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I'm a Vancouver based freelance writer, who has just set up her own company- Write Choice For You (http://www.writechoiceforyou.com).

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Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to keep a clean, organized home when you have small children: 11 of 21
Do you nervously glance over your living room each time the doorbell rings? Do you feel like you're spinning around the entire day picking up toys and books, just to clear a pathway through your home that can be walked on? Keeping a clean and organized home when there are little children around, can be quite a challenge. But... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Must-have items for your child's playroom: 15 of 28
Children are discerning shoppers, often picking out their own toys and furniture based on the characters they love. While this makes shopping for them easier, being aware of must-have essentials ensure parents are not swayed by the choices on hand and demands of their children. As your child grows older, he'll get more activ... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Acid reflux: Symptoms and treatment: 9 of 15
We've all experienced it at some point in our lives. That burning sensation at the base of our diaphragm, that causes extreme discomfort. Heartburn is often associated with rich, heavy meals, and in most cases, is a result of acid reflux. What this essentially means is that some of the digestive juices normally found in the ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Food & Agriculture How to "go green" on the farm: Top 10 tips: 18 of 27
With the decline in the amount of farming land available, more and more farms are struggling to keep afloat. On the other hand, farms that do go either organic or install Eco friendly measures, have been shown to have an increase in sales. In certain areas, they can also take advantage of government and industry subsidies ge... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Basic herb gardening: 10 of 15
I do not have a green thumb. In fact, if there is a prize for killing the most plants, I think I would earn it straight away. I leave the heavy gardening to those who seem to know what they are doing, namely my husband and 4 year old daughter. But the herb garden still remains my domain. And surprisingly enough, after a few ... More..
Business > Starting a Business Write a business plan over lunch: 20 of 29
Announce your new venture, and the first thing you'll get is lot of advice from friends and well-wishers. If there's one piece of advice though that you must take to heart, it's this always write a business plan. Of a study conducted for AT&T, only 42% of small business owners bother to write a business plan. Yet of those 42... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to make a small kitchen look larger: 10 of 14
Most of us spend a sizable amount of time in our kitchens. While not all of us have the huge, sprawling kitchen that we'd like, it is possible with a little imagination and some time invested, to create the kitchen of our dreams. The following are a few tips which will not break the bank, yet give your kitchen a new, upgrade... More..
Entertainment > Entertainment (Other) Cheap summer fun: 20 of 27
Spring is here, and before you know it, summer will be upon us. Bright skies, warm sunny days and the urge to.........watch some TV? Play with your Xbox? Getting outdoors often requires motivation due to the many things one can do indoors, from the comfort of your sofa or computer chair. Yet, once you actually step foot outd... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Cleaning green: What steps to take to ensure that your maid or janitor is using earth-friendly products and techniques in your home or business: 6 of 8
If your or your office supports green practices, then hiring a janitorial company which uses green cleaning products would only be a natural extension. There are a number of janitorial services nowadays that specialize in green cleaning products and selecting one should be based on the products they use and of course, the pr... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Tips for weight loss: 22 of 28
Most of us have struggled with our weight at some point in our lives for some to lose it and for others, to gain it. We've gone through yo-yo diets, weight loss pills and rigorous exercise programs. The question is what really works? Is there a magic way to lose weight and more importantly, keep it off? The following is a lo... More..