PennyB
I reside in Canada, and enjoy spending time with my children and grandchildren. I'm fairly new to online freelance writing, but find I'm enjoying the challenge of exercising my creative side. When not writing, I run a family business from home.
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Displaying Results 1 - 125 (of 125) for Yahoo! Voices
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Susan Boyle Wows the World with Her Singing VoiceFrom obscurity to instant fame....what a voice!
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How to Remove Pet Hair from Furniture: An Easy and Cost-Free WayWe love our pets but they sure can leave a lot of hair on the furniture, carpets....
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Cleaning CD'sA Right and Wrong Way to Clean CD's
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Barack Obama: My Wish List to the Obama AdministrationIn your campaign speeches, you talked a lot about "change"..... -
Household Tip: Plants on CaffeineWhat To Do With Your Left Over Coffee or Tea, And Help Your Plants At The Same Time
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Valentine's Day Poems: My Two Special ValentinesTo my two special Valentines -
Cricket Kid's Remote Control: A Product ReviewThe Cricket Kid's Remote Control is designed specifically for younger children and is very easy for them to use. -
Hewlett Packard (HP) PCs: A Product and Customer Service ReviewI give this product and their customer service an F! -
Dolphins in CaptivityDolphins, one of the few species of the wild that will allow man to get so close to them....
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Saving Money by Buying BulkBuying in bulk can actually save you hundreds, if not thousands, of dollars a year on your grocery budget... -
Reflexology: Taking Better Care of Your HealthReflexology is a great tool in keeping your body well balance and eliminating many health issues.... -
How to Shingle a RoofStep-by-step, how-to guide for shingling a roof.....
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How to Mix and Pour ConcreteA how-to guide for preparation, mixing and pouring concrete for a sidewalk, patio or driveway....
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How to Build a FenceStep by step guide in building a fence.... -
Stephen's Backpacks: The Generosity of a ChildThis is a story of a young boy, his big heart and his generosity, "giving" to those who are less fortunate.
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Top 10 New Year's ResolutionsNew Year's resolutions are a way to let go of the past and bring in the new year on a clean slate....
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Gift Cards: A Word of Caution Before Purchasing Gift Cards This Holiday SeasonGift cards can help the shopper save a lot of time, energy and frustration... However.....
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Carbon Monoxide: Dangers and PreventionDo you know the carbon monoxide levels in your home?
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Preparing Your Vehicle for Winter DrivingIt's never too early or too late to think about getting your vehicle prepared for the cold winter months. -
Christmas for Your PetsBe sure that Santa leaves them a nice gift under the tree as well. -
A Documentary Review on Planet in Peril: Battle LinesJust how much do you know about the world you live in? Is it really that important to YOU, what happens in remote areas of the world? -
Recipe: Roast TurkeyDirections for preparation and cooking your holiday turkey.
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Recipe: Turkey Dressing from ScratchThis is a quick and easy recipe for turkey dressing (stuffing), from scratch, that anyone can make. -
Add a Charity to Your Christmas Gift ListWhy not take a moment to think of those less fortunate during the holidays. Add a charity to your Christmas gift list. -
Bake Your Christmas DecorationsGingerbread cookies make a great decorating idea -
Warm Up with Homemade Stew and Dumplings This WinterRecipe for homemade stew and dumplings -
Strange Items in Your FoodThese days, it's not unusual to find the strangest things in your food........
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Environmentally Friendly Shopping BagsInstructions on how to make your own shopping bags -
Christmas Poem: The Reason of ChristmasChristmas Poem -
Remembrance Day, November 11thThe 11th day, of the 11th month, at the 11th hour....1918
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President Elect, Barack ObamaSo much will be written about the 2008 US election and new President Elect, Barack Obama
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Home Repairs: How to Refashion an Old Entryway Door InexpensivelySometimes the front and back entryway doors are forgotten when homeowners are renovating....
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Christmas: How to Celebrate on a Limited BudgetDuring these troubling economic times, many people might find themselves with less money to spend at Christmas.... -
Haunted PlacesWould YOU dare to test your courage in a haunted house or castle?
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Movie (DVD) Review: "In Bruges"Some people love the city of Bruges, for it's medieval atmosphere, the wonderful old world architecture -
Recipe: Banana BreadAs well as being a nice snack for holiday guests, a loaf of banana bread also makes a lovely gift.....
