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By complete accident, but happily, I find myself here at Helium.

I bring to the page my varied experiences as a mother of three(and wife to my husband), an accountant and business woman, an athlete, an artist and now, a writer.

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Home & Garden > Home Interior Positive emotional effects of a scented home or apartment: 24 of 49
I was one of those people who self righteously eschewed little air fresheners that plug into an outlet and make a room smell like peaches or apple spice. I figured if I kept my house clean it would smell fresh, and that was good enough for me. I was content with my virtuously clean smelling house until one day when I returned... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements The ABCs of multivitamins: 9 of 18
Even when we try our best to eat well, we usually don't get all of the nutrients we should; and so most doctors recommend that healthy adults take a daily multivitamin. But the vitamin section in your supermarket or drugstore is enormous and no two bottles look the same. You may be tempted to just grab a familiar brand, chug ... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness A map to your body's health: 1 of 2
Fitness and good health are in the spot light more than ever. You may be concerned that your lifestyle is not healthy, your weight is not what it should be, or that you just don't look as good as you want to. But getting your body fit for the life you want to lead can seem overwhelming.Without compare the most complex and con... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips Healthy snack ideas to boost your immune system: 16 of 31
Happy trails doesn't have to mean happy trail mix. On-the-go snacks that are full of basic nutrients and immune boosting essentials don't need to be the same tired options that first come to mind. No need to trek across town to the health food store either. You can start foraging right in your own cupboards or fridge and the ... More..
Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics Ten simple and easy ways to be in good shape: 7 of 13
The secret to being physically fit is not mysterious and it does not require super human devotion to the body beautiful. It does however require that we learn from those who have mastered the concepts of fitness and personally applied them effectively.Ever since childhood I have trained as an athlete, and as a byproduct of th... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics How to get the most energy from common foods: 5 of 9
Few things affect your productivity and the way you feel as much as your food does. To accomplish all the important things you need to do, you have to get the most possible energy from your diet.After studying Asian and Mediterranean diets for decades, researchers believe that a diet centered around plant based foods provides... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning Kitchens Organize your kitchen by clearing the clutter: 19 of 34
Sure, you may love to cook, but you hate cooking in your kitchen. Your crowded counter tops and cupboards have you in a stranglehold. You can hardly slice an onion, much less fashion gourmet meals. It's time to get things in order.If you watch cooking shows you'll notice that decorative items are seldom seen on counter tops. ... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance How the Internet has made shopping for auto insurance simple: 8 of 14
Remember the days when you had to actually make yourself presentable and drive over to your insurance agent's office to apply for an auto insurance policy? Even if you could get a price over the phone, a trip to the office for paperwork and a cup or two of bad coffee was obligatory. We all hankered for a better way to buy aut... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Benefits of home window tint: 17 of 28
If the sun is shining, odds are that right now you are paying more to cool your home than you need to. Also, your expensive carpet, drapes, upholstery and wall coverings are fading. And what about your treasured art work? It's fading too. But that's not all; your skin is incurring damage from the sun. (That's right, you can s... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Diet secrets of naturally slim people: 16 of 25
Next time you hear a naturally slim person say, "Oh, I eat what ever I want", don't believe it. They're not lying, but if you're not also "naturally" thin, then "what ever I want" probably means something completely different to you than it does to them. Your thin friends won't ramble on about their diet secrets, because ther... More..