Kathy Burns-Millyard
Kathy is a professional published freelance writer, stock photographer, and website publisher living in Southeast New Mexico USA. 3 of her 4 children are in the military and she soon plans to move to a remote area of AZ and live off the grid.
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Potential Risks Involved with Tax Lien InvestingTax lien investing has few risks, but there are potential issues you should know about and take precautions against.
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Natural and Herbal Remedies for Stomach ProblemsEveryday herbal supplements and teas which can relieve common stomach problems such as indigestion, acid reflux, gas, and bloating. -
How to Reduce Indigestion Problems with Lifestyle ChangesEasy things you can change in your day-to-day life which will help relieve common symptoms and problems associated with indigestion and acid reflux.
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How Food Helps Relieve Indigestion ProblemsThere are very effective natural ways to treat indigestion and acid reflux with food and nutrition. It will take time to work the most effectively, but it's well worth it in the end.
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Common Medication Treatments for IndigestionIf you have chronic stomach problems such as indigestion, GERD, or acid reflux disease then you probably already know doctors can prescribe prescription medications which may help.
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What is Indigestion and Acid Reflux?Everyone has symptoms of indigestion or acid reflux at some point in their lives. Sometimes it's referred to as heartburn, but indigestion is simply a discomfort in the upper stomach and esophagus areas.
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How Exercise Can Cure InsomniaMany people don't know that exercise can be an excellent natural cure for insomnia. Using exercise to combat insomnia problems may not help if insomnia is caused by other health conditions such as arthritis, diabetes, and asthma.
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Natural and Herbal Remedies for InsomniaWhen you know what's causing your insomnia, the best approach is to treat the underlying cause. Thankfully there are many natural and herbal options for treating both occasional and chronic insomnia problems. -
How to Treat Insomnia with Good NutritionWhether you have chronic insomnia problems, or just the occasional sleepless night one of the best ways to start dealing with those issues to take a long look at your eating and nutritional habits.
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How to Treat Insomnia and Sleep Problems NaturallyIf you have had problems with insomnia, you may have already discovered that conventional medical treatments often range from taking prescription medications to making changes in your every day life. -
Insomnia: Tips and Ideas for Beating the ProblemIf you have occasional problems with insomnia which aren't caused by medical or health conditions, here are four easy ways to start dealing with the problems naturally. -
Effective Herbs for Treating DepressionThere are many different ways to treat depression symptoms, including the use of antidepressant prescription drugs, changing the foods you eat to improve your nutrition levels, and using natural remedies such as herbs.
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Food Could Alleviate DepressionDepression is caused by imbalances in brain chemicals, and sometimes these can be both caused and corrected by the foods we eat.
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Depression Medications and How They WorkAn overview of different types of prescription medications used to treat depression and mood disorders.
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Create Colorful Curb Appeal with AnnualsOne of the easiest ways to add gorgeous curb appeal to your home is to plant colorful annual flowers. You can plant them along your walkway, around the front porch, or as borders along the front of your house too. -
How to Prepare Garden SeedsGrowing garden plants and flowers from a seed is an amazing experience. Seeds are cheap to buy, and sometimes you can even get them for free from friends and neighbors.
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Use Caution when Planting Invasive PlantsSome plants grow so quickly and aggressively they can overtake and destroy your entire yard and garden.
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The Easiest Way to Make Great Garden CompostMaking garden compost does not have to be difficult, time consuming, or expensive. In fact, all you need to do is let nature do its thing.
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An Introduction to Solar CookingDid you know you can cook entire meals without any electricity or gas? It's true. If you have access to the sun then you can cook with it.
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Natural, Solar Hot-Water TechniquesOne of the easiest and least expensive ways to start using solar power without much upfront cost is to start heating your water with the sun instead of using gas or electricity. -
Vegetable Gardening: Even the White House is Doing ItDue to tight finances and troubled economic times, 7 million more households are expected to grow their own vegetables in 2009 compared to 2008.
