Sara Stone
I work full-time as a freelance writer for both print and web publications. I am very happily married and we have three beautiful children ages 14, 15, and 17.
Read More »
...
- Page Views
- 55,059
- Content
- 34
- Fans
- 31
- Contributor since
- 11/6/2007
Education/Experience
UNC Chapel Hill -- B.A. PsychologyInterests
reading, writing, sports, wine, gardening, travel, music, physical fitness, parody and humor, politics, physics (theoretical-, quantum-, and astro-), education, culture, psychology and neuro-scienceFavorites
Displaying Results 1 - 34 (of 34) for All Content
-
Teach Your Child to Love ReadingThis article is a short encouragement, a reminder of sorts, to help you teach your child to love reading. It will be one of the greatest gifts you ever give to your child. -
Tortilla Chipa with Four DipsA guide to making several types of dip for tortilla chips. -
Smoked Salmon Platter with AccompanimentsA guide to creating an attractive, delicious smoked-salmon platter. -
Gorgeous Cheese Platter with AccompanimentsA guide for an attractive cheese platter. -
Vegetable Platter with DipA recipe in my larger article about the ease of hosting a party.
-
Recipe for Fruit Platter with Sweet DipThis recipe accompanies several others in a series on Hosting a Fabulous Party.
-
Where to Find Tax Forms in Mebane, NCTips on where to find tax forms for citizens of Mebane, North Carolina, as well as those living in all of Alamance County. -
Teenage Girl Has Deep ThoughtA teenage girl recently shocked the world with the rarely-witnessed expression of a deep thought. -
Man Sues Neighbor Over Theft of Action He Uses when Feeling AwkwardFake news story about a Georgia man who has quite a cache of "moves" he uses whenever he gets the uncomfortable feeling that others are watching him. -
The Best Chocolate Cake You'll Ever HaveThis cake is easy enough to make with your eyes closed, but it is absolutely delicious!
-
One Woman's Journey of Returning to College in Adulthood - #2Number 2 in a series of my personal journey of returning to college after 17 years away. This articles explores the beginning steps of the process. -
One Woman's Journey of Returning to College in AdulthoodThis is the first installment in a series of my personal experience of returning to college after a 17-year absence. This series is meant to be informative and encouraging, and I hope it will give you a few laughs. -
A Sample Exercise in Visualization: A Technique for AthletesThis article goes through a sample exercise of how to perform the technique of visualization.
-
The Technique of Visualization: For AthletesThis article explains visualization and how it can help any athlete. -
The 2008 Oscar Nominees Are AnnouncedHere is a complete list and overview of the 2008 Oscar Nominees.
-
Talks of a U.S. Recession in the Context of a Global EconomyThe U.S. markets affect the markets of countries all over the world. Americans should look at this fact with optimism given that recessions in America have always been followed by periods of growth.
-
Creative White Elephant Gifts for ChristmasA nice way to wind down from the usual Christmas stress is to have a White Elephant party. A White Elephant gift exchange is always fun, and there are many great gift ideas.
-
A Letter to Home DepotAnother letter in my series as I exact revenge on those who send me junk mail.
-
A Frank Review of Myrtle BeachAhhh. Myrtle Beach. My honest opinion.
-
5 Guaranteed Ways to Receive Larger TipsAs a server, I employed a few principles that helped me to get at LEAST a twenty percent tip, 99% of the time.
-
NOT Just for Boys: Perspectives from a Woman with ADHDWhen you conjure up the image of a "typical" person with ADHD, how often do you put a female in that role? Please pay attention to the GIRLS in your life.
-
Holiday Gift Ideas for Your 20-Something NieceWhat does a 20 year-old want? Here's a gift guide for Aunts and Uncles who are unsure.
-
Shopping for Moldings in NYCWhether you're in the market for a new home, or you're remodeling your existing home, moldings offer an endless variety of ways to add character and warmth to any home.
-
Guide to Choosing Baseboard MoldingsThe necessity of baseboard molding in finishing out a house can be used to add style and character to any home.
-
Shoes Make the OutfitDirty old sweatshirt: $2. Jeans with holes and paint droppings: $3. Designer shoes: $299. Outfit: The cutting edge of fashion.
-
A Letter to Bounty Papertowels ExecutivesI don't like junkmail. I got a flyer from Bounty in the mail, and decided to return the favor.
-
A Prank Letter to Senator Elizabeth DoleWe all get junk mail. Some of the worst is when politicians send little pledge cards with boxes to check beside what amount we will donate. I tried to turn the tables....
-
The Boy Scouts' Annual Pinewood Derby and It's Scientific ImplicationsI thought my son's pinewood derby car looked pretty good....until I saw everyone else's cars! You're telling me little Johnny made an EXACT replica of Earnhardt's car? I don't think so.
-
Review of Fred Claus -- Why Do Critics Object to Redemptive Themes?I saw Fred Claus last night, after hearing how horrible it was. I had a different experience, however.
-
They Did WHAT?!I barely noticed the news flash concerning the writers' strike. That is, until I received some very disturbing news....
-
Letter to Las Vegas Visitor's BureauI am so tired of receiving junk mail. So, sometimes I send junk mail to those sending it to me! It gives me a slight sense of satisfaction knowing that someone had to take time to read it. This practice also allows me to be politically incorrect.
-
Letter to MSNBC#3 in a series of silly letters sent to companies who send me junk mail.
-
Letter About Brawny Paper TowelsAnother letter in my crusade against junk mail.
-
A Woman's Guide to the Good and Evil Sides of PinkThis article is about my personal love for pink, save in one area that I think is an abomination: white zinfandel. I love good wine, and the senseless waste of zinfandel grapes on this pink crap is a practice that needs to be stopped!