not be generic. Think about what drew you to the person in the first place. It was probably not a mutual love for scented candles, guest soap, or hand lotion. (Unless you host parties in your house to sell those items.) Chances are, if you have an occasion to give someone a gift soon aft...
Relationships & Family > First Dates Great first date ice breakers: 2 of 19

The First Date with someone is bound to be a nerve-wracking experience. Success of a first date depends on being as relaxed as possible, in a polite and healthy way. (Drinking too much on a first date will result in disaster, so rely on other techniques to make a first date result in a second.) The first-date atmosphere shou...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Exciting gifts for twenty-somethings: 2 of 14

Exciting gifts for twenty-somethings abound in every corner of the shopping mall and every site on the internet. How your gift is received-with shouts of glee, or with a contempt-barely-hidden, less than hearty "Thanks," depends on the giver's knowledge and ingenuity. Many in their 20s are just starting out in careers, relat...
Home & Garden > Lawn & Landscaping Mulch best practices: 1 of 7

There is more to mulch than meets the eye! Mulching serves a variety of purposes in a garden; however, one must mulch correctly in order to gain the most benefit. Three steps to successful mulching in the garden are: Select the right mulch, Apply mulch correctly, Continue to monitor plants after mulching. By following the th...
Travel > Kansas Destinations Weekend getaway ideas in the US: 2 of 9

Your perfect weekend getaway within the United States depends on where you live. An ideal weekend getaway spot is close to home, but different enough so you feel as though you have been "away." Travel(either flying or driving) should not take more than four or five hours, otherwise, you will spend most of your long weekend i...
Sciences > Medical Science (Other) Reasons to donate blood: 2 of 9

You will never feel as good as you do after you donate blood. Until you give blood, you will not know how much such a simple and quick act on your part means to so many people. Donating blood is the easiest way to "give back" to your community in the shortest amount of time. It is the best way to ensure that when you are in ...
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative Valentine's Day crafts: 3 of 12

Valentine's day is not just for lovers. Valentines Day for me was always much more about exchanging cards and gifts with my friends, mom and grandma, than boys! Creative Valentine's crafts make Valentine's Day fun for everyone! Creative Valentine's Day Cards Valentine cards can take a variety of forms. Since I sent a card ea...