Tracy DeLuca
Tracy DeLuca has interests ranging from autism, ADHD, speech therapy and parenting to Paleo eating, gardening and homeopathic healthcare.
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AS Legal Assisting, BS Business Administration with a concentration in Management, currently working to complete my Master s Degree in BA with a concentration in Accounting
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Hattiesburg, Miss., Prepares for Hurricane IsaacAs we go about preparing for a hurricane that will hit land a day shy of the seventh anniversary of Katrina, most people in the Hattiesburg area seem worried but not panicked.
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What to Do About that Bug in Your EarA slightly humorous retelling of how I handled having a bug crawl in my ear and how you should handle it if it happens to you. -
Holiday HaikuA simple haiku about the end of the old and the birth of the new.
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Top 10 Christmas Books for ChildrenAs a whole, the following ten children's books are our top picks to read together every year before Christmas. Each of these books combines a story that touches us, entertains us or teaches us with illustrations that are detailed and beautiful. -
Best Free Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen MySpace Layouts and GraphicsA list of the top ten free sites to get MySpace graphics and layouts with a Transformers: Revenge of the Fallen theme.
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A Review of Angels and Demons by Dan BrownAngels and Demons by Dan Brown is the prequel to The Da Vinci Code. If you read The Da Vinci Code and liked it then you are going to love Angels and Demons.
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A Review of The Host by Stephenie MeyerThe Host, written by Stephenie Meyer, is an adult science fiction novel with very little science fiction and a whole lot of heart and soul.
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Grandmother's Great Depression stories help Mississippi familyMy family lives in Petal, Miss., a small town a few miles away from the areas devastated by Hurricane Katrina in 2005. -
Fresh Summer BBQ - Thai Style SateThe following recipe is for a Thai style sate that is similar to kebabs. I have chicken listed as the meat of choice, but you can also choose to use strips of beef, shrimp, slices of portabello mushrooms, firm tofu or even Tempe for a vegetarian meal. -
Building Your Toddler's Vocabulary Every DayA large vocabulary of words is important to all of us. It helps us function in daily life and comprehend what we read. While these are only a few ways to begin building your toddler's vocabulary, they are important building blocks for their future. -
Natural and Safe Mosquito Repellent SpraysLiving in the South, I have lots of experience with mosquitoes. In recent years, there have been many natural and chemical free mosquito sprays coming onto the market. -
Pest Control in Your Home Vegetable GardenTo control pests in your vegetable garden, you have choices between homemade remedies, organic pesticides and the old standby of chemical and synthetic pesticides. -
Energy Boosting SnacksLow fat snacks made up of a combination of good carbohydrates and protein are the best energy boosters that you can eat. The snacks I am listing here are all healthy, full of energy and easy to prepare. -
Limerick of the EconomyA humorous limerick about the economy in current times.
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Simple Health Tips for Every Day LivingHere are ten tips to become healthier in your everyday life that are quick and easy. Once you tackle something that is easy and follow through, it will be easier to tackle the harder changes. -
How to Recycle Plastic Grocery BagsIf you have a stockpile of plastic bags stuffed into a cabinet, you are not alone. So exactly how do you recycle plastic grocery bags? Here are four tips to get you started. -
A Haiku About Angelina JolieA haiku about one of my favorite celebrities, Angelina Jolie.
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How to Go Green: EatingEating green means purchasing, preparing, eating and disposing of food in ways that are easy and friendly to the environment. Here are some tips to help you become a green eater. -
How to Go Green: Cleaning Your HomeChoosing to "go green" with your household cleaning supplies can mean different things to different people. Going to the store and stocking up on anything that says it is "green" does not mean that you are necessarily on the right track. -
Going Green with Skin Care ProductsBy choosing to use green skin care products, you are making a healthy choice for yourself and the environment. However, it is not always easy to know which products are truly green and eco-friendly. -
The Truth About the Bad Side of Being Married to a ChefMy husband has been a professional chef for more than 20 years and I am here to tell you that it is not all great food and interesting places to eat! Here is the truth about what it is really like being married to a chef. -
What is a Flexitarian?Definition of a flexitarian and why this diet is becoming so popular. -
How to Fix a Salty SoupWhether it is a homemade soup that was salted with a heavy hand or a canned soup that is just too salty, either one can be fixed with one of the following easy tips.
