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I've always wanted to write. I took a few classes, but something always got in the way so I never was able to pursue it. A few weeks ago, while searching for topics on creative writing on the Internet, I came across Helium. I started submitting articles and

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Home & Garden > Home Interior Can you get Martha Stewart style at Ikea prices?: 2 of 4
I believe you can get Martha Stewart style at Ikea prices. Looking through her magazine, Living, I found it filled with items from all over the world.If you found something that really caught your eye, look for a similar version of the item at a shop that fits your budget. Martha Stewart herself, has products that are market... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values If I could change the world: 30 of 59
If I could change the world, I would start with our morals and family values. We live in one of the greatest countries in the world, yet society's moral values seem to be decaying. More and more individuals morals and values are becoming breaking news. Only last week, a prominent politician is forced to resign because of a m... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on food: 42 of 79
How to save money on food There are a number of ways to save money on food. As I get older and hopefully wiser, and live on a limited income, I have beome more aware of the different ways to save. Coupon clipping is probably one of the best ways to save. Go through the ads as soon as they come out in the newspapers. You'd be... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Good things to eat throughout the day if you are on a diet: 7 of 13
A good breakfast is one of the most important meals to eat when you're on a diet. A good tasty breakfast should consist of fruit, or fruit juice, whole grain cereal with milk for your fiber and calcium intake, an egg with sausage, bacon or ham, two or three times a week with toast, and your coffee, tea, or cocoa, whichever y... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Marriage: 15 of 27
Marriage, they said ours wouldn't last. She must be pregnant, he wouldn't be marrying her otherwise. Can't he find someone who's not "used", was the comment from his alcoholic father. They've only dated a short time, what's the rush? All these comments were being made many years ago, approximately 40 years ago, to be exact. ... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips: How to apply foundation: 10 of 18
Foundation is available in many different types these days, so depending on what type you're using, will determine how you apply it. You should always start with a clean, moisturized, face no matter what type of foundation you're using. Cream foundation should be applied with either a makeup sponge, or your fingertips. It ne... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day and the older person: 8 of 14
Valentine's Day! It's coming! It's only 2 weeks away, and I can hardly wait. Will it be wine and roses, or a fancy box of my favorite chocolates this year? My heart goes pitter, patter, just thinking about it. That may be the way it was a few years back, quite a few years back to be exact. Today, we're called senior citizens... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections (Other) Can winning the presidential debates affect the election outcome?: 4 of 7
I definately have to believe that the presidential debates are going to have a dramatic affect on who wins the election and will be the next leader of this country we live in. I don't need to tell anyone that the country's economy is in its worst shape since the great depression. The American people want to know how we're go... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The countryside: 5 of 8
The countryside It sped through the bluffs of New York The Amtrak Train, starting and stopping Sounding its whistle at each crossing From the observatory car I caught a glimpse of buffalo grazing Small creeks, rivers and streams Flowing and glistening amidst the terrian I woke at 6AM To the greenery of the Midwest Fields of ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alcoholism Alcohol as a cause of family problems: 14 of 21
Alcohol as a cause of family problems I have been surrounded by alcoholism all my life. Until the past few years, I didn't realize just exactly how much this problem affected not only me, but my loved ones, and anyone else around me. When I was growing up, my mother went through constant physical and mental abuse caused by m... More..