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Hi there. I'm Pat Lunsford, Climate Change Steward. Writing has always been one of my passions and getting published was only a distant dream. However, Helium has turned my dream into reality. When the magazine arrived with my first published article, you

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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: The spouse and me, a funny/tragic/moving tale: 2 of 35
Flower gardens can be a lot of fun to create and make a big difference in the look of your property. But what if you don't have a green thumb? I was strolling through the garden department, waiting for my husband to checkout. "Hey," he said, meeting me at the seed display, "You ready?" "Look at all the nice vegetable seeds, ... More..
Home & Garden > Plumbing Repairs Tips for unclogging a sink: 2 of 23
How to unclog a sink drain depends largely on the severity of the clog. However, before you go through the frustrating task of taking the drain apart, there are easier ways to unclog a sink. In most cases, taking the drain pipe apart is simply unnecessary. Most clogs are caused from soap scum, hair and sludge. Proper use of ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Be prepared: Emergency supplies for home and car: 1 of 11
Most people are smart enough to carry insurance in the event of an emergency. Their cars and homes are insured. Their credit and health are insured. An emergency supply for home and car is another essential insurance that every person should have. For the home: Store enough food and drinking water for at least three days for... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) City garden: True stories about urban gardening: 5 of 48
After my husband died, Ralph, my son, insisted I live with him and his wife for a while in the apartment over their deli in an urban Tampa community. Having lived in the rural area of Ruskin all of my life, I didn't know how I would take to urban living. It was early morning when I took a lingering look at my house and land.... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to include my family in my gardening project: 7 of 66
Gardening and Family Overweight and sedentary, my family had become lazy couch potatoes. As a Christian, I did what Jesus said to do when we are troubled about anything. I took my concerns to God in prayer. Dan, my husband, got a promotion at work and we moved from a two-bedroom trailer to a nice three-bedroom home. David, o... More..
Home & Garden > Rental Properties Property managers: Top 10 warning signs of potential bad renters: 3 of 27
It usually takes a few years of experience to be able to recognize a potential bad renter. The most important thing to keep in mind is that the car they drive, their credit, and the clothes they wear aren't nearly as important as their verifiable rental history. You would think a person that drives a nice car, dresses well a... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: My most inspiring garden experience: 17 of 131
I honestly thought a small veggie garden would be a good way to bond with Mandy, my seven-year-old granddaughter. Her father, my son, had agreed to till the soil and provide the seeds and tools. I had just recently moved in with them after the passing of my husband and wanted very much to develop a close relationship with he... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Raising chickens in your backyard: 3 of 23
Roosters and hens are chickens and relatively inexpensive to raise. Basically, all they need is a shelter to roost. You can make it elaborate, but all we had for our twelve chickens was a small shed with a shelf. We stretched a wire fence around the shed and scattered hay for them to nest and lay eggs. However, we weren't ve... More..
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to rid your house of fleas: 2 of 14
How to rid your house of fleas is something every pet owner needs to know. Getting rid of fleas isn't really that difficult once you understand the things that kill and repel them. And when you've gotten your flea infestation under control, you have to learn how to KEEP it under control. As a home owner, living out in the co... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Ways to keep your bedroom smelling fresh: 5 of 27
There are many ways to keep your bedroom smelling clean and fresh. The most obvious of course is with clean bedding. But there are other ways to further enhance the clean fresh scent in your bedroom with very little cost or effort. Potpourri oils are excellent for freshening the air with a light clean scent. There are severa... More..