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I am an ESL teacher, freelance editor and writer. I usually teach teens, edit academic papers and write about family issues. I spend my free time reading, knitting, growing food and hanging around in cafes with my adult children.

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Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to make healthy foods more palatable: 1 of 30
Why do all the healthy foods taste bad? It's a question all children, and some adults, have pondered for years.The truth is that not all healthy foods taste bad. Recent studies have found that some of your favorite foods are actually good for you. Blueberries, tomatoes, oranges and turkey are among the well-known superfoods t... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Time-saving tips for cooking at home: 3 of 27
Cook Two, Serve OneThere are many ways to save time in the kitchen, but some seem to be more trouble than they are worth. Here is an idea you can use that brings great results with very little effort. It's called the "Cook Two, Serve One" method.On the weekend, when you have a little more time to cook, find a recipe that free... More..
Pets & Animals > Exotic Pets & Animals Signs of stress in sugar gliders: 1 of 6
The signs of stress in a sugar glider can take many forms. Refusing to eat is one stress sign, but so is overeating and the consumption of inappropriate substances such as feces or bedding. Your sugar glider may also show stress by excessive sleeping or frantic pacing in his cage. Hair loss caused by excessive grooming is a s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Etiquette and entertaining tips for hosting a baby shower for a second child: 2 of 10
Some people consider it greedy and unnecessary to hold a baby shower for second (or third or fourth!) babies. These people need to relax and find something else to disapprove of. There is no reason to refrain from throwing a shower for an experienced mother.Although it is true that Mom probably received more receiving blanket... More..
Pets & Animals > Ferrets How to trim a ferret's nails: 1 of 5
Grooming is an important part of pet care. Overgrown nails can scratch you and can snag on toys, bedding and the bars of your ferret's cage, causing the nails to rip and become damaged. Your ferret's nails will need to be trimmed at least once a month, but twice a month is better. You will need to have several items ready bef... More..
Pets & Animals > Ferrets Ferret nutrition: What to feed a pet ferret: 2 of 6
The ferret is an obligate carnivore, which requires him to eat meat in order to thrive. Carnivores have shorter digestive tracts than either herbivores or omnivores, making it very difficult for them to digest complex carbohydrates (fiber). Your ferret requires a high protein, high fat, low fiber diet.Ferret foods are widely ... More..
Pets & Animals > Ferrets Choosing the right cage for your ferret: 1 of 3
It is of supreme importance to choose the right cage for your ferret. The wrong cage can hurt him or allow him to escape and hurt himself in the house. Ferrets are curious and very adept at squeezing through small spaces. The rule of thumb is that if the ferret can get his head through a space, his body can follow. It is best... More..
Pets & Animals > Ferrets Adrenal disease in ferrets: Symptoms and treatments: 3 of 8
The adrenal glands produce sex hormones. Adrenal gland tumors, both benign and malignant, are relatively common in ferrets over three years of age. The left adrenal gland is most often affected, although both glands can be. The tumors cause the glands to overproduce certain hormones, causing an imbalance that results in adren... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to get your kids to help with chores: 11 of 22
A family can be seen as a society on a very small scale. As such, every member of the family is responsible for helping to keep the whole running smoothly. You would be doing your child a disservice by failing to teach her this important lesson.Children benefit in many ways from doing chores. They learn responsibility, pride ... More..
Creative Writing > Satire Satire: Romance: 5 of 10
An Open Letter to Males in a Relationship:Dear Clueless Idiot,If you should ever take upon yourself a wife or girlfriend - a charming and delightful creature - and one day you say to her,"I think I shall travel to another city to see a rock concert. I will stay overnight. I will be back on the morrow," and she says, in her su... More..