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Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 37 of 298
My True Garden StoryOur backyard has always been a relaxing sanctuary for us, perfect for sunning in a chair, spending time with friends and family, or just sitting and reading a book. We have a nice brick patio with a gazebo, picnic set, and swing. A second smaller patio outside the back door holds a hot tub for relaxing aft... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Budget basics: How to set up a sensible budget: 5 of 23
So many of us these days are faced with too many bills to pay, and not enough money to pay them. In order to solve this problem and gain better control of your financial life, you need to have a budget. There's nothing mysterious or complicated about setting up a sensible budget. You can use a computer program or spreadsheet,... More..
Food & Drink > Breads, Grains, Pasta & Rice How to make pizza dough: 11 of 33
Almost everyone LOVES pizza, and homemade pizza is not only delicious, but fun and easy to make. If you have children, they can help you to knead and shape the dough. You can even make small individual pizzas instead of larger ones, and everyone can enjoy "decorating" and eating their own personal pizza. Ingredients for bas... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The origins of Mardi Gras: 2 of 5
Mardi Gras, or Fat Tuesday, is celebrated on the day before Ash Wednesday. It is, in fact, the last day of a period known as "Carnival", a multi-week pre-Lenten celebration filled with parades, pageants, parties, and of course, lots of good food and drink. Carnival begins on January 6th, the Feast of the Epiphany, and ends at... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Cat food reviews: Hill's Science Diet: 2 of 5
I used to feed Hill's Science Diet cat food to my two kitties, Cassie and Garth. After all, the breeder where I got them fed Science Diet, and I wanted to continue with a food that they were used to eating and seemed to enjoy. Then, we had the major pet food recall of 2007, and Science Diet canned cat food was on the recall l... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How coffee is grown and processed: 15 of 36
Did you know that of all the beverages consumed each day, coffee is one that is enjoyed by people in every country in the world? In fact, in terms of trade, coffee follows closely behind oil in dollars traded each year.All coffee is grown in countries located between the Tropic of Cancer and the Tropic of Capricorn, two imagi... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Top 10 tips for financially struggling students: 9 of 21
Attending a college or university IS expensive. But you already knew that. What you may or may not know is that there are many ways to help with the expense. Here are a few tips:1. Seek out any and all sources of no-cost financial aid.Scholarships are not only for incoming freshmen; you should keep applying for financial aid ... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss What you need to know when shopping for exercise bands: 2 of 4
Exercise bands, sometimes also called resistance, stretch, flex or workout bands, are useful tools for both strength and stretching exercises. The two main kinds are bands resembling large, flat ribbons (used for flexibility and Pilates training) and bands made of tubing (used mainly for strength training exercises).There are... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Save money on stamps: 6 of 11
The easiest way to save money on stamps is not to use them at all. You can pay utility bills and credit card statements on-line by visiting the web site of your local utility company or credit card issuer. Just fill in the payment information, provide a checking account number, and they will take care of the rest for you.In a... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery How to season a wok: 4 of 7
A well seasoned wok is similar to a well seasoned cast iron pan. Over time, it develops a glossy black coating, or patina, that's practically non-stick and perfect for healthy and delicious stir-fries. A well seasoned wok doesn't need a lot of oil for cooking because food doesn't stick to it.Start by really scrubbing a new wo... More..