Leslie Ann Campbell
Former high school teacher, attorney, Winner Beaded Impressions Winter 2011 Beadwork Competition, 3rd place winner of Use the Muse II beading competition, finalist in NYCMidnight's 2010 Flash Fiction Competition, finalist in numerous screenplay competitions, rosarian, former animal shelter worker
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Photography and Beading - Reduce the Glare and Snare the Prize!Flash photography and jewelry simply do not mix. The reflective nature of the shiny jewels will leave shadows if you use a flash. This article gives advice how to properly photography your beadwork. -
Unique Beaded Jewelry - An Interview with the Bead Artist, DragonHer website is called Unique Beaded Jewelry for a reason - Dragon's pictorial beadwork is like no other. Self taught, Dragon sells patterns for 3-D pieces, Christmas ornaments, and much more! -
Wallpaper is Back!Wallpaper is in style again, but it isn't like the kind Granny used - the new wallpaper is monochromatic and easy to put up and take down!
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Add Color to Your Home with Stained GlassStained glass is easy to install and can be affordable. It is a wonderful way of bringing color into your home. -
Quilting and Pre-Cut Fabric Squares - Should They Be Pre-Washed?Precut fabric squares are a wonderful option for someone like me who can't cut straight. But what about pre-washing? This article discuss the issue and what to do about it.
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Fireline Beading Thread: The Thread with a MemoryFireline beading thread will kink like crazy on you if you don't understand that it has a memory.
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Steampunk Jewelry: What it is and How Can I Make It?A description of Steampunk and how it applies to the art of making jewelry with recommendations on how to begin. -
Prepare Your Southern Garden for SpringtimeTips on how cleaning your garden now will save you from having pests in the spring.
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Hardy Cyclamen: A Groundcover for Semi-ShadeMost people think of cyclamen as only a plant you grow inside. Nothing could be farther from the truth. There are varieties of the species meant to be grown outdoors.
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The Total Cost of Adding an Upstairs BathroomAn upstairs bathroom can increase the value of your home, but it can cost you a lot to install. There are often many costs that aren't contemplated by the consumer.
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Playing the Pennywhistle - A Great Way for Anyone to Learn MusicAdults often feel they are too old to start playing a musical instrument. The pennywhistle knows no age barrier - it is a great hobby for you whether you are 8 or 80! -
How to Organize Your Holiday ScrapbookingUnless you're going to start scrapbooking immediately after Christmas, you should heed some of these helpful tips.
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Caring for the Louisiana IrisSome people believe this plant will only grow in the bogs of Louisiana. That is untrue. Some varieties of it will even grow as far north as Illinois.
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How to Reduce Your Homeowner's Insurance PremiumsThere are many ways you can lower your homeowner's insurance premium, but they all involve communication with your insurance agent.
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Caring for Your Nun's OrchidA Nun's Orchid is not finicky like other orchids. Just about anyone can grow one. -
Caring for Your Fireplace and ChimneyDescription of how to avoid a chimney fire - also a description of what stupid thing this author did to build a fire.
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Protecting Your Plants in Cold WeatherMany people in the Deep South have plants that will not withstand a hard freeze. Here's how you can protect those plants.
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What Happens When You Mess Up Your Apron Pattern?Mistakes this author made while sewing an apron and what she did to correct them -
Easy Christmas Ornaments Anyone Can MakeWhether you want to make ornaments to decorate your tree or gifts, there are ornaments that you can make even if you've never made ornaments before. -
How to Decorate Your Front Door for ChristmasDecorating your front door for Christmas is like any other form of decorating - there are some basic rules but you should also use your own style. -
Beginning Quilting: How to Get StartedA few basic pointers on getting started quilting and a word of advice based on the first big mistake this quilter made. -
How to Make Beautiful Glass Christmas OrnamentsA how-to on covering glass Christmas ornaments with polymer clay or using glass Christmas ornaments to color, from the inside, with mica. -
How to Decorate Your Mantle for ChristmasIdeas on how to decorate your mantle at Christmas using concepts of color, theme, how you plan to entertain, and more.
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Use Paint to Reduce Your Fuel Consumption & Help Save the EnvironmentArticle provides tips on how to best use paint to make your home feel warmer or cooler.
