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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 I

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for a best friend: 1 of 19
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 p... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews The difference between a good restaurant and a bad one: 1 of 16
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 els... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Kids & Teens Great gifts for 10-year-old girls: 2 of 16
There is no way to categorize all ten year-old girls for gift giving purposes. Between your budding cosmetologist, veterinarian or editor of a large publishing house, there are countless personality types. I offer unique lists for several types of girls.The BookwormYour bookworm wants an unlimited charge account to Barnes and... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Mulch best practices: 1 of 8
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 thr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Resources Book recommendations for beginning writers and wannabe authors: 3 of 21
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, tr... More..
Relationships & Family > First Dates Great first date ice breakers: 3 of 21
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 shoul... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) Best gifts for newly met friends: 2 of 13
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 afte... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Ideal wedding gifts: 2 of 12
Selecting an ideal wedding gift for a couple can be easy if you consider the following guidelines while selecting:-How well do you know the couple?-Are they registered?-Are they moving into a new residence?If you know the couple well, and have known them for a long time, it may be possible to choose something personal for the... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to design your perfect container garden: 1 of 6
Combine color and texture among three types of plants to pot your perfect container garden. Thrillers, spillers and fillers planted in harmony compose a perfect container garden. ColorContainer gardens should POP, not just hang out on the corner of your patio. Choose colors that contrast to the background behind containers. B... More..
Travel > United States Weekend getaway ideas in the US: 2 of 11
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 in... More..