Carolyn Blevins
I'm a former single mom, now happily married, with a 20-year-old daughter. I love vintage jewelry and run my own vintage jewelry website (www.citrusavenuecollectibles.com) and I'm always on the lookout for ways to make extra money, great online shopping bargains and anything having to do with frugal living.
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Forgive Me Father, for I Have SinnedEver get bored in church? Tired? Resentful? Wonder what you're doing there? Me too. Here's my list of things I did at church instead of paying attention to The Word.
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A Review of the Eureka Optima Lightweight Upright Vacuum Model No. 431fA user review of the Eureka Optima Model No. 431f Lightweight Upright Vacuum, both good points and bad points, plus a link to the Eureka Optima 430 Series Owner's Manual
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The Secret Language of RosesWhat message are your flowers sending? The meaning behind different color roses. Learn what your roses are saying before you send them!
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The "Ps" in "Phony Perfume" Stand for Pee-PeeUrine, antifreeze and other interesting ingredients found in counterfeit designer fragrances. Read tips on how to spot the fakes!
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Hair Care Tips for Flyaway HairDealing with flyaway hair can be a full-time job. Here are some quick tips, good long-term care advice and resources where you can find great advice on dealing with your flyaway hair.Also published on:
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What the Heck is a Chocolate Diamond?Is it more valuable than a 'traditional' white diamond? Where do chocolate diamonds come from? How are they graded? Your burning chocolate diamond questions answered here.
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Five Fitness Facts the Experts Won't Tell YouGetting in shape is harder than you think. It's also easier than you think. What happens after the euphoria wears off and it's just plain work? Keep your perspective and enjoy your workout routine with these five simple fitness facts.
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Know Your Gold and Your Gold Jewelry10k, 14k, 18k? What does "solid gold" really mean? They're all explained here, along with terms such as gold vermeil, gold filled, gold plated and more. Learn more about what makes your gold jewelry gold! -
An Introductory Look at Black Hills GoldHow is Black Hills Gold jewelry made? Who first made Black Hills Gold? How did Black Hills Gold gets its name? Answers to these questions and more, along with a list of sources for further information and online research on Black Hills Gold.
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I Met My Husband on CraigslistHe was pre-owned with high mileage, but after a bit of searching I found a vintage classic, not a lemon! Online dating adventures and misadventures. One woman's story...
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It's the Start of the Holiday Season - Let the Family Dysfunction Begin!Thanksgiving heralds the official start of the holiday season. No one in the family's in the hospital or incarcerated. It's looking good so far!
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Oh, Fudge!! "A Christmas Story" TriviaGet fun facts and trivia tidbits about one of America's most beloved Christmas movies, "A Christmas Story."
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Amazon Mechanical Turk Helped Save My Christmas, One Penny and Nickel at a TimeMy husband was unemployed and the recession loomed large. Learn how Amazon Mechanical Turk (mturk) helped me earn over $1,400 in seven months. Read my story.
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Should I Upgrade at Clixsense.Com? Find Out Whether a Clixsense.Com Upgrade Makes Sense for YouFind out how a Clixsense.com upgraded membership works and whether a Clixsense.com upgrade can make extra income for you.
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Easy Ways to Earn Amazon Gift Codes and CreditNeed Amazon gift codes, promo codes or credit? Earn Amazon.com gift codes and credits. Five websites that let you earn Amazon gift codes.
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Baby Name Do's and Don'tsFind the perfect name for your child or create your own. Check on the popularity of certain baby names and locate names with the meaning you have in mind.
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Ten Tips for Meeting Her ParentsDon't let meeting her parents make you a nervous wreck! These 10 easy tips will help you put your best foot forward and make a good impression when you meet her folks.
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How to Propagate Your Pothos (Devil's Ivy) HouseplantPothos, or Devil's Ivy, is a popular and easy-to-grow houseplant. You can easily propagate your own and never spend another dime on a houseplant again. Grow your own from your own. Houseplants make great gifts, too!
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Christmas Gifts that Give: Shop the Charity Gift ShopGive the gift that means more. Try a charity gift shop for your holiday shopping needs. You'll find everything from apparel and coffee mugs to cards and office supplies. Reasonable prices, great selection and gifts with a purpose.