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Easy Tips for Adopting a Flexitarian DietWhether you are adopting a low meat flexitarian diet for health reasons or just out of choice, the transition can be difficult if you want it to stick. Here are several easy tips for making the transition and sticking to it.
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Rainy Day Box: Beat Boredom and Irritability with This Fun Filled Box!A rainy day box can be a life saver for parents on those days when children are bored and irritable. So, what exactly should be in a rainy day box? Well, that is up to you, your children and your finances but here are some ideas.
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Baby's First Puzzle - a Cheap and Easy Homemade PuzzleYou can make an easy and inexpensive "puzzle" for your young toddler that will teach them the basics of puzzles.
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Making Crafts Easy and Fun for Your ChildOne of the simplest and smartest things to do to ensure a fun time is had by all when doing craft projects with children is to have a craft bin full of supplies on hand and ready to go. But what should you keep in your craft bin?
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A Mother's Day Gift that Kids Can MakeHere is an idea for a wonderful gift that any mother will cherish. Whether you are making this for your own mother or helping your children make a gift for their mom, this will be a hit.
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The Perfect Mother's Day Gift - the Gift of TimeOne thing that every mother can use more of is time. While it is not possible to add an hour to every day, it is possible to give the gift of time to any mother in your life.
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Cool Summer Side Dishes - Veggie SalsaA cool and simple side dish for serving in the summer. Great as a side to grilled meats or tofu.
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Remember V for Vendetta: A ReviewIf you are looking for a movie that will keep your attention, make you think and be fast paced and brilliant, then V for Vendetta is the movie for you.
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A Fast, Easy and Cheap Dinner Idea: Cowboy BeansThis recipe meets all of my basic requirements of fast and cheap and is delicious as well.
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How to Pack a Diaper Bag the Simple WayHere are the top items that every diaper bag should have to keep your baby happy as you run errands or go shopping without packing the whole world into your bag.
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Toddler Nutrition: Stop the Food FightsToddlers are notoriously picky eaters. Here are some tips and advice on how to make sure your toddler gets the nutrition they need without the fights about it.
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Good Friday Activities for KidsHere are four different activities that you can do with your children this Good Friday to help teach them and to keep them occupied.
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Killing Fire Ants in a Raised Bed Vegetable GardenMy battle to rid my garden of fire ants. Three natural solutions and one final kill solution from Ace Hardware.
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Easy Cross Crafts for Kids to Make on Good FridayTeaching your children the meaning and the solemnity of Good Friday is something that takes time and effort. Here are three different crafts to do with your child that are all about crosses for this Good Friday.
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How is the Date of Easter Determined?Since the actual date of Easter Sunday changes every year and can fall anywhere from late March to the end of April, I am always at a loss. Why does the date change every year? And how is that date determined?
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Choosing Perennials for Your Garden - My Top 5 PicksWith such a huge variety of perennials to choose from, a gardener needs to have ways to pick and choose which perennials will be best for the area to be planted. Here are my top 5 picks for perennials.
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Product Review: California Baby Calming Diaper Rash CreamA product review for California Baby Calming Diaper Rash Cream that includes the pros and cons for the product as well as why I love it!
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Choosing Annuals for Your Garden - My Top 5 PicksAnnual flowers are among the most popular types of plants for beginning and experienced gardeners alike. All five of my favorite picks are fairly popular flowers that are generally easy to grow and maintain.
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Product Review: California Baby Overtired & Cranky Aromatherapy Bubble BathThe pros and cons in my experience for California Baby Overtired & Cranky; Aromatherapy Bubble Bath. What I liked and disliked and why I think this is a fabulous product.
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How to Make an Easter TreeThis Easter, you might want to consider an easy and inexpensive craft for you and you children. An Easter tree is a great centerpiece for your table, a fun craft to make and can become a new tradition for your family.
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Flexitarians and Protein DeficiencyWhile flexitarians do eat some animal protein, the majority of their diet consists of non-meat foods which contain less of the essential complete proteins. The complexities of eating a balanced diet increase as you eliminate meat products from your diet.
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Candy Free Easter BasketsCelebrating Easter, treating your children and still remaining sugar and candy free is a challenge. Here are several ideas for Easter baskets that will free you from the candy woes this Easter.
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Avoiding Iron Deficiency Anemia on a Flexitarian DietIn many cases, a flexitarian has more concerns with iron deficiency anemia than a vegetarian does. Here is some advice on how to balance your diet in ways that will help prevent iron deficiency anemia.
