Gail Cohen
Gail Cohen taught junior high school social studies in Miami (FL) and produced public affairs programming for WICD-TV (an NBC-TV affiliate), Champaign, Illinois, before discovering the giftware industry as a marketer, writer and designer in 1980. Her feature articles have appeared in consumer and trade publications including The Chicago Tribune, Northshore magazine and R.R. Bowker’s Library Journal. Cohen authored two weekly columns and personality profiles for the Daily Herald until the end of 2003. Until she retired from teaching in 2007, she taught advertising theory, copywriting and design, public relations, magazine writing and design, fundamentals of journalism, feature writing and sundry other classes to undergraduate and graduate students at Harper Community College and National-Louis University. In 2010, Cohen was named one of Demand Studios’ top 16 contributors for website content appearing on such sites as eHow.com, Tyra Banks’ typeF.com and USA Travel Tips. Her body of work for Demand surpassed 2,000 published articles. Cohen’s tongue-in-cheek reference book, George’s Wictionary! (an homage to a certain president with a penchant for mangling the English language) was published by AuthorHouse in 2008. As a member of the Suburban Write People group, she contributed to the anthology Save the Last Stall for Me in December 2009 and Heavy Petting – a collection of quirky pet stories published by Musa -- in December 2011. Mélange Press published her first romantic novel, The Christmas Quilt, in December 2011. Cohen has a slew of children, grandchildren, ex-husbands and ex-literary agents.
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First Person: I Never Pay Admission Fees at Chicago MuseumsAll I have to do is proof of my Illinois residency and doors open to all the splendor Chicago culture has to offer. I visit the city's top museums and attractions year-round and only open my wallet if I crave a snack or can't resist a gift shop treasure.
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How to Treat Houseguests like RoyaltyRecall your experiences as a house guest. If you had to search for towels, cram garbage into your luggage and read by a bathroom light, chances are, you didn't want to go back. Avoid common hosting mistakes. These tips can earn you a great reputation.
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A Woman’s Guide to B-Cell and T-Cell Lymphoma SymptomsFor cancer sufferers and families, cures can't come fast enough. While the world waits, women owe it themselves and their families to prioritize their own health issues. This primer offers tips on identifying B-cell and T-cell lymphoma symptoms.
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Continuous Partial Attention: The Latest Workplace PhenomenonA manager finds a staffer hunkered over his PDA. He’s texting, reading and simultaneously writing a report while conversing with a cube mate. You’re witnessing PDA. Embrace it or get out of the way to make room for someone who does. -
How You Can Get Oprah’s Hair ColorIt can be a hat trick identifying a celeb's hair color -- just ask beauticians that try. They’re regularly asked to replicate the shade Rhianna, JLo or even Gaga wore at a high-profile event. That said, if you really want Oprah’s color, follow these tips. -
How to Work with Your EditorEditors want to be loved in ways most people don’t. Win their affection by turning in work by the deadline, run the spell check and – importantly -- don’t take the changes they suggest to make your work perfect personally. They're not out to get you. -
How to Add a Porch to Your Denver HomeIf your Denver house has great vistas but no porch, you could be missing out on a huge helping of tranquility and relaxation. Get this project on track and it won’t be long before you enjoy the great outdoors from the comfort of your home. -
A Primer on Fabric StiffeningHow amazing is science? Chemists are continually coming up with new chemical mixes that are capable of turning flaccid textiles into works of art with defined shape. Some cost a bundle, so if you don’t want to get stiffed, discover your options. -
How to Write a BookFess up: There’s a book in your soul that begs to be written, but the enormity of this goal can leave you paralyzed. Not to worry. My practical tips require no writing education and they can take you from idea to manuscript to book if you follow them.
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How to Add a Slide to a Child's Bunk BedSome bunk beds come with slides, but if yours didn't, adding a prefabricated slide may take less time than you imagined. Round up a power drill, bolts, wing nuts -- and a little time -- and make weekday mornings a little less stressful. -
Couch Shopping? Don’t Leave Home ‘Til You Read This Article!Remember the old adage “measure twice, cut once”? Apply it to couch shopping to make sure you don’t wind up with buyer’s regret. After all, you can’t return a sofa like a blouse, so consider tips in this article to land a perfect piece of furniture.
