Terrie Brockmann
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Homeschooling Lessons in Your Family HistoryWorldwide, there are millions of genealogy buffs. Even if your family has never searched through tomes of old books for their ancestors' histories, genealogy can expand your homeschooling curriculum with interesting projects.
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The Hummingbirds at Club 23 Near Wisconsin DellsAbout 5 miles east of Wisconsin Dells is Club 23 supper club. Although there are several eateries in and around the Dells, this one offers a special treat: hummingbirds! They mounted nectar feeders to the windows where guests can watch the tiny birds. -
Chicken for Dinner Again!In an episode of All in the Family, Archie Bunker complains to Edith that they had chicken four times that week. Edith replied that it was cheap. If you are following Edith's plan to tighten your budget, here are ways to keep it interesting. -
Why Clark's Speedway Cafe is so SuccessfulMany factors go into developing a successful restaurant. Clark and Mary have the right combination at Clark's Speedway Cafe. Located just four miles south of Portage on Hwys 16 and 51, it is convenient for customers from Portage and nearby communities. -
How to Choose the Best Tuna LoinsTuna loins are becoming very popular with chefs and home cooks. Most home cooks do not know what a tuna loin is and how to choose the best ones. Here are some tips about tuna, including how to cook it. -
New Manufacturing Terms to KnowAs more companies shift toward Lean manufacturing practices, the language of industry workers is changing. Here are a few of the new words and their meanings. -
High Energy Alcohol Drinks May Cause DeathThe drinks that mix alcohol and energy boosters, such as Four Loko, Joose, and Core Spiked, may pack an added punch — death. The drinks have a strong fan following. Here's more info on "toxic jock syndrome" and "blackout in a can."
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How Writers May Protect Themselves from Alzheimer's DiseaseSedentary jobs, such as writing, may increase your chances of developing Alzheimer's disease. The bonus of weaving the tips from Dr. Jennifer Ashton (CBS medical consultant) into your daily life is that they probably will improve your overall health. -
What to Do when a Sex Offender Lives NearbyThis week local police notified the public about the upcoming release of two violent sex offenders. Each of these men had assaulted vulnerable victims: a 4-year-old girl and a mentally disabled man. What if this occurs in your area? Are you prepared?
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Why You Should Dust Your WallsAfter I wrote my article on washing ceilings, many people asked how they could keep their ceilings and walls cleaner. Here is one of the best ways to keep your walls cleaner and help prevent excessive dust in your house. -
Home Energy Audits Can Save You MoneyA home energy audit often exposes where and how your home's energy is seeping out. Losing energy means losing money and homeowners need to know how to prevent this before the cold winter winds blow. Here's info on what an auditor does. -
How to Become a Repo AgentIf you want to be a repo agent, you need to know what to expect. TV shows make it look fun and easy, but there is a lot behind becoming a repo agent. Here's a primer on how to become a successful repo agent. -
What Mind Mapping is and How it Helps StudentsMany teachers and professors ask students to create mind maps, but few of us know how or why. Mind mapping increases the efficiency of a student's study habits and helps a person to retain the data longer. Good business trainers often use mind maps, too. -
9 Healthy Habits to Do DailyYou can make great improvements in your health by adding a few simple activities into your day. These 9 habits offer huge payoffs down the line -- and will give you a feeling of well-being right now. You can perform all 9 in less than an hour a day. -
Make a Family Information GoTo BookA Family "GoTo Book" is a blessing when you need to find info fast! It is a valuable family asset since it contains more than just the phone numbers for doctors and dentists. Grab a new notebook or binder with paper and start your GoTo Book today.
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How to Handpaint Yarn with Kool AidHandpainted yarn is very popular. You can customize your yarn by using simple kitchen ingredients. With some adult help, even kids can enjoy this craft. You can use Kool Aid dyed yarns in any knitting or crocheting project.
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Know How to Protect Yourself from Food PoisoningSummer time is the season for picnics and outdoor parties. Quite often, it is a season for food poisoning. Do you know how to protect yourself from food poisoning? Do you know if you have food poisoning? Here's the symptoms and how to treat it. -
Pairing Cheese with FruitThe marriage between rich, aromatic cheese and light, succulent fruit has seduced us for centuries. Sometimes paired with a robust, homemade bread and sometimes savored with a good glass of wine or a stein of full-bodied beer or ale -- ah, the seduction. -
What Flank Steak is and How to Cook ItFlank steak is a very lean cut of meat, but few cooks are familiar with it. When it is properly prepared, it provides a tasty, healthy meal. Grilled - hot and fast - it makes a perfect rare or medium rare steak. Here's the scoop on this culinary delight. -
Changing Your Hair ColorDo blondes have more fun? Are brunettes devious and controlling? Are redheads wild and explosive? Will dyeing your hair, reveal a fresh side of your personality? Will switching hair colors enhance your life? -
Identify and Fight the Emerald Ash BorerThe Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive insect from Asia that attacks ash trees. Often tree owners let the damage get so extensive that the tree dies. You can save your ash trees if you act quickly and sensibly.
