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Warrior, Alabama, April 27, 2011 Tornadoes Cause Mass BlackoutThe tornadoes that blew through Central Alabama caused much destruction and a 48 hour black out for over 700,000 residences. -
Halloween Sweet Treat: Chocolate Chip Monster MashPersonal cookie cake for Halloween: great for parties or just for fun! -
How I Decorated a Cozy and Lovely Nursery on a BudgetJust before my first child was born, I was left to figure out how to decorate his nursery as inexpensively as possible and have it be comfortable and safe at the same time. This is how I did it.
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How to Cure Tomato Seeds from Your Garden to Use for the Next YearIt takes more than just plucking the seeds from to tomato to get a new batch the next year, you have to emulate what nature would do. -
Review of the 2004 Subaru Outback: A Personal AccountMy personal account with our 2004 Subaru Outback, what we liked, and what we did not like.
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How to Teach Your Children to Find the Good in the WorldUsing Harry Potter as an example, I have worked to help my own children understand how to find the good in the world: This is how I've done it.
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Fun Things to Do on Halloween with Your Kids Besides Trick or TreatingWhether at home or out and about, there's several alternatives to trick-or-treating that your family can enjoy on Halloween.
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Review of Cutchenmine and Daniel Hiking Trails in Alabama's Guntersville State ParkA quick guide on what you can expect to find at my two favorite trails located at Guntersville State Park in Alabama.
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A Review of Yoplait Yo Plus Digestive YogurtA relatively new product found on shelves, this yogurt has become my favorite breakfast and snack item!
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How to Make an Easy Teddy Bear Halloween Costume for Your ToddlerIf you're looking for something creative and cute for your toddler this Halloween, you'll be interested in this. The same material for this project can be used for one child or two.
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How to Get That Basement Smell Out of Your BasementMost basements have a nasty musty odor that is difficult to get rid of. Most air fresheners just hide the odor for a short time, then it comes back. Here's how to get rid of that smell altogether and have a basement that smells nice.
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Lonely ShipA short fiction story in memory of 911.
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Lonely ShipA short story remembering the lessons learned from 911.
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How to Have Your Christmas Shopping Done Before FallIf you are tired of the crowds on Black Friday, but want to give great gifts at Christmas time, then this guide is for you.
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How to Make Your Tween's Birthday Memorable Even in a Failing EconomyIf your pocketbook is taking a hit, you can still make your tween's birthday a wonderful one that he will remember for years to come.
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How to Make Your Own Rain GaugeMaking your own rain gauge is easy and fun. It's a great educational project to make with your child, and it really works!
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How to Help Your Dog Enjoy Bath TimeIf you're having trouble giving Rover a bath, read how we managed to take our petrified pooch to calm canine.
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An Easy To Make Cute Dress for Your DaughterIf you're looking for a simple project to make for your little girl, then here's an easy and fun one that ends up with a precious dress both you and your daughter will love!
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How to Buy Clothing for Your Children Without Spending a FortuneIf you are looking for ways to dress your children without spending thousands, try these ideas.
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Halloween Crafts: How to Make Your Own Unique Papier Mache Black CatHere is a simple process to make your own fun and unique cat for Halloween. It's a great decoration or centerpiece.
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Tips to Keeping Your Children Motivated to Make Good GradesHere are some ideas to help your child really excel in school.
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Halloween Crafts: How to Make Your Own Unique Papier Mache Jack-O-LanternA fun project to make for Halloween that is a little different.
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Homeschool Ideas: Make a Leaf BookMake a leaf book with your children to help them identify the native plants around them and any uses these plants offer.
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How to Keep a Daily Journal and Notebook and Why it is HelpfulMaking a daily notebook journal really helps to keep up with the important things in life.
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Hobby Lobby Review: The Artsy Person's Dream Place Especially on a BudgetIf you're artsy, then you'll find everything you need at Hobby Lobby, and I'll tell you how to get it at discount prices.
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Review of Thunder on the Mountain in Birmingham, AlabamaEvery Independence Day Birmingham offers a fireworks display called Thunder on the Mountain. This is an unbiased review of what to expect and why you should or should not risk the crowds to see it.
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How to Change the Way You Eat and Make Your Diet LastThere are so many diets out there. Some do work for short amounts of time, but once you're off of it, the weight comes back on. Here's how to change your diet and make it last.
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How to Keep Your Dog or Cat from Getting Sick from Storebought FoodsThere have been many recalls for dog and cat food in the past few years. Here is how to make your own dog or cat food without worrying that it will harm your pet!
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Geocaching: Ideas for Cache ContainersIf you are looking to hide your first cache, look here to see what kind of container will fit your hide the best.
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Allowing the Storm in Your Life to Bring Out Your CreativityMany famous artists and writers have used the pain in their lives to help shape them into better people. You can do the same thing.
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Household Items that Help Relieve a SunburnIf you've managed to get a sunburn these household remedies will help take the discomfort away and help your body heal more quickly.
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Geocaching: What You NeedWith 550,000 searches for geocaching in one month, it's obvious that geocaching is a popular sport. Find what you need here to make sure your game is a success.
