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Theodora is a lapsed writer making a comeback. Although she was a journalism major, and writer after college, Theo's career path took her into different directions.

As the owner of a marketing business, she developed trends in the home decor and gift industry,

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Home & Garden > Home Interior Decorating a child's bedroom on a budget: 1 of 12
You don't have to break the piggy bank to create a beautiful bedroom for your child. When you consider all of the wear and tear that the average child will take out on their room, you should limit your spending. It certainly makes sense, and it's very easy, to buy inexpensive furnishings for a child's bedroom that will look ... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette Great gift ideas for the hostess: 1 of 12
There's this special feeling that you get when carrying a hostess gift to a party. Without any idea of what the gift might be, a hostess always seems to convey a warm sense of appreciation for your thoughtfulness. As you look around you can see that other guests, too, have brought along hostess gifts. Seeing all of the shiny... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) The benefits of having breakfast for dinner: 1 of 12
I clearly remember the first time I experienced having a breakfast meal at night. It was at a Waffle House. That simple meal of steak and eggs, hash brown potatoes, ordered scattered, and slathered, and with ketchup, instantly won me over to the breakfast-for-dinner side of life. Not only is breakfast for dinner, a time save... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers Protecting yourself from draining friends and acquaintances: 3 of 35
You know who they are. That friend, coworker, or acquaintance who just drains you for all you're worth. It's happened to you more than a few times, for sure. You have coffee or lunch with them, maybe just talk to the them on the phone, and you're left feeling exhausted. Afterwards, a quick glance in the mirror at the reflect... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics Gifting at Work: What's right? What's wrong?: 1 of 11
Are you faced with the task of buying a gift for someone at work? It's easy to be totally stumped about what to buy your colleagues, or even worse, the boss! You know that the gifts will be opened in front of everyone at the office. Certainly you don't want to go overboard and appear to be trying to score brownie points with... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What is your favorite fast food and why?: 3 of 31
"We didn't invent the chicken, just the chicken sandwich" is the slogan made famous by Chick-fil-A. The Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich is my hands down favorite fast food. To be perfectly honest, I don't love eating fast food. However, at least once a week, I just can't think about cooking. That's when it's time for a Chick-fi... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Family gardening tips: 1 of 10
The family who gardens together grows together. There's a lot of truth to that statement. What could be better than a family project that has the potential of making each and every family member a part of the team that is making things grow? From the youngest child to the oldest adult, everyone will enjoy and reap the benefi... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for a best friend: 2 of 19
Last fall, my best friend and I were discussing a series that was being shown on PBS. The series is called "The War" based on the book written by Gregory Ward, produced, and directed by Ken Burns and Lynn Novac. He raved about the series, but complained that he wasn't able to watch all of the installments as they were spread... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Where to go for vintage wedding dresses: 1 of 9
Vintage wedding dresses are far more than just apparel. Once you've made the choice to wear a wedding dress that is vintage, prepare yourself for a shopping extravaganza that's filled with romance, rich with history, and unique in style. No matter which era you prefer to re-create, be assured that finding that special dress ... More..
Business > Trade Shows Trade shows: Be a business card collector: 1 of 9
Business cards are trade show tickets to success! When used properly, the business cards you've collected at trade shows, are the pot of gold at the end of the rainbow. Many times orders are not written on the spot at trade shows. The big dollars you're going after generally come with proper follow up after the trade show is... More..