Anne Edwards
A writer at heart,mom of 2,learning junky. Have been a teacher and banker, and will eventually finish my thesis in Ancient Near Eastern Religious text. Now,traveling a lot between Canada and the U.S., and loving the freedom and challenge of freelancing.
Read More »
...
- Page Views
- 68,521
- Content
- 40
- Fans
- 4
- Contributor since
- 3/1/2009
Education/Experience
B.A. Classics, Humanities, Religion (With an additional concentration in World Religion) and B.A. English Language and LiteratureInterests
reading, writing, researching, education, mythology, religion, linguistics, etymology, mnemonics, travel, cooking, art, publishing, allergies and anaphylaxis, going green, academia, literary/critical theory, health and wellness, fitness, yoga, parentingFavorites
Fans
Displaying Results 1 - 40 (of 40) for All Content
-
How to Soften Brown Sugar Quickly, Easily (and Cheaply!)Soften up your rock hard dark brown, light brown or golden sugar quickly, easily (and on the cheap!) -
Awesome Cinnamon Toast with Apple and Lemon VariationsCinnamon toast will get your engine revved in the morning, or satisfy that mid-day craving. This tried and true dish needn't be dry, boring or anything short of spectacular! A quick, easy recipe you'll enjoy-with or without the added variations.
-
Taking a Spa-Like Steam Shower Without Drying the Skin: Extra 'Oomph!' in Under 3 MinutesIn today's economy, indulging in a fancy spa or intensive deep-moisturizing salon treatment may seem out of reach. It needn't be! -
Speedy Salad: Coring, Washing and Preparing Iceberg Lettuce in Under 6 MinutesPreparing salad take too long for your busy lifestyle? Wrong. A whole head of iceberg lettuce can be easily, quickly cored,washed and prepared in about 5 minutes. With a little practice you can get the job done. -
How to Quickly Caramelize Onions Without Sacrificing FlavorCaramelized onions add a unique, sweet flavor to any dish. However, if you're short on time, waiting (and waiting!) for your onions to caramelize, can try your patience and waste precious moments. Here's how to speed things along. -
How to Make Easy Spicy Chocolate CoffeeIf you're looking for a way to jazz up your cup of joe,look no further! This recipe is quick, cheap, easy and packs a sweet, spicy punch! -
How to Make a Maple Ice Cream Cantaloupe BowlWhat could be better than fresh cantaloupe? Making it into a personal bowl full of ice cream topped off with your favorite flavors and toppings! Great for the kids, date night, or as a tasty treat all for you, this recipe is sure to please.
-
15 Tips on Cutting Your Young Child's Nails Quickly, Safely and EasilyProperly cutting your young one's nails can be an anxiety ridden, frustrating struggle. To make things safer, quicker and easier, try these 15 methods that include everything from finger puppets to car seats. -
25 Ways to Spring Clean and Refresh Your Home Without Triggering Asthma or AllergiesMay is Allergy and Asthma Awareness Month! Spring cleaning can be wearisome for asthmatics and allergy sufferers: these 25 unique tips that, including yoga breathing and tennis balls, are quick, easy and cheap ways to help you breath easy this season.
-
Celebrating World Poetry Month with Children Year Round: Kicking it Off with the BasicsApril is World Poetry Month!This series delves into the classics and modern, unconventional verse,offers poetry recommendations,techniques and activities that you and your child will both enjoy bonding over. -
Beet It! into Your Green Smoothie, that Is!Going raw? Or just beginning to enjoy all of the health benefits of green smoothies? If you don't have a Vita-mix or a juicer, you can still enjoy raw beets in your green drinks with a regular blender! Here's how. -
5 Frog-tastic Ways to Celebrate National Frog Month with Your KidsApril is National Frog Month! Bond with your your kids over origami, snacks, conservation, books, games and a frog hunt. Don't settle for hand puppets and printables! Here's how to use this holiday to make unique memories with your little ones. -
Inadequacies of EpiPen Trainers and a More Pragmatic AlternativeAnaphylactic patients are given verbal instructions, a DVD and an EpiPen trainer to practice administering an EpiPen. However, there are startling inadequacies in using this method alone. Here's a practice method that uses real EpiPens to help. -
Fluffing Cushions and Pillows with Allergies and AsthmaDust mite dander is the #1 allergen in North America. 10-25% of North Americans are allergic to dust mite dander, 50% of asthmatics begin wheezing upon exposure. Fluffing pillows can be done without triggering an attack. Here's how.
-
Sweetening Strawberries by Enhancing Their Natural SyrupRaw strawberries needn't be boring; indeed, by simply changing up their cut and enhancing their natural sweet syrup with a variety of ingredients, there are countless options in texture, look and flavor that will satisfy even the most restless palate -
EpiPen Disposal: How to Do it SafeyKnowing how to dispose of an EpiPen (epinephrine) auto injector safely when it's expired or faulty is important, and requires some effort and preparation to do correctly. Here's how.