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A Review of Sweet Peppers Restaurant in Cullman, AlabamaAn review of a restaurant that has become my family's favorite place to eat.
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How to Teach Your Child How to StudyHere are proven methods on helping your child study for school and retain the information for later that my family has used to help our children become honor students.
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Family Night: Why You Should Have it and What You Can Do to Keep it InterestingFamily night is an important part of keeping your family together especially as your children grow older.
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How to Make a Beautiful Art Montage on a BudgetHere is a fun and unique way to decorate a wall in your home that costs very little, and gives you an opportunity to find your creative side.
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Review of Tulip Fabric PaintAs an artist and seamstress, my opinion of this product, and how it can be used.
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How to Make and Have Fun with Homemade ClayA quick, easy, and inexpensive recipe for homemade clay, a few ideas for projects with it, and how to bake it.
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Four Fun Birthday Theme Ideas for Your Little GirlIf you've run out of ideas for a special party for your little girl, check these out.
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Homeschooling: Two Simple ProjectsWhile homeschooling my children, I came up with fun projects to help them learn two somewhat difficult ideas to grasp: the intangible and direction.
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How to Get Ideas to Fix Up Your Home InexpensivelyIf you are like so many people, are you have been hit by a changing economy, and that means more home time. If you're tired of the look of your home, here's some places you can get some ideas to help you make inexpensive changes.
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Three Gifts You Can Make from Your Lavender PlantIf you have grown your lavender plant, and now want to do something with it, here's three lovely ideas for things you can make for yourself or as gifts.
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How to Care for and Maintain Your Cast Iron SkilletAn easy guide to help you take care of your cast iron skillet from beginning to...well, cast iron skillets last forever!
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Review of Supreme Garment Rack and Canvas CoverA raving review of the Supreme Garment Rack and the canvas cover (sold separately).
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Review of Rubbermaid 36 Inch Garment ClosetIf you plan on purchasing the Rubbermaid Garment Closet, please take a few points into consideration.
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A Yummy Recipe for Squash and Zucchini CasseroleHave too many vegetables out of the garden all at the same time? This is a delicious recipe to help use a good amount and please the family too!
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How to Make a Wall Out of Aluminum Cans for Your Unfinished BasementUnfinished basements can be made into beautiful living spaces and sectioned off easily with walls made out of aluminum cans. These cardboard walls are easy to make and the process is fun!
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How to Make a Wall Out of Cardboard for Your Unfinished BasementUnfinished basements can be made into beautiful living spaces and sectioned off easily with walls made out of cardboard. These cardboard walls are easy to make and the process is fun!
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How to Make a Wall Out of Fabric for Your Unfinished BasementUnfinished basements can be made into beautiful living spaces and sectioned off easily with walls made out of fabric. These fabric walls are easy to make and the process is fun!
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How to Make an Unfinished Basement Look Great Without Taking Out a Loan: Part 2If you are looking to fix up your unfinished basement, and don't have the money or want to spend a fortune putting up walls, here are some unique alternatives that are not only interesting, but fun to make too.
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How to Make a Gorgeous Piece of Unusual Wall Art for Your Basement or AnywhereIf you're looking for something a little different to decorate your home with, take a look at this simple yet dramatic piece of art you can do yourself. -
The Healthiest Way to Keep from Getting a SunburnEveryone is looking for ways to play in the sun without getting sunburned, but is sunblock really the way?
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Review of Purina Tidy Cats Scoop for Multiple Cats Cat LitterAfter going through numerous kitty litters I finally found one that works well at odor control and clean up at a reasonable price.
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How to Get Your Dog Used to Riding in the CarIf your dog gets scared or gets sick when riding in the car, here are some steps to take to break it.
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My Experiment: Making a Living Writing for Associated ContentI've been reading a lot of articles about making a living writing for Associated Content. Here's my experiment to see if it can be done.
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The Wisdom of MarriageHow to see your husband in a new light. -
George Wallace: Controversial LeaderDan Carter's book The Politics of Rage tells of George Wallace's life from beginning to end, and all the controversy in between.
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Wife and Mother: Who Am IIn a world of crazy ideas concerning us wives and mothers, discover who you are and not what other people think you should be. -
Snow in AlabamaFor the first time in 9 years, most parts of Alabama received a good amount of snow. -
Chinese Tang Dynasty Art: An Overview of the CamelThe Tang Dynasty's Camel was an important piece to understanding the ways, thoughts, and ideals of this culture.
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Harmony:Pursuing The DreamThis is an essay written as a tribute to honor Martin Luther King, Jr., which was also the winner of a state-wide essay contest in Alabama in 1992.