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Candy-Free Easter Egg IdeasThose fun plastic Easter eggs need to be stuffed with something great for the kids. Here are several ideas for stuffing eggs with something other than candy.
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Kiss Me, I'm IrishA St. Patrick's Day poem.
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AwakeningA poem about life's changes and adapting to them.
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Night FallsA poem of the night...
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Poem of the PastA poem about remembering lost chances and regretting them.
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Cheap and Easy Easter Crafts for KidsThis Easter, try these three crafts that can be made with everyday household items, very few items should have to be purchased. The crafts are also easy to make and fun for children of all ages.
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Teaching Children to Use ComputersChildren are being asked to use computers in school as part of their education as young as kindergarten and Pre-K. Here are several tips to start your toddler or preschooler off on the right foot when it comes to computer knowledge and skills.
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How to Remove Crayon MarksAll children seem to end up drawing on the walls of their home at one time or another. Here are 10 quick and easy solutions to remove crayon marks on your walls, tables and any hard surface.
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Remove Permanent Marker StainsFor some unknown reason, children love to write on themselves with markers. Here are ten tips on the best ways to remove permanent marker stains from your children, your walls and anything else.
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Top 10 Indoor PlantsIndoor plants are a great way to decorate and to help maintain good air quality in your home. Here is a list of the top 10 indoor plants to grow when you are looking for low maintenance, easy to grow plants.
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St. Patrick's Day Festival in Hattiesburg, MSThis year in Hattiesburg, MS you can plan to attend the 8th annual Irish/Italian Festival to celebrate St. Patrick's Day. Food, music and games will make this day a fun event for your whole family.
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Guide to Green Spring CleaningThis spring, as you begin your tasks of cleaning and reorganizing your home, you may choose to try to go green. Here are some tips to use this spring to be greener as you clean and renew your home.
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St. Patrick's Day Irish Food RecipeEvery year for St. Patrick's Day I cook a large pork roast and as a side dish I serve Colcannon. Colcannon is a traditional Irish dish that combines potatoes and cabbage.
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10 Reasons Why I Love Being Married to a ChefBeing married to a chef is an adventure! Here are my top 10 reasons why I love being married to a professional chef.
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Teaching Your Toddler - in NatureEducation does not only occur in the classroom or even indoors. Here are several ways that you can teach your toddler while enjoying the natural world around you.
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David Archuleta "Crushes" ICarlyDavid Archuleta and Miranda Cosgrove cohost Crush Night on Nickelodeon. David has his acting debut on the hit show iCarly.
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Teaching Your Toddler in the SupermarketUse your time wisely and teach your toddler while you are grocery shopping. Here are several ways to take advantage of this time at the supermarket and teach your toddler new skills or reinforce skills they already know.
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Teaching Your Toddler - in the KitchenBy teaching your toddler in a place and a manner that is fun for them and convenient for you, you are able to teach them faster and easier. Here are some great ways to teach your toddler while you are in the kitchen!
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Teaching Your Toddler - in the BathtubYou can teach your toddler letters, numbers, colors and shapes. Here are some ideas on how to teach them in the bath tub and make it fun.
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Teaching Your Toddler to Use a Computer MouseWith new computer programs and websites popping up every day that are geared towards toddlers and young children, you need to consider your toddler's computer skills. Here are several tips and suggestions to help you teach them to use the mouse.
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Preventative Birth Control: My Personal Birth StoryMy personal story of the birth of my second child...and the aftermath it had on my first child!
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My Mom Loves to Tell It like It IsThe best person to ask for advice about anything!
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My Proudest Moment as a MotherAs a mother, there are many times in the lives of my children that I am proud. I think my proudest moment as a mom came last year when my daughter was a freshman in high school.
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My Most Memorable Mother's DayMy most memorable and special Mother's Day memories.
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How Parenting is Different Than I Thought it Would BeParenting is a different experience for everyone. Here are how some of my expectations of parenting were shattered.
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Picking a Name for Your BabyPicking baby names can be a struggle. Here is how I did it in less than two weeks!
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Diaper Humor: Poop StoriesBabies poop a lot. They just do. And the changing of poopy diapers can be traumatic and, at times, horrible. It can also be funny.
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Funny TantrumsA personal story of tantrums that made me laugh.