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What Are Gypsy Moths?The Gypsy Moth is a moth from Europe and North Africa. It defoliates shrubs and trees, often killing them. The first gypsy moths in America escaped from a lab in Massachusetts. They are migrating westward. Save your plants from gypsy moth damage.
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10 Money Questions to Ask Your SpouseOpen up the communication lines between you and your loved one to help set up a successful financial budget plan. No matter how long you have been together, these questions can help your monetary situation.
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How to Use Microsoft PowerPointPowerPoint can be a little intimidating and very confusing. Don't let your fear of the unknown stop you from using this useful Microsoft tool. This tutorial will get you started.
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Keeping Your Passwords SecretDid you give your passwords to your best friend and now she's your archenemy? Did your ex-husband just post trash on your homepage? Did your sister leave your Twitter password on her desk and someone stole it? Learn to protect yourself in the future.
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Get Facebook Notification to Help Protect Your AccountFacebook can alert you by e-mail or SMS text message if someone has hacked into your account. Here's how to sign up and activate it...
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Create a Memorable yet Secure PasswordEvery day someone hacks into an innocent person's online account and causes havoc. It is easy to prevent, but who can remember all those passwords! Here is how to make a password secure and easy to remember.
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Change Your Password OftenWhen was the last time you changed your passwords? Do you know why you should change your passwords? One reason is that changing your passwords often is a way to stay secure. Here are a few tips on why and when you should do this.
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Where to Store Your Passwords SecurelyImagine a hacker stealing all of your passwords. What damage could he or she do? A lot! Now, imagine that you handed him all of your passwords. That's what happens when you leave them out in the open. Learn how to store your passwords securely!
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Olympic Winner, Hannah Teter Creates Hannah's Gold CharityHannah Teter, American Olympic halfpipe champion, donates all of her contest winnings to charity. The gold medal winner is helping the people in Kirindon, Kenya and now pledges to aid the Haiti relief effort.
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One Reason People Overeat Without Knowing ItThe label says "Lite and Healthy," but you may be doubling your calorie intake without even knowing it. Food companies have been deceiving us for years and the government's reluctance to set clearer standards is partially to blame.
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How to Get Free Advertising for Your BusinessAdvertising is expensive, but there are ways to get your company's name out there with free publicity.
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Celebrate Elvis Presley's 75th Birthday at the Harley Davidson Museum January 2010In January, 2010, Harley Davidson Museum and Elvis Presley Enterprises team up to create a one-of-a-kind birthday celebration honoring the legendary singer and the legendary motorcycle.
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GoGirl: What it is and How to Use ItGoGirl is a female urination device (FUD). This compact device easily fits in your purse or backpack allows women to urinate while standing up. This article explains why and how to use one.
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How to Make Bra Strap HoldersEven though many kids consider showing off their bra straps a fashion statement, most well dressed women don't share this fashion view. Prevent your bra straps from slipping out of place with this easy fix.
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Low Cholestrol Turkey Stacker RecipeCheck out this Blue Plate Special for a low cholesterol meal! This versatile meal can be made with different veggies and a variety of cheeses. You can make it on the grill, on the stovetop, and in the oven.
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How to Build Healthy Brown Bag Lunches for Your KidsAs a mother and a grandmother, I know by lunchtime, kids are hungry and ready for a healthy lunch as well as the social aspect of lunchtime. Brown bag lunches can fulfill these needs as well as being safe.
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Bill Gates and Project TuvaStarting with physics lessons from Richard Feynman, Bill Gates uses Project Tuva at the Microsoft website to publish great educational lectures. Teachers can easily integrate online resources into the classroom to engage students.
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How to Save Money on Holding Tank Pumping FeesHolding tank owners save money on pumping fees by reducing the amount of waste that goes into their septic systems and by using graywater efficiently. Here are 12 tips.
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Lyrics to 7 Popular American Patriotic SongsMost Americans can hum the tunes to popular patriotic songs, but mumble through the words. Here are the lyrics for seven of those songs.
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Take a US Postal Mailboat Tour of Geneva LakeHave some Wisconsin fun this summer: ride the Lake Geneva Mailboat. Watch a nimble mailperson jump to the piers of lakefront mansions, deliver the mail, and jump back aboard while the boat is still sailing.
