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I am an artist, writer, and dabble in the world of fashion. I love all aspects of art and discovering creative outlets.

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Home & Garden > Furniture How to find free furniture: 2 of 16

One man's trash is truly another man's treasure. Whenever you can save money, especially on something as expensive as home furniture, turning "trash" to "treasure" is a fabulous money-saving skill. For those who know where to go in search of free goods, treasure can come in abundance and well worth the simple effort. Where s...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fall fashion trends 2008: 1 of 7

Are you a slave to fashion? Keeping up with current fashion trends can be confusing at the least, exciting at the best, frustrating at the worst, or simply a fun excuse to shop! Fortunately, this Fall has fashion trends for 2008 that offer some great picks to go with almost any personal style. Here are some of the highlights...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Impressions of the St. Louis area: 1 of 6

My first memory of St. Louis was staring towards the heavens at the looming Gateway Arch. You could see it from standing on almost any spot in the city. This same architectural extravagance stretches across almost any postcard of the cityscape. Just like this arch, St. Louis is a bustling city of excitement and intrigue. A c...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Save on groceries: 22 of 102

The current economy has launched our society into a new awareness. We are taking a closer look at how we spend our money, where we spend it, and how to cut back on the weekly budget. Recent price increases, including the rising price of gas, has caused food prices to soar. But the good news is that there are some easy tricks...
Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Can sports celebrity speakers really have an impact on today's youth: 2 of 8

Who did you look up to as a child? Did you idolize a performer? Try and jump like Michael Jordan? Or was it a teacher who really made the difference? All of us have a list of people we look up to. When it comes to young people, they often model the behavior of the people they admire. Especially when it comes to young boys, t...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Tips for finding a companion for your pet: 1 of 4

Companion Animals: Finding the Perfect Match for Your Pet Some animals can do very well in pairs. As long as they don't mind sharing YOU, their human companion, getting a friend for your current furry household member can be a good decision. Hopefully, before coming to this conclusion, you've already done some important asse...
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Overview of holistic medicine: 3 of 11

Holistic medicine, or the practice of treating the mind, body, and spirit rather than focusing only on specific symptoms, encompasses the whole body approach to healthcare. This ancient approach to medicine has proven to be highly effective and beneficial, even with today's advances in science. To appreciate holistic healthc...
Local Guides > San Antonio Insider's guide to the real San Antonio: Texas-sized shopping: 1 of 3

There's no question that San Antonio lays claim to the best shopping in South Texas; The reason? Variety! Some will argue that this city is second only to the fashion capitals of New York City and Los Angeles. Entertainment, great food, and fabulous stores are everywhereif you know where to find them. Take a few tips from th...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Christmas spirit: 8 of 23

"Christmas is dead.." He poised pen over the paper and looked Out across drifting sand The Afghani army had ceased fire But only 'til morning _ This Christmas wasn't lights or tinsel on a tree It was warfare, guns, and Death Littering the streets _ This mission he well knew Could surely be his last One way in They only way o...
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Pregnancy as a vegan: 1 of 1

I've always been health conscious. My first step towards becoming vegan, like most, was the subtraction of meat products from my diet. Gowing up in a farm-raised, meat-and-potato family, the transition wasn't complete until I was eighteen and living on my own. Maybe I can blame my mother's difficulty in culinary carnivorous ...