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7 Tips for Helping Your Child Learn a Foreign LanguageBookstores and Internet sites are rife with resources promising to turn your child into a bi-lingual wunderkind. Sure, they work, but your dedication and time are even more important than the priciest learning aids. Find out why by reading this article.
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How to Cut MoonstoneYour reputation as a stone cutter can grow with each new challenge. If you’ve never worked with moonstones, break out your cutting tools and take safety precautions to coax these gems from blocks of feldspar crystal -- one precise cut at a time. -
How to Build a Palapa in Just 5 StepsWhen downpours drench tropical islands, everyone runs for a nearby palapa because the dense layering of palm fronds creates a waterproof ceiling. Go native. Build one of these primitive shelters and you could find yourself in an island state of mind 24/7.
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How to Design and Make a Promotional DressIt’s a dog eat dog world in fashion and must step it up if to compete. Take a page from Project Runway’s nail-biting challenge: design and make a dress that promotes you and your aesthetic by creating a dress that grabs attention big time.
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How to Set Up a Scrapbooking DistributorshipYou need a warehouse and solid retail and manufacturer connections to start a scrapbook distributorship, but if you strive to carry all of the supplies virtual or bricks and mortar retailers require to satisfy hobbyists, you can carve out a fun career.
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Become a Wedding Officiate in 7 StepsIndian gurus. Renegade rabbis. These days, you don’t have to have a divinity degree to become a wedding officiate. Use the Internet to choose an ordination resource and before you know it, you’ll be facilitating nuptials.
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How to Become a Silk Elements DistributorBecoming a product distributor requires commitment, warehouse space and ingenuity, but when you work with a company like Silk Elements -- known for producing excellent products and taking responsibility for mistakes -- you can build a solid career.
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How to Start a Local Support Group for Marine AnimalsWhether your favorite marine creatures are penguins, seals, dolphins or whales, you won’t have a problem finding like-minded people interested in helping perpetuate these species. Your group can be virtual or real, so dive in and make a difference.
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10 Steps to Building a Kitchen Cook Top IslandIf you know your way around power tools and have a little experience doing plumbing, electrical and carpentry work, you can install your own cook top island. Don’t tell them this, but kitchen islands encourage kids to help with chores.
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How to Build a Finnish SaunaIf the thought of having your own personal Finnish sauna has captured your imagination and won’t let go, maybe it’s time you acted on that urge. Recruit friends to help. The promise of free future saunas may be all they need to say yes.
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File for Bankruptcy Online in South CarolinaLegal matters can be daunting, but interactive websites and software programs are designed to walk consumers through legal matters like a bankruptcy filing. If you live in South Carolina and you're thinking of filing, this article may help.
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Looking for a Future-Forward Business Idea? Turn Rice into Bio-fuelLike all crops, rice leaves tons of rotting garbage behind after th harvest. Companies like Oenon, a Japanese sake maker, now uses leftover rice byproducts to make bio-fuel. If you're interested in joining this eco-movement, you should know their story.
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Furniture Ghosts Revisited: Antique and Replica Louis Ghost ChairsYou don’t have to be able to differentiate the lives of Louis XV from Louis XVI to become an authority on the chair style kings preferred – a style that remains as popular today as it was back in the 18th Century.
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9 Steps to Producing a Brochure Publicizing LupusIn today's world, health advocates play a more active role by spreading the word about diseases like Lupus. If you're involved, creating a brochure can give you lots of exposure -- as long as you understand what it takes to get that brochure read.
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Ways Café Pinta Limestone Can Transform Your HomeIf you haven’t heard of Mexican Penuela, a trendy limestone known as Café Pinta, browse home upscale home décor magazines and you’re bound to find at least one example. There’s not a room in your home that won’t benefit from this earthy material.
