Mary Ward
I am a stay at home mother of four. I have been a preschool teacher and Director, home daycare provider, served on BOD's for our preschool and community partnership for children. I craft as well and sell both online and at local fairs.
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Fast Homemade Bread Alternative: Beer Bread RecipeBeer Bread requires no kneading or rising. Mix a scratch batch of Beer Bread in a minute and bake...homemade bread, no effort needed. -
Is Quality Writing Important on AC? Absolutely!A variety of writing levels and styles are published on AC, leaving Content Producers to sometimes wonder...Is quality important for submissions on AC? -
What Can You Do to Improve Your AC Submissions?If you've read the article titled "Is Quality Writing Important on AC?", you may have left wondering...What can I do to improve the quality of my AC writing? In the short term, there are things you can do to see immediate results. -
Franzia: Good, Affordable Dinner Wine for a CrowdAssociatedContent is on the lookout for wine reviews. A nine dollar CSO sounds like a good excuse to drink wine at ten in the morning, and with the kids home on school vacation, we're all better off with a Mom that's 'relaxed'... -
Colored Stains Are Ideal Paint Alternatives for Interior WoodColored stain offers an alternative to paint and wood-toned stains for those living in homes with natural-colored wood floors, walls, wainscoting, beams, and trim. -
Decorate and Save Money with Easy Headboard Upholstery TechniquesUpholstering a headboard is a good way to give a room a new decorative look or spruce up a headboard that has seen better days. -
How to Replace Broken TileA broken or cracked tile detracts from the clean, finished look of a tile floor or wall area, and can cause a safety hazard. Replacing a broken tile on a floor or wall is an easy process that can be completed in just a day. -
Fetzer Vineyard's Gewurztraminer: Sip-able Sweet SpiceFetzer vineyard produces a good quality Gewürztraminer that is true to traditional German wines in texture and taste. Fetzer Gewurztraminer is a good quality, reliable wine for any occasion, or no occassion at all. -
Ten Ways to Advance Your Freelance Writing CareerWhether it is working solely for content management sites or bidding, there are ways to make more of a freelance writing career to increase viewership, offers, and sales. -
Simple Scents Australia Soaps: A New Choice in FundraisingSimple Scents Australia soaps offers a well-liked, affordable fundraising product for clubs, schools, and other organizations. -
Dry Skin or Eczema? Try Eucerin Calming CremeThe Eucerin line of skin care products has long been recommended by physicians for use in the treatment of dry skin and eczema. Eucerin keeps its skin care products free from extraneous ingredients resulting in moisturizing creams that are far better for dry, damaged skin. -
Wedding Website: A Growing Trend in Wedding PlanningThe Internet has become a marketplace and a social networking tool for staying in touch despite our chaotic lifestyles; weddings are no exception. Thus, wedding websites have been born. -
How to Make a Country Heart Birdfeeder WreathWinter birdfeeder decorations that serve double duty, like this simple craft project for a Country Heart Birdfeeder Wreath, are especially nice to promote life and nature around your home. -
My Top Ten AC New Year's ResolutionsThis year, I am resolving to learn as much as I can about freelance writing and improving my writing and submissions on AC can only help enhance that cause. -
Wedding Shower Favor Idea: Custom Scented IncenseSoaking incense for wedding favors into cones and sticks can be an elegant, while inexpensive choice for wedding or bridal shower party favors. -
What is a Dessert Wine, Anyway?Many of us have heard the term 'dessert wine' mentioned, and doesn't it sound delicious, but we don't really know what a dessert wine is or why we might want to serve one. -
Unique Baby Shower Favor : Candles Poured in Baby Food JarsLooking for a unique and fitting, yet useful idea for baby shower favors? Pour candles to create adorable, great smelling container candles in baby food jars. -
How to Save Money and Personalize Your Day with Handmade Wedding FavorsWedding favors set the tone of the day at a wedding reception. . By crafting and preparing your own wedding favors, you can customize wedding favors for your day to showcase something you love about yourselves as a couple. -
Why Make-A-Wish Foundation Deserves Your Charitable DonationsThe Make-A-Wish Foundation is truly a stellar charitable foundation, deserving of your consideration as you make your New Year's resolutions and choices for charitable contributions this year. -
Recipe Review: Spaghetti CarbonaraThe quest continues for great tasting dinner recipes; of course, with limited time, they have to be easy too. And different, not just a doctored version of the same old ten standby dinner recipes. -
Easiest and Best Tasting Homemade White Bread RecipesIn our home, we are big fans of fresh, homemade white bread, so I needed to find a reliable and not too labor intensive white bread recipe. -
After the Match: What Happens When You are a Bone Marrow Donor?Becoming a bone marrow donor is a generous, selfless, undertaking. Educating yourself with what to expect as an actual donor will help you decide if joining a bone marrow registry is right for you. -
What Wine Will You Serve at Christmas Dinner?What wine will you serve with Christmas dinner? Perplexed? You are not alone. Even for very skilled and experienced wine connoisseurs, pairing wine with holiday meals can be difficult. That is because there is not just one predominant course or flavor. -
Cheap Last Minute Christmas Gifts for Girly Girls and DancersIf you have a girly girl or dancing girl on your Christmas list you have yet to buy for, read these suggestions for gifts and stocking stuffers that are highly useful, easy to buy, and much appreciated. -
Festive Christmas Dinner Table SettingsLooking for festive ideas to decorate your Christmas dinner table in new and unique ways? Included here are several small suggestions that can be used alone or all together for a beautiful Christmas dinner table display. -
Care and Cleaning Tips for Glassware and SilverwareIt's an entertaining time of year. Serve your guests on your best kept crystal, glassware, and silver. -
More Delicious Last Minute Christmas Gift BasketsChristmas gift baskets filled with delicious food and drink combinations are sure to please any Christmas gift recipient. You can rest assured that your gift will be used and appreciated. -
Simple, Last Minute Christmas Gift Basket IdeasThe following Christmas gift basket combinations can easily solve last minute Christmas gift giving dilemmas. Basket contents can all be found with just one or two local stops. -
Winterize and Ready Your Home for Winter WeatherWinter is here in the north, and if you can enjoy the smell of fresh winter air near your doors and windows, it’s time to winterize! -
Construction-Free Patio Table Birdfeeder CenterpieceHere’s a project for a patio table birdfeeder centerpiece with a country-style flair. Make it for your own fun and bird watching enjoyment alone, or make it a family project the kids can easily participate in. -
The Traveling Vineyard: In-Home Wine Tasting PartiesTupperware, Mary Kay, Home Interiors, At Home America, Tastefully Simple…The Traveling Vineyard? These days, anything can be bought at a home party, even wine. The Traveling Vineyard is shaking home parties up. -
Dear Friend, Please Join AssociatedContent.comEmail this 'letter' to all your friends and family and show them why they, too, should be writing for AC! -
How To Bake Homemade Bread Bowls For Soup And Dip With Frozen Bread DoughNothing pairs better with a thick, creamy soup recipe than fresh bread bowls. -
Twice Baked Potatoes: Side Dish so Big it's a MealWhen I first started baking twice baked potatoes, I’m sure I has a recipe, but after adding to the recipe so much it no longer resembled itself, I was left with a dish of my own. What started as a yummy sounding side dish became the meal. -
Recipe and Review: Chunky Potato SoupLooking to add something new to your winter repertoire of hearty, comforting dinner recipes? Look no further than this recipe for Chunky Potato Soup. -
Best Tips and Leads For Freelance WritersWeb searches for freelance writing and work at home opportunities will return tens of thousands of results. So how does a freelance writer looking to create a steady stream of work at home income know where to start or whom to trust? -
Cake Recipe Review: Toasted Almond SupremeNeed easy, great tasting dessert recipes? Read here to see if this one fits the bill... -
More Fun With Sight Words: Activities for Parents and Home SchoolersContinued exposure and practice with reading sight words will help your children and home school students gain a firm understanding and recognition of these common vocabulary words. Provide a variety of new sight word activities. -
Sight Word Activities for Home School ChildrenMany school and home school curriculums used in kindergarten and first grade target learning sight words as a core learning goal. The following activities will provide fun ways to practice the sight words provided by your school or home school curriculum. -
Christmas Ornament Dough Recipes for Christmas CraftsIncluded here are three of the best and most commonly used craft dough recipes for making homemade Christmas ornaments and gifts. -
Cold Medicine: What is the Right One to Use?. Different cold medicines and cough syrups are formulated specifically to treat different cold symptoms, even different kinds of coughs. It’s best for you to determine exactly what you want to accomplish with your cold medicine and choose accordingly. -
Alphabet Art for Parents and Home School CurriculumThe activities provided here are appropriate ways to incorporate the alphabet into any young child’s home school art curriculum, and they are great alphabet activities for parents of traditional school students to help children practice their letters at home. -
Cheap and Easy Homemade Christmas Gifts for Children: Edible Goodie BasketWith multiple children on your Christmas gift giving list, budgets can get tight, and it can be near impossible to know what a child likes or what toys they already have. Make a Christmas gift basket full of fun edibles kids can appreciate. -
Cake Ideas: Easy to Make Ice Age Glacier Birthday CakeWoolly Mammoths, cavemen, and prehistoric Ice-Age beasts are never out of style with young boys, so this is one cake idea to tuck in your recipe box and save your next Neanderthal's birthday celebration. -
Why You Should Consider Becoming a Registered Bone Marrow DonorRecently, my husband and I registered to become Bone Marrow donors. The process was simple, fast, and painless, but our half-hour errand could save a life. You should consider registering as a bone marrow donor, too. -
Christmas Gifts for Grandparents: Dough Recipes Children's CraftsMore than anyone, Grandparents love receiving handmade Christmas gifts from the children they love. Personal, handmade Christmas gifts create memorable keepsakes Grandparents will treasure for years. -
Homemade Children's Christmas Gifts: Edible Gingerbread PuzzlesThis fun gingerbread recipe makes a fun children's Christmas gift that they can play with as they snack. Make entertaining Christmas gingerbread puzzles in any picture the kids on your Christmas list will enjoy. -
Handmade Christmas Gift Baskets for Kids: Bath and Body ProductsNeed fun, cheap Christmas gift ideas for kids? Use these fun bath product recipes to make children's bath and beauty gift baskets at home. Everything you need can be bought at a local grocery store. -
Toddler Art Project Supplies: Non-Toxic Grocery Alternatives to Paint and MoreYou may have all the safe, non-toxic art supplies your toddler needs in your kitchen cupboards! -
Christmas Decorating: Faux Window Box with GreensDecorate your home this Christmas with this easy faux Window box decoration-no window box required! -
Christmas Traditions: Choosing the Christmas TreeMemorable Christmases begin in our house with a family outing to bring home a Christmas Tree. -
Best Bead Buys for Bead CraftersRead on to find out where the best deals are for craft bead supplies. -
Family Fun Magazine ReviewFamily Fun is a great resources for parents and others...read on to find out what Family Fun magazine has to offer you and what I think about Family Fun. -
Free Children's Activities in Barre, MassachusettsFree activities in the town of Barre, Massachusetts for preschoolers and toddlers. -
Netflix Subscription ReviewNetflix is a convenient way to rent movies without ever leaving homne...read on to find out if Netflix is a worthwhile service. -
Best Christmas Lights Display in Barre, MassachusettsBarre, Massachusetts has a fabulous nostalgic Christmas light display. Read on for all the details. -
Family Fun's Caramel Apple Cider Recipe ReviewRead all about this Caramel Apple Cider recipe from Family Fun; a must have, creamy, warm winter treat. -
Dance Studios & Classes in Barre, MassachusettsThe town of Barre, Massachusetts has several options for dance studios and dance classes for children through adults, Read on for more information... -
Easy Sewing Project: How to Make a Children's Terry Cloth ApronInstructions to make an adorable, easy child's terry cloth apron for handmade gift giving. -
Girl's Birthday Party Ideas: Paper Doll Birthday PartyThrow your special girl a paper doll birthday party. These fun and inexpensive party plans cover everything from invitations to party favors. -
Fun and Simple Alphabet Games for Preschoolers Through First GradeLetter recognition is imperative to successfully learning to read. Play these fun games and activities at home to help your child become a better reader. -
How to Patch Children's JeansKid's clothes live tough lives. Extend the life of your child's jeans and pants by ironing in great looking, trendy fabric lined patches. The print shows through for patchwork with a fashionable flair. -
Outside Holiday Decorating : Cranberry Wreath Project for the BirdsMake this great looking wreath in under an hour. Decorate and feed the birds, all at the same time! -
Candle Crafting : How to Pour Container CandlesHere's the 'how to' for pouring custom container (or jar) candles. Mason jars, sundae dishes...almost anything makes a great looking container candle! -
Top Ten Christmas Gifts for Women from Oriental Trading, All Under $10Ten gift ideas for under $10 from Oriental Trading. -
Christmas Tree Buying TipsFollow these tips to choose a healthy tree that will last the whole month long. -
How to Make Stacked Beeswax CandlesSafe and easy to make stacked beeswax candles. No melting required! -
Make Christmas Gifts from Your Own HouseplantsRoot cuttings from your houseplants for gift giving this Christmas. -
Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas: Chocolate Dipped PretzelsChocolate dipped pretzels are economical and easy to make for gift giving. Here's the basic 'how to' (and that's about all there is to it!). -
Wine Review : �Pink' by Yellowglen'Pink' by Yellowglen of Australia is a sparkling, sweet wine with berry and fruit flavors...find out if it lived up to its expectations... -
Crafty Gifts for Christmas and Beyond : Personalized Child Size HandkerchiefsCraft nostalgic child sized handkerchiefs for personal gift giving.
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How to Make Scented Wax Christmas OrnamentsA melted wax project to decorate your tree and home for the holidays with great Christmas scent. Excellent for gift giving, too! -
How to Make Rolled Beeswax CandlesBeeswax candles are easy to make from sheets of beeswax, and require no melting. -
Craft Wine Glass Charms with BeadsWine Glass Charms are easy to make for fun party accents, as party favors or gifts for giving. -
Christmas in Barre, MassachusettsSupported by the Barre Business Association, Christmas in Barre is an annual community happening including several holiday events and attractions. -
How to Make a Fall Grapevine WreathGrapevines grow freely throughout the U.S. Gather some of Mother Nature's freebies for Fall Decorating! -
Turkey Basting Tips for the HolidaysIs basting necessary? Opinions differ. Here are a few tip and ingredients for a great tasting basting base anyway! -
How to Make PotpourriMake your own potpourri. What to put in potpourri and how to do it. -
Incense: How to Make Your Own Custom Scented Incense Cones and SticksDid you know you can scent your own incense in just a few easy steps? -
Christmas Gift Ideas: Cocoa JarsAn overview of how to make home made hot chocolate mix and pack for easy Christmas gifts. -
Three Easy Crafts to Add Scent to Your Home: Smelly Jelly, Potpourri, Bead Wax CandlesNo melting required to make these three super simple crafts for home scenting. Make for yourself or give as gifts. If you can measure and pour, you can make smelly jelly, sea glass potpourri and bead wax candles! -
Pumpkin Recipes for ThanksgivingThree great ways to use pumpkin in Thanksgiving recipes. Pumpkin desserts better than pie! -
How to Make a Tin Can LuminariaDirections for making a safe and attractive luminaria from a tin can. -
No Sew Crafts for Holiday Gift Giving: Personalized TowelsAn overview of using iron-on bond products to make your own designer towels for gift giving. -
Colds & Flus: Too Sick for School?A run down of how sick is too sick for school. Gives advice on whether or not a child should go to school despite mild cold symptoms. -
Halloween Tradition: Neighborhood Trick or Treat HayrideOur neighborhood has their own version of trick or treating, a street long hayride. It works even if you have no tractor...for community relation building this Halloween, read on... -
Thanksgiving Craft: Decoupage Votive HoldersA 'how to' create pretty votive cups for Fall decorating with simple decoupage techniques. -
Quick & Easy Halloween Costume: M&M SweatshirtEasy to make M&M sweatshirt for a quick costume. -
How & when to Plant GarlicQuick discussion on how, when and where to plant and harvest garlic. -
Product Review: Lemi Shine Dishwasher AdditiveReview of Lemi Shine, a product used in the dishwasher to eliminate scale and deposits left from hard water. -
How to Mold Crayons Using Chocolate MoldsWant great party favors? Mold your own unique crayons! -
Product Review: Watersorb & Soilmoist Super Absorbent Soil Crystals"Super" Absorbent water crystals make plant keeping easier and can be used in crafts as well. -
Gravestone RubbingsDiscusses using gravestone rubbing for Halloween decorating and more. Gives an overview of how to make a rubbing. -
Season Long Fall Decorating Ideas: Halloween Through ThanksgivingFor fall decorating, think beyond Halloween. Harvest elements accented for Halloween will stretch your decorating dollar beyond October with little change. -
The Benefits of Buying Handmade Arts & Crafts!Unique handmade arts and crafts offer many benefits for consumers. With growing online craft communities, buying handmade products is easier than ever!