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In July '08 a friend sent me a link to Helium, and with that I found was the opportunity to challenge my own writing skills. Before Helium my only connection to seeing my name in print was via the occasional par' within womens magazines, and that was years

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Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Does motherhood really spell the end of writing?: 1 of 33
Motherhood doesn't need to spell the end to an ardent writer. Young Moms head off to gym or dance classes, further education courses etc., with their little ones left in the capable hands of creche-carers. Others may work in a paid capacity while their children are being well looked after. All around the world, Moms need to w... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Home organization tips: 3 of 32
Home Organization Tips; we can all make good use of new and innovative techniques for streamlining our days and ways at home. Some of the easiest ideas to put into practice are really quite simple ones which can make our lifestyle, and running a house-hold a lot more efficient, and therefore enjoyable too. * In the Kitchen: ... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Methods of keeping a pet frog: 1 of 10
Frogs have a certain endearing charm don't they? Some of us would like to keep them as pets too so here I've set out some basic must-do's and must-haves to see you on your way to providing your potential new frog, a habitat that has it all. Foremost and up front, don't believe it's perfectly o.k. to capture a frog from its n... More..
Home & Garden > Vegetables & Herbs Growing basil: 2 of 19
When the weather has warmed after a long winter, most every good cook has a yearning to start using the lush leaves of fragrant Basil in their kitchen. At much the same time, when the last frosts are done with, every good gardener is getting itchy fingers and thinking to start planting out their aromatic Basil again. This pop... More..
Sciences > Zoology Life span of a dragonfly: 1 of 9
Nature lovers around the world still continue to be captivated by this eye-catching aquatic insect, the dragonfly. Belonging to the Odonata order, the dragonfly with its large bulging compound eyes, three smaller eyes known as ocelli, and two pair of sturdy multi-veined translucent wings, has lived on our earth for over 300 m... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Cardmaking techniques for beginners: 3 of 24
Creative souls love to create cards! They're a wonderful outlet not only to let loose with your creativity but also to share a little of "you" in a piece of art. The colors you choose to use, images and embellishments you select, along with the style that you develop, all will demonstrate to the recipient something about you ... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Guide to keeping finches: 1 of 8
Finches are the most delightful aviary birds, great for the hobbyist bird-keeper or breeder. Keep their living conditions in excellent order, and watch them thrive. Enjoy their song and wonderful animation. Finches (belonging to Fringillidae family), are just the sweetest little birds to own and observe daily. * AVIARY REQUI... More..
Arts & Humanities > Arts & Humanities (Other) Life after retirement: 4 of 29
We were forever young, so who'd have thought you actually do get to take on a "life of retirement". Having said your goodbyes and walking away from your workplace for the very last time, it can be a very strange feeling and one of mixed emotions. Thoughts of freedom though, are uppermost, with perhaps a grain of exhilaration.... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Tips for rekindling the artist in you: 3 of 21
Every now and then the best of artists in whatever field, will encounter a stopping block when creative ideas hit an all time low. You've been coasting along on a high for a period, producing lots when suddenly nothing; you might wonder why? Could it be our right brain is at an ebb, like a low tide, and creative juices are on... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Ways to turn your bathroom into the lap of luxury: 1 of 7
Let's think of a revamp or make-over for a rather ordinary bathroom. Maybe not so ordinary, but just needs for a change since it's possibly "been the same forever". It's so easy to get into a rut and accept the "same old" year after year. Some easy ways to turn your bathroom into the lap of luxury could be right here.* Thinki... More..