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I started writing in my teenage years, mostly as a way to escape and express what I was feeling in my chaotic existence. One of my high school teachers noticed my talent and encouraged me to write. I won a couple of awards in High School, but after graduation

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Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to reduce grocery bills: 1 of 35
With the economy as it is these days, more and more people are looking for ways to cut their monthly expenses. One place that we can easily reduce spending is at the grocery store. As a mother of five young men, I have always looked for ways to reduce the cost of their endless appetites. Like many mothers I don't have the tim... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology What is the one thing you wish your guy would understand more?: 1 of 11
What is the one thing you wish your guy would understand more?We have all heard "Men are from Mars and Women are from Venus" at some point in our life. It is very clear that the differences between males and females are both complex and infinite. There is no way that either gender can or will fully understand the other, but w... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Ideas for ridding your house of unwanted clutter: 2 of 20
Clutter. At times it appears to be everywhere we turn, from the junk mail thrown on the kitchen counter, to the clothes lying on the floor from the day before. It doesn't seem to matter if you live in a mansion or a small country cottage, clutter is inevitable. The good news is that you can keep your home clutter-free. He... More..
Sciences > Physiology A look at how CPR restarts the circulatory system: 1 of 9
Cardio-pulmonary resuscitation (CPR) is a valuable and often life-saving procedure that is performed when a person's heart or breathing has stopped. There are many reasons that a person may need CPR including accidents, such as prolonged choking where the airway is obstructed, trauma or drowning, electrical shock as seen whe... More..
Health & Fitness > Therapy & Counseling How to conquer clutter: 3 of 25
The best way to conquer clutter is to not acquire it in the first place. Having said that, the process of remaining clutter free is easier said than done. In our fast paced lives it is much easier to just throw our junk in a spare room or in the closet only to deal with it at a later time. After awhile it begins to add up and... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies The benefits of infant massage: 2 of 16
Infant massage is a form of massage therapy that is specifically designed and applied to infants. It was formally introduced into the United States in 1978 by a yoga practitioner, named Vimala Schneider McClure, developed a training program for instructors at the request of childbirth educators. From McClure's training in Ind... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Essential skin care products for men: 1 of 7
Skin care products aren't just for women anymore. In recent years, more and more men are realizing that taking care of one's skin is an important aspect of their daily grooming routine. Men are becoming more aware of the fact that it's now socially acceptable for men to take extra measures to care for their skin. Not unlik... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Do you love your husband?: 7 of 42
My husband and I met on an on-line dating site. We connected with each other from the very beginning. It wasn't that we had a lot in common. In actuality we are very different people; we were raised differently and we have had very different life experiences. The connection was one of the heart. He treated me with such l... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) How to play Chinese jump rope: 1 of 6
As early as the 7th century, Chinese children have been playing this fun jumping game. In the 1960s, English children began to rediscover the game and it remains just as popular today. The game of Chinese Jump Rope is simple, yet challenging, and can be played by just about anyone, anywhere. The only equipment that is requir... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Feng shui tips to improve love and romance: 1 of 6
Feng shui (pronounced fung-shway) means wind-water. In the Chinese culture gentle wind and clear water have long been associated with good health, livelihood and fortune. It is an ancient art of living in harmony with the elements of the earth. One key component of feng shui is designing your living space so that positive ... More..