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When is a Golden Rain Tree Not a Golden Rain Tree?Throughout the Gulf Coast grows a shrub commonly called a Golden Rain Tree. The shrub is beautiful. The name, however, is incorrect. -
Deep South Gardening: The Angel's Trumpet Blows Beautiful Flowers at ChristmasThe Angel's Trumpet is a gorgeous flower blooming in November until we get a hard freeze here on the Gulf Coast. But beware - the beauty comes from the "deadly nightshade" family. -
Ornamental Ginger - the Perfect Plant for the Deep SouthThere are numerous varieties of ornamental ginger - it comes in many colors and sizes and will take many kinds of treatment. The one thing you can count on is that it is always wonderful. -
Scrapbooking a Eulogy - A Celebration of a Life DisplayScrapbooking skills need not be limited to just making books. You can use those skills in other ways, for example, making a Celebration of a Life display. -
How to Cheaply Install a Built-in Ironing BoardBuilt-in ironing boards are every seamstresses dream and increase your home's value, but the kits to install them are very expensive. We did it for under $30.
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Stamping with Watercolor PaintStamping with watercolor paints is great fun, but you have to get the right paper and not use too much water on your brush.
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Online Craft Shopping Keeps Getting Better and BetterOnline craft shopping is where it's at! My favs: ARTchix, Joggles, and Joan Painter Beads.
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Why You Should Volunteer at Your Local Botanical GardenAll botanical gardens need volunteers. Volunteering helps you as much as it does them.
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Attracting Hummingbirds to Your Gulf Coast Garden This AutumnWhile sugar water is one way to feed the hummers, it isn't what gets them to your yard in the first place. They need the visual of flowers as they fly overhead.
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Custom Draperies and Reupholstered FurnitureCustom draperies can not be beat by department store draperies. They improve the value of your home and insulate it from heat and cold. But buy them now if you want them in time for Christmas.
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Plant a Fall Vegetable Garden Now!It isn't too late to plant a fall vegetable garden, but don't wait too long!
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Improve Your Home Security Without Hiring a Security Guard SystemThe best way to stay safe isn't to get a gun. It is to keep intruders from entering your home in the first place. Learn how.
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The Eight Best Free Beaded Christmas Ornament Patterns on the WebIt is time to start getting our crafting going for Christmas - and I'm here to help you by providing the best FREE beaded ornament patterns on the web!
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Meet Patricia Williams of CAJA (Charlotte Area Jewelry Artists)Patricia Williams organizes CAJA, which stands for Charlotte Area Jewelry Artists. CAJA is a "Meetup." The growth this Meetup has experienced in the past two years is unbelievable!
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Cooking for the Disabled Just Got EasierIf you or a loved one suffers from a back injury, then cooking is probably difficult. There is no reason to give up such a fun hobby or to settle for fast food! Read on!
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Christmas in August is a Home Improvment Shopping Bonanza!Don't be annoyed when you see Santa in August. Instead, think of all the sales in the garden sections of those stores!
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DIY Kitchen Makeover: Remodeling for Real PeopleYou see those magazines and think "does anyone really have kitchens like that?" The answer is NO! At least, not anymore.
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Don't Be Discouraged by Hot Summer Gardening - Make Dried FlowersAt the end of summer everything gets bedraggled looking and our gardening spirits sink. We need something to perk us while we wait for fall. Try drying flowers while you wait for cooler weather planting!
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How to Avoid Black Spot on Your Roses in an Environmentally Safe MannerBlack spot on your roses must be treated. Here's how to do it without the use of harsh chemicals.
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Improve Your Home's Value with a Properly Placed ClotheslineClotheslines are making a comeback in a big way. Where will you put yours?
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Install a Home Ventilation System Now!So you've insulated your home nice and tight for the winter, but do you have it properly ventilated? If not, read on!
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Too Hot to Garden? Go Digital!A how-to guide on planning for fall gardening during the hot, summer months.
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French Beaded Flowers Vs. Victorian Beaded Flowers: What's the Difference?While both French beaded flowers and Victorian style beaded flowers use wire and seed beads, they are quite different to make.
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How to Refinish Wooden Bangle BraceletsWooden bangles are easy and fun to finish. With very little tools you can make wearable art!
