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For as long as I can remember my three greatest passions in life have been writing, art and animals. As a young girl I brought home every animal imaginable from newts and frogs to hamsters, budgies, dogs, cats and rodents. My childhood days were spent writing

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Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Homemade pizza dough: 1 of 31

Homemade Honey Pizza Dough This homemade crust is indescribably good. The kids will love to get involved while you make this pizza with your family and enjoy the rewards. The preparation time is only about 15 min and the rest of the time is for the dough to rise, be punched down, and rise again. This recipe is the easiest ye...
Creative Writing > Flash Fiction Flash fiction: Mermaids: 2 of 30

She had heard tales of this creature called man , during long migratory treks across oceans cold and deep, in search of clearer waters and unpolluted food sources. Her clan had warned of this terrifying race, who dominated not only land, but also sea and sky. Their creed stated that whomever spotted man, had to destroy them ...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to bathe a dog: 1 of 15

An important aspect of dog ownership is regularly bathing your dog. This will help not only to keep your dog clean and odour free but will also help to keep the skin in healthy condition, free from irritation caused by natural toxin release, environmental pollutions and dog saliva which can cause hot spots. As a former dog g...
Creative Writing > Flash Fiction Flash fiction: A pirate's tale: 2 of 25

“A wench?” Captain Adam balked. “No wench is a match for any man!” “Aye, but you are wrong, sir.” countered Rusty Jack. “This dame ain't like the rest.” He thrust the scroll into Captain Adam's palm who unrolled it hesitantly. Wanted for pirating and murder. Jane “S...
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to clean a dog's ears: 1 of 8

Ear cleaning is one of the most overlooked aspects of dog grooming, therefore its no surprise that many dogs will develop ear infections over the course of their lives. Some breeds are particularly prone to this, such as the cocker spaniel or any of the breeds that have long hanging ears. One of the main reasons for this is ...
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to hide your Facebook online status: 1 of 8

Social networking sites such as Facebook are great when you want to connect with friends without leaving your home. Facebook's chat feature, while quite basic compared to other messenger services, is still a good way for people on your friends list to connect with you in real time. However, there are times when you want to v...
Home & Garden > Furniture Popular living room furniture under $500: 1 of 6

Whether you are just starting out on your own or recovering financially after property loss, divorce, etc., how to furnish your living room on a budget can be of primary concern. The living room is an important space to focus on, as this is where you will bring your guests for their comfort and enjoyment, and it also serves ...
Business > Online Advertising & Sales Tips to increase online sales: 1 of 6

Do you have a website for your business but not many sales resulting from it? It may be time to up your game and turn your website into the money making tool you want it to be. Analyze your design The first step to improving your website is to analyze its overall look. Is it relatively clean and well organized? M...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Getting past weight loss plateau: 1 of 6

Plateau Breakers If you've ever been on a mission to lose weight and look great by a certain date, hitting a plateau on your weight loss journey can be extremely frustrating and can lead you to lose heart and give up on your goals. This is no way to be. The good news is there are ways to break plateau without having to work ...
Personal Finance > Managing Credit How stolen mail can jeopardize your identity: 1 of 6

Stealing mail for information is one of the fastest and easiest ways for criminals to pilfer money and it is currently on the rise in metropolises like Vancouver Canada where drug addition and an expensive lifestyle create a demand for quick money. According to a report by CTV television, most of the criminals are smart kids...