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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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Sports & Recreation > Sports Celebrities Can sports celebrity speakers really have an impact on today's youth: 1 of 6
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, the... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture How to find free furniture: 4 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 sho... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Fall fashion trends 2008: 2 of 8
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 ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Save on groceries: 35 of 107
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 ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Tips for buying pets from backyard purebred breeders: 1 of 3
While there are great rewards to adopting a new pet, there are some circumstances that leads new owners to search out purebred breeders.First, I want to say that I am indeed a great advocate for adoption. I've worked as a veterinary technician at a special shelter that took in dogs from the local euthanasia lists, as well as ... More..
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Overview of holistic medicine: 5 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 healthca... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to care for a disabled duck: 3 of 6
One year for Christmas I remember receiving a vintage book that contained an elderly woman's memories of her childhood pets. In it was my favorite story of her pet drake. This beloved duck was prone to disaster from day one as she recalled his mother maiming him at birth, leaving the unfortunate creature with a bald head that... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss What you need to know when shopping for a rowing machine: 2 of 4
Fitness can be fun if you choose the right equipment. Having a home gym makes fitness convenient and saves you the cost of monthly membership dues at public facilities. If you haven't yet tried a rowing machine, this little piece of equipment may just be your new favorite fitness machine. There are many reasons it can fit per... More..
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 p... More..
Arts & Humanities > US History (Other) How to teach the 50 states and their capitals to 8th graders: 1 of 1
Teaching junior high students can be a challenge. But when it comes to time in the classroom, there are a few simple tips that can make any topic more interesting, including geography.Geography teachers run into two issues when trying to teach states and capitals to less than enthusiastic 8th grade students. First is their sh... More..