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DIY or Hire a Professional but Don't Hire a Friend of a FriendIf you can't do it yourself, then hire a real pro. Don't cheap out and get someone's buddy to do it. You'll be sorry if you do.
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Home Maintenance Equals Home ImprovementTake care of your home and it will take care of you.
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Dauerwalden: Paradise in Bay Minette, AlabamaDauerwalden is the first conservation community of the South. It is a totally new kind of farm. Think Walden for modern times.
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More Tips from a Lazy GardenerSome time back a wrote a piece providing tips on lazy gardening. This is a follow up to that article.
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The Overlap Between Crafts and HobbiesPhotography is a hobby of mine. However, it overlaps into my crafts in several ways. I reflected upon this overlap on a recent trip. How many of your crafts and hobbies overlap?
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Purple SunriseI find I can never get every color of the sunrise in my shots.
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Dwarf Fig Tree - Perfect for the Small GardenMany people would like to have a fig tree but don't have the room - if you have the room for a large pot, you can try the Dwarf Black Fig tree.
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The Best Free Purse Patterns and TutorialsIf you want to make a handbag but don't have a pattern, don't despair - there are lots of free patterns out there. Here are some of the best sites with free patterns and tutorials.
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Beading a Chandelier YourselfWhile looking at what someone else has done is a great way to get you started, you need to do your own thing.
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Bead Embroidery Vs Beadpoint - What's the Difference?This is an attempt to distinguish the differences between two similar beading approaches.
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Tea Bag Folding: A Kaleidoscope of PaperTea Bag folding is the folding of colored papers and then gluing those papers together to make kaleidoscopes.
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Hurricanes: The Best Home Improvment Project is Being PreparedPrepare for the worse, expect the best means buy your plywood in advance, cut it, mark it and figure out how to store it properly.
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Clematis Integrifolia: The Beautiful Herbaceaous ClematisClematis Integrifolia is a herbaceaous clematis which means it dies back to the ground every year.
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Is He Lying to You?How to spot a liar and a suggestion as what to do the first time you're sure he's told a lie.
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Earthkind Roses: Easy to Grow and Good for the EnvironmentEarth-kind roses - a description of what they are and highlighting a few that this author has in her own garden.
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Writing as a Hobby Can Help the Mildly Brain Damaged PersonThe author suffers from mild brain damage and shares the pain of making mistakes in her writings.
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Indian Pinks - A Native Wildflower You Should Grow in Your GardenIndian Pinks are difficult to propagate which is probably why so few places sell them. However, there are a few online retailers where the plant can be found.
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Painting on Silk and Other FabricsThis is a really fun painting activity, but don't do it on a windy day and don't expect to get it perfect the first time.
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Gulf Oil Spill: How to Clean Your Home, Property and GardenNo one knows as of yet how badly the gulf oil spill will affect personal property. We must prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
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Garden Architecture: Beauty vs FunctionGardens need more than plants - they need architectural structures to accent the plants. Sometimes these structures can be found in the trash - really!
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Mother's Day Gift - Labour of Love in the Flower GardenInstead of buying flowers, why not help your aging mother tend her own garden?
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Improve Your Home by Naming It!Naming your home or individual rooms can be fun and can give your home personality!
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How to Choose Paint Colors for Interior PaintingFive tips for choosing color schemes for interior painting.
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Bead Cruise 2011 - Sign Up Now!Bead Cruise 2011 has already started sign up - preregister now before it is all booked up!
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The Perfect Ground Cover for Hot, Dry ConditionsVeronica Georgia Blue makes lovely mats of charming blue flowers which will block weeds yet allow your perennials to grow through - perfect!
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How to Lay Out and Cut Your Sewing PatternSuccess in sewing starts with laying out and cutting the pattern. Follow these simple steps.
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The Health Care Bill and How it Will Affect Social Security Disability and SSII formerly practiced Social Security Disability law, and I believe the Health Care Bill will have an interesting effect on Title II and Title XVI beneficiaries.
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Home Modifications for the Elderly or DisabledHome modifications are much sexier than they used to be. Gone is the institutional look. You might actually envy Granny some of these modifications!
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Best Three Burger Restaurants in Mobile, AlabamaIt was a tough choice, and it came close, because all three places make GREAT burgers, but with Tia's help I picked a winner.