-
Getting Free Blizzard Dessert Treats at Dairy QueenIf you are an ice cream fanatic, and love Dairy Queen Blizzards, here's a quick and easy way to get a free one every couple of months- and stay in the loop as to all the cool new flavors coming up. -
Bananas: Achieving the Desired Moisture, Texture and Taste in Baked Goods & Baby Foods'Mash bananas' seems like a simple instruction, but using different methods and tools,varies the moisture,textural and taste profiles of a dish. Fork, mixer,masher,blender,rolling pin? Decide using this guide. -
Differentiating Between "Taste" and "Flavor"Taste and flavor, used interchangeably and incorrectly are are distinctly different. Examining the sensory, chemical, physiological, quantifiable and objective/subjective elements of both, here's how to remember the differences using mnemonic devices -
Making Your Child's First Haircut a Great Experience (For Both of You!)A first haircut is an emotional experience for kids and parents. Exciting and sometimes scary for a child, with a little preparation for this milestone, you can ensure your kid's first visit to the salon or barbershop is easy, comfortable and fun. -
Natural Hangover Remedy: Dill Pickle Juice 'Shooters'Full of naturally occurring antioxidants, healing salts and minerals, dill pickle juice can be used as an effective hangover remedy. Cheap, time tested and true, here's how.
-
Spelling Desert and Dessert: A Guide to Remembering Which is WhichMistakenly using 'desert' instead of 'dessert' in any written capacity can damage your credibility and be downright embarrassing. Use this technique to get it right every time.
-
How to Make Super Spicy Low Fat Popcorn with VariationsThe perfect snack:low fat, low calorie, crunchy, cheap, super easy and best of all, super spicy? Check out this recipe for Super Spicy Low Fat Popcorn. Sure to make your mouth water and burn ... without burning a hole in your wallet (or diet!)
-
Reduce Sugar and Fat While Adding Nutrition to Your Kid's BreakfastYou want the best for your child, but don't want to cut out all of the "fun" sugary cereals either. There are ways to keep both of you happy by reducing the artificial sugar and flavors with yummy, nutritious substitutes.
-
Predicting Your Risk of Heart Disease Using Waist-Hip RatioDetermining waist-hip ratio is as much as three times more accurate than other traditional methods (ie: Body Mass Index) in predicting heart attack and heart disease risk, as well as high blood pressure and diabetes. Here's how.
-
Preventing and Curing Cramps with a Shot of Dill Pickle JuiceWorking out, lost electrolytes (salt in the blood),can leads to painful cramping in the legs and other extremities. To replenish electrolytes reach for the all natural remedy professional and amateur athletes use: dill pickle juice
-
Nosebleed Induced Nausea, Vomiting and DiarrheaWhen a nosebleed occurs, looking up may end up making you sick or have you running for the bathroom later. How you can prevent nausea, vomiting and/or diarrhea from making an appearance during or after you have a nosebleed.
-
Removing Price Tags and Residual Adhesive the Eco-Friendly WayRemoving price tags and adhesives from books, furniture, picture frames, toys and glass is frustrating, and can ruin an item. Using cornmeal is an eco-friendly, green, cheap and easy fix.
-
An Eco-Friendly Cucumber Face Mask Made Cheap and EasyOily skin? Looking for an eco-friendly do-it-yourself face mask that is cheap, easy will refresh, refine and tone? With egg whites,organic cucumber,lemon juice, and yogurt this is it!
-
When to Take a Senior to the ERFor a senior citizen, quickly assessing when to go to an ER is extremely important. Chest pain,shortness of breath, wheezing, headache, dizziness, vision/speaking problems,bone fractures,arm/leg or face numbness may be indicators. 12 questions to ask.
-
Making a Sweet and Salty Toasted SandwichThis go-to toasted sandwich with the option to be made spicy is good for breakfast or a snack. Salty and sweet, made with cheese, jelly, whole grain bread and bacon,it's sticky enough to hold together nicely. Great for kids.
-
How to Properly Grease and Flour a PanFor cakes,breads or others, 'grease and flour the pan', is a step that must be done 100% correctly for baking success. Done with margarine or butter, paper towel or wax paper,us these step by step easy directions for perfect,non-stick results every time.
-
Preventing Spring Pests While Spring CleaningIt's spring and out come the common household pests like spiders, ants, cockroaches and rodents. Prevent them from getting into your home while doing your spring cleaning.
-
St. Patrick's Day Dessert: Easy, Green Lucky Charms Crispy TreatsA quick, easy - and green!- dessert for St. Patrick's day that's sure to please kids and grownups alike. Lucky charms are the magic ingredient!
-
Cultivating a Positive Attitude in Your Child on a Daily Basis"Looking on the bright side" and recognizing the positive is a valuable trait. Through this easy bonding method, parents can instill and cultivate a positive daily attitude in children who are overwhelmed by pessimism and negativity.
-
Getting Free Professional Yoga Classes: 5 Easy WaysMore than ever, it is easy, fast and well within anyone's reach to practice yoga anywhere, and completely free.
-
How to Be More Eco-Friendly by Stopping Junk Mail CatalogsWith over 19 billion mail order catalogs generated each year, 53 million trees are lost. One can go green, lower the impact of their environmental footprint and reduce their mailbox clutter by stopping junk mail catalogues.
-
Applying Hydro-Cortisone (Steroid) Creams and Ointments SafelyHydro-cortisone (topical steroid)creams/ointments used to treat psoriasis, eczema, rosacea, arthritis, acne, burns, dermatitis and allergic rashes may be acquired over-the-counter, or prescribed. Minimize risks/side effects by doing the following.
-
When to Replace an Epi-Pen (Epinephrine) Auto-InjectorOwning an EpiPen (epinephrine auto injector)is crucial when dealing with anaphylaxis (life threatening allergies). Equally as important is knowing when the EpiPen should be replaced. Here are some guidelines.
-
How to Unstick a Stuck ZipperForcing a stuck zipper can ruin a garment or piece of equipment. Knowing how to successfully unstick a zipper can prolong the life of many everyday items. Here are a few simple and cost effective tricks to keep things "zipping" smoothly along.