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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.

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Food & Drink > Recipes (Other) Recipes: Delicious casserole recipe: 9 of 36

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...
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grains & Rice Why brown rice is better than white rice: 1 of 4

Brown 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...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Memories: How I learned to knit: 9 of 28

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 ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Techniques to help you cope with labor: 3 of 9

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...
Food & Drink > Tea Ten health benefits of black tea: 1 of 3

Tea has long been enjoyed as a beverage that has many health benefits. Most of the benefits that are talked about are in regard to green teas, but that is overlooking the black tea varieties, and the benefits they can add to a healthy diet. Black and green teas are actually made from the same plant, the Camellia Sinensis. Th...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Easy knitting projects for beginners: 5 of 12

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...
Health & Fitness > Exercise (Other) Alternative exercise programs for people bored with walking: 5 of 10

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...
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Tips to help new moms lose weight after pregnancy: 1 of 2

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...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts A guide to felting without a machine: 1 of 2

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...
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Cookbook recommendations for low fat cooking: 1 of 2

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...