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T. Clusiana: Perennial Tulips for the Deep SouthTulips usually aren't perennials in the Deep South because of the lack of a winter chill. That doesn't stop t. clusiana, a petite candy striped tulip that packs a powerful punch.
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Kitchen Lighting - No Electrician Necessary for Minor UpdatesSo long as you follow basic safety rules, almost anyone can make minor updates to their kitchen lighting.
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Winter or Summer: Tax Credits to Help Lower Your Heating and Cooling BillsDon't forget about available tax credit just because winter is over! Summer is just around the corner.
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BeadPatternsBoutique.Com - A New Kind of Online Beading ForumBeadPatternsBoutique.com is both an online store where you can buy patterns and finished works and a place just to hang out and learn new skills and meet other beaders. They offer games, friendship, and fun!
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Make a Scrapbook for a GiftMaking a gift scrapbook is easy - and fun! It's a great way to make a gift that anyone, especially Mom, will love.
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The Peggy Martin Rose: A Miracle in Pink PetalsStory of a rose that withstood Hurricane Katrina and an interview with Mark Chamblee, one of the growers who are helping to bring this rose to the general public.
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How to Clean Wood FurnitureYour antique or other wood furniture may not need refinishing. It may only need cleaning. Here's how to do it.
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Help! My Garden is Being Eaten by Flowers!Author's true tale of how a sweet plant from her childhood became an invasive jungle demon plant and advice on how to keep this from happening to you.
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Staining or Painting Concrete: Avoiding Black SplotchesRead our story and learn from our mistakes so that you won't have ugly black splotches in your concrete.
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Make Your Own Wedding InvitationsMaking your own invitations will not only save you money, but it will give you some memories that will last you a lifetime.
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Bead Anxiety - Are You Frightened of the Needle?Many beaders are afraid to move past stringing thinking they just "can't" do it. BAH! YOU CAN! Diane Fitzgerald and Sandra Halpenny will tell you that netting is a great jumping in point.
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Gardening for the Disabled 101This is some of the things this author has had to do in her garden due to her own impairments, and her suggestions for others.
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Hummingbirds Arrive on Gulf Coast: Mobile, Alabama Honored with Hummingbird ArrivalOn March 2, 2010 the first hummingbird hit the area - this is both wonderful and worrisome because it has been unusually cold and wet.
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Quilting: A True ArtSome people don't consider it really quilting unless it's done by hand. Apparently those people haven't seen the quilts created by Caryl Bryer Fallert.
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Sources of Gardening InformationThe author's favorite gardening sites plus where to get some great bargains on gardening books.
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Quilling is Thrilling! Who Knew Little Scraps of Paper Could Be So Much Fun?Interview with Monica Bergeron, a renown quiller.
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How to Deal with GrasshoppersEvery year we have a flush of baby grasshoppers. However, we've learned the hard way how to deal with them and other pests and garden threats.
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Caring for Bulb PlantsLearn how to care for those bulbs you planted last fall!
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Guide to Caring for Dormant PlantsOften an over zealous gardener inadvertently kills his or her plants by digging them up thinking that they are dead. Very often they are just dormant.
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Confessions of a BeadaholicThis authors love of beads can be traced to an early age. Unfortunately, she wasn't able to keep the beads that attracted her as a child. So she's making up for lost time.
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Types of Insulation: Cellulose vs. Icynene FoamIn comparing two types of insulation, cellulose vs icynene foam, the author discovered pros and cons of each.
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Understanding the Difference Between Own-Root and Grafted RosesWhen deciding which roses to plant, it is important to distinguish between own root and grafted roses as the former are much heartier.
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How Do You Say Google in Chinese?Internet giant Google has been making like it is also a preserver of civil rights. Is it? Or is it just business as usual?
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Save the Environment and Stay Warm at the Same TimeFireplace inserts burn more efficiently and are better for the environment than traditional open fireplaces. This year you can get a 30% tax credit toward the purchase of a fireplace insert.
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Gardening Catalogs: the Stuff Dreams Are Made OfEvery winter I get dozens of gardening catalogs in the mail. That's okay - they give me something to dream about and there are several practical things I can do with them.
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Food to Serve on New Year's DayIf you want to start the New Year right, then you need the right food to do it. Here are the right makings of what it takes to feed the crowd.
