Brooke

Brooke

I grew up in South Carolina and moved down to Florida when I was 21, then at 31 I moved back. I love uncompetitive volleyball.. (you know like on the beach or in the pool or something).
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  • The Color Purple
    If purple were a person, what could it do for you?
  • Babysitting Rates for Teenagers: How Much Should I Charge?
    When it comes to babysitting rates, you have to ask yourself, "How much should I charge?" The hourly rate you decide upon actually affects many jobs you may have now or in the future.
  • School Supplies for Rising 9th Graders
    Whether one is looking forward to it, or dreading the day it starts, high school is a huge step. A great way to prepare for the school year is to have the right supplies.
  • Burger Joints Near Chapel Hill
    Born is the USA, burgers are one of America's favorite foods. There's nothing like the taste of a freshly made burger. The following are the top three Burger Joints near Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
  • Best Makeup for Less Than $10
    Whether makeup is your security blanket, or just fun to wear on a night out with friends, it's not always cheap. Some of the best makeup for less than $10 can be found in your local drug stores like CVS and Rite Aid.
  • Top 5 Eco Friendly Vehicles
    Most of the newest cars on the market these days are eco friendly vehicles. Here are the top 5 eco friendly vehicles you could find in your dealership today or will be able to soon.
  • First Dates in Carrboro, NC
    Your first date with a person is always going to be a special one. First impressions can be really nerve racking so picking a fun place with a laid back environment can help to calm some of those nerves.
  • Top 10 Cinco De Mayo Songs
    May is soon to come and with it comes Cinco de Mayo. Whether you celebrate it or not, surely you can appreciate the Cinco de Mayo music that comes along with the holiday. Everyone can enjoy the following top 10 Cinco de Mayo songs.
  • Evolution: Explanation and Proof
    How exactly does evolution work?
  • Romeo and Juliet: Who's to Blame for Their Deaths?
    Who do you think is to blame for the deaths of Romeo and Juliet?
  • Ghandi's Career
    Gandhi is known worldwide as Mahatma Gandhi, meaning "Great Soul". Rightfully so, he was given this honorable title by Rabindranath Tagore. He has become a household name but why?
  • 6 Easy Ways to Save Money
    There is always something we desire; it's human nature. Whether it's clothes, jewelry, video games, or other hard to resist knick-knacks. So how do you stop your spending urges?
  • Temperpedic Mattress Review
    I'm sure you've heard by now that sleeping on the wrong type of mattress is often the cause of insomnia or sleep deprivation. If you haven't, it's frequently used in Temperpedic commercials. Now it's time to weigh it up; is a Temperpedic worth the money?
  • Last Minute Summer Vacations
    Summer is sneaking up behind us, whether we like it or not. Before we even know it, summer will be here and most likely no trips will be planned!
  • Guide to the Best Yoga Fitness DVDs
    Yoga relieves stress, improves flexibility, brings peace to mind, and completes a healthy day of living. The only problem is that most of us know little about yoga and its poses other than "the tree". This is where a yoga fitness DVD may come in handy.
  • Guide to the Best Summer Music Festivals
    The blazing sun, more trips to the beach, and a splash in the pool. Summer brings us many things, including summer music festivals. From the Ting Ttings to Vampire Weekend, the excitement will carry on in your memories for years to come.
  • Women's Beach Pants Guide
    Women's beach pants may not be so hard to find, but what kind actually look good? The best beach pants aren't necessarily expensive or from a big time beach company like Pac Sun.
  • National Parks: Yellowstone vs. Grand Canyon
    Summer 2009 is sneaking up behind us and we can either avoid the heat or embrace and enjoy Mother Nature's great outdoors. For those of you who are planning on living it up all summer long in the outdoors may want to consider visiting a National Park.
  • Ways of Getting the Softest Legs
    Smooth legs are challenging to get when there's no extra time in the day. The smallest things can make the largest differences.
  • Beach Party Songs
    A day at the beach is a blast from the start. Why not add music? The following includes some of the best beach party music from classics like Hey Baby by Bruce Channel or the remix by DJ Otzi to the more recent songs like California by Phantom Planet.
  • Movie Theaters in Orange County