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A Spooky Halloween Poem: All Hallow's EveIt was at the stroke of midnight, when they gathered at the iron gate...... -
Halloween PoetryCelebrating Halloween, Little Monsters
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The Amazing Race, in Its 13th SeasonThe "Amazing Race" has finally returned, for its 13th season. -
Corporate Bailout - $700 BillionHere are some hard facts as to why the average American might be finding this $700 billion proposal very hard to grasp:
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Bisphenol a (BPA) is Back in the NewsBisphenol A (or BPA) is once again in the forefront of the news. -
Ten Ways to Achieve HappinessWe all want to be happy and sometimes it feels like an arduous task, but it doesn't have to be.... -
A Collage of PoetryA collection of different types of poetry styles
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The Dangers of Dryer Softening SheetsDryer sheets "can" be harmful for the very use that they were intended..... -
Paralympic Games 2008Let's not forget that the Paralympics are still about to be held....
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Product Review: SteamTek Steam MopThe advantages of the new SteamTek cleaner -
More Money Saving TipsWhen there just never seems to be enough money by the end of the month.... -
When Good Deeds Make You Vulnerable to CriminalsThere was a time when we were all taught to look out for our fellow man...... -
The Pros and Cons of Child LaborIn North America, child labor laws were first set up in and around 1915.....
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Proud to Be CanadianAll countries have their advantages and disadvantages. Canada is no exception.....
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Stardust (2007): A Movie ReviewA star falls to earth and soon becomes the focus of............ -
How Advertisements Entice You to BuyWe are constantly bombarded with advertisements, enticing us to purchase products.....
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Images of Present PastPoetry.... Through the looking glass she peered, at a faint and misty figure
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Tips for Pet OwnershipPet ownership is a big responsibility. There are several things one should consider first.....
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Loaning Money: A Good or Bad Idea?Sometimes the uneviable question gets asked by either a friend or relative.....
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Business Ethics: Is it an Old Fashioned Concept?Companies are "in the business" of making money, it only makes sense.... However....
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Tips on Beautifying Your YardWhen people drive down your street, of course, one of the first things they'll notice is your yard. -
Watermelon: A $55 Price TagThe entire community was stunned over the $55 price tag.
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Yard Sales: Tips for a Successful Yard SaleRegular yard salers are anxious to get in those last great bargains of the season.
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Canada's Olympic ControversyOur own Prime Minister failed to represent Canada.... -
Phantom Ship: Parts I and IIPoetry... She could see the mast through the mist, as it stood high above lingering clouds....
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Relationships: Do You Take Them for Granted?So often, relationships are taken for granted...... -
Teenagers: Why They Don't Always Listen to Their ParentsDoes it sometimes feel as though you are either talking to yourself, or to a brick wall when talking to your teens....
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Tips for Buying FurnitureWhen buying furniture for your home, the very first step is.....
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Hobbies: Making Your Own Dollhouse MiniaturesMaking many of your own, inexpensive miniatures from things found around the home -
Was There Ever a Mayberry, and Could Such a Place Ever Exist?Mayberry, however, is a fictious town from a writer's imagination, in a day when.....
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Storage Ideas for Your HomeOne of the first things on people's list of must-haves is plenty of storage -
Recipe: Summer SaladI've been trying to find new recipes to entice my family with.
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911: An Experience with 911 EmergencyWe had always been led to believe that you ONLY call 911 when you thought the situation might be of a life and death nature....
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2008 Olympic Games: Sparked with ControversyIt seems that these summer Olympics have been plagued with controversy right from the onset. -
Lyrics to Oak TreeFor those who would rather just read the lyrics and not hear me sing it!! (LOL)
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Many LifetimesPoetry..... It was many, many years ago. Another lifetime from the past .....
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Recipe: Pizza DipTreat your guests with this fantastic dip.....
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Tragedy on a Greyhound BusIf a person could only just make some sense of these tragedies.....
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Breakfast on the GrillUsing the grill for breakfast, as well as the usual barbeques
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Agoraphobia: Interview with an AgoraphobicUnderstanding agoraphobia and what it is like to "be" agoraphobic
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Movies: Choices the Entire Family Can EnjoyMovies the entire family can enjoy, without having to sensor them first! -
Parenting: Being a Stay-At-Home MotherIn defense of choosing to be a stay-at-home mother.....
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Do We Really Need Rules?Within every facet of our daily lives, we are confronted with rules....
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Eggs: The Many Uses of Eggs and EggshellsEggs are just for breakfast
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And Then She KnewPoetry........ Upon the hill, stood a castle, beaten and weathered by the years
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Are People Draining You of Your Energy?Everyone has someone in their lives who just seems to drain the energy right out of them.......