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Include the Color of Your House in Your Landscaping PlansIn landscaping, it is important to try and not only get the plants to work together, but to also get something that works with the existing structure. This article focuses on color.
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Why You Should Paint Your House Now!New laws come into effect in April 2010 which will dramatically increase what you pay to have your home painted.
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Chinese New Year's Eve Party IdeasDim Sum - those lovely little dumplings - make wonderful party food. High in protein but rib sticking so no one eats all that much, they are perfect for a New Year's Eve party.
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Petite Fashions: Dress for You First, Your Height SecondPetite women have fashion challenges, but they should first consider their other fashion attributes before worrying about their short stature.
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Christmas Shopping in Southern SpainChristmas shopping in southern Spain is much different than in the U.K. or U.S. Shopping is primarily in specialty stores or marketplaces and doesn't really gear up until the middle of December.
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Enthusiasm is the Key in Buying Gifts for Your HusbandEven when your husband doesn't like your gifts, he'll love them when you're enthusiastic about them!
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Special Gifts for NewlywedsWhen you give a Christmas gift to a newlywed, the key is really to give something that they'll want to keep and possibly pass on to future generations.
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Understanding Medicare Drug Plans and How to Save MoneyMedicare's Drug Plan system can be confusing. This article simplifies the process to help a person choose what is right for them.
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Murder on the Dog WalkA mild mannered investigator with an abrasive yet quick to tears (and screams) wife search for the murderer who is killing his victims at a part of town known as "the poop cemetery."
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San Francisco: Fun on a BudgetSan Francisco is a great city with a lot of inexpensive things to do if you know where to look.
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Cat's Eyes: Mesmerizing or Frightening?A cat's eyes are a mechanical wonder; however, what they do can either mesmerize you or maybe even unnerve you.
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Unique Christmas Shopping in Mobile, AlabamaMobile has numerous unique shops. However, with these three you should be able to get something for just about every adult on your Christmas list.
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Plan a Christmas Luau!A luau is one of those fabulous parties where it doesn't matter how much money you spend - the most important thing to serve is attitude.
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The Cookie Diet: I Ate Mine in a BowlI did something like the cookie diet long before it was cool - except I did mine with Coco Puffs.
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Renting a Hybrid Car: Why Everyone Wants OneIt's the old law of supply and demand - the supply is low and the demand is high. Everyone wants to rent a hybrid and there just aren't that many to go around.
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Happy Holidays for Fluffy and Fido with These Top Gifts for Your PetsGift giving is a Christmas tradition. It is fast becoming a tradition to also give gifts to your pets. Here are some low cost ideas of gifts your pets will love.
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Scavenger Hunts: Perfect for the Holidays or Any Other Party or EventScavenger hunts have changed over the years but one thing has remained constant about them: they have remained fun!
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How to Easily Decorate Perfect Cookies for Christmas, Halloween, Valentines Day, or EasterWant your cookies to look like the ones on the magazine cover? It's easy to do!
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Sexism in America and How You Can Stop ItAlthough equal pay for equal work remains the big issue, we need to fight the little battles of sexism in order to win the war.
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Woody Allen Sues American ApparelAllen sues after American Apparel steals his image. Now AA is planning a smear campaign against Allen as a court defense.
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Best Baked Beans for Memorial Day or Fourth of JulyThese beans are anything but bland - they put the pork back in pork and beans!
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Indoor Gardening: A Guide to Products, Supplies, and IdeasIndoor gardening is fun and easy. Here you can find out about some great new products and be reminded of what basic standards you'll need to under take any task.
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Viagra Side Effects and What Women SayThis article contains a review of Viagra side effects as described by the wives of its users.
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2009 Spring Fashion Trends for Women's PantsAll women will find something to love in this year's spring pants styles as there are so many choices there is something for everyone.
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2009 Spring Petite Fashion TrendsIt is still difficult for petite women to find fashionable clothing, but some of the big name designers are converting part of their line into petite sizes.
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NowA Love Poem for Couples who have been together for awhile.
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Numerous Executive Orders Expected Soon After Obama Sworn InObama has already made it clear that he is in favor of stem cell research. Article describes Obama's plans for early days of administration.
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Delaying the Transition to DigitalSenate Republicans have voted against the bill to delay the transition to digital TV. Here is how you can help.