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The StrangerPoetry describing a family being visited by an angel. -
Childhood DreamsPoetry about remembering ourselves as children. -
The Living StormA descriptive poem about the battle in the storm. -
The Song of the SpiritA poem dedicated to the imagination and depth of a child's spirit. -
Child's CreationPoem designed around a child's sense of wonder. -
Borrowed DreamsPoem about the wonders of today. -
I KnowA poem from the inner workings of a teenage girl's mind. -
The Proverbs Woman: The Essence of Being a WifeWith divorce on the rise, and families being broken apart, this is the first step to take to begin to heal our marriages and put the joy back into them! -
Ten Quirky and Creative Ideas to Chase Away Boredom that Do Not Cost MuchIf you're bored, here's ten not-so-common things or a new spin on some common things to get excited about.
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How to Make an Unfinished Basement Look Great Without Taking Out a LoanFor under a thousand dollars you can make your unfinished basement cozy and livable.
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The Idea of Penny Millions and How it Has Changed the Way I Think About MoneyA review of the concept of Penny Millions and how I've utilized it in my life.
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How to Write a Prayer Journal and WhyWe often miss when God is moving in our lives. Discover how keeping a prayer journal keeps that from happening.
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Review of Alabama's Guntersville State ParkOne of the most popular state parks in Alabama, Guntersville State Park, offers something for people of all walks of life.
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Five New Hobbies for the Creative PersonIf you are the type of person who likes to have their hands busy, here's a few ideas for new hobbies to try.
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How to Make Your Own Clay KnobsMaking your own clay knobs is easy and inexpensive.
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How to Make Your Own Homemade JournalAn inexpensive way to make your own journal.
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Geocaching: Hide Ideas from a Twisted MindTwo almost truly evil geocaching hide ideas.
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How to Get and Keep a Positive AttitudeBy changing just three things in your life, you can learn to think positively and stay that way.
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How to Help Your Child Choose the Right Pet for Your FamilyA quick tutorial on finding a pet that suits your family's needs.
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A Crash Course to Painting with AcrylicsA beginner's guide to getting started with acrylic painting, including the supplies you'll need, basic principles when mixing paints and maintaining your brushes.
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How I Cured My Ulcer and Depression NaturallyMy personal journey of complete recovery of my ulcer, depression and panic attacks through natural remedies and change of attitude.
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Five of the Best Places on the Web to Buy Organic, Natural Products and HerbsFive of the best places to find and purchase organic, natural products and herbs with reasons why I chose them.
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Benefits of the Oil of OreganoThe benefits of oil of oregano and how it has become so favored in my family.
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A Review of America's Thrift StoresA review of America's Thrift Store: pros and cons and what ministries they support.
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Top Ten Places to Shop for Interesting and Unusual Gifts OnlineMy personal pick of the ten best places on the interenet to find the most interesting, weird and unusual gifts.
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Parenting Tips from a Kid's PerspectiveTop ten tips from my children for new parents: an interesting twist from a child's point of view.
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Make Your Own Healthy Body OilsMaking your own body oil is easy and healthy!
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Ten Inexpensive Ways to Spend Time with Your KidsTen fun and inexpensive ways that you can spend time with your family.
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Inexpensive Ideas for Decorating and Preparing Your Yard Through Fall and WinterNo or low cost methods for making your yard look nice through the cooler seasons and preparing it for spring.
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Review of Leonardo Da Vinci at Alabama's Birmingham Museum of ArtA short review on the exhibit of Leonardo da Vinici at the Birmingham Museum of Art in Alabama.
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Beginning Crochet: Learning About Your HookAlmost everything you need to know about a crochet hook before you begin crocheting.
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How to Use Organization to Take Control of Your Life -- Step 4Ways to organize your car and keep it tidy.
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How to Use Organization to Take Control of Your Life -- Step 3Easy steps for organizing and maintaining your closets.
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Taming Feral Cats and Hearing from GodTaming two feral cats helped show me the sovereignty of God.
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How to Take the Fuss Out of BedtimeIdeas to help make bedtime easier for you and your child.
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Ten Ways to Reward Your TweenTen ways to reward your child for outstanding achievements and good behavior.
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Fun and Unusual Uses for Christmas LightsCreative ways to use Christmas lights for unique decorations for your home.
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Moving Forward in the Face of Economic Disaster: Staying Safe Despite the OddsLooking at the recent state of affairs of the economy and the shut down of so many financial institutions, the finances in America are scary. There is hope, however, and I invite you on my journey to find victory in these volatile financial times.
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Eating Disorders: Alternative Methods for ControlThe use of alternative methods to cure eating disorders.
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How to Use Organization to Take Control of Your Life - Step 2A how-to guide on taking control of your life by organizing your home.
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How to Celebrate Autumn on a BudgetFive easy and inexpensive ideas to help you celebrate autumn.
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How to Use Organization to Take Control of Your LifeLife can be chaotic, but learning how to organize specific areas of our lives can take a good bit of the chaos out. Organization is the fundamental building block in learning how to take control of our lives. Learn how to implement organization in problem areas.
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Using Color to Enhance Your BlogUsing the correct balance of color can not only make your blog more appealing, but can also help you to create the emotion you are attempting with your writing.
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Fast and Healthy Breakfasts on the RunBreakfast could arguably be the most important meal of the day. Here are six quick, easy, nutritious, and delicious breakfast ideas for families on the go.