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Can You Really Make Money with Solar Power?Making money from a solar panel installation on your home is not quite as cut and dry, quick, or easy as many of the advertisements would have you believe.
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Three Campfire Building TechniquesHaving a campfire is one of the most enjoyable parts of a family camping trip, so here are three easy and effective ways to build a great campfire and keep it going. -
Why Camping is a Good Family Vacation Choice This YearFamily camping is an excellent alternative vacation choice, particularly when money is tight but you still need to get away. -
How to Build a Safe & Enjoyable CampfireTaking the family on an old-fashioned camping trip is an excellent way to create wonderful life-long vacation memories without breaking the family budget. Being completely safe with your campfire is essential to having an excellent camping trip. -
Easy Snack Foods for Your Family Camping TripFamily camping trips are a popular vacation item this year because they're so inexpensive. Here we have several suggestions for easy snack foods to take on your family camping vacation.
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Natural Treatments for Urinary Tract InfectionsYou don't need to treat urinary tract infections with harsh medications. There are numerous natural, home, and herbal remedies that work very effectively instead.
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Not All Herbal Supplements Are Created EquallyOver the counter medications which only contain a bit of herbal material in them are not usually very effective at all. Choosing high quality herbal supplements will be the most effective for your overall health and wellness.
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Herbal Medicine: Inexpensive and Effective Healthcare AlternativesHigh medicine costs and the bad economy are no reason to put off health care. With a bit of education and research, almost anyone can find herbal remedies which are inexpensive yet very effective for taking care of common health problems.
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How Garlic Can Fight - and Cure - Ear InfectionsOriginally written in 2004, this timeless article shows how something as simple as raw garlic can fight ear infections
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Simple Holiday Table Decorating TipsThe holiday season is in full swing, and if you're like me you love to decorate every part of your home. Budgets are very tight this year though, and many people might think they are not able to do as much holiday decorating as they normally would. -
Are You Actually Eating Less Food to Lose Weight?One of the first tips any weight loss plan will give you is to start eating less food on a daily basis. And even when we're not following a specific weight loss plan, most of us find it common sense to start reducing how much food we eat.
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Great Tips for Maintaining Your Weight Loss During the HolidaysMost people find it next to impossible to stick with their weight loss goals during the holidays. There's so much going on that it can be very difficult to even think about nutrition, what you're eating, or how much you are eating.
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Why Losing Weight is Not ImportantMany people concentrate on trying to lose weight every day. What they don't realize is that they could be making a very big mistake. When someone tries to start losing weight, they concentrate on what their scale tells them.
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Tips for Job Hunting in a Bad EconomyNew and soon-to-be college graduates have probably realized that their timing is extremely bad right now. They are trying to look for a job in today's economic climate, and prospects are questionable at best. -
You Can Survive a Bad Economy Without Feeling PoorThe news is filled with how bad our economy and financial times currently are, and how hard it is for everyone. You don't have to feel like a poor person in order to survive it though, all you need to do is start managing your money better. -
Survive the Bad Economy by Changing What You EatIt might sound odd to you, but you can actually survive bad economic times just by taking some simple steps to change your habits. You can get started in your own home just by changing the way you do a variety of everyday things.
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How Stay at Home Moms Can Make Money in a Bad EconomyIf you have made the decision to stay at home and raise your children or care for the house instead of going to work, you may be worried about how your family will survive in such bad economic times. -
How to Manage Your Money and Finances BetterIn order to manage your money and finances much more successfully, you must learn to have discipline with the money you have. Money discipline is an essential piece of the puzzle, and it is what will help you survive these bad economic times.
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Saving Money Helps Ease Worries About the Bad EconomySaving money might be the last thing on your mind, or it might even seem impossible to do since the economy is so bad, but here are a few tips and ideas that might help.