    Believe it or not, the atmosphere of a cinema can affect your enjoyment level of a certain movie. When in Orange County, there are many theaters to choose from, but only the following five have my full respect.
  • Orange County Birthday Parties
    When it comes to parties in Orange County, there are many venues and restaurants that would be more than willing to make your child's Birthday party the best. The problem is you might have never heard of or even considered any of the following.
  • Chicken Pox: Symptoms, Prevention and Cure
    Find out more about the Chicken Pox, from symptoms and preventions, to the cure.
  • Birthday Gifts for Teenagers
    Let's face it, when it comes to buying birthday gifts for teens, some of us are lost. The following gift ideas are separated into four groups by age and gender; girls 15 and under, boys 15 and under, girls 16 and over, and boys 16 and over.
  • Beauty Tips: Makeup for Blue Eyes
    Blue eyes are special, they shine from a far and especially pop when the right makeup is applied.
  • Healthy Snacks on the Go
    Of all the low fat snacks I've heard of, tried and absolutely adored, here are my top ten.
  • Makeup for Brown Eyes
    Having brown eyes are something to be proud of. They're deep, dark, mysterious, and beautiful. Some people though, just don't know the right way to really compliment the eye without going overboard on the makeup.
  • My Favorite TV Moms
    Television is often taken for granted. There are many TV moms that not only amuse us, but they relate to us and even teach us new parenting skills.
  • Cheap Easter Gifts
    Holidays these days seem to always empty out our wallets or at least leave us a little short on cash. Easter 2009 is coming around the corner and what better way to celebrate than with budget friendly gifts for family and friends!
  • Tips on Painting Your Nails
    Painting your nails is supposed to be a way to express yourself through color and design. Though, with nail painting comes frustration for many. So for starters, here are five things you'll want to know before painting your nails again.
  • Making Money with Cashcrate
    Need an extra, quick source of income? These are all the little details you need to know to get to understand a website called CashCrate to the fullest.
  • Easter Activities in Orange County
    With Easter comes egg hunts, endless crafts, and bright egg decorations. In and around the Triangle area of North Carolina there are dozens of Easter events that include Easter egg hunts, games, and prizes.
  • Eyebrow Tweezing for Beginners
    As far as facial features go, eyebrows are pretty important, many people just don't know what to do with them.
  • Getting Your Precious 8 Hours at Night
    Falling asleep like any other daily activity can be difficult at times; at least it was for me. I was just about to give up and accept the fact that I was simply a night owl until I found a couple of effective tricks and tips I wanted to share.
  • The Best Resorts for Spring Break in 2009
    The best part of Spring Break is the relaxation, and what better way to relax than staying at one of the top 5 resorts of 2009? Grab your suitcase and get ready to travel because my top five are as follows...
  • Visiting Greece for Spring Break
    All that you need to know about vacationing in Greece, especially during spring break.
  • How to Build Cardiovascular Health with Jump Rope
    Do you ever get bored of the same old sport? Are you looking to get into great shape? Give jump rope a chance; it's one of the most efficient ways to burn calories.
  • Genetics: Stem Cells, Test Tube Babies and Cloning
    To some people, areas of genetics like stem cell research are wrong and immoral; while to others, it is a drastic leap in science and medicine. Many though, know nothing about it at all. So for starters, what is a stem cell?
  • Makeup for the Green Eyes
    Green eyes are very beautiful and rare, and many don't know what to do with them (makeup wise). So here's a list of things you can to to help play up your eyes.
  • Ten Ideas for Spring Break Road Trips
    Road Trips have been around ever since the car, and to many teens and young adults it has become a rite of passage. The most popular time to hit the road for most though, is spring break!
  • Roller Coaster
    These were my memories of middle school life.
  • Silent Fall
    This is a bit pointless but true story about my brother's and my childhood.
  • She Told Me
    Do you ever feel like you have no idea what so ever, who you are? I know I do, and I hope those of you out there that do as well, can relate to this poem.
  • Dealing with a Teenager's Attitude
    It's hard sometimes to know the right or wrong thing to say with your teen so I've created a couple of tips.

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