Articles written by Katherine Born

How To Guides |
Community

About me - Katherine Born

Hello!

I hope my writing was interesting enough for you to drop by this page; if not send me a note and let me know what I can improve! I am looking forward to getting and giving feedback on Helium. I love writing and I hope it comes out in what I publish.

+ more bio information

RSS Feed

Relationships & Family > Newlyweds Should married women keep their last name or switch to their husband's?: 2 of 33

Let's state our assumptions: We are speaking of married women in a North American setting where traditionally a woman changed her name to reflect her marriage to a certain man. Yes, there are other societies that do things differently, but we are not answering the question for those societies. Since it is an established trad...
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to divide the household chores when married: 3 of 22

If there was a hot list of issues married couples argue over, household chores would surely be in the top 10, if not the top 5. Of course, married couples don't have a corner on the chore-arguing market: children surely come in first (at least in the arguing department), followed closely by roommates and then couples, marrie...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety What to buy to stock your baby's medicine chest: 1 of 4

If you're getting ready for baby, the Boy Scout motto of "Be Prepared" is not just a motto, it's words to live by. And you don't have to be a pessimist to recognize that children inevitably require a well-stocked medicine chest or kit. While some of the items will hopefully not be necessary at first, you will certainly need ...
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Homemade shampoo and conditioner recipes: 5 of 15

In times of economic uncertainty, many people are looking to DIY cosmetics and cleaners to save that extra nickel. Homemade shampoo can be made as easily as pie, all you need are the ingredients and things you will probably have in your kitchen. Many homemade recipes use either soap (or soapwort) flakes or castile soap. The ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility & Infertility Issues Guide to ovulation predictor kits: 1 of 3

Ovulation predictor kits, or fertility monitors, are used to chemically chart a woman's menstrual cycle so that the day of ovulation is pinpointed. They can be used to help a couple get pregnant or avoid pregnancy, although most brands do not actually recommend use as a reliable method of birth control. When used in conjunct...
Arts & Humanities > Languages (Other) Interlanguages: Singlish: 1 of 2

"Say what?" It's a common saying that when in Rome, do as the Romans do. Well, when in Singapore, speak as the Singaporeans do. You might read your guidebook and feel reassured that despite there being FOUR official languages in Singapore (Malay, English, Mandarin and Tamil), everyone is taught English in school. "Whew! At l...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life Spiritual considerations for sterilization: vasectomy, tubal ligation or essure?: 1 of 1

One of the most sensitive topics in Christian circles today is the topic of fertility. Although children are widely seen as a blessing from God, the choice to prevent any (or more) children by way of voluntary surgical sterilization is not a topic most people are comfortable discussing over tea. It is seen as a personal choi...
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments How to make homemade dill pickles: 1 of 1

Being a so-called "city kid" I was not prepared for my first tast of a homemade dill pickle. I was not a big pickle fan, but when I discovered what pickles are supposed to taste like, I was amazed! Now I laugh when I read pickle labels that say "Canned just 7 days after picking!" - like that's supposed to sound good? If you ...
Health & Fitness > Menstruation & Menopause Dealing with premenstrual tension: 1 of 1

Premenstrual tension is another way of saying premenstrual syndrome, or PMS. In other words, all that ickiness associated with the period before the period. Commonly complained of side-effects of menstruation coming on are bloating, cramps, stress, acne, fatigue, headache, mood swings, hot flashes, irritability and more. The...
Food & Drink > Spices, Herbs & Condiments How to make homemade dill zucchini pickles: 1 of 1

Got Zukes? If you're like me and foolishly planted more than 1 zucchini plant, you're probably wondering what to do with all those fresh zucchinis that just won't stop growing. One way of being creative with zucchinis is by making them into pickles. There are bread-and-butter zucchini pickle recipes on the USDA canning guide...