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Why Investing is an Excellent Move During Bad Economic TimesEveryone knows the entire world is struggling with bad economic times. The stock markets have been extremely volatile because of these uncertainties, and everyone is near panic. But this can be an excellent time for investing. -
Bad Economy Survival TipsDue to the major economic crunch that most of the world is in, life can seem pretty hard for most of us right now. The bad economy makes these issues seem that much worse, but there are a few ways you can help make ends meet.
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Tips to Saving Money on Your Home Utility BillsWith today's economy in such a bad slump, expenses and costs of everything seem to keep rising while income seems to keep reducing. With winter time now upon us, most of us are going to start seeing the shock of outrageous home utility bills as well. -
Tips to Surviving a Bad Economy Without a JobThe economy is currently in a very bad slump, and many are saying we're actually in a recession. You can see this with companies going out of business, reducing their workforce, reducing the hours of employees, or establishing hiring freezes.
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Favorite Gift Ideas for MomIf there's anyone in your family who really deserves to receive something special as a gift it should probably be your mom. In fact, mums are usually at the top of everyone's giftgiving list each holiday.
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Getting a Natural Look when Wearing MakeupOne of the best and most attractive ways to wear facial makeup is to wear it in a way that makes it look as if you have no makeup on at all. Essentially, less is much, much more. -
10 Ways to Stay Looking YoungIf you're worried about the effects of aging, and you want to do everything you can to remain looking as young as possible for as long as possible, here are some great tips that will help. -
Combine Solar Energy with ConservationMany people are worried about how they will be able to afford to heat their home this winter. The good news though is that it's very easy to combine free solar energy power with energy conservation. Let's look at a few ways to do that.
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Materials Which Absorb Solar EnergySolar energy is simply energy which comes from the sun's power. This natural energy source can be used for a wide variety of things inside your home. Solar panels and cells aren't required for these quick and easy techniques.
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Easy Home Experiments in Solar EnergyFor the past couple of years I have been experimenting with various forms of solar energy and solar power, particularly to help heat my home in the wintertime. My goal is to eventually buy some land and live entirely off the grid.
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Using Solar Energy to Heat Your HomeUsing solar energy to heat your home in the wintertime is not complicated, expensive, or time-consuming. In fact there are many simple and easy ways to use solar Sun power to help heat your home and reduce your electricity bills in the winter.
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Great Gift Ideas for ToddlersGreat gift ideas that are sure to be a hit with any toddler or young child between the ages of two and five years old.
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Gift Ideas Which Are Friendly to the EnvironmentGlobal warming and the environment have been hot topics in 2008, so this is a great time to give gifts which are environmentally friendly. This article supplies several earth friendly gift ideas for just about anyone on your holiday shopping list.
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Gift Ideas for People Who Love to Take PicturesIf someone on your gift giving list this holiday season loves to take photos, here are some excellent gift ideas for them.
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Decorating Your Home with Room DividersTips, Ideas, and Suggestions on how to decorate a room in your home, or an open space area in your home, using room dividers.
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Creative Ways to Decorate Under Your StairsMost people seem to forget that they can decorate underneath their stairs even though the space is small. With a bit of creativity and decorating style though, you'll soon realize the potential of this powerful space. -
Easy Bedroom Decorating TipsMost people like to change and rearrange their living spaces on a regular basis. And bedrooms tend to be the most frequently redecorated home in the house.
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How to Decorate with TowelsIf you've ever thought that decorating your home is difficult, time consuming, or expensive... I've got some great news for you. One of the most simple ways to decorate - particularly in the bathroom - is done just by using towels. -
How Freelance Photographers Make Money at iStockiStock is a very popular stock photography website - with both photographers and buyers. If you're new to selling your photos at stock photography websites though, it's usually helpful to find overviews and reviews of various sites available.
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A Clutter Free Home is Much More AttractiveHave you ever noticed that a room with very little to no clutter in it somehow seems more elegant and attractive? This is why many people like the minimalist decorating style actually, because the less there is in a room, the more appealing it tends to look.
