Karen Chaffee
Karen Chaffee is a published freelance writer living in a beautiful small city in Michigan, the Great Lakes state. Her faith in God, her family and friends, and the beauty of nature keep her constantly inspired. She loves variety in life, just as she does in her writing.
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Hastings High School, Kellogg Community CollegeInterests
Personal development, Health and Wellness, House and home, Relationships, Creative writing, Cooking, Family and friends, Artwork, Reading, Music and movies, Nature and the outdoors, Interesting conversationMotto
Life exists to be embraced, not merely endured.
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Valentine's Day Haiku Poem CollectionHaiku poems for Valentine's Day
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Two Romantic Valentine's Day PoemsValentine's Day love poems
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Holiday Haiku -- PeaceA Haiku in honor of the holiday season
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Symptoms of a SociopathNot all sociopaths are violent, but most would con or mis-use another in a heartbeat. Not all sociopaths will exhibit every symptom, but all will exhibit most of the symptoms detailed in this article.
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Healthy New Year's Resolutions that Are Easy to KeepDo you get tired of making and breaking the same New Year's resolutions every year? For success, try a new no-fail approach.
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Top 5 Reasons Futbol Will Never Make it Big in the U.SAlthough soccer is a popular sport in school, hence the term Soccer moms, even the U.S. kids who love it and play it then seldom grow up to be fans. Why is that the case?
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The Lousiest Boxing Nicknames in HistoryWhat's in a name? Or in this case, a boxing nickname? Plenty when it comes to choosing one that rocks or not, especially in the sports world.
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Healthy Ways to Add Great Flavor to OatmealLove oatmeal but not the bland flavor? Skip the butter or sugar, and try some of these yummy ideas.
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Top 10 Funniest New Year Resolutions for 2010A spoof on traditional New Year resolutions
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Top New Year Resolutions Tiger Woods Should Make for 2010My suggestions for New Year Resolutions for 2010 that Tiger Woods might wish to make.
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Crayola Crayon Maker -- Hot or Not?Is the Crayola Crayon Maker hot or not?
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The Tiger Woods Scandal and Why Powerful Men CheatWhat the experts say about powerful men and why they cheat
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New Year's Breakfast or Brunch RecipesRecipes and variations for New Year's breakfast or brunch.
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The Downside of Antibiotics - Even a Good Thing Can Be DangerousThere is no doubt that when correctly prescribed and taken as directed, since there introduction in the 1930s, antibiotics have saved millions of lives.
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Signs a Partner or Date May Become ViolentTips on to recognize the signs that your partner or date has the potential to become physically abusive/violent
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Pure Fashion and the Modesty Movement: is it for Your Tweens or Teens?A new concept on sylish fashion for tweens and teens
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H1N1 Mutations Reported by the WHO -- How Concerned Should We Be?The WHO reports isolated cases of H1N1 mutations -- the facts so far.
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Mammograms and Cervical Exams -- is Being Female Now a Pre-existing Condition?What really lies behind these new recommendations?
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Health and Safety Tips for Winter TravelersTips for protecting your health and well being during winter travel
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Coping with Depression During the HolidaysTips for keeping depression under control during what should be the merriest of seasons
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Christmas Greetings You Can Use in Blank Note Cards or Homemade Christmas CardsChristmas greetings and wishes for you to use inside blank note cards...can be used as place cards or Christmas cards and email greetings, too
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Confessions of a Writer -- Common and Embarrassing Writing MistakesAs a writer and, no less, an editor, nothing is quite such a red-in-the-face experience as noticing my own gaffes ... after they've been published.
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Sarah Palin's Book Signing Big Success in Grand Rapids, MISarah Palin began her book-signing tour today in Grand Rapids, MI.
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Healthy Recipes for Kids Adapted from the White House CollectionThe below recipes have been adapted from and based loosely on White House recipes the Obama girls enjoy.
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Great Indoor Exercise Ideas for WinterDoes your outdoor exercise routine tend to stall out during the cold or rainy winter months? To help you stay on track, here are some great ways to exercise indoors during the winter.
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My Blessings and Gratitudes for 2009Even in a poor econonmy or amidst a dozen storms, there are blessings for which to be grateful.
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Connect Instantly with Anyone by Using These Helpful TipsMake an instant and easy connection with anyone using the following techniques.