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How to Open a Fertility ClinicYou don't have to be a doctor to own a fertility clinic, but the quality of your medical staff is critical. Despite lofty aims, fertility clinics operate like other businesses so work hard to deliver a healthy bottom line in addition to those cute babies.
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How to Bring Back Bahama Beds when Redecorating Your HomeMention the word retro trends and minds turn to fashion, technology and design, but as families downsize and simplify, don’t be surprised if you find yourself falling in love with the space-saving Bahama beds you recall as a child.
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How to Model a Spinal Cord for an Anatomy ProjectNo sculpting degree required if you receive marching orders to make a spinal cord model for a class, project or demonstration. An armature, modeling medium and stiff rope or wire are all you need to do the job and don't be surprised if you have fun, too.
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How to Make Cute and Elegant Hair Bun CoversAdd color and hand-crafted magic to your hair styles by making one – or all – of the bun cover styles described in this article. You can knit, crochet, bead or re-purpose used materials to make one or more and turn a few heads in the process.
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How to Become a Goji Juice DistributorCount on celebrities to tout the latest and greatest nutritional find -- after all, they've got a huge stake in looking youthful and healthy. Goji fruit and juice are currently hot products, so you may as well take advantage of all that brouhaha.
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Make a Child’s Peasant Dress in 7 StepsIf you like to sew, reduce the amount of time you spend whipping up your girl's peasant dress by using a nightgown pattern! Share your interest in sewing with your princess while you produce an adorable costume that’s a perfect fit.
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How to Craft a Law Enforcement Confidentiality AgreementIt’s become more important than ever to contain information so it’s not fodder for the media or data that can trigger lawsuits against your agency. No access to legal resources? Draw up your own agreement and then pay to have it vetted.
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How to Grow Honey MushroomsGrow honey mushrooms outdoors or indoors using these directions, but be prepared to baby your 'schrooms while they grow so you wind up with both yummy meal ingredients and bragging rights.
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How to Sew a One-Shoulder DressThe one-shoulder dress is classy, sophisticated and trendy but you don't have to give up lunch for a month to wear one to your next big party. Resurrect your stitching skills, pay attention to pattern instructions and feel free to brag when it's done.
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How to Start a Freelance Graphic Design BusinessIt's quite the balancing act: one side of your brain handles the innovative and creative side of your graphics business while the other tackles the business end. Both are critical to the survival of your enterprise, so take care not to neglect either.
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Set Up a Home Theater Center to Entertain and EducateHang a large screen TV and they will come – even if your hidden goal is to educate as well as entertain. Approach this project as you would other educational efforts. Just don’t be surprised if your home becomes the neighborhood hub.
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How to Write a Site ReportThere are plenty of reasons to visit another business -- pending acquisitions, mergers and sales are just a few. Collect enough information on site to give colleagues the skinny on the firm and each one will feel as though he accompanied you.
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7 Steps to Building a Japanese Tea House ShedAdmit it: you smirked at prefabricated garden sheds with zero personality, but now you’re the one figuring out how to hold those tools. If you know your way around carpentry tools, you’re already halfway to a Japanese tea shed, Grasshopper.
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Forget Big Gifts; Make Clever Gift Boxes for Kids InsteadYou know the scenario: it’s child gone wild amid stacks of gifts. Paper flies. A moment of joy. Then it’s on to the next present. Save a mint by making clever gift boxes that look sensational and delight kids – without compromising the household budget.
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How to Become a Fashion Designer, Even If Other People Discourage You!Of course you can design – but your worst enemy is your fine self, particularly if other people take pleasure in putting you down. You can become a designer if you set your mind to it and this article shows you how to do it.
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How to Create Pink Ribbon Products to Support Breast Cancer ResearchFew colors and shapes resonate like pink ribbons, the icon symbolizing the fight to end breast cancer. Whether you want to pay tribute to a loved one or just make money with an original product, save time and energy by reading these tips first.
