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About me - Kathryn Lavallee

I am a 26 year old woman and mother of a darling little boy. My husband has been encouraging me to share my writing with the world, and Helium seemed like THE place to start. I am currently in the midst of illustrating a children's book I have recently written.

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Travel > Africa & Middle East Travel destinations: South Africa
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South Africa is a land of far reaching beauty and incredible value. From the beaches of Cape Town, to the Krueger wildlife preserve, to the bustling metropolis of Johannesberg, this country has something for everyone. I started my own South African adventure in Jo'berg (as the natives call it), and even in the overly priced ... More..

Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Cost management: Sticking to a budget
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For most people, setting a livable monthly budget can seem to be an almost insurmountable task. However, a monthly budget is essential to moving forward both in your finances and in your life. Before you begin planning your monthly budget, you must do certain research into your finances. Keep track of both your income and yo... More..

Style & Beauty > Acne & Blemish Natural remedies for acne
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Acne is, bar none, the most frustrating skin condition to battle. Throughout the teen years we persevere, thinking, "Once I hit my twenties, I won't have to deal with this any more." Sadly, most people find that acne can continue to plague us throughout our lives. As a long time sufferer of acne, I have tried every cleanser,... More..

Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) On becoming a vegetarian: pros and cons
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Becoming a vegetarian is not a decision to be made in a day. Like any major life changing decision, you should give careful thought to the pros and cons of a meatless diet before making your choice. Giving up meat is often not easy. If you feel morally against eating meat, yet love the taste, there are certain options open t... More..

Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How much water should be consumed in a day
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Water. It has been called the liquid of life, the universal solvent, the equivalent of American beer. (Just kidding.) But how much is enough, and is there such a thing as too much? Most health experts recommend between six and eight 8 oz glasses of water daily. Some beverages count towards that eight glass goal, while others... More..

Entertainment > Movies (Other) Good sites for Harry Potter
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In my own humble opinion, THE site for everything Harry Potter is J.K. Rowling's own personal website. You can find it by typing J.K. Rowling into your Google search, or by typing www.jkrowling.com into your web address browser. This site contains everything, from dispelled rumors about the Harry Potter series and the author... More..

Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Tips for creating a moving checklist
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Moving to a new home can be overwhelming at best. In addition to packing and moving a lifetimes worth of possessions, there are the endless responsibilities of canceling water, cable, power, energy and phone at one address, just to deal with the hassles of hooking up the same things at another address. The best tip for easy ... More..

Style & Beauty > Hair Care Preventing dry hair
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A goal of preventing dry hair will differ with the treatment your hair receives. Even so, preventing dry hair is not hard once you know how much treatment your hair needs. If you are a hair minimalist, you shampoo, condition, and brush. Hairspray and mousse are unheard of as far as your hair is concerned. For you, the battle... More..

Style & Beauty > Cosmetic Procedures Having a tummy tuck to improve your body after pregnancy.
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The reason that tummy tucks after pregnancy have gained such popularity is a simple one. Women are still treating pregnancy with the age old adage of "I'm eating for two." This is the most destructive way to think when you are pregnant. I knew a woman who recently had a child. While she was pregnant, she would have fries, gr... More..

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