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Thanksgiving and Christmas Healthy Dessert Alternatives for Diabetics and Health-Conscious OthersHoliday desserts for those with diabetes or who are trying to lose or maintain a healthy weight and lifestyle
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Permanent Makeup Tattoos: Risks and BenefitsBefore deciding whether or not to have permanent makeup tattooed onto your skin, learn of the risks and the benefits.
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Consult Your Spouse Before Doing Any of These ThingsSince they will impact you both, there are some decisions you should never make without first consulting your spouse.
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Paper Plate Crafts for Kids -- Poinsettia and SnowmanKids love crafts, and these paper plate projects are inexpensive, easy to make, and yield cute finished projects.
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Cooking with Beets -- Tips and RecipesCenturies old, this root vegetable and its greens are full of healthy goodness and can be served many ways.
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Kwanzaa AmbrosiaSeveral variations of ambrosia for your Kwanzaa holiday
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Skillet Chicken and Rice with Vegetables for KwaanzaA great addition to your Kwaanza feast
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Kwaanza's Seven Principles -- a PoemA poem depicting the seven principles of Kwaanza
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BPA in Plastics, Food, and You -- Should You Be Worried About How BPA Affects Your Health?BPA is everywhere these days, including inside human beings ... should you be worried?
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10 Great Romantic Christmas Gift Ideas for NewlywedsHelp make a newlywed couple's first Christmas together extra romantic by giving them the perfect holiday gift.
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A Hush Fell Over the Earth One Night -- a Christmas PoemA poem describing the awe and hush that accompanied the birth of Jesus.
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Simone Chickenbone™ Natural Put-Ons™ -- Chicken Poop and Other Eco-Friendly Gifts for EveryoneAmong the other natural and eco-friendly ingredients in these products lies a good measure of humor, making Chicken Poop one of the most loving gifts to give anyone for any occasion.
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Shopping for Kids Ages 9 to 19 -- Cool Holiday Gifts for Tweens and TeensHolidays and kids seem made for each other, so when you're looking for a cool gift for a teen or tween, check this list for some great ideas.
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Special Holiday Gifts for Shelters, Soup Kitchens, and Food BanksMany food banks, shelters, and soup kitchens are finding it increasingly difficult to keep stocked with necessities, let alone extras. The holidays are a perfect time to do what you can to help.
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7 Fast and Easy Ways to Be More Cheerful -- How to Make a Happy Kit for YourselfYou are your own best cheerleader, especially when you know the right cheers, or the right things to put into a happy kit for yourself.
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How to Understand, Gain Perspective, and Manage Strong EmotionsBefore you can put your emotions into perspective, it helps to understand them. This article will show you how to manage your emotions by loosening their grip and re-gaining self control.
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25 Ways to Be Happier and More Positive25 tips on how you can be happier and more positive each day.
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Some of the World's Most Unusual SportsSome are bizarre, some are daring, but all of these unusual sports go beyond what most of us think of as familiar competition.
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Old Navy Pajama Bottoms for the Whole FamilyWhen you want to buy cheap, quality pajama bottoms for the whole family or to give as gifts, no place provides better one stop in-store or online shopping than Old Navy.
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12 of Dr. Mehmet Oz's Greatest Health TipsI've fallen in love with this physician's intelligence and savvy get-healthy-stay-healty style. Nobody gives health tips quite as well as Mehmet Oz, MD.
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Set Routines -- Are They a Positive or a Negative? Getting Out of a RutA look at the postives and negatives of set routines and how to find a balance between them
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Best Foods to Eat for Great Looking Skin that Glows with Good HealthYou're familiar with the saying, "You are what you eat," and that old saying holds a great deal of truth. Include plenty of these healthy foods in your diet, and you'll get great looking skin.
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The ExampleA poem about following the influence and example of another.
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How to Embrace Transitions and Welcome ChangesOne of things we can count in life is that life will never remain without its changes, and neither will we. But change can be difficult, transitions hard to embrace. There are ways, though, to welcome these occurances.
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Nature Poem -- Sea WomanA poem describing the interaction between nature and a woman.
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Getting More Greens into Your DietThere are numerous ways to get more vitamin-rich greens into your family's diet, so let's get a little creative.
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Holiday Collection of Modern HaikuOriginal holiday Haiku in a modern form -
The Contentment Found in the Love of Simple Everyday ThingsWhen striving to be more content, I never have to search far. It is as close as the simple everyday things found in my life. -
Healthy Cranberry and Walnut Stuffed Acorn SquashA healthy side dish for the holidays or any day
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Budget-friendly Crafting Theme Christmas Party for KidsKids love crafts, parties and Christmas, so this party will be especially appealing to kids everywhere. And it won't break your budget.