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How to Turn Junk into a Homemade WaterfallMaking a tabletop waterfall isn't that complicated, and if you love the idea of morphing junk into useful objects, grab some glue, three basic waterfall components and turn the stuff you would have tossed into a decorative object.
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How to Become a Ralph Lauren ModelIf your look is quintessentially classic and luxe and your dream is to model clothing from the father of classy clothing, Ralph Lauren, go for it. Lauren levels the playing field by pairing young and mature models in his ads, so why not you?
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Ready, Aim, Clean: The Woman’s Guide to Gun CleaningKathy Jackson is on a mission. The little lady wants to help folks of both genders keep their weapons clean and neat. Learn to care for yours courtesy of a gal who’s not hesitant to show macho guys a thing or two about whipping up bore solvent.
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How to Decorate Leather Boots with RhinestonesThey show up on red carpets and not necessarily on the feet of country western stars. If you can't stop thinking about how you would look in bedazzled boots, get your hands on a pair and use rhinestone-setting tools to customize them.
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How to Start Your Own Plumbing BusinessYou may think that spending big bucks on a Yellow Pages ad is the ticket to success for a plumbing start-up, but that expense could be the biggest financial mistake you make. Learn more about how to launch your business the right way.
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How to Tell If Your Heels Are Too Darn HighYou know you’re addicted. Those sky-high heels make you feel sexy – for about the first hour. After that, it’s hard to pay attention to food, guys and other entertainments when your feet ache. Time to decide if fashion is worth long-term consequences.
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How to Rent a Home in Bangalore, IndiaBangalore is growing by leaps and bounds as foreign nationals, corporations and even small businesses turn to India for myriad reasons. If your company wants you on the ground there, find exactly the housing accommodations you seek before leaving home.
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Five Things I Learned when I Went CampingI had no idea friends invitation to go camping would prove such an eye-opener. From site decorations to food prep and folks broadcasting their lovemaking throughout the "neighborhood," I learned a thing or two about getting back to basics.
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How Reference Librarians Can Overcome Common Communication BarriersWhen a patron approaches a reference desk, even she may not know what she's looking for! It's up to reference librarians to put the puzzle pieces together, employing 4 strategies to cut through the jungle and get to the heart of the matter.
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How to Rack a WarehouseLarge inventories present unique racking dilemmas, but if you understand how warehouses are organized for efficiency and cost savings, you’re half way there. The other half of the equation is the vendor you pick for the installation, so choose wisely.
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The Man Behind the Luggage: What You May Not Know About Louis VuittonYou'll find the Louis Vuitton logo on everything from clothing and timepieces to his signature luggage, but what really drove the man's ambition was proving he could become a design star after literally walking to Paris to launch his career at age 13!
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Think Twice Before You Fill Your Closet with Polyester GarmentsWater bottles, plastic packaging and Styrofoam aren’t the only objects languishing in landfills. If you don’t think polyester fabric causes myriad problems before it lands in garbage land, read this article before you set off on your next shopping spree.
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15 Words CV Writing Pro Barbara Safani Made Me Dump from My Resume!Contemporary job search communications move at the speed of light, but results still come down to using the right words to sell yourself. I was shocked to learn from resume maven Barbara Safani that some of my favorites had to be banished and fast.
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Enjoy 100 Sultry Nights – or as Many as You Wish when Vacationing in FujairahIt’s hard to find hideaways with few tourists, so if you crave an exotic getaway that pairs Middle East tradition with 21st century luxe, consider Fujairah where the water and attractions can make you feel like a sultan or sultanette.
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It’s June: Do You Know Where Your New Year’s Resolutions Are Hiding?It’s easy to forget New Year’s resolutions if you’re an on-the-go person with so much on your plate you lose the lists that keep your world spinning. Look upon June as a second chance to honor your January commitments. You know you deserve a do-over.
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Forget the Terminator: Pick the Epilator Ready to Vanquish Your Unwanted HairWomen greeted the arrival of the Epilady with applause in 1987, as users were ready to put up with pain in the name of sleek, hairless skin. These days, myriad epilators with new features compete for your favor. Figure out which brand has your name on it.
