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I am a work-at-home mom who owns a website that provides a large variety of stores for people to compare and deal shop, called CrystalsHotDeals.com, which is very new. I have high hopes that one day it will take off and make me a wealthy woman. I am married

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Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Household tips for keeping your home germ free: 2 of 18

I have learned a very hard lesson since becoming a parent. You cannot keep your home germ-free. You cannot keep it dirt-free or dust-free either. I have also learned that bleach can be your friend. I have several tips, using bleach, to help get rid of those nasty germs that we don't need. Tip #1 Use a bleach and soapy water ...
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) How to make a good lump free gravy: 2 of 11

Making a good lump free gravy isn't a mystery. It just takes a little practice and the right ingredients. It is also important to know that different types of gravy take different techniques and different ingredients. I'll go over the methods for making a couple of different gravies. Breakfast gravy is probably the easiest t...
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrity profile: Matthew McConaughey: 1 of 5

Matthew David McConaughey, born November 4, 1969 in Uvalde, Texas, was the youngest of three boys. His parents are James, a gas station owner who once played football for the Green Bay Packers, and Mary, a substitute teacher. He graduated from Longview High School in 1988, and was voted "Most Handsome"; he also lived for a w...
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews A look at the 2008 Sundance Film Festival: 2 of 5

The Sundance Film Festival began in 1978 as the Utah/US Film Festival in order to attract more filmmakers to Utah. It was founded by Sterling Van Wagenen and Charles Gary Allison with Chairperson Robert Redford, and its goal was to exhibit what the potential of independent film could be. At that time the focus of the festiva...
Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Your reactions to Heath Ledger's death: 34 of 60

I think that Heath Ledger's death has been a shock to the whole world. He was so young, handsome, and so talented. I have seen nearly all of his movies, and never once did I see him in an easy role. He seemed to pick the hardest roles, as Gabriel Martin in "The Patriot", Ennis Del Mar in "Brokeback Mountain", Patrick Verona ...
Home & Garden > Cleaning Products Why Arm & Hammer baking soda is not just for cooking: 11 of 19

Arm and Hammer baking soda happens to be one of those must have products for the pantry. We already use it in baking, and most of us put a box in the refrigerator to absorb odors. But there are many other ways baking soda can be used to make our homes cleaner and fresher smelling. For starters, you can add a half of a cup to...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Day Zero: 2 of 3

Day Zero is about three best friends with very different lives that have maintained their friendship since childhood and the draft notice that the three of them suddenly get in the mail. It takes you into what they go through with their relationships and how getting the draft not only affects them and the ones they love, but...
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: Mad Money: 10 of 13

What an absolutely wonderful comedy! I have seen so many movies here lately that have a lot of violence that this movie brought me the breath of fresh air I so needed. If you're looking for a movie to go to with your gal pals, this is it! There might even be few fellas out there that would enjoy a few good laughs. The movie ...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to eliminate odors around the house: 6 of 7

Removing odors from your house is not an easy feat, unless you know exactly where the odor is coming from, like pet urine spots or cigar smoke. Most households will find that a lot of their odors come from soft surfaces like couches, carpets, and curtains. Some homes may have places where dust collects and if it not cleaned ...
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Celebrity profile: Marlon Wayans: 4 of 4

Marlon L. Wayans was born July 23, 1972 in New York City, New York. His parents are Howell, a supermarket manager, and Elvira, a homemaker and social worker; he is also the youngest of ten siblings, many of which are celebrities. Raised in the housing projects of New York City, he attended Fiorello H. LaGuardia High School o...