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A married mother of two (well, four, if you count our canine children), I am a public relations consultant. One of my favorite things about my job is writing. However, until now, my writing opportunities have been limited by my clients. Helium is changing

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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 16 of 236
Everything happens for a reason. Mistakes are no exception. The "aha moment" may not present itself immediately. In fact, sometimes errors are committed multiple times before we see any sign of the light bulb beginning to glow. Yet other times, the reason for the mistake is abundantly clear from the outset.We don't like to ma... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Tips for buying a car when you are upside down on a loan: 1 of 9
Being "upside down" on a loan means your car is worth less than you owe on it. Many automobile owners don't even know they're upside down until they go to purchase a new vehicle. According to Edmunds.com, of those who bought new cars in 2007 and traded in a used vehicle, 25.6 percent had negative equity in their trade-in. Fur... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Airplane seat restraints for children: 1 of 7
When an airplane enters turbulent air, the "fasten seat belt" light glows and most passengers dutifully click their lap belts. However, almost gone are the days of hoisting a small child onto your lap and engaging in the human seat belt embrace. While airlines are merely beginning to implement additional safety restraints for... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Tips for buying baby swings: 1 of 6
A baby swing can be a godsend for a new parent. Or not. What's important to keep in mind when considering a baby swing is that every baby is different and they don't all like to swing. Further, babies who do enjoy swinging often have different and very specific opinions about how their swings should operate. For example, some... More..
Autos > Hybrids Where to go for hybrid cars: 1 of 5
Question: Where do you go for Hybrid cars? Answer: Very simply, almost anywhere.You're ready to purchase a new car and you're thinking it might be time to do your "one thing" for the environment and buy a hybrid. Automobile manufacturers have certainly done their part to provide a sea of choices in the marketplace, ensuring t... More..
Autos > Buying Cars (Other) Auto loans for first-time buyers: 2 of 7
Shopping for an automobile can be overwhelming in and of itself. The prospect of securing a loan to pay for a new set of wheels is downright frightening. However, proper education and thoughtful planning can make the experience far less traumatic, as well as lay the foundation for successful vehicle purchases in the future. H... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Dad-friendly strollers: Why height matters and recommendations: 1 of 3
With more and more daddies taking on the role of primary caregiver for their tots, baby gear manufacturers are starting to listen to what dads need and want. Thank goodness. Daddies' aching shoulders, necks, and backs deserve a break from all the hunching over they do when pushing strollers.- Oh, My Aching Back -Inherently ta... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Work at home moms and housework: 1 of 3
The housework. It's such a distraction, calling out to me as I toil away in my lovely home office (envision a pajama-clad 30-something mom planted crisscross-applesauce on the living room sofa with a laptop wedged between her knees). Tumbleweeds of dog hair roll through the hallway, propelled by a gentle breeze each time the ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Kid friendly garden ideas: 14 of 32
It's funny what happens when kids and gardens get together. Even if my kids are sore at me because I've just reprimanded one for swinging a stick or scolded the other for tossing a rock, the moment I slip on my tattered gloves and kneel down to pull the first weed, my cute, silly, inquisitive sidekicks drop everything to come... More..
Business > Marketing An introduction to public relations: 7 of 11
"Show me a PR person who is 'accurate' and 'truthful,' and I'll show you a PR person who is unemployed." Neither accurate nor truthful, that statement was made earlier this year by CBS News legal analyst Andrew Cohen in the midst of a heated debate with the Public Relations Society of America (PRSA). Unfortunately, Mr. Cohen'... More..