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The pen and paper are my best friends. We have our tiffs, but all in all we get along. Ever since I broke my hand (my dominant one, of course) we haven't been the same, but we stick together through any challenge. Most of what I tell them is only between us

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Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 3 of 90
With gas prices so high today, even people driving small compact cars are looking for ways to save money on gas. Most people cannot afford to go out and get a new car, especially a hybrid which can cost thousands more than the non-hybrid equivalents. Even if you could buy a new car, you will probably find the EPA's MPG rating... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Stars of a hit movie, Chihuahuas are living large: 3 of 21
They're short, sometimes loud and they're a bit overconfident. You have to love anything so tiny with so much confidence. We could probably learn a lot from them, not letting their size stand in their way. The Chihuahua is the smallest breed in the world and often loved for their size. They are very devoted dogs, often devote... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies How to make tinctures: 2 of 13
Making a tincture is a way of preserving herbs. Making your own herbal tincture is a great inexpensive way to be in control of your own health. A tincture is not to be mistaken for a "fluid extract", like you find at most health food stores. A fluid extract goes through several extractions and ends up as a very concentrated p... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Your new pet: Adopt from a shelter or go through a breeder?: 14 of 68
Bringing a new pet into your home is a big decision. Once the decision to add a new member to your family is made, you are left with the decision of whether to buy from a breeder or adopt from a shelter.Deciding to buy from a breederDoing research ahead of time on specific breeds, their temperament, size, and known health iss... More..
Autos > Buying New Cars How to obtain a great credit rating: 4 of 11
When shopping for a loan your credit scores are your best allies in getting you a great interest rate. Credit you have, payments you make, or don't make, are all put on your credit history which builds your FICO scores. Lenders use your FICO scores and the information on your credit history to determine how likely you are to ... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Homemade oral care products: 6 of 12
Living an all natural lifestyle and buying all natural brand toothpaste and mouthwash can be very expensive. More than ever the need to cut cost is great. Whether you always buy natural products and need to cut back or if you just need to save money anyway possible, you can learn how to make your own homemade toothpaste and m... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies How to make an herbal poultice: 2 of 4
What is an herbal poultice?An herbal poultice is made of a herbs that are made into a soft paste like consistency, then spread onto or between thin layers of cloth. The prepared poultice is then applied to the body, usually a injury, to help the healing process.Why use a poultice?A poultice can increase blood flow, draw out t... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Where to shop fair-trade online: 1 of 1
Fair trade is fair system of exchange between global producers and marketers. Products, such as grains and crafts are produced by artisans throughout the world and they are paid fairly for them. Fair trade improves the lives of low-income artisans farmers and their families allowing them to make a living wage and gain skills.... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Edible weeds which are good for your health: 1 of 1
There is a good chances that every spring you find yourself wanting to pull your hair out, when you see all the weed that have made their way across your beautiful landscape. Instead of screaming and running to the store to get pesticides, learn to find the joy in your unintentinal herb garden.Dandelion (taraxacum officinale)... More..
Health & Fitness > Cancer How to think pink and raise breast cancer awareness: 1 of 1
One of the great things about the world we live in today, is we get so many option to choose from when we shop. In fact we have so many choices, that companies look for any possible way to make their product stand out among the rest and to make you choose them over all the other similar products.Pinkwashing is when a company ... More..