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Give a "Hint"Announcing a pregnancy can be a very memorable time. When we found out that I was pregnant with our second child, we decided that we would see how long it took people to decipher a "hint" about the pregnancy.
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Sensual Snapshots of LoveA sensual love poem for Valentine's Day
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My LoveA Valentine's Day Haiku for my husband.
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Resources for WritersFor those looking for guidance, these resources can provide help with developing your writing style, editing, feedback and advice along with many other things.
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Mardi Gras Cajun CookeryThis recipe is for a Cajun version of a traditional fettuccine Alfredo. Using classic jambalaya ingredients of chicken, shrimp and sausage, this dish is mildly spicy and full of flavor.
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Kegel ExercisesYour doctor, your sister, your mother or your friends may have told you to do Kegel exercises in the past. But how do you know you are doing them correctly? What exactly is a kegel exercise? How often should you do them? And, most importantly, why?
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Taming Your Toddler when Eating OutImagine eating dinner in a restaurant, with your toddler, and truly enjoying the experience and the food. Here are several tips to help you tame the wild beast inside your toddler when it is time to go out on the town for dinner.
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Seeking Sustainable Agriculture in Obama's AmericaA grassroots campaign for sustainable agriculture, Food Democracy Now is petitioning for change.
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Top 10 Must Read Young Adult NovelsIn the wake of such explosive bestsellers as the Harry Potter and Twilight series, there seems to be a growing interest in young adult books. This is my top 10 list of my favorite young adult novels.
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American Heart Month: A Guide to Medications Used to Treat Heart DiseaseHeart medications are prescribed for patients with heart disease or for those who have risk factors for heart disease. But what are these medications and what are their benefits?
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Heart Healthy Breakfast RecipesIf you are focusing on a heart healthy diet, then breakfast is important! You want to choose recipes that are low in sodium, high in fiber and protein and low in saturated fats. This breakfast recipe is easy and simple.
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Mardi Gras: A Brief History and DefinitionMardi Gras. The words themselves conjure visions of parties, parades and colorful beads. There is much more to Mardi Gras than is apparent, however.
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In Search of a Better World? Join Ben Franklin at the Hattiesburg LibraryBen Franklin, one of the most well known and beloved of our founding fathers, is still teaching and speaking to American's today.
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How to Organize a Children's Mardi Gras ParadeBy organizing a children's Mardi Gras parade and party for your neighborhood or your play group, you can share this fun holiday with all.
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Spring Cleaning TipsSpring brings with it flowers and warm breezes and thoughts of love. It also brings the formidable task of spring cleaning your home. Here are some tips and tricks, simple cleaning methods and cleaning products that will help to make any chore manageable.
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Celtic Baby NamesPicking out baby names is one of the funnest and most frustrating parts of having a baby. Celtic names have a lot of history and meaning attached to them. They are also rather unique.
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Homemade Valentine's Day CandyThis recipe for homemade chocolate-covered strawberries is perfect to make for your spouse, partner or lover. The message of sensual delight and the sweet goodness of chocolate-covered strawberries is fitting for Valentine's Day.
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Sea Kittens: The New Pet of PETAWith it's letters to several schools across the nation asking them to rename their schools the "sea kittens", PETA is once again in the spotlight.
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Beans: A Frugal and Healthy Alternative to MeatWhen you are looking for a frugal meal, beans top the list. The nutritional and economic benefits of eating beans are endless. Fortunately, the ways to prepare beans are endless as well.
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Parenting Tips for Planning for Summer CampSummer Camp can be an exciting and scary time for a child. What few consider is that it can be a scary time for a parent as well. Here are ten tips to help you and your child prepare for summer camp.
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DIY Valentine's Day GreetingsWhat is more special and thoughtful than a handmade and personalized Valentine's greeting for your loved one? Here are two fast and simple DIY Valentine's Day greetings to make for your loved ones.
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DIY Valentine's Day DecorationsFast, easy and inexpensive DIY Valentine's Day decorations. Do these with your children or on your own!
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Groundhog Day? What is It?Groundhog Day is observed on February 2nd every year. Why do we observe this holiday? Why February 2nd? Why a groundhog? What Is a groundhog anyway?
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Ash Wednesday Activities and Crafts for ChildrenWhile taking your child to mass on Ash Wednesday is important, children may not understand what the significance of the ashes is. Here are six activities and crafts to help you celebrate with your child on Ash Wednesday.
