I'm a working mom in Connecticut, and started writing for Helium to write about my great love - knitting. Since joining, however, I've found that Helium is a great outlet for writing about all topics.
+ more bio informationBrown rice is a superior grain to white rice for many reasons: health, amount in which it is processed, and taste. While most American diets consist of white rice, it is unfortunate that brown rice has taken a backseat to white when it can be a beneficial and tasty part of a person's diet. Brown rice and white rice start out... More..
Many people in today's Catholic world have fallen away from the Act of Reconciliation, or confession, and in doing so, avoid a main part of spiritual and conscience development. The general thought that is accepted today is being a "Cafeteria Catholic", or one who attends on Christmas and Easter is good enough. But is it? If... More..
Knitting has been a big part of my family, for many years. My father's mother, whom we called Ducky (Ducky never wanted to be known as Grandma!) was an avid knitter her whole life. She made everything: afghans, sweaters, hats. Her afghans were famous in our family, and we all had them. My grandfather would help her with the ... More..
This is a healthy and delicious taco casserole I started making when I joined Weight Watchers. I had a soft spot in my heart for Mexican food, but not for the calories! Many people on Weight Watchers had different recipes for taco casseroles, this was my interpretation of the casserole. The cornmeal has a wonderful sweet tas... More..
To a knitting beginner, reading patterns featuring words like "gauge" and "chart" can seem daunting. The best place for a new knitter to begin is projects where gauge is not that important, such as a scarf. Scarves are relatively quick knits, and that's definitely helpful when getting started. The best, and easiest project t... More..
There are many alternatives to walking that are an interesting and fun addition to any workout. A vigorous exercise program is essential to good health. However, many people give up exercise because of boredom with the same old routine. There is nothing worse than looking at your workout time with dread - it's important to m... More..
Coping with labor is essential to a good and healthy delivery. But when facing the idea of a painful labor, how is one supposed to deal with hours of pain? A great tool to use during this time is hypnobirthing, but there are many other ways to cope as well: sensory ways, for example, like lighting, music, even aromatherapy c... More..
There are many reasons to felt a finished object. It is one of the most fun and interesting ways to embellish your project. When working with a project to be felted, once you finish knitting it will look slightly large, as the felting process will shrink it, as well as providing a more structured form. The most common way of... More..
With the influx of fad dieting, it can seem difficult to find the best cookbooks that will not only have great recipes, but also be a an easy diet to stick to. Here are a few cookbooks that stand out as following both of those ideals! All New Complete Cooking Light Cookbook (2006) This collection is a must have for any house... More..
Losing weight post pregnancy is one of the easier times to tackle weight loss, especially for nursing moms. That may seem like a hard concept to grasp when taking the new little one home and adjusting to feeding and sleeping schedules, but it is! However, it's important to remember a few things before going through any weigh... More..
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