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What to Do when You're DumpedBeen dumped? Kicked to the curb? Told to take a hike? Here are six tips young people should keep in mind when they've been rejected in a romantic relationship.
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A Crash Course in Apologizing to Your Wife or GirlfriendDon't know how to say, "I'm sorry"? Don't understand what makes for a good apology? Don't know what she wants to hear or how to say it? Try these seven quick tips to ensure your apology to your best gal is successful.
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Blue Christmas: Take Steps Now to Fight the Holiday Doldrums and Christmas OverloadNot everyone is happy at the holiday season. If you spend Christmas time fighting the blues, here are five easy tips to help you survive the most stressful time of the year.
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Ways to Beat the Christmas Shipping Cost BluesMake sure your gifts arrive on time! Find links to UPS and USPS rate calculators, the cut-off dates for your Christmas and holiday shipping and guidelines for shipping to overseas military personnel, all in one place!
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LED Christmas Lights Versus Incandescent Bulbs: Making the "Cents"-ible DecisionThe "Go-Green" movement's in full swing. What better time to update old incandescent holiday lighting with new LED Christmas lights? Compare the initial costs and potential energy and money savings involved with making the switch.
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Ouch! I've Just Been Spanked by Textbroker.Com!Make extra income from home with Textbroker.com: A Review
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Holiday Gifts for Your Girlfriend: Unique Gifts for Your Special Gal that Won't Break the BankUnique, reasonably priced holiday gifts for the special lady in your life. Easily affordable, easily found gifts that show you care.
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The Work-From-Home Pep Talk/Reality CheckMy work-from-home income went from $50 to $350 per month. Yours can too. Read about the pitfalls of working from home before they happen to you. Good advice, straight talk and a list of free sites to try. And no bull.
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Christmas 2009: Dear Santa, It's Been a Bitch of a YearWhen I examined what I need this year I found I need nothing at all, darn it!
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Credit Card Balance Transfers: Flotation Device or Anchor?Using a little common sense and simple math - plus reading the fine print - can help maximize the advantages of a credit card balance transfer. Not reading the fine print can prolong your debt.
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Saying No to Chaos - Helpful & Humorous Tips to De-Cluttering Your SpaceTips and encouragement for tackling your next de-cluttering job.
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Making Ends Meet: My Life as a Phone Sex OperatorHow I became a PSO, a brief look into the business end of becoming a PSO and what it did for me and to me.
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Starting a Regular Exercise RegimenPersonal observations designed to help maintain a practical attitude when starting a fitness program -
Looking for Vintage Costume Jewelry? a Quick-Start Guide to Bidding on EBay (Part II)More tips to use and pitfalls to avoid when bidding on vintage costume jewelry -
Thrift Store Shopping - Open Your Mind to Bargains & Adventure!Tips on buying smart, pitfalls to look out for and encouragement to try thrift stores and second-hand stores for bargain hunters.
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Five Low-Cost Beauty & Grooming TipsFive common-sense, economical suggestions to help cut your beauty and grooming expenses.
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Looking for Vintage Costume Jewelry? A Quick-Start Guide to Bidding on eBay (Part I)Easy to understand guide to asking the right questions before you bid on vintage jewelry. -
How to Budget for Christmas 2007Easy and pain free ways to start saving for Christmas 2007
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Fine, Affordable Dining at Brother's Bistro in San Diego CountyThough I was prejudiced from the start ("I Don't Go To Bistros; I Go To Restaurants), this wonderful place won me over.
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Tuesday Morning? - DON'T BOTHER!This store is so picked over and trashed that you'll wish you'd stayed in bed on Tuesday morning
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Gift Card Scams - Be Careful how You Buy!Information on the latest scam involving store gift cards and tips on how not to become a victim.
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Panasonic DMC-FZ7 Lumix Digital CameraA hands-on review by an actual purchaser of limited digital camera skill, including a link to the owner's manual for this model.
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A Little Publicized Fact About Your Health Care Spending Account - the Uniform Coverage RuleExplaining the Uniform Coverage Rule as applied to Health Care Spending Accounts and how it can help you make the most of your cafeteria plan benefits