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As a professional baker and writer, I feel blessed that I can create art every day. Plus, how many people get to work a day job that requires them to be up to their elbows in chocolate? I have been writing as long as I can remember, and am slowly making the

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Religion & Spirituality > Catholicism Testimonies: Catholic traditions dear to me: 1 of 6
When many Christians think of their favorite traditions, the first thing that comes to mind is the Christmas season. As my priest likes to put it, Christmas is the holiday with the best packaging. However, the most important liturgical feast of the year isn't found in December - it is the celebration of Easter. The celebrati... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing for Success Writing: How to make difficult concepts easy to understand: 1 of 6
When writing articles, you may be called upon to explain complex ideas in simple forms that an everyday reader can understand. Whether you are crafting a "how-to" article or discussing a political theme, there are many techniques for helping your reader understand easily. Spend time brainstorming your idea. If you are writin... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Rudeness in today's society: 10 of 59
In modern society, rudeness seems to be as prevalent as Starbucks. Wherever you turn is someone who never seemed to learn basic manners or who is acting as though they are the most important person in the room. Rudeness is a symptom of a greater problem, caused by people who do not respect their fellow men and women. If ever... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Cream cheese frosting: 4 of 23
Cream cheese frosting is one of the simplest but most flavorful frostings you can make. In minutes you will have a perfect partner for a variety of cakes, including carrot, chocolate, and red velvet. My simple cream cheese filling is so sugary sweet that I am often tempted to eat it by the spoonful! It's easy enough for anyo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Addicted to karaoke: 10 of 57
Tell me where karaoke night is, and I'll be there. One night in college, I was with a group of friends and we were bored. Our small town had little nightlife. We decided to head down to our favorite bar and play pool. None of us had been there on karaoke night, and thought it would be a fun way to spend an evening. We couldn... More..
Arts & Humanities > Helium Dos & Don'ts Helium don'ts: How not to write for Helium.com: 6 of 33
Everyone comes to Helium for a different reason. Whether you are a novice writer or an established freelancer, there is something to learn from writing here. Learning to write for the web and for Helium can take practice. Keep these ten important tips in mind when you are crafting your next article. DON'T forget about format... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Is pizza healthy?: 2 of 11
While there are certainly healthy pizza recipes, when your average American imagines this tasty treat they are thinking about greasy, cheesy pizza from a parlor or chain. Many favorite pizzas in America can run upwards of almost 450 calories per slice and more than 20 grams of fat. For many people who are craving a slice, th... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Save money on stamps: 2 of 11
Do you feel like the price of stamps increases every time you turn on the news? Though a penny at a time may not seem noticeable, the high prices do add up if you send lots of letters or pay all your bills by mail. Finding quick and easy ways to reduce the amount of money you spend on stamps can help free up that extra cash ... More..
Personal Finance > Credit Cards Student credit cards: Taking the plunge: 6 of 32
When I was 16, my parents helped me set up a checking account and cosigned my first credit card so I could begin to build my credit history. They understood the importance of teaching my sister and me how to be responsible consumer and knew that having a good credit score would be an asset once we moved away from home. As I ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Job Interviews Reasons why writing an interview thank you letter is important: 3 of 16
Thank you notes seem to be far less common than they used to be. As a child, it was very important to my family that you took the time to write thank you notes for any gifts you received. In adulthood, many people forget that job interviews may be a good time to write these simple notes. There are many beneficial reasons to ... More..