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A Guide to Ash WednesdayOn February 25th of 2009 you may notice coworkers or friends walking around with a dark smudge on their foreheads.
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How to Make Cleaning Your House a Little More BearableI hate housework. It's true. I confess. I am a stay at home mom and hate to clean house. But, over the years, I have figured out one thing that I should always do that makes me feel better about my house.
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How to Make a Dress Up Trunk for BoysMany parents consider dress up trunks to be the exclusive property of little girls. However, building the imaginations and creativity of your little boys is just as important. And little boys love to play dress up just as much as little girls.
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Frugal Valentine's Day Ideas for LoversLet's face it, on Valentine's Day you are expected to show your lover that you love them. In these tough financial times, we all need to be more frugal. Here are several ideas for inexpensive, frugal Valentine's Day celebrating.
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Rainy Day Activities to Keep You and Your Children SaneWhen the spring rains start keeping your kids cooped up, you may end up insane. Here are ten ideas for activities to help keep your children occupied and you semi-sane during the rainy days to come.
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Easy and Safe Home Remedy Cough SyrupThis article show you how to make a safe and easy remedy for coughs that is good for adults and children over one year.
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Best Items for Bake SalesBake sales have long been the go to sale for fund raising. Don't limit yourself to cookies and cupcakes either, there are many other items that will sell well. When planning your bake sale, make sure that your donations are varied.
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Top 10 Classic Teen MoviesWatching movies together can be a great way to spend time with your teenager. It can also help to open the lines of communication. Here, I have my list of the top movies to watch with your teenager.
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American Heart Month: Heart Attack, Stroke and Cardiac Arrest Warning SignsFebruary is American Heart Month and the American Heart Association wants us all to be aware of warning signs and actions to take in case of emergency. This is close to heart (pardon the pun) as my family has a long history of stroke and heart problems.
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President's Day - a Lost Holiday?Is President's Day a lost holiday? Do you do anything for President's Day to remember George Washington or Abraham Lincoln? Or is this day just another day off?
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The Family Watchdog WebsiteAs the parent of a teen girl and with little ones coming up, I worry about who lives in my neighborhood and who is moving in. One way to get some piece of mind is to search the National Sex Offenders Registry at Family Watchdog.
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Petal Marching Band Gears Up for the Inaugural ParadeThe Petal High School marching band has been invited to represent the state of Mississippi in the 56th Inaugural Parade. The band needs to raise a total of $68,000 before January 13th in order attend the parade and represent the state.
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Valentine's Day CookiesThese cookies are fairly simple to make but look divine. The chocolate cherry elegance of these cookies makes them perfect for Valentine's Day.
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Valentine's Day Cupcake RecipeValentine's Day is a day for sweet treats and lots' of love. Cupcakes are like a little hug in a paper liner and are perfect for Valentine's Day.
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How to Save at CVSPart 2 in a tutorial to teach you how to use the Extra Care Program at CVS to save money.
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CVS Extra Care Program: What is It?Part 1 in a tutorial to teach you what the Extra Care program is and how to save money at CVS.
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A Glossary of Terms for Saving Money at CVS, Walgreens and AnywhereThis is a glossary of terms that are used when discussing the savings programs at different stores and with coupons in general. Understand allows you to save.
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Why Eat Money? How to Save Money on GroceriesSeveral strategies to help save money on groceries. In today's financial situation, we all need to save money wherever we can.
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Celebrating Martin Luther King Jr Day with Your ChildrenIdeas for activities to help your child understand and appreciate the importance of Martin Luther King Jr.
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Save Time by Cooking Breakfast in a CrockpotSave yourself time and energy by cooking your breakfast while you sleep. A great idea for Christmas morning or any day.
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Winter Activites to Keep Your Kids BusyWinter is a time that children can get bored and irritable. Here are some ideas for activities to help keep your kids busy and happy.
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My Favorite Christmas Gift: Battery ChargerMy best gift I received this Christmas is a battery charger. Why? Three kids with lots of battery powered toys.
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Top New Year's Resolutions for Bella Swan from TwilightA humorous list of New Year's resolutions for Bella Swan of Twilight.
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Christmas Scavenger Hunt: Fun for Older ChildrenInstructions for a Christmas scavenger hunt for older children. This is a great way to make Christmas morning last a little longer and help your children appreciate their gifts.
