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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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Travel > United States A visitor's guide to Stillwater, Minnesota's Historic Washington County Courthouse: 1 of 1
The Historic Washington County Courthouse;Minnesota's oldest standing courthouseStillwater is fortunate to be home to the oldest standing courthouse in Minnesota. Constructed in 1867, the stately courthouse was built on Zion's Hill overlooking the town of Stillwater and the beautiful St. Croix River Valley.Built from limeston... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Mrs. Fields chocolate chip cookies: 1 of 1
Gourmet Mrs. Field's Cookies Fill your cookie jar with yummy homemade cookies that taste suspiciously close to the delicious gourmet Mrs. Field's chocolate chip cookies that lure mall shoppers to the familiar red and white storefront. This recipe makes a large batch of delectable cookies that bake up moist and will stay fr... More..
Food & Drink > Soup & Stew Recipes Recipes: Hearty chicken wild rice soup: 1 of 1
The delicious secret to this soup is white cooking wine that adds at a rich flavor to this hearty cream soup. It pairs perfectly with sliced French loaf and a tossed green salad and is a delicious change from the typical meat and potato-style meal. Prepare this soup ahead of time, if desired, and keep it warm in a crock pot ... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds How to keep predators away from your birdhouses: 3 of 5
The Bane of Backyard BirdhousesThere is nothing more disheartening to a backyard birder than to find tufts of feathers strewn about the yard, evidence of a successful hunt by an unwanted predator. For the bird lover, it is sad and frustrating to discover that nesting boxes or houses they have placed around the yard have been ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to start your Minnesota indoor garden now: 3 of 5
After enduring months of teeth-clattering temperatures and nuisance snowfalls, April always teases Minnesotans with fleeting debuts of sunshine and spring-like air. Minnesota winters are always long but after tolerating the state's coldest in 12 years, we're even more anxious than usual for that springtime weather to linger.W... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Guide to painting or staining bird houses and feeders: 2 of 3
Painting Birdhouses and Feeders: Dilemmas and SolutionsMaybe you just finished building brand new birdhouse and you want to give it a snappy new coat of paint. Or perhaps the feeder you received from the grandkids four years ago for Christmas is starting to look lifeless and drab. Your first instinct may be to hightail it to ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Great venues for selling your arts and crafts: 11 of 14
The Variety of Venues for Selling Arts and CraftsMaybe you've been considering turning your crafting hobby into something profitable, but you're not exactly sure where to begin.Making the decision to turn your hobby into a part-time job or career is the easy part. Figuring out how to sell your products may seem a bit daunting... More..
Hobbies & Games > Craft Painting Tips for painting paper mache: 4 of 5
Painting paper mache is a snap!Painting paper mache is surprisingly easy to do. Paper mache can be found in nearly any craft store and is available in a variety of sizes and shapes. The porous texture of paper mache allows paint to adhere quickly and easily to its surface, making it a snap to finish a project in a very short ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) Homemade crafts: Do imperfections matter?: 14 of 16
Perfectly Imperfect Craft ItemsOften times at craft shows or gift shops, you'll see a customer hold up two seemingly identical items in an attempt to decide which one actually looks "better." It could be a matter of color differentiations in the item, the way it is painted, or the manner in which it was constructed. Rarely ar... More..
Pets & Animals > Birds Tips for turning a gourd into a birdhouse: 7 of 7
Gourd Bird Houses: The Strange Little House Preferred by Your Backyard BirdsTo some, they look a bit like a prop leftover from the set of Gillagan's Island but they're actually a birdhouse created from a gourd. These strange-looking houses have become a cherished nesting spot for a large variety of birds including a dwindling... More..