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Heads Up: A Brief History of Hair ColorIt may take a village to raise a child, but it takes diverse communities to pioneer and bring consumable products to market. Knowing the story behind products you buy and use can be enlightening -- and in the case of hair color, even entertaining.
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All About Developing Effective Report SamplesOne report is filled with underlines. Another is loaded with italics. Avoid such inconsistencies by developing a consistent report writing style and then create samples to serve as guidelines. As a bonus, you’ll spend less time formatting future reports.
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How to Run Today’s High-Profile Desktop Marketing BusinessThe theory is simple: replace the e-mail you’ve been sending to clients’ mailboxes – the ones that often wind up in the spam file – with a desktop icon that gives you a direct client conduit that by-passes mailboxes and drives home your offer.
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Job Interview Tips for Folks With No HR TrainingDownsizing. Layoffs. Jobs gone bye-bye. Today’s business operates on a lean and mean scale, thus job interviewing can land in the lap of folks not trained in the art of inquisition. If that describes you, this article can help get you through the maze.
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How to Get a Free Illinois Divorce If You’re BrokeLegal Aid services are often overwhelmed and under-staffed, but Illinois’ law school clinics can help you get what you need pro bono. No guarantees, but if you’re miserable, don’t let a phone call stand between you and freedom.
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How to Start a Business Training Cake DecoratorsYou can turn a dream into a career -- especially if you're a talented cake decorator eager to share your skills and talents with others. Launch your own cake decorating school and become the person wearing the apron that reads, "I Love My Job."
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Kiss Unwanted Body Hair Goodbye: Master the Art of SugaringWhether you're a epilator-wielding ninja, a big fan of wax strips or harsh lotions or you're so dependent on your cosmetologist to remove unwanted hair, she's included in your will, stop the madness and the spending with a sweet skin treat.
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6 Steps to Making Your Own Thank You CardsPackages of thank-you cards? They cost plenty and they're almost as impersonal as robo phone calls. Show the folks you adore that you care enough to make the very best by whipping up thank you cards that express your honest sentiments.
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How to Get on Project RunwayMondo, Austin and Anthony all started out in your shoes, but they turned their ambition into action. Take the necessary steps to refine your skills while aiming for the stars and your chances of showing on Project Runway will equal the effort you expend.
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Clever Dollar Store Dinners for $6 EachI still consider the $1 bag of sweet potato fries I found in the refrigerator case of one of my dollar store haunts to be one of the more memorable experiences I've had in my quest to produce dinners that taste awesome but don't break my food budget.
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First Person: How I Decorate Boys Mirrors for Under $5 (Mirror Included!)Nab supplies at your favorite dollar store to create signature mirrors for just $5. Match the little dude's room. Salute his hobby. Challenge yourself to produce a decorative piece that's as much art as it is a budget saver.
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Yummy Snacks that Cost $1 Each to PrepareI got sick of watching my grocery tab skyrocket due to outrageous prices on snack foods, so I went on a mission to make my own affordable nibbles. With a little help from my new BSF (best snacking friends) Gigi and Brian, I'm now the Empress of Nosh.
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How to Write Dynamic Business Report ConclusionsThink murder mystery where the big reveal finally shows you who dunnit. Think of your next business report in the same manner. All the care you took to conjure an introduction won't matter a bit if you don't learn to write a great conclusion.
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How to Start a Campground BusinessGot a large, rural piece of property with close proximity to utilities and – even better – a scenic body of water nearby? If you’re nodding “yes,” consider launching a campground business to turn that acreage into a money maker.
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How to Open Your Own Coney Island RestaurantResidents and tourists flock to Coney Island for the sites and the eateries. Open a restaurant in this personality-driven section of Brooklyn by following tips in this article that take you from planning to grand opening.
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First Person: Unemployed, But Still Making Ends MeetThe list is endless: Interview suit, check. Resume printing. Check. Transportation cash. Check. Just when you can least afford it, you need cash to conduct an adequate job search. Here are a few ideas that saved me big time.
