Carmella Mae Dunkin
Carmella Mae Dunkin is a photographer, writer, singer, artist, web designer, wife & mother of 8.
Carmella loves singing, photographing everything she see's, writing, (including plays and skits), designing websites and graphic arts, she also enjoys sewing, crafting of all types, especially fusing glass in her kiln and crafting gourds!
Carmella enjoys writing about the things that effect her daily life, like food and chemical sensitivities, including celiac disease and fibromyalgia, along with recipes to help these issues. Carmella also enjoys writing poetry and of course, being a photo buff, you are sure to see some writings about the beautiful Colorado mountains she lives in, complete with awesome photos of the area!
Carmella has a great love for our Lord and Savior Jesus and it shows in her works, as she will never hide the fact that she is a Christian and Jesus IS her number ONE love! Of course her husband and children are pretty special and dear to her as well!
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Carmella loves singing, photographing everything she see's, writing, (including plays and skits), designing websites and graphic arts, she also enjoys sewing, crafting of all types, especially fusing glass in her kiln and crafting gourds!
Carmella enjoys writing about the things that effect her daily life, like food and chemical sensitivities, including celiac disease and fibromyalgia, along with recipes to help these issues. Carmella also enjoys writing poetry and of course, being a photo buff, you are sure to see some writings about the beautiful Colorado mountains she lives in, complete with awesome photos of the area!
Carmella has a great love for our Lord and Savior Jesus and it shows in her works, as she will never hide the fact that she is a Christian and Jesus IS her number ONE love! Of course her husband and children are pretty special and dear to her as well!
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High school, 1 semester college, (photography), 30 years of mothering 8 children, experience with childhood cancer, vaccine reactions, toxic molds, gluten and dairy intolerance, herbs and fibromyalgiaInterests
God, family, Singing, photography, writing, creating web designs, graphic arts, crafting and learning all I can about herbs, altenative medicine and how to make the yummiest gluten and dairy free foods!Motto
When your down to nothing, GOD is up to SOMETHING!
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It’s Okay to Say “Merry Christmas” VirginiaVirginia was a smart little girl with big blue eyes and curly red hair, but Virginia was no ordinary little girl, no, she was much more than that, she was one of Jesus' little Lambs! Being a Lamb of God, Virginia had a message to share...
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Christmas on Our Mountain TopChristmas poem from the Rocky Mountains.
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The BeaverPoem about a beaver that lives in a pond near my house.
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Winter's DawnWinter Haiku
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Great Places to Hike in the Front Range Mountains of ColoradoIf you have ever been in the beautiful Front Range Mountains of Colorado, you already know how abundant hiking trails are. However, if you have never been in these mountains, then you may want to take the following article along with you, for reference... -
Ribbons for HaitiWith Haiti is such need, our family is reaching out to help buy making and selling "Ribbons For Haiti" awareness ribbons. The following article will give you more info. -
Haiti Quake and September 11, 2001On September 11, 2001 my family discovered how really easy it is to help others, even if you have very little yourself! The following explains how we all can help in times like this! -
Momma Deer and Her TwinsMy daughter loves to take home video and this video was taken while looking at property in the Rocky Mountains. The momma deer and her twins were apparently hungry, so they thought our popcorn would be a nice treat! -
Merry ChristmasHolliday Haiku -
The Graveyard GhostHaiku about a Holloween past... -
Snow Storm Hits Colorado Mountains Last Day Of Summer 2009Photos from the snow storm that hit the Colorado mountains the last day of summer 2009! -
Colorado Mountains Hit with Snow Storm on the Last Day of SummerYesterday morning our family woke up to a winter wonderland that was absolutely beautiful. Everywhere we looked was white. Although it was the last day of summer, snow was falling -
The Ghost of the Wailing LadyIt was a beautiful spring day in 1887, Sara and Charles were about to be wed. Sara and Charles were so in love, that it flowed over to everyone in the small town of Florrisant, Colorado. -
Giants Take Woodland Park by Storm!Have you ever seen a giant up close and personal? If not, here's your chance! Come to Mainstreet Makeover in Woodland Park, Colorado tomorrow July 11th, 2009 and you will are guaranteed to see a few giants walking down the street. -
Good-Bye Michael JacksonMy goodbye to Michael Jackson, written in letter form to Michael. -
Colorado Mountains, Canyons, Forest and State ParksWhen you think of Colorado, you tend to think about outdoor adventure, mountain climbing, hiking trails, camping, etc., so let's take a look at a few, great outdoor adventure spots. -
Sweet CallieA Haiku about our cat. -
The BearHaiku about a black bear in the wild. -
The SnowsuitA Quatrain -
RegretablyAn Addition Poem
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Colorado - the Blizzard of 2009Yesterday, Thursday March 26th, 2009, brought a huge storm, (the blizzard of 2009), into Colorado from the West. This storm packed a big punched, and arrived a bit earlier than most of us had expected. -
Earth Day 2009 the Green GenerationEarth day poem -
Colorado Blizzard Of 2009Photos that I took on March 27th, 2009, the day after Colorado was hit by a blizzard that covered over half the state in more than a foot of snow! -
Run and HideA poem called "Run and Hide."
