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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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Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) The benefits of having breakfast for dinner: 3 of 12
Thinking of breakfast for dinner takes me back to my childhood of omelets with diced potatoes, onions and Kraft singles cheese. I now understand why we had breakfast for dinner-it is easy! Scramble some eggs, throw some toast in the toaster and pop open a can of fruit, and you are done. Pour a bowl of cold cereal, and you ar... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Exciting gifts for twenty-somethings: 4 of 15
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... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative Valentine's Day crafts: 4 of 15
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... More..
Home & Garden > Weeds & Pests How to keep deer out of your garden: 3 of 11
Hungry deer will eat anything, even deer-resistant plants. Which techniques will work best depends on the density of the deer population in your area. Plant selection, anti-deer sprays and other tactics might work for a while, but to ensure long-term plant protection, you must consider an electric fence. An electric fence is... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Great toys for men in their 20s: 6 of 21
Shopping for men in their 20s seems like a daunting prospect. A little bit of research into your twenty-something's true likes and dislikes goes a long way. Most men of this age always want what they cannot have. Below, are some examples of the unattainable by them, and unfortunately, by you. 1)The latest, hottest sports car... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) Skating rink etiquette: 2 of 7
At skating rinks, several types of skaters must play together. During free skates, skaters always skate counter-clockwise around the rink. Divide a skating rink into four zones, and every type can co-exist happily. The wall (for newbies and children), right hand lane (for roving packs of friends), left lane (for hockey stars... More..
Travel > United States Spring Break ski destination: Park City, Utah: 1 of 3
Looking to seriously escape school for a week, and enjoy the perks of top-of-the line skiing, while taking your first bobsled ride with five of your new best friends? Or sip delicious micro-brews a short hop away from your digs? (Yes, there is drinking in Park City-plenty of it!) Need something fun after taking too many spil... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Do you need a wedding planner: 10 of 25
Wedding planners are not necessary for every wedding; however, using a planner will lower your stress level tremendously, and improve the quality of your event, if your wedding falls into one of the following categories: -Weddings with over 50 guests -Weddings costing over $15,000 -Weddings with limited budgets -Destination ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Winter Sports (Other) Ice skating on frozen ponds: Safety tips: 4 of 9
Skating on a frozen pond conjures memories of "Currier and Ives" pictures, and romantic yearning for "the good old days." Growing up in a house with a pond, the weeks cold enough to freeze the pond long enough for ice skating were a highlight of my youth. Every kid in every house around the pond descended with glee, and stak... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Bad drivers: 19 of 39
How does one know if one is a really bad driver? Especially if one has never had a speeding ticket? Think about how many things you have run over or run into. Multiply that times the number of accidents you have had. Divide that by the times that you have been stopped but not ticketed, and you have a good approximation. Foll... More..