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First Person: I Cut My Kids' Annual Clothing Budget by 75%Resale shops and thrift stores are morphing from boutiques for the needy to fashion emporiums, so when I needed help clothing my kids as a single mom, I got creative and innovative.
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First Person: I Christmas Shop Year-RoundI'm still trying to beat my 2007 holiday adventure: $600 worth of gifts for 15 people that wound up costing me about $200. I make year-round Christmas shopping a game by focusing on individual recipients monthly, and by December, I'm triumphant and done!
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First Person: Washington, DC on a BudgetOne $200 round-trip plane ticket. $45 a night for a room. Cheap eats and cheaper entertainments, including a White House tour. Preplanning is the secret to a spectacular holiday in the nation’s capitol that won't set you back a fortune.
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Scholarship Money Just for FBI Dependents and Future EmployeesTrade unions, industries and organizations regularly assist employee's children with funding assistance for college. If you've got FBI ties or hope to become an employee, take advantage of little-known programs to help underwrite your education.
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How I Save Money Whenever I Eat OutBudgets have never been stretched tighter than they are these days, but deprivation isn't the answer to solving your unique dilemma. It's psychologically important to get out and meet friends for meals. Let me show you how to do it on a shoestring.
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Just for Professional Spray Tan Technicians: Get Certified to Snare Top ClientsIt’s a tan-eat-tan world out there and consumers prefer technicians applying that glow to have first-rate credentials. If you’re already in the tanning biz, elevate your status by getting certified.
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50th Wedding Anniversary Trip IdeasForget the pot luck. You deserve a trip to commemorate your 50th wedding anniversary. Whether you set sail or take a staycation, plan a trip that's all about your shared history and the future.
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How to Start an Animal Behaviorist PracticeCats on Prozac. Dogs with separation anxiety. Animal behaviorism has become a wildly popular field, particularly among folks who choose pets over people any day of the week. Pair your experience and education to set up your own practice.
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First Person: I Cut My Monthly Fuel Bill By $50When gas started skyrocketing back in 2008, I unleashed my inner cheapskate and learned to minimize my drive time. Sure, it took shear will, but I'm ahead of the curve now that gas prices are escalating again.
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Job Relocations: Stack the Deck so You Don’t Wind Up in the Wrong Place!A depressed market can make relocation a great option for job seekers, but if you're moving to a place where unemployment numbers are also high, think twice before you take the job, move and discover that you've done yourself no favors.
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Take an Unforgettable Journey to ScotlandIf your adventures come to an abrupt halt at the border between England and Scotland, you owe it to yourself to keep traveling north. The people are remarkable and the sites are as awesome. No kilts required to have a wee grand time of it.
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No Need to Join the Navy to Party on a Norfolk Dinner CruiseRestaurants are nice, but dinner cruises are nicer. Take in Norfolk Virginia's scenic shoreline by eating, dancing and sailing on a theme dinner cruise of your choice that runs the gamut from DJs to gospel on the not-so-high seas.
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How to Plan a Family Vacation in Saratoga SpringsTransport your family back in time by planning a summer holiday in Saratoga Springs, New York, where history, amusements, sites and luxurious lodgings await vacationers of all ages.
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How Does Affirmative Marketing Work?There's no escaping the bureaucracy of affirmative marketing as it relates to the consumer real estate market, but if you understand exactly how it works, you'll be ahead of the game.
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How to Form a Business CoalitionThink Survivor: Forming a business coalition is tricky business, but if you find yourself on the same side of critical issues as your closest business competitor(s), why not form an alliance that benefit all parties on the island so nobody gets voted off?
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How to Become a Certified Wedding PlannerWedding planning has become a high-profile career for men and women who love coordinating big social affairs, but if you'd like to land top tier clients in your area, getting certified can put you in the big leagues!
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All that Glitters: How to Get into the Direct Diamond Wholesale BusinessDiamonds are not just a girl's best friend. They're also a terrific way to make money, and if you like a little adventure on the side, becoming a diamond wholesaler could be right up your alley.
