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About me - Betty Carew

Hi, my name is Betty Carew. I am a wife for 43 years, a mother and a grandmother. I am also a writer.

I enjoy writing tremendously and it is and was always a big part of my life. I am currently in the process of writing a book which is taking a back burner

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Pets & Animals > Dog Training Dog walking mistakes to avoid: 1 of 10
Do you walk your dog or your dogs walk you? When we brought home our two American Cocker Spaniels from the SPCA we had no idea what to expect. They were three years old and having two dogs was something very new to us. Regardless, our dogs had to be walked on a daily bases. When we started this it was a matter of the dogs wal... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Health (Other) Home remedies to control back pains: 1 of 10
Back pain is a very common problem that is found in the population today. The reasons for back pain can be many from not lifting properly to serious injuries but the pain is the same. Back pain can become debilitating to the one that suffers from it and medication doesn't always work the way it should. When medication is not ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Gift cards: Great idea but be wary of the pitfalls: 1 of 10
How can you go wrong by giving gift cards for any occasion? Most people think they are the ideal gift. You don't have to worry about the size or the color, they are easy to purchase and great gifts to receive so what's the problem? The problem is gift cards are great ideas but be wary of the pit falls and there are more than ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My dreams: 7 of 68
When I was a child of 13 years old there was strife around the world and the one that scared me the most was the incident between the US and the Bay of Pigs in 1961. I should not have been concerned at this young age but I was. I would have the same recurring dream each night, always the same and always so very frightening. I... More..
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars Biography: Anne Frank: 1 of 9
The Second World War ended on August 4th, 1944. Otto Frank returned to his home hoping that at least one person in his family had survived the Holocaust. His hope was in vain as he looked around a house that had been ransacked and destroyed by people that he would never personally know. As Otto Frank sat there in despair, Mie... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Heartworms: Prevention, clinical signs and treatments: 1 of 9
The prevention, clinical signs and treatments of heartworm is something every pet owner needs to know. Heart worm can be found any place in the world where there is warmer climates. This includes much of the United States. It can be found in dogs, cats, wolves, coyotes, foxes and other animals. This makes it very difficult to... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Knowing when it's time to euthanize: 3 of 26
Your pet has been such a big part of your life. Over the years he has told you when he is happy. He has told you when he was hungry or needed water; he has told you when he wanted to go outside. He told you when he wasn't feeling well, so he will tell you when the time is right to let him go. It is important to know when it's... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Helping your pet cope with storms and loud noises: 2 of 17
While some pets don't give noise and storms a second thought there are others that fall apart right in front of you suffering from fear. This noise is usually caused by thunderstorms or fireworks. There are many things you can do to help your pet during these times. You are the pack leader and they look to you for the help. F... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Natural health options for allergy relief: 2 of 17
There are millions of people in the world that suffer from allergies. The symptoms can range from watery eyes to a more severe symptom of shortness of breath. Some people control their allergies with over the counter medications while others choose a more simple way when they choose natural health options for allergy relief. ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to care for a dog: 3 of 25
When you bring a dog home you are making a commitment to that dog for the rest of his life. There are some essential things that you should do if you want your dog to live a long happy life. These essentials cover many things with love and companionship right at the top of the list. Then there are the basic needs that every d... More..