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Watson's Wild West Dinner Theater and Museum in Elkhorn, WisconsinAt Watson's Wild West Museum, you might run into some spirits from the era of untamed wilderness and untamed cowboys. It's easy to forget the hustle and bustle of our modern society as you wander through the unique museum.
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Improper Co-Sleeping Kills BabiesCo-sleeping (or bedsharing) deaths are 100% preventable. Tragically, each year infants die while sharing their parent's bed. Some parents advocate co-sleeping as a bonding experience, but the statistics against improper bedsharing are sobering.
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Double Dipping and Germs: Your Party FoodDouble dipping into the salsa or veggie dip can spread germs quickly. Make sure you or a loved one doesn't fall victim to the double dipper's bad habit. Learn how cooks double dip and how to prevent this, too.
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Surviving the Rejection Slip for Your ManuscriptWhen you get a rejection slip from an editor, don't ignore it. The most famous writers in history have been rejected. Read what they say about it and learn what to do with your rejected manuscript. (Hint: don't trash it!)
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Journaling Helps Teens Reach GoalsJournaling can provide inspiration and motivation for a teen to clean his or her bedroom as well as a plan of action. It can help teens focus on how feelings affect their lives.
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Shopping at Deakin Isle Ltd in Elkhorn, WisconsinTo make Deakin Isle the best, the owners assessed Elkhorn's wants and needs: The result is a unique blend of 20 years gift shop skill and the latest technology providing clients with Wi-Fi access and a good dose of country charm with a good cup of coffee.
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Great Outdoors Month 2009: Wisconsin StyleYou don't need to be an outdoorsy person or athlete to enjoy the Great Outdoors Month. Just get up and get outdoors. Here's a sampling of Wisconsin places to enjoy. Wear a pedometer and track your steps!
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Garnishing and Plating Food: Take the Boredom Out of DinnerMost cooks serve the same foods resulting in a boring dinner experience. Liven up your family's mealtime by plating your food in unique and fun ways.
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Frank's Diner: Southeastern Wisconsin's Famous DinerGuy Fieri featured this diner on his Food Network show ("Drive Ins, Diners, and Dives") for a very good reason; the food is great! The staff know how to mix sassyness with friendliness for a great dining experience.
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3 Fans to Cool Your HomeUtility bills are a major budget expense and controlling the house's internal temperature is the majority of the utility bill. Take a bite out of your cooling bill by adding three different types of fans to your home.
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Painting Walls: Tips and TricksIf you are painting a room, these tips will make the task more trouble-free and give you a room to be proud of. A combination of wall preparation, the right tools, and the right painting technique will make your project a success.
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How to Repair Your Lawn with SodRepairing a damaged, ugly lawn with sod makes an almost instant difference in your home's appearance.
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How to Wash a CeilingWashing a ceiling can be a chore. Take some of the work out of it with these handy tips.
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A Beginner's Guide to Garnishing FoodGarnishing a plate of food goes beyond sprinkling a little parsley over a heap of mashed potatoes. With a little imagination, you can liven up the plainest food.
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How to Discourage Theft at Your Craft Show BoothThieves steal from craft show vendors in many different ways. Educate yourself about this problem before you fall victim.
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A Guide to Walking like a ModelYour clothes and hairstyle can be expensive and stylish, but slouching and shuffling along gives the wrong image. Adopt the elegant, poised walk of models and movie stars to improve your image.
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A Writer's Idea WellHaving a well that you can dip into for ideas is one of a writer's greatest tools. Filling that well is easy if you know where to look for ideas.
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Writing About Animals to Add Revenue into a Writer's Bank AccountThis is a how-to guide for freelancers who need a new market. Writers who gain insight and inspiration from their pets or their love of animals can spin this into a paycheck by writing articles about pets and animals.
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Drawing Caricatures with Your Child: A Fun Art ProjectThe art of caricatures is fun and easy. It is a great indoor project and easy to do while traveling. The basic supplies needed are a pencil and paper.
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7 Days to a Clean Bedroom: A Kids' GuideA messy room often is overwhelming. Here is a simple guide to doing a few minutes work each day. By the end of a week, you'll have a clean room.
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Kids' Collections Can Be Challenging and RewardingKids' collections can range from rocks to crocheted squares. Help your child expand and display his collection in a safe manner. Many types of collections can encourage learned skills such as reading and researching.
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Increasing Your Craft SalesUse sales tactics to increase your craft booth traffic and your overall sales. Learn to use a craft booth to pump up internet sales and to build repeat business for future craft shows.