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A Review of Florists in Mobile, AlabamaMobile has numerous florists and they all have different good and bad points. Read this review before you order your bouquet.
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Attorney Owes IRS a Nickle but Entitled to 4 Cent RefundJames Howart, a Detroit attorney, has received a notice from the IRS saying he owes five cents in taxes but is entitled to a four cent refund.
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Top Ten Christmas Party SongsThese are the best songs for the beginning, middle, and end of a Christmas party.
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Christmas Gift Wrapping with Tulle RibbonUsing tulle ribbon to make your bows is so easy and the bows come out so beautiful that anyone can look like an expert bow maker.
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Topixz Plans to Pounce on Pownce!Although Pownce is trying to shuttle it's users over to Vox, Topixz has stepped in and offered an alternative. This should prove beneficial to a great number of users who are unhappy with the Vox concept.
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The Death of Pownce:On December 1, 2008, Pownce members were notified that the network would close on December 15th.
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Best Christmas Gifts for the ElderlyThis article gives in detail ideas which are good, and bad, as gifts for the elderly.
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Top Beige Washers and DryersA review of Beige Washers and Dryers. Problem: Beige isn't Beige anymore - it has been replaced with Champagne, Truffle, and Diamond Dust.
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Best Blue Washer and Dryer Sets of 2008This washer ranked number one in it's class with Consumer Reports, and it is easy to see why; this washer and dryer sounds more like a vacation than doing a chore.
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Tips from a Lazy GardenerGardening doesn't have to be back breaking labor. Here are some tricks to get the most flowers possible with the least amount of work.
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Get Out and Vote for Obama!Although this piece is a limerick, it is also a ballad of sorts as it tells a story. While most limericks are only five lines long, it is perfectly acceptable to continue with the story of the limerick so long as it remains in limerick form.
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The Great Pumpkin Halloween Costume: A Classic FavoriteRemember how Charlie Brown gave up trick-or-treating because he was waiting for The Great Pumpkin? Well, now you can be The Great Pumpkin and make every would-be Charlie Brown's dreams come true!
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How to Include Pets in Your Christmas CelebrationMore than ever before people want to include their pets in their Christmas celebration. The way to do this is to think of your pets as a small child who doesn't really understand what Christmas is all about but who wants to be with you and have fun.
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Christmas Decorating Tips for Warmer ClimatesThere are some clear cut rules for decorating in the South. Read this if you plan on moving or visiting there so you won't make a faux pas!
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Social Security Disability and SSI:Whether you complete the appication online or on paper, there are plenty of do's and don'ts, especially in how you word your responses.
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How to Decorate an Outdoor Christmas TreeDecorating an outdoor Christmas tree can be a lot of fun. Much of the same rules for decorating an indoor tree apply here such as, don't go overboard, follow safety rules, and keep it to one theme.
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American Idol Judges Halloween CostumesProvided here are elements for costumes for the three judges on American Idol, Paula, Randy, and Simon.
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Thanksgiving Lesson Plans for Junior High Students:Here we dispel some of the Thanksgiving myths but more importantly, we do it in such a way as to force the child to analyze the situation for his or herself; that is, to use critical thinking.
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Decorating Tips for the Thanksgiving GourdThere are lots of options when it comes to decorating a gourd for a Thanksgiving centerpiece. The main thing is to remember to use autumn colors and to focus on nature when completing the project.
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Top 10 Halloween Games for Kidsit wouldn't be Halloween if the kids weren't wound up on candy, but how do you manage the unruly crowd? Most games seem to only focus on the one who is taking their turn - not these games, they're good fun for everyone!
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Social Security Disability Benefits:There are several things you should do before you file your claim. The most important thing you should do is talk to your doctor to see if he or she supports your claim for disability.
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Curry Dip Recipes for Thanksgiving DinnerDips don't have to just be opening a packet of Lipton onion soup! Welcome to the world of exotic dips! But don't be afraid. Exotic can also be comforting. We wouldn't have it any other way on Thanksgiving.
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Making the Perfect Thanksgiving Toast by Using a Systematic ProcessMaking a Thanksgiving toast, or any toast, is quite easy so long as you follow the steps.