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Christmas Party Favors on the CheapWith a little ingenuity, it's easy to send each guest home with a cheap, but great, Christmas party favor.
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How to Be More Positive by Selective Feeding of Your Inner CriticWhat you put into your mind is what will come out of it. Feed it selectively.
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Inexpensive Holiday Gifts for WomenObservation and experience make holiday shopping a pleasure when the gifts you're buying will be given to women.
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5 Hairstyle Ideas for a Christmas PartyWhen you want to look extra special for the Christmas parties you'll attend during the holidays, I have 5 ideas for you to consider, whatever the length or type of your hair.
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5 Great Low-Cost Holiday Gifts for the Coffee Lovers on Your ListBuying holiday gifts for the coffee lovers you know is a treat, because whether you buy a pre-made set or make one yourself, there are many low-cost gifts for those that are on your holiday shopping list.
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Healthy Autumn and Winter Chicken and Vegetable StewThis healthy stew recipe uses an abundance of fall and winter vegetables. Recipe can be adapted for vegans, as well.
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How to Stay Active During the Cold Weather Season--Tips for beating the inclination to hunker down on the couch during the cold weather season
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Five Ideas for Ways Kids Can Decorate a Miniature Christmas TreeKids love to be included in making Christmas festive. If you are a parent, a teacher or a leader of any kids group, decorating a miniature Christmas tree with them is a perfect holiday project.
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10 Tips for Preventing Headaches During the HolidaysHoliday time is also a prime time for getting headaches, but there are ways to prevent a headache from spoiling your enjoyment of the season.
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6 Unique and Unusual Ways to Use Christmas Lights Indoors and OutdoorsIndoors or out, there are some unusual ways to use Christmas lights that will give your home a unique look during the holidays.
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Tips for Preventing Back Pain During ChristmasChristmas, and all that goes with it, is a prime time of the year to incur back pain, but there are tips for preventing it that will see you and your back comfortably through the holiday season.
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Tips for Maintaining Mental and Physical Health Through the HolidaysThe holidays can take a toll on one's physical and mental health, but these tips will help you maintain yours.
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Autumn Mass -- a PoemA poem written in celebation of fall/autumn.
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Nature -- a PoemI find nature fascinating. This poem tells of some of the reasons I do.
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6 Budget Friendly Holiday Gift Basket Ideas for KidsThe most budget friendly holiday gift baskets for kids are those that are self-created.
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Healthy Natural Energy Boosts for Fall and WinterAs the days grow shorter, so do stores of enegry and stamina, but there are things to give yours a boost.
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3 Christmas Craft Ideas for TeensTeens will find these crafts a good way to express their creativity. The finished projects can be for self use, or they will make excellent Christmas gifts for friends and family.
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Eight Inexpensive Secret Santa Gifts for CoworkersWhether you draw the name of a male or female coworker, there are a number of inexpensive, but welcome, secret Santa gifts you can give for Christmas.
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Healthy Stuffed Microwaved Acorn SquashA quick and healthy fall vegetable side dish
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A Halloween HaikuA Haiku poem that places its focus on Halloween
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Stop Putting Yourself on Hold and LiveHave you put your life on hold until everything is in perfect order before you will begin to "live?"
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Top 5 Healthy Homemade Work LunchesHomemade work lunches can save you money, and are often healthier than other options. As an added bonus, there be no waiting in long cafeteria or restaurant lines during your lunch period.
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10 Healthy Emergency Snacks that Go Anywhere You DoSince extreme hunger can hit anytime, anywhere, here are the healthiest snack ideas to satisfy the need to eat.
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Birds I Have Known -- Slice of Life StoriesEven birds seem to have unique personalities, as those in these short snippets of my memories of birds I have known.
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Blood-fanged BeautyA dark poem of a vampire both beautiful and dangerous
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The Evil Within -- a Dark PoemDark poetry about the evil within
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The Mind -- How to Improve Your Thought ProcessIn a fast paced world, it is easy to leave some of our most important thoughts and ideas escape us without fully developing them. This article will teach you how to bring your best ideas to fruition by improving how your mind works.
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Halloween Trick or Treat Candy AlternativesIf you wish to treat the children who stop by your house on Halloween, here are five alternatives to the traditional candy that guarantee your trick-or- treat callers a happy holiday.
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Autumn Solstice PoemA poem that welcomes the autumn solstice
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Writing or Blogging Help You Build a More Positive LifeThere are many ways to pursue building a more positive life. Writing and blogging are two of the various avenues that can lead one to more positivity.
