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I am currently a freelance writer working primarily for the marketing department of a local newspaper. I thrive on creativity and am constantly exploring fresh ways to fuel my life. My ambitions have allowed me to dabble in web design, graphic design, e-business,

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Politics, News & Issues > US News Reflections: The Minneapolis bridge collapse (08/01/07): 1 of 49
Thank God, you're alright," my husband said when I casually answered my cell phone.The day rolled along just like every Wednesday had over the past 8 weeks. I ran errands and worked in my home office for a few hours, and at 3:00 p.m. I grabbed my laptop and headed off to my writing class in downtown Minneapolis. Normally, a d... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to encourage birds to nest in your backyard: 1 of 11
You love watching the flurry of activity offered by backyard birds. Each day, they provide endless entertainment with their incessant pecking around the feeder, splashing in the birdbath, and the hours spent flying about, gathering food for their nestlings.There's always a new visitor at the birdfeeder and occasionally, you t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Home Decor Crafts How to give fabric an antique look: 1 of 8
Creating a new handcrafted fabric with an aged lookMany brand-new craft items found on the market today have been created to appear old and antique, as if they were found in the trunk of an attic or buried in a forgotten box in the corner of a dusty closet. Dolls, quilts and pillows are often constructed using new materials t... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) How much is a bushel: 1 of 5
Exactly how much is a bushel?You hear this term for measurement all of the time, particularly in agriculture reports, but exactly how much is a bushel?In the United States, a bushel is a unit of volume used for the dry measurement of things such as vegetables, fruits or grains and is equivalent to 4 pecks. In the U.S. Customa... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Keeping cats away from your birdfeeder: 2 of 8
More often than not, cats find the smorgasbord of fine-feathered cuisineavailable on a back yard birdfeeder too difficult to resist. Bird lovers maynotice feeders that were once busy with a flurry of activity gradually vacateddue to a predator lurking in a nearby bush or flowerbed. Unfortunately,birdfeeders often serve as bir... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to make a clay birdbath: 1 of 4
Make a Unique Clay Bird BathToday, gardening is more celebrated than ever. Stores are brimming with tools, decorative pieces, and a variety of accessories to enhance any garden and make caring for it easy and fun. Shelves are lined with every kind of ceramic elf, gazing ball, fairy, and ornament imaginable, but amongst the in... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Easy raspberry cobbler cups: 1 of 2
Easy Raspberry Cobbler Cups An easy recipe to make using ingredients you generally have on hand in your pantry, Raspberry Cake Cups bake up with a crunchy golden top and a soft, tart bottom. This recipe is for two servings so it's perfect for empty nesters. Double or triple the recipe and you'll have enough for the entire fam... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Creating a wedding cake card box for your reception: 1 of 1
Create a wedding cake card box for your receptionWedding cake card boxes are a novel means for collecting cards from guests attending your wedding reception or anniversary party. It's not only functional, it's a beautiful way to add a centerpiece to the gift table on your special day.Lovely wedding cake card boxes can be made... More..
Travel > United States Travel guide to Madeline Island Wisconsin: 1 of 1
Island Vacation: No Passport RequiredStep out of the hustle and bustle of every day life to an island vacation. Crystalline blue waters, sandy beaches, and the laid-back lifestyle of island living create the perfect backdrop for your next getaway. The best part about it? No passport required. The second best part? This island... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to dye buttons: 1 of 1
Buttons are used for all types of craft and sewing projects but buttons can be expensive. Many resources sell them in bulk, but often times these assortments only contain white buttons in various shapes and sizes or plain unfinished wooden ones. What many people don't realize is that buttons can actually be dyed at home in a... More..