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Aspiring to do everything all at once, all the things I love revolve clearly around being creative and expressing who I am. I write about the things I know and am passionate about, and I also write to bring awareness to the topics that are very important

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Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Sanding, buffing and polishing techniques for polymer clay: 1 of 1
Something that a lot of polymer clay artists end up skipping out on is the sanding, buffing, and polishing process. It is usually left behind namely because they just don't know where to start or they find it too time consuming. I will admit that this process does take a little time, but with a little bit of know-how, it doe... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking tips: Creating a background: 1 of 1
When it comes to scrapbooking, the most important thing is always the photograph. But without a splash of color from backgrounds and embellishments, your scrapbook would be nothing more than one of those dreary looking photo albums. Even in the creative outlet that is scrapbook making, we often forget that simply putting tog... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Fruits & Vegetables Coring tomatoes: Chefs tricks: 1 of 1
Coring tomatoes may seem like a very trivial kitchen trick to some, but in the restaurant kitchen it could mean precious dollars, and that means doing it right with as minimal waste as possible. Doing it right, however, only takes a few steps and is actually very simple to accomplish. Start by picking off any of the left ove... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Guide to buying the best chocolate: 1 of 1
Whether you are carefully preparing a batch of homemade truffles as a romantic gesture, or throwing together a batch of chocolate brownies for your children, it all comes down to the most prominent flavor chocolate. But how do you know just what sort of quality you are getting when it comes to chocolate? Sometimes you find y... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition Halloween candy: Too much sugar: 5 of 9
Growing up, I was lucky to have a Mother that was as fond of Halloween as I was. She wasn't the type to run out and flood our lawn with tacky "spooky" decorations, but she was the type that encouraged being creative. I don't think I ever left the house in one of those store bought Halloween costumes. And being a young little... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts Tips for making chocolate-covered strawberries: 5 of 9
It's getting to be that time of year, again - Valentines Day; a time where people go crazy over hearts, flowers, and cards. What better time to make a luscious Valentine treat? And with a homemade touch... Nothing can beat a fresh ripe strawberry. As you take a bite, the sweet juices runs down your chin, and you lap them up ... More..
Education > College Life Roommate issues: The goth: 3 of 5
As you open the door to your brand new dorm room, you peak around the corner to see a dark looking creature lurking in the furthest most blackest part of the room. The air is filled with the scent of cloves and fallen leaves, as the brooding and moody echoes of their idols sing in the background. As visions of vampire movies... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Being punk: 3 of 5
There are many mornings where I am too tired to remember exactly why people are staring at me on the subway train. Did I have something on my face? Am I not wearing any pants? Ah crap, I have a big green stream of snot extending itself from my nose to the floor, don't I? As I sit and ponder these questions in my mind, asking... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs Ways to use powdered sumac: 3 of 5
In Roman times when there was little access to lemons, the Romans had to look for other ways to create that citrus pucker. In present times, it is quite rare to hear of sumac being used in Western Cuisine, but only for the reason that people just don't know what this tart spice has to offer. In aroma, it doesn't leave much o... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to choose your wedding cake: 5 of 8
As a cake decorator myself, the "icing on the cake" of any wedding is, indeed, the wedding cake. It is the centerpiece of a beautiful reception and an intricate part of the bride and grooms fond memories of their special day. Picking out your wedding cake doesn't need to be a long and tedious process, and if you have faith i... More..