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Office Depot Store Closures Announcement Makes Shoppers HesitantIn Hattiesburg, Miss., the single Office Depot store may lose business due to the uncertainty of whether it will be closing its doors after the New Year or not.
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A New Year's Resolution to Get in Shape and How to Keep ItMy biggest New Year's resolution for 2009 is to get in shape. Here, I have listed five ways that I plan to keep this resolution and follow through this year.
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Where to Get State & Federal Tax Forms in Hattiesburg, MississippiA listing of locations where tax forms can be picked up in Hattiesburg, Mississippi.
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Product Review: Turbo Tax Free Online EditionA product review for the Turbo Tax Free Online Edition. Personal experiences and opinions of why this is a good product.
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Top 10 Nontraditional Christmas SongsA list of my top 10 favorite nontraditional Christmas songs. Humorous and off beat, all of these songs are worth a listen.
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Shop Smart for ChristmasStrategy for shopping smart to save money, time and energy when Christmas shopping.
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After Christmas Sales: Saving Money for the FutureWhat to buy and how to do it at after Christmas sales to save money on next year's purchases.
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DIY Party Hats for New Year's EveFrugal and fun, do it yourself party hats save money and are simple to make.
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Whiskey Drinks for New Year'sSeveral recipes for Whiskey based cocktails for your New Year's Eve party.
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What is the Mediterranean Diet?A description and explanation of the popular Mediterranean diet.
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Slow Cooker Orange Chicken for Chinese New YearSlow cooker orange chicken over noodles can be eaten as a celebratory dish for Chinese New Year or any day.
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A Kid Friendly New Year's EveSome ideas for a kid friendly New Year's Eve celebration.
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Handmade New Year's Greeting CardsStep by step directions for making two different quick and easy Happy New Year's greeting cards.
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American New Years Traditions ExplainedFrom Auld Lang Syne to eating black eyed peas, New Years traditions in America are explained.
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Top 5 Prepaid Gift Cards for Christmas 2008A list of the top 5 prepaid gift cards for Christmas 2008.
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The Five Best Christmas Gift Cards for College StudentsMy list of the top 5 gift cards for college students this Christmas season.
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Midnight Prayer: A New Year's Rum CocktailA light and fruity cocktail made with rum to serve at your New Year's Eve party.
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The Cafe-tini: A New Year's Eve Vodka CocktailThis is a fantastic before or after dinner drink, happy hour cocktail, or, really, anytime you desire a great coffee flavored cocktail. Wonderful for New Year's Eve parties!
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Two Fun and Easy Appetizer RecipesTwo easy appetizer recipes that are perfect for any party. New Year's or Christmas would be great times to serve either of these.
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Petal, Mississippi, High School Students Plan Trip AbroadPetal High School art students are planning a trip to London and Paris for the coming year. Fund raising efforts are in full swing.
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Taco Cup Appetizer Recipe for New YearsA recipe for a delicious taco cup appetizer that is perfect for New Year's eve or for any party.
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Top 5 Gift Cards for TeensA list of the top 5 gift cards to purchase for teenagers this Christmas.
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My Top 10 New Years SongsMy list of the top 10 songs for any New Year's eve celebration.
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Christmas Card Recipe SwapA fun new tradition to add a personal touch to your Christmas cards.
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Christmas Dinner Green BeansA recipe for spicy and sweet green bean bundles for Christmas dinner.
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Wild Rice Dish for Christmas DinnerA wild ricerecipe with cranberries and apricots for a festive Christmas dinner dish.
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The Books of Christmas - a Family TraditionA family tradition that promotes a love of reading and family togetherness.
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Top Restaurants of 2008 in Downtown Hattiesburg, MSA listing of the top 3 restaurants of 2008 in downtown Hattiesburg, MS.
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A Vegan "Eggnog" RecipeA vegan eggnog recipe that is wonderful to serve at parties as an alternative to traditional eggnog.
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Vegetarian Christmas Savory StrudelA vegetarian dish that can be served for Christmas dinner. This makes a wonderful addition to any Christmas dinner.
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Best Stocking Stuffer Christmas Gifts for TeensA list of some of the best stocking stuffer ideas for teenagers.
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Easy Christmas Party Appetizer - Pastry Wrapped Cream Cheese RollThis is a warm and rich spread to be served with crackers, fruits or vegetables. The pastry wrap gives it a bit more class than a traditional cheese ball.