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The Healing Powers of NatureWhen the body, mind, or spirit needs a helping hand to heal, turn to nature.
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Short-short PoemsA collection of three very short poems depicting "life."
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How to Make Optimism a HabitDid you know that you can learn how to make optimism a habit?
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10 Best Ways to Lose Weight and Keep it OffThese tips will not only help you lose weight, but they will help you keep it off for a lifetime.
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10 Worst Ways to Lose WeightThe desire to lose weight quickly makes unwise, or even dangerous, methods a temptation for many, so let's discuss the worst ways to lose weight.
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Low Calorie BBQ AlternativesIf you love cookouts and BBQs, but want to keep it healthy and low calorie, there are many delicious alternatives to the traditional BBQ fare.
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Some of the Best Things You Could Say to Your Child About Divorce or SeparationOne way to help children cope with your separation or divorce lies in knowing the best things to say to them about the changes going on in their lives right now.
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When Abigail SingsA poem about inner beauty
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Dealing with Fear -- Ways to Conquer Whatever Scares YouThere are effective ways to deal with any fear one might have, large or small.
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Knowing when to Be SilentNot every thought or opinion has to be spoken aloud. It is good to know when to keep one's silence.
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Knowing when to Speak OutSome things should be kept quiet, but it is also good to know when to speak out about other things.
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Easy, Cheap Window Treatment IdeasTry these innovative ideas to create beautiful, but cheap, window treatments for every room in your home.
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How to Wear Denim DressesIf you love the look and feel of denim and its easy-care properties, there are denim dresses to suit every woman and every occasion.
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Healthy Smoothie Recipes for KidsThese "drink" are a nutritional option to soda all year round.
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Rice Milk SmoothiesUse rice milk as a base ingredient for these delicious and healthy smoothies.
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How to Build Healthy Brown Bag Lunches for Your KidsBrown bag lunches packed with nutritional food are good for your kids, easy on the budget, and great for keeping "green."
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How to Continue Your Child's Education During Summer BreakThere are many ways to incorporate learning into your child's summer vacation from school.
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How to Boost Your Home's Curb Appeal Before Selling ItTo up the odds of selling your home, make sure a potential buyer's first impressions are good ones. This is when curb appeal counts for a lot.
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Better Health in One Minute a DayIf someone told you better health could be yours using just a single minute each day, would you believe them? It is true!
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Hair Care to Prevent Summertime FrizzSummertime heat and humidity can cause the frizzies, whatever your hair type. A few simple steps will keep your hair tamed all summer long.
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My FatherA Father's Day poem.
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10 Beauty Tips for Women Aging with GraceIt isn't about trying to look perpetually young. It's about loving how you look whatever your age.
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My Father's LoveA poem dedicated to the love shown to me by my father when he was alive, and in memory of, and gratitude for, all he taught me.
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Music as Mood TherapyWhatever ones mood, music can provide the therapy to enhance or change that mood. -
Haiku -- Summer CollectionA collection of haiku poems that celebrate summer.
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Honking CarsPoem in Iambic Pentameter
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Blue Birds and Cherry BlossomsA poem in celebration of spring
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Octomom and Other Derogatory LabelsDo we really know Nadya Suleman well enough to label or judge her?
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Clearing Your Mind of Clutter that Holds You HostageWe all de-clutter our homes and other places at times, but what about the mind? -
Cycle of LifeA chain cinquain combining several styles of this form of poetry
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My Forever ValentineA love poem for Valentine's Day -
Heart of MineA Love Poem For Valentine's Day
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Curly WorldPoem
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Christmas HaikuThis is a series of Haiku poems, also called a chain Haiku, relating to Christmas.
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The FairThis poem is called, "The Fair."
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Wax and WanePoem about how the moon helps one woman heal. -
PerspectiveA poem
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Drowning DemonsA short free-verse poem -
My Hero My MotherA poem in honor of mother's for Mother's Day
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Look at MeA poem about a woman who feels invisible.
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The WrenStory of a small bird with a big voice
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Love PrevailsWhat is love? My answer is in this poem.
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NatureA poem about the wonder and questions generated by nature
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Let There Be LightA short free-verse poem
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Small Collection of Short PoemsLittle poems on a variety of things
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Blood MusicA poem depicting that love is the only color that matters.
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CommunicationFour Poems on Communication
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A Collection of Poems on WinterEvery season has its beauty.