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How to Get a Library Job Without an MLSTalk about a beehive: Look past the reference librarians and discover a decent-sized army of staffers that keep libraries up and running. Use this 5-tip guide to search for entry level positions that may be right in your backyard.
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Confucius Say: Throw Chinese-Themed Parties All Year Long!If you're tired of same old, same old party themes, become a pioneer. Whether you're celebrating love, need fresh kids' party ideas or you want to honor family, build your reputation as a party giver by throwing an unforgettable Chinese-themed bash.
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Easy Sherried Pumpkin BisqueSlaving over a thick kettle of soup is so yesterday. Start your next dinner party with a bowl of sherried pumpkin bisque that can earn you plenty of kitchen credibility. No need to tell guests how easy it is to prepare this entree.
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How to Make a Fresh Fruit Flower ArrangementFruit flower bouquets are beautiful, but when you spot the price tags on these custom arrangements, you may suffer from sticker shock. Instead, make your own flowers. Start small. Experiment. Before you know it, you'll be slicing and dicing like a pro.
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4 Weight Watchers Tips I Swear By!Though I've learned lots about managing my weight over time, there are four things I've learned as a result of being in the Weight Watcher's program that help me the most. You're welcome to borrow them.
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17 Things to Do While Waiting for Your E-Files to DownloadIf you find yourself fidgeting and tapping your fingers when huge e-mail files take their own sweet time to download, adopt any of these ideas to become the model of efficiency and the monarch of multitasking.
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Twin Sons of Different Mothers: Why Clinton and Obama Are Cut from the Exact Same ClothThey're larger-than-life, warm and charming, but if you look closer, you'll find serendipitous comparisons that are downright quirky. But can Bill Clinton's presidency portend Barak Obama's political future? You figure it out.
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How to Raise an Obnoxious ChildIf you must give birth to a little monster, make her the best monster on the planet by following my nine rules for raising the perfect obnoxious child. It's not hard. Just remember that as ye reap, so shall ye sow.
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How to Make Online Travel BrochuresWhether you run travel tours, handle your group's travel plans or you're just responsible for planning a family reunion, designing your own online travel brochure to spread the word may not be as difficult as you think.
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How to Start a Nonprofit BusinessIf you believe that helping others is the only way to live, join other philanthropists - big and small -\- by launching a nonprofit business.
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Clever Ways to Wrap the Prettiest Gifts on the PlanetIf you love being the object of ooohs and aahs at bridal showers, birthday parties and other occasions when your package is handed to the recipient, try a few tricks to make it look special.
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Learn to Act Without Stepping Foot in a ClassroomDistance learning has become a very trendy way to launch an academic experience and the field of acting is no exception. Master theory from the convenience of your space and at your own pace.
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Amble Down to Tunica, Mississippi for Some Southern Fried GamblingNot since Vegas was developed by Bugsy Siegel and assorted cohorts has a city sprung up that's devoted to gambling. Tunica is nestled amid cotton fields, but the city is anything but a sleepy little town for gamblers, as you'll discover when you visit.
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6 Tips for Making a Killer Two-Fold Party InvitationMake your own invitations using your computer and standard 8.5 x 11-inch paper stock, but that's where the "standard" ends. Clever paper invitations surpass e-vites every time -- when was the last time you put an e-mail into a memory book?
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Add a Canopy to Your Bed to Create a Glamorous HideawayIf you're inspired by magazine spreads showing the over-the-top bedrooms of mega-stars, aim high when you turn a ho-hum bed into a glamorous masterpiece. A handmade canopy may be all you need to turn your bed into a stylish paradise.
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Save the Lives of Your Family -- One Coat Closet at a TimeThere's a reason your home's architect designed your place with a closet adjacent to the front door. Turn it from cluttered train wreck to a lifesaving resource that can help your family survive a tragedy.