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Hurricanes: Things to Consider when Deciding Whether to EvacuateDeciding whether to evacuate is an important decision. This article describes factors to take into consideration and uses specific hurricanes as illustrations.
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Try a Hayride for Your Child's Halloween PartySo many people have given up on the old fashioned hayride thinking that they are impossible what with seatbelt laws being in force. However, there are ways that a hayride can be accomplished and still be safe.
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Social Security Disability Benefits: Qualifying for Title II or Title XVIFirst in a series of articles on Social Security. First article clarifies difference between Title II and Title XVI Disability; i.e., Disability vs. SSI.
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Alabama Beaches: a Good Choice for Your Next VacationThe 38 miles of Alabama beaches are largely an undiscovered wonder.
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Landscaping to Sell Your HomeDescribes how to keep landscaping to a minimum yet keep it effective.
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Beginning Beading: the Power of ThreeWhen you're stumped for an idea, try laying your beads in 3's and you'll soon find a pleasing pattern.
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Five Easiest to Grow PerennialsThese flowers are great plants for the busy or beginning gardener because they florish on their own - no need to do anything special to them.
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Sponge Painting: Make Your Walls Look like MarbleSponge painting is about as easy and inexpensive of a faux painting technique as it gets. This author knows - she's been doing sponge painting for years! If you want an interesting wall and you're on a budget, this technique is for you.
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Pet Stains - Clean Your Floors and CarpetsThere are lots of products out there that purport to clean pet stains, but in my experience it is some of the old fashioned remedies that work best.
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Decorating Bathroom Cabinets: Beading for a Brighter BathroomRenovating your bathroom cabinets doesn't necessarily mean sanding. It can instead mean beading!
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How to Decoupage a Toilet Seat CoverGet rid of that fuzzy toilet seat and make a one-of-a-kind toilet seat cover!
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Cracker Relay RaceA great game to play at a child's party - or even at an adult's party for those grown ups who are still young at heart.
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How to Strip and Refinish Kitchen CabinetsRefinishing your cabinets need not be a laborious process. The days of removing all of the old finish are OVER. Nor does the painting need to be done to perfection when you're going for an antique look. That's the beauty of something that's already supposed to look old!
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Daylily DreamsLook at all the pretty flowers! It must be spring!
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Daffodils for the Deep SouthThe daffodil trumpets spring, but only if it's the right plant for the right place. Not all daffodils are appropriate for the Deep South. Learn how to make music in your early spring garden by planting the right daffodils.
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The Myanmar Cyclone and the Loma Prieta EarthquakeI was in the 1989 Loma Prieta quake. I've also been in numerous hurricanes. Still, the quake was more like the cyclone because we had no warning.
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Dogs Want to Be with Their MastersDogs will do things they ordinarily wouldn't do in order to be close to their masters. Like jump into a swimming pool even though they hate water.
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Dog Clothes: An Example of Moderation Being the KeyWhy people get so bent over dog clothes is a mystery. It's not like they have to wear them! But other people do go crazy with the dog clothes. People should do what they want with their money, but still, there's no reason the dog should have as many clothes as the owner!
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Four Climbing Roses for the Beginning GardenerRoses don't have to be difficult to grow. Certainly some are easier to grow than others. Here are four climbing roses that someone who knows nothing about roses should be able to grow without any trouble.
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Cialis Side Effects: A Wife's PerspectiveCialis is a wonder drug, but there are side effects. These side effects are managable with a little know-how.
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Patriotic Ice Cream for Memorial Day or Fourth of JulyMake and Ice Cream Flag!
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How to Quit Smoking ForeverEven people who have been heavy smokers for almost their entire lives can quit if they have strategies to guide them and they are shown how to ease into quitting without feeding them nicotine.
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Special Mother's Day Desert: Peanut Butter Stuffed Fried BananasA sweet tasty treat adapted from the traditional Thai desert and given the good old American twist.
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Mother's Day Brunch: Mexican Crepes - Ole!A creamy dish with shrimp, two kinds of cheese, and bacon. Lighter, and much more special, than a burrito. High in flavor yet not spicy. If you like dairy products you will love this dish!
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Look Glamorous at Prom with These Makeup TipsDon't make the same mistakes that I've seen over the years; be the girl who still looks glamorous at the end of the evening. It's easy with these simple tips.