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Carmella Mae's AC Success StorryJust a few months before our move, we each signed up to AC, and started what is now, our main source of income! Neither of us make a lot on AC, as many know, writing quality articles can take some time, -
Planning Your Summer and Fall Vacation in ColoradoStorms in the Colorado Front Range mountains is an occurrence that you can just about set your watch to, and it happens on almost a daily basis! That's right, the Colorado Front Range, has a thunder storm almost every day during the summer months -
To Be in Your House AgainJust a little poem about how I feel because I have been unable to be in Church for so long! -
Alternatives to Deer Fencing During the Fall SeasonBecause of just how unsightly deer fencing is, we had no desire to line our property with the ugly stuff, so we found more creative, and innovative ways of keeping the deer out of our vegetables, and herbs, as well as the bunnies! -
Hummingbirds in the Yard and GardenUntil this year I never really realized just how cool hummingbirds really were. In September of last year, our family moved to the Front Range Mountains in Colorado. We live at the 8500 foot level, and one thing that is for certain, hummingbirds LOVE it up here!
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Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs, ColoradoGarden of the God's is a beautiful natural rock formation park, located in beautiful Colorado. This park is quite a treat, and an all day adventure! -
How to Costume a Play on a Small BudgetCreating costumes on a small budget can be a challenge, but with the follow tips and ideas, you'll have your director requesting your services for every play they do! -
Buying and Installing Erosion Blankets for Your GardenErosion is what happens to the soil during rains, especially heavy rains, and it happens mainly where the soil has been disturbed, (see photo), for instance, in a garden, or on a hill side where the hill has been excavated for modern day living, roads, housing, etc.
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How You can Build a Garden GateSo you want to know how to build a garden gate? Join me as I share with you the garden gate, fence, and arbor that my husband and I built back in the late 90's out of hickory sticks, and jute. Sounds cool huh? -
Designer Awareness RibbonsOne of the many crafts we make are, designer awareness ribbons. These ribbons were started because of Sept 11, and became a designer ribbon due to us being unable to acquire blue ribbon after the World Trade Center was hit on that very sad day. -
Pamela's Gluten Free Brownie Mix ReviewIf you have allergies to wheat and gluten like I do, then you know all too well, how hard it is to find a good, yummy, chocolate brownie mix, that you can eat without getting deathly ill. Not anymore... -
Why I Love ACCarmella Mae's take on Mellow Yellow by Donovan.
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Bob's Red Mill Gluten Free Flour ReviewContinuing our gluten free product reviews, we will now take a look at gluten free flour. There are not a lot of choices on the super market shelf when it comes to gluten free flours, especially for those of us who live in a small mountain town. -
Tinkyada Gluten-Free Spaghetti NoodlesOver the next week, I will be writing reviews on the different foods that I have purchased and tried that are gluten free. -
Double-Standard ChristiansIf you are a Christian, then you believe that God created the world, (as well as all of us), in 6 days. On the 7th day, God rested. You also believe, as a Christian, that this all took place right about 6000 - 10,000 years ago. -
Sign at Church that Reads - No Trespassing Violators Will Be ProsecutedWhen you see a Church do you fear trespassing on their property? I sure never did, but I sure do now! Yesterday as my family and I enjoyed the day in Cascade, Colorado, I stumbled upon what appeared to be an overgrown stone pathway that led up the hill -
Disabled and Poor: Living with Disabilities on a Limited IncomeLiving with disabilities on a limited income can be very trying at times. Hubby and I have been disabled for nearly 10 years now, and we know all too well how hard it can be to survive from one month to the next. Hubby injured his back in 2000, -
Living with AutismIf you are not the parent of an autistic child, then you probably have no idea what goes on in day to day life for an "autistic family". Living with autism is hard for a child, as I have described in previous articles, but what about the parents? -
Florissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Florissant, ColoradoFlorissant Fossil Beds National Monument in Florissant Colorado is a great place to take the family when visiting Colorado.
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Best Places to Live in the U.S. for a Woman with Severe MenopauseLast year my family and I left the hot, humid, sticky, (had to paint a perfect picture for ya), Midwest, and moved to the Front Range mountains of Colorado. 8500 feet up in the Pikes Peak mountain range you'll find nice dry, cool air year round! -
Bi-Polar Disorder and Severe DepressionThere is no rhyme or reason to bipolar disorder and severe depression. One day your happy and feeling great, the next day your so sad, and depressed, you feel as though your best friend just died,
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Affordable Web Design and HostingHave you always wanted your own web site, but could never afford it? Well then, I have a surprise for you! The newest web design and hosting company to hit the Internet, Ma and Pa Web Designs is one of the most affordable web design and hