Rachel White
Rachel is a military wife, stay at home mom, and freelance writer. Her works include a variety of informational and self help articles, informative papers, and poetry/music.
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Tips for Getting a Criminal Justice Degree Online as a Single ParentBeing a single parent is one of the hardest jobs there is. This article will give you ten tips on how to earn an online criminal justice degree while being a single parent.
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Benefits of Getting a Criminal Justice Degree Online for Working ParentsWorking parents have many unique challenges to face while pursuing a college education. This article highlights ten great benefits of choosing to earn a criminal justice degree online.
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Benefits of Getting a Criminal Justice Degree Online for Non-Traditional College StudentsThere are many benefits to pursuing a criminal justice degree online, particularly as a non-traditional student. This article examines ten of these benefits in depth.
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Green Living Guide to Baby ProductsRaising a child is a huge responsibility. This article will highlight five items that can get you started off on the right foot.
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Five Ways to Add More Whole Grains to Your DietIn the hectic lifestyle of modern day America, it's easy to forget about healthy eating. Adding whole grains can help to counteract this epidemic. -
Community Gardens in Raleigh, North CarolinaCommunity gardening is a great way to save money, network with others and help your family eat better. This article looks at five gardens near Raleigh. -
Feng Shui Colors: What Colors to Use in Feng ShuiUsing Feng Shui principles when choosing the color scheme for your home and office can promote a healthier lifestyle and a positive outlook on life.
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Three Best Water Bottles for CyclistsIn order to stay hydrated while cycling, it's imperative to have a good water bottle on hand. This article will highlight the three best choices.
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The Best Electric ScootersTrading in your car for a scooter is an excellent way to save money and our environment. This article will highlight the five most economical and nature-friendly scooters.
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The Best Prescription SunglassesThe key to having the perfect summer is having the perfect sunglasses to accompany you! This article highlights the five best pairs and where to find them. -
Prom Dress Shopping in Birmingham, AlabamaWhen you're looking for a prom dress, you know how important it is to find the perfect one. Here are the five best places in Birmingham to look. -
A Guide for Moms on Getting Through the DayWhen you're a mother, nothing's easy. Here are a few tips that will help iron out some of the wrinkles! -
Prom Dress Shopping in Providence, RIIt's the one task that for years has remained unscathed by chronic senioritis: finding the perfect dress for prom! This article will help you figure out where to look. -
Prom Dress Shopping in Cleveland, OHFinding the perfect dress can be daunting for even the most energetic prom-goer! This article makes it easy by highlighting the five best places to look. -
Prom Dress Shopping in Detroit, MIIf you are in Detroit, Michigan, and getting ready for prom, you know the first thing you need to take care of: getting the perfect dress! Here are the five best places to look. -
Tips for Hair and Makeup for Prom 2009Prom is the night where a girl really makes her debut into womanhood; it's her chance to shine and show the world her beauty, grace, and elegance. This article details ten ways to make the most of this chance. -
Cruise Guides for Orlando, FloridaCruises are a great way to lay back and unwind from the stress of a busy lifestyle. There are several great cruising options in Orlando that you can choose from, each offering unique activities, dining, and atmospheres.
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Vegan Restaurants in Boston, MassachusettsBoston offers a great selection of restaurants that cater to the Vegan palate. Some classy, some more personal and laid back, all of these restaurants offer a fun and relaxing atmosphere accompanied by healthy and animal-friendly food.
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Cheap Eats of Boston, MassachusettsTraveling is fun, but most do it on a budget. Boston is well known for its delectable lobster offerings and other upscale dining experiences, but it is possible to get great food for great prices as well while you are living or visiting here.
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Where to Find the Best Boston French RestaurantsFrench dining is a unique experience defined by hearty simplicity, using elemental ingredients in unique combinations that create an individuality which no other type of food can truly mimic.
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Stress and the Family: A Peek into the Lives of America's Newest Tradition-MakersThe traditional home we grew up with is gradually slipping towards extinction, and the breadwinner/homemaker model is being replaced by a new tradition: the dual-earner home, and a new type of stress.
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Raising a Child with an Eating DisorderAn eating disorder is one of the most devasting things that any parent or adolescent can have to deal with. However, with a lot of love and hard work, it is possible to overcome and can result in a stronger family bond than you ever thought possible.
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Best Furniture for Decorating a Dining RoomThe American dining room is a place where families gather, not just to eat, but to socialize about their day and form familial bonds that last decades. Because of this, it is fairly important to consider how to you want to decorate your dining room. -
My Top Ten Country Home Decor IdeasThe country home design scheme is growing increasingly common. It is simultaneously calm and exciting, reflecting the simpler way of life that is associated with early American farming and Southern hospitality. -
The Elegance & Detail of Vintage Accessories for Victorian Home DecorThe essence of Victorian decor is elegance and detail. The Victorian era itself is known for grace and beauty in its style, and has been divided into three separate parts-early, mid, and late Victorian.
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How to Use a Fleur De Lis in Home Decor AccessoriesThe "Fleur de Lis" is a staple of elegant Parisian style, and is a wonderful choice to incorporate in your home decor. It's elegant simplicity and underlying meaning add a dimension to your home that is truly unique.
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Wrought Iron: Great for Decorating a Country HomeThere is a warm, hospitable beauty that is unique to a country style home. When you are decorating a country home, one of the tools that can help you communicate this warmth and hospitality clearly is the use of wrought iron.
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How to Integrate a Home Theater with the Decor in Your HomeWhether you want to decorate around your home theater, or decorate by using your home theater, you can achieve a room that is suited to your own personal style and preferences.
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With You (Fly Away)This is a song about someone whose lover has gone away with the intent of coming home eventually. By the second verse you can see that this isn't going to happen. The emotion of the song is hope slipping away.
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StarsThe frustration of not being able to get through to someone.
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These Five FingersThis is about the vulnerability of loneliness that hides behind every strong facade.
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CapsizedThis song is about finding true love when you were absolutely sure there was no such thing.
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Only YoursI wrote this song about my wedding day.
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Rustic Decorating Ideas for the Western HomeThe beauty of a western home is that it combines the calm serenity of the desert with the exciting energy of the cowboy lifestyle. It is simple and fun to bring this style home. -
How to Use Ceramics in Italian Home DecorItalian home decor is a comforting mix of stylish design and warm colors, allowing fashion and comfort to coexist naturally. A key part of Italian home decorating is the use of ceramics.
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Interior Decorating Tips: Using Color to Create a ThemeThere are many different color schemes that you can successfully use in your home. The design style that you choose will often require specific colors that are critical to its success. -
How to Design a Bathroom Floor Tile PatternFrom the theme of your bathroom, to the type of tiles you select, to the pattern you choose to lay them in, tiling your bathroom floor is a key component of creating the bathroom of your interior decorating dreams.
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How to Design a Hardwood Floor PatternInstalling a hardwood floor yourself is not terribly difficult; it may be a bit time consuming, but with a little work and perseverance you will see results that are well worth your best efforts.
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Refurbishing Old Carpet with Carpet DyeMany homes have carpet that has been able to maintain its condition. However, even the most well-treated carpet can eventually start to lose its luster. When this happens, you may want to consider dyeing your carpet to breathe a little life back into it!
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How to Install a Metal Back SplashIf you have decided to install a metal back splash in your kitchen, you have three very unique and very interesting options. All of them will ultimately give you the metal back splash you want, but they each have a distinct look that is unique to itself.
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How to Build a Home Theater in Your BasementIn the past few years, it has become more and more common for people to designate a room in their home as a home theater. With a little time and a budget, you can create one of your own!
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Interior Decorating with Stone VeneerStone veneer is a way to add raw, natural beauty to the inside of your home. Adding stone veneer will give it an unrefined, yet distinctive look that is impossible to achieve any other way.
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Fountains Give Your Landscaping a Whole New DimensionFountains provide a peaceful gathering place for wildlife, especially birds, and the sound of the water alone is enough to wash away the stress of even the toughest day. The beauty of the running water cannot be compared to that of any plant; it's an element all its own...
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How to Clean Tile FloorsTile floors are a common occurrence in many homes. However, animals, children, messy food, and daily mishaps are also a common occurrence-therefore, it's very important to know how to maintain your tile floors and keep them in their top condition.
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Easy Landscaping Ideas for WinterWinter doesn't have to overshadow your garden. Work with nature to create a haven you can enjoy year-round.
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How to Clean Wood FurnitureWood furniture requires very little work to maintain its original glow. However, it does require simple, routine maintenance to avoid grime build up and more difficult work in the future.
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Best Plants for Eco-Friendly GardeningWhen planning your eco-friendly garden, you want to find hardy plants that are drought, disease, and pest resistant, yet you also want them to be delicate and beautiful. Fortunately, there are an astounding number of plants that fulfill most of these requirements.
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Tips for Eco-Friendly LandscapingIn a world overrun with pollution and environment-damaging agents, it is critical that we pull together to give our children a healthier world. A few simple changes in your landscaping habits may be some of the easiest and healthiest changes you can make!
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Hanging Tapestries in Your Home: Giving a Stage to Your Most Unique ArtTapestries are beautiful and unique works of art. To give your tapestries their most influential voice, it is imperative that you know how and where to most effectively display them.
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Gazebo Decorating Guide: Letting Your Gazebo's Natural Beauty GlowGazebos in their very nature are calm and relaxing. As you are looking to decorate your gazebo for the summer season, keep with its natural feel and serenity to enhance the benefits of your own personal sanctuary.
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Best Uses for Your Home's Awkward CornersTurn your time-out corner into your next next decorating masterpiece!
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Decorating Around Garish Bathroom Tiles: Bringing Manners to Walls that Talk Too MuchStuck in an outdated bathroom with a limited budget? Find out how to shape up your style with out reshaping your wallet or your schedule!
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Weathered Deck or Patio? Repair Tips to Make Old Wood Glow AgainIf your deck is starting to look dull, it may need a good cleaning or a simple-refacing. Tips for both are right here.