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I've been writing most of my life - but who hasn't in this business? Right?!? I write contemporary women's fiction, but recently found this website. I became intrigued by all the wonderful things people were writing about. I love expressing my interest in

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Personal Finance > Credit Cards Top 50 no annual fee credit cards: 2 of 5
Top 50 no annual fee credit cards Confused by all the letters you get in the mail from different credit card lenders? Tired of trying to figure out which one is right for you? Most people should look at the top five components when choosing a credit card first, is there an annual fee? Secondly, and most importantly, what's t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Guide to prescription diaper rash ointments: 1 of 1
Are there any Diaper Rash Ointments that work? You bring your new baby homeand it's unbelievable the amount of diapers you are suddenly changing! And usually they are blowouts! You know, the kind that makes an ungodly sound and runs up her back, dirtying whatever she was wearing and sitting in. It's usually at the most unopp... More..
Health & Fitness > Vitamins & Dietary Supplements The effects of cadmium on prostate health and the introduction of zinc: 1 of 1
Zinc and Prostate Health Cadmium, a source that is found in the air, water and ground, can be highly toxic if exposed to certain amounts. If you expose a prostate gland to too much cadmium, then you could be in trouble. Much like mercury and lead, cadmium is a toxic heavy metal. It finds its way to all of us, especially smok... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips for parents raising diabetic children: 11 of 20
My tip for you in raising diabetic children is switch to organic foods. With most prices rising, organic is now comparable to conventional foods. It's healthier, that's for sure. Let me tell you a story. My sister's husband struggled with diabetes since he was a child. His glucose level was usually over three hundred, and th... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Cooking & Meal Planning Tips for choosing healthy supermarket food: 3 of 5
Tips for choosing healthy food in the supermarket Grocery shopping tends to be on the bottom of most people's lists of chores, however I tend to like going. I feel satisfaction when I leave the store knowing that I bought the best, most healthiest food possible for my money. I like going alone if I can. Having a screaming to... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Chicken casserole: 20 of 29
Chicken Shepard's Pie Here's a fun twist on the old fashion recipe. This recipe uses 1 whole chicken, but you can use whatever chicken you have on hand, be it canned, boneless, parts, etc. If using something other than a whole chicken, omit the first 8 ingredients. 1 whole chicken 1 carrot 1 celery 1 onion 3 garlic cloves 1 ... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) Why eat organic foods: 10 of 14
My business isn't to keep you at your computer for hours while you try to read through a lengthy article, explaining why it's so important to eat organic. Like someone said, it's a choice. I choose to eat organic because of its health benefits, but also because of the impact it has on the environment. There's also more you n... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Chicken noodle soup: 7 of 9
Homemade Chicken Noodle Soup (like grandma used to make) One whole fryer chicken (clean, remove innards and dry) Garlic cloves a large onion 1 bay leaf 2 carrots 2 stalks of celery 1 package of wide noodles In a large pot, add clean fryer chicken, three cloves of garlic (smashed), one bay leaf, 1 carrot, 1 celery stalk, an o... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Health benefits of cinnamon and honey: 9 of 10
Can eating too much cinnamon be harmful? My brother-in-law has suffered from type-1 diabetes for as long as I have known him (let's just say it has been many years). After several months of him being hospitalized over and over again, I wanted to help him and my sister find answers to his rapidly deteriorating health. I began... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet (Other) Healthy eating: Alternative to dieting: 8 of 8
Are you tired of wanting to lose weight, but never know what diet to go on? Or sick of going on a diet, only to fail, and put ten more pounds on? Well, I believe there's a reason for all the failed diets out there. Personally, I don't believe in "diets". I don't believe in the Atkins Diet, or the South Beach Diet, or any oth... More..