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A Christmas Candy Recipe for Microwave Peanut BrittleA fast, easy and delicious recipe for peanut brittle that you make in the microwave. Great Christmas candy recipe!
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Christmas Eve Dinner - Tourtiere PieA hot, savory meat pie that is a traditional Christmas Eve meal in Canada.
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My Top 10 Favorite Christmas SongsA list of my family's top 10 favorite Christmas songs.
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Christmas Eve - a PoemAn original poem about spending Christmas Eve as a parent.
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Cheap Christmas Gifts that Couples will LoveFive ideas for inexpensive Christmas presents for couples. In these tough financial times, you don't have to stop giving, just be smart about it!
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Easy Christmas Ornament Craft for Young ChildrenThis is an easy and fun Christmas Ornament craft for you to make with your young children. The reindeer ornament is fast and simple to make but so much fun for your children!
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Top 10 Christmas Songs for Your Holiday PartyMy top 10 list of Christmas songs to add to your holiday party play list. Contemporary, fun and upbeat, you will love them all!
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Vegetarian Israeli Couscous with Chunky HarissaA vegetarian recipe for Hannukah or any day.
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A Low Fat Thanksgiving Dessert - Orange "Mousse" with RaspberriesA low fat dessert for your Thanksgiving feast that will not make you feel like youa re missing out! Offer a healthier alternative this Thanksgiving with low fat desserts for your guests.
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A Low Cost Vegan Thanksgiving Recipe - Gazpacho SaladThis recipe is for a gazpacho salad. It has all of the taste of a gazpacho soup but in salad form! This is a vegan and vegetarian friendly recipe that is fairly inexpensive and easy to prepare.
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Pumpkin Seed Breakfast BreadThis is a wonderful bread made using pumpkin seeds, wheat flour and sunflower seeds. It is slightly sweet and very flavorful! Use up those excess pumpkin seeds in a great way this year!
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Most Wanted Christmas Gifts for Music LoversA list of Christmas Gift ideas for the music lover in your life. From extravagant, expensive presents to frugal and personalized gifts, this list covers them all!
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Advice for New MothersA slightly humorous yet serious list of advice and tips for new mothers.
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Peanut Butter Christmas CookiesA wonderful recipe for peanut butter cookies that is simple and great tasting. A must for Christmas and any time of the year!
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Inexpensive and Unique Christmas Gifts for GrandparentsThis is a unique and inexpensive idea for Christmas presents for grandparents. A new spin on The Twelve Days of Christmas! Especially great for out of state relatives.
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Sausage Mushroom BitesA savory appetizer for Thanksgiving or any time. These sausage and mushroom bites can be served hot or cold and can be prepared in advance.
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Vegetarian Stuffed Acron Squash for ThanksgivingA Vegetarian Thanksgiving recipe for baked Acorn Squash stuffed with curried rice pilaf. Very filling and delicious.
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Danish Cherry Drop Christmas CookiesA unique Christmas Cookie that is a crowd pleaser!
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Italian Snowball Christmas CookiesAn adaptation of a traditional Italian cookie with a delicate and nutty flavor.
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Thanksgiving Day - a PoemA poem of what Thanksgiving means.
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Cucumber Salad Thanksgiving Side DishThis is a chilled cucumber salad that is tangy and refreshing. Serve this as a side dish at your Thanksgiving dinner for a nice taste sensaion and an alternative to heavier dishes.
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Tangy Marinated Butternut Squash: Thanksgiving RecipeA tasty alternative for your Thanksgiving Dinner, this marinated butternut squash dish will make your family rave!
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Zesty and Tasty Cranberry Sauce RecipeA zesty, tasty take on the traditional Thanksgiving cranberry sauce.
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Traditional Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole with a TwistTake your Grandma's Thanksgiving Green Bean Casserole and twist it into a new taste adventure!
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Last Minute Christmas Gift Ideas for Anyone in Your LifeIdeas for gifts for anyone from the teen who mows your lawn to the hostess of a last minute party. Here are some things to do or buy that will keep you, and those you gift to, happy without breaking the bank or making you crazy!
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A Tasty Twist on Traditional Turkey: Tea BriningA new method for preparing your traditional roast turkey for the holidays that takes the stress out of cooking!
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Moon DanceAn original poem.