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Games that Help Children to Learn as They PlayWhen children play, they don't "just" play. They are actually learning...... -
Alternative Therapies for Illness and Chronic PainWays to alleviate chronic pain and certain illnesses -
Charities: How to Be Charitable Without Spending MoneyMost of us like to give to charities, but it's not always feasible with our own shrinking.......
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Children's Growth ChartHow to make your own children (family) growth chart
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Household Helpful Hints: Reducing Paper Towel UsageSome helpful ways in helping to reduce your use of paper towels
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Ghostly EncountersThere are those skeptics who would debunk the very existence of ghostly figures and things that go bump in the night.....
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Alone in the ShadowsA ghost story in prose
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Bounce Dryer SheetsBounce Sheets aren't just for use in the clothes dryer.....
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Just like Heaven (2005): A Movie ReviewReviewing "Just Like Heaven" starring Reese Witherspoon
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How to Save Money when Purchasing a Brand New VehicleYou've been driving around a clunker and it feels like it's nickle and diming you to death! -
Life InsuranceMany people don't even want to think about such things as life insurance
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Who I Am Makes a Difference: YouTube VideoWe so seldom hear many nice things about our teachers, who really do need to be praised .......
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Household Products, More Uses Than OneMost household products are muiti-purpose, other than what they were originally intended for....
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Wedding Party, Going Against TraditionEvery bride wants her wedding day to turn out just perfect. She meticulously plans out every moment of her big day.......
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Baby Stages, is Your Child on Track?Very often, parents will become quite concerned as to whether their babies are on track, meeting their expected requirements for the different stages while growing. -
Gambling, Its Effects on SocietyEven the Canadian government has decided not to fight it anymore, but to join right in, reaping the multi-billion dollar benefits.
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Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio (2005), a Movie ReviewReviewing the movie "Prize Winner of Defiance, Ohio". Release date 2005.
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Death Penalty, is it a Deterent to Crime?The ongoing debate as to whether the death penalty is justified and a deterent to criminal activity, or a barbaric act in itself. -
Home ImprovementA rundown of some simple and inexpensive ways to improve your home, while adding thousands of dollars of value to it.
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The Welfare System, is it Being AbusedA look at the welfare system, how it started and how it's become abused over the decades.
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Quilting, a How to GuideHow to put together a simple quilt for the beginner -
Castle DreamsA poem of romance
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Yard Sales, Earning Extra CashHow to make some extra money with yard sales -
A New Career Later in Life?Options to look at when you're either thrust into mandatory retirement or you just aren't ready yet to sit around after turning 65.
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Small Business, What You Need to Know FirstThings you need to know when starting up your own small business.
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Parenting, Should it Be Licensed?What if, in order to have children, you had to go through a licensing process. Would this produce better parents?
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Child Safety Against PredatorsA personal commentary on how our children must be a priority with rights to a safe childhood. The laws need to be re-examined and changed in order to so.
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Summertime Fun, Summertime SafetySome tips on keeping safe during the summer months -
Wind Chill, a Movie ReviewReviewing the movie Wind Chill (2007)
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Perfect Pie CrustHow to make the perfect pie crust
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Eco-Friendly Fluorescent Light BulbsA commentary on the use and safety of the new fluorescent light bulbs. -
The DreamerA Poem
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Hip Huggers: a Personal CommentaryA general outlook on the fashion of hip hugger jeans, it's positive and negative aspects
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Peach Cobbler, a Scrumptious DessertRecipe for Peach Cobbler
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Applying Ceramic Tile to Walls, It's EasyAn easy, step by step guide to applying ceramic tiles to walls.
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How to Save Money on Your Electric BillSome consumer tips on how to save on your consumption of electricity, thus saving on your costs. -
How to Make a Dream CatcherEasy instructions for making a dream catcher -
Just Mom: The Story of a Hidden PastWhat would you do if you found out you were someone different than what you'd always thought you were?
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Advantages of a Stucco Exterior on Your HomeThe advantages of choosing stucco for the exterior of your home and using a licensed contractor for the job. -
Baseball, a Return for Scrub?Just what scrub is, how it's played and what the advantages over regulation baseball leagues are.
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August Rush Movie ReviewA movie review of August Rush.
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Reducing ClutterHow to deal with clutter in your home and life.
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American Dream or American Nightmare?What has become of the American Dream? It seems we are back to square one, where families are struggling to make ends meet and no one feels safe.