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Decluttering Tips for the Living Room and BedroomsIf you've decided it's high time to start cleaning up the clutter in various areas of your home, you may not know exactly where to start or what to do. The list below is a nice place to start for Living Rooms and Bedrooms
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Life is Simpler when You DeclutterIf you've ever felt that a great weight was lifted off your shoulders after you finished cleaning something, you probably discovered the joy of decluttering. And you probably noticed the area you've just finished cleaning looks much more appealing and decorative too. -
How to Properly Clean the BathroomStep by step instructions for cleaning a bathroom
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Creative Keepsake IdeasWonderful memories and treasures from days gone by don't have to collect dust or sit in a box forever. Instead you can put them to more creative uses around your home.
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How to Start a Profitable Book Review BusinessThis article was originally written in late 2003/ early 2004, and has become something of an inspiration for many online start ups looking for a simple, workable, starting business plan.
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How to Live on $168 Per WeekOriginally published in 2003, this article takes a close look at just how you plan and spend your time... -
Legal Issues Selling or Using Stock Photos of Buildings or LandmarksIf you're selling stock photos, or you license them to use in your advertising and marketing materials, there are certain legal restrictions on buildings, landmarks, and monuments that you need to be aware of.
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Ways to Get Free Water for Your Yard and GardenThere are several ways you can get plenty of water for your yard and garden at no cost. -
Using Paper Style GTD on a Tablet PCHow I've combined paper based GTD (Getting Things Done) with the technology of a Tablet PC
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Decorating Tips for the Dining Room TableWhether you have a full fledged formal dining room, or just a table and eating area in your kitchen, decorating it can be quite easy... and it's usually quite a bit of fun too! -
Business Basics: Using Stock Photos with PeopleStock photography which includes recognizable people is covered by additional laws and restrictions. Business and website owners need to know these things in order to protect themselves before buying photos and graphics online. -
Are the Stock Photos on Your Website Legal?Did you know? Some people believe that any photos you find on Google are public domain... and this practice has devastated many small and online businesses in the last few years. -
An Introduction to Stock Photography for BuyersStock photography is photography which is shot to increase a photographer's portfolio or collection. In contrast, assignment photography - which is the opposite of stock - is photography created for a specific client, advertising campaign, or other specific request. -
Decorating Outdoor Decks and Patios with ThemesOriginally written in 2005, this article explains how decks and patios can be wonderful places to entertain friends and family, and decorating them with a theme could be just what you're looking for!
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Inexpensive Bedroom Decorating IdeasOriginally published in 2005, this popular article provides tips and ideas for decorating your bedroom on a budget.
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Futons: Functional Sleeping & Decorating for Small SpacesFuton is the Japanese word for bed roll. It is a lightweight cotton or wool-mix filled mattress. By day, you can roll it up for more room.
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Sofa Beds and Futons: Creating Sleeping Space for GuestsFinding room for relatives and friends to stay can be tricky, but having a sofa bed or futon in the living room is a creative way to make the best use of small spaces.
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An Overview of Sofa BedsA general look at the various types of sofa beds available for small space living.
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Easy Ways to Cook Delicious ChickenChicken is an extremely versatile, useful food to cook, and it's quite healthy plus low in calories and fat too. And if that weren't enough to make it a very popular main dish ingredient, chicken happens to be very inexpensive too. -
Decorating Tips for Outdoor Kitchen or Dining AreasSimple tips and ideas for setting up your own outdoor cooking areas.
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Scandinavian Style Kitchen Decorating TipsAn introduction to creating a Scandinavian style kitchen, with tips on everything from how to decorate the floors and walls, to which color schemes to use. -
Sports Photography TipsThis brief guide provides excellent tips and ideas for getting better fast action sports photos. -
A Consumer's Guide to Disability and Disability InsuranceOriginally written in 2004, this useful guide provides a comprehensive beginners overview into disability, and disability insurance.
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How to Infuse Your Rental Property with Color and CharacterTips, tricks and ideas for adding color to a rental apartment or home without breaking the terms of your lease.