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I am a 30-something woman living in a small town in Ontario, Canada. I work as a children's librarian in our public library and bake cakes as a hobby in my spare time. I am presently planning my wedding, trying to save money and find all of those items that

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Jobs & Careers > Starting Out Great retail jobs for teens: 1 of 16
If you are young and would rather not smell like a french fry all the time, then retail is the key to your success! Retail jobs are wonderful for teens to earn some money, learn a bit about the business world and enjoy their first working experience. Teens are often hired in retail without having any prior experience and the ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Best ways to get married on a budget: 5 of 75
Just because you have a small budget for your wedding does not mean you have to have a cheap looking wedding, or one where you have to sacrifice style for budget. You can still have the wedding of your dreams with a few easy plans and not go over your budget, whether you are planning to spend $5000 or $25000.1. Have the cerem... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Summer makeup tips: 1 of 13
I'm melting, melting! No, this isn't just a line from The Wizard of Oz, it also applies to how most of us feel about our makeup during the summer. Heat and humidity can virtually wipe the makeup we so carefully applied in the morning right from our skin. And being outdoors in the summer also includes being in the sunshine mor... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Cheap wedding ideas: Tips for getting married in your own backyard: 2 of 23
Getting married in your own backyard sounds easier than most other options, doesn't it? You can control every aspect of the wedding and reception (if it is also in your backyard), and not have to worry about having limited time to access your venue. Well, there are a few things you should consider to make your backyard weddin... More..
Entertainment > Music Education Can perfect pitch be taught or is it an innate talent?: 2 of 19
Having perfect pitch is not a talent, it is something you are born with, without a doubt. Many people confuse "relative" pitch with "perfect" pitch, but we can look at the differences here to determine whether perfect pitch is innate or learned.Perfect pitch is often referred to as the ability to produce a universally accepte... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing a paint color for your bathroom: 1 of 9
The bathroom is one of the hardest working rooms in your home, and the room that many people will see when they come to visit. Choosing an overall look for your bathroom goes beyond putting out the nice towels and cleaning the bathtub. There are many things to consider when decorating this room, and paint color will be a majo... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Best places for hiding money at home: 5 of 27
Stash your cash! This sounds like the name of an 80's game show, but I'm here to tell you that we all do it, so why not learn to put some of that cash in a safe place when you can't get to the bank. Whatever your reasons for keeping money around, there are innovative and creative places to hide it.#1. Keep it in the freezer. ... More..
Computers & Technology > Computer Maintenance How to clean a LCD monitor: 1 of 5
I never really notice the dust or fingerprints on my LCD monitor until the sun comes in the window behind my desk and shines directly on it. Then, I can see every little piece of grit and every smudge, making me unable to focus on anything else. I know it is time to clean it. My old CRT monitor was the same, always gathering ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles 2008 must-have accessories for girls: 1 of 5
What are girls absolutely wanting this year? The same things that women want...only a little smaller, with a little more color involved, of course! In 2008, this is what your girl will be needing :1. A fabulous bag! Girls love to carry something fun around on their shoulder. They need a place to store their makeup, cell phone... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles How to dress up your kids on a budget: 5 of 23
Never pay full price for anything! That's the only way to keep your kids wearing the clothing they like and money in your pocket. We all have clothing budgets, but when it come to our kids, the budget mentality can go out the window when they are standing in the store begging for those $100 shoes, tears streaming down their l... More..