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There’s a Tea Party. Why Not a Cupcake Party, Too?I'm the first person to applaud politically active women of all stripes, but after learning that I'm not perfect enough just as I am, I've decided that babes making such judgment calls really need their own political party.
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Chocolate Raspberry Passover TortePassover dessert needn't be the "same old, same old" when you discover this no-fuss double chocolate torte that's so good, you may wish to make more than one.
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Walgreens: Where Quality Beauty Products Meet Shoestring BudgetsPrivate label beauty products sold at the local Walgreens perform just as well as those pricey, big-name brands and sometimes, they perform better. Find out why you should give these potions and lotions a look.
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My Call is Being Monitored for Quality ControlIt was a simple request: Please transfer my home phone service to my new condo on May first. I'm a worrier so I called to verify the new connection in advance. That's when I met Judy, Tracy and their BFFs.
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A Job to Die For: Become a Wardrobe ConsultantWomen around the globe turn to wardrobe consultants for everything from business to social advice on proper dressing etiquette. Turn your ambition into a career by pointing a laser beam on your goal and don't stop until you've become a fashion maven.
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A Quick St. Patrick's Day Tour of Suburban Chicago Brew PubsOne pub was built in Ireland and shipped to Naperville. Another serves pizza. Find your brand of St. Patrick's Day fun and avoid all of that city traffic by partying in the 'burbs.
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How to Give Kids Money and Retain Your SanityGiving your child money is a fact of life, so make the process painless by developing strategies that stretch from the halcyon days of allowances to the legacy you leave behind.
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Plan a Stress-Free, 7-Day Trip to Italy? You BetchaRefute naysayers who claim that a week in a foreign country won't give you enough time to enjoy the sites. Pick a hub. Pack for efficiency, not the fashion police. Get your body on Italy time before you go and you're ready for an unforgettable experience.
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It’s Midnight. Do You Know What Your Pet’s Doing?Think you know what goes on after you've gone to bed? Not so fast.
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New York City Bakery Tours Feed the SensesYou can plan your own bakery tour or sign up for a pre-planned circuit that winds you and a bunch of other sugarholics through New York's top sweetest emporiums.
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How to Make Farm Stickers with Your KidsSure you can spend a fortune on sticker books, but you can show your kids that you're more than just the reassuring face behind the peanut butter jar by making your own farm stickers.
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How to Start a Survival Kit BusinessWhether you create small kits for folks who aren't losing sleep at night over "what may come" or you're planning to outfit safe rooms and shelters, there's a market out there. Why not tap it?
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Six Tips for Financing Your Home SaleIt may sound like a daunting job, but financing your own home sale could be easier than you imagined - especially if you're looking at a relocation or you need to get out of Dodge faster than you like.
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Mom's Quick Guide to the 3 A.M. CoughThere are plenty of reasons a child awakens with a cough and you'd be surprised to learn how many remedies are at your disposal so you can both get back to dreaming.
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Are Amusement Rides Safe?Whether you're a worry wort or you just need reassurance strapping your child into a carnival ride results in memories not injuries, the odds are in your favor.
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How to Choose the Best Chopper Bar Garter BeltThink it's simple to find the right chopper bar garter belt? Not so fast. You've got price, color and fit requirements that must be considered if you're going to find that 'to die for' style.
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How to Start a Holistic Healing BusinessIf you've never met a homeopathic you didn't love and you're convinced herbs, yoga and natural healing are keeping you in tip-top shape, why not share your passion with others by starting a holistic healing business?
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Sure You Can Write a Company Newsletter!If your company newsletter is filled to the brim with self-serving content that does more to blow the company's horn than inform the rank and file, maybe it's time to get back to basics.
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Impecca-ble Dining in Roselle, IllinoisStroll down Main Street and find a little bit of Italian heaven on the block
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Israel Travel for First TimersGo ahead and book a flight - you'll receive a warm welcome and the food never stops.
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How to Make a Bed While the Cat’s Still in ItWhether it's claws up under the top sheet or a group of felines doing their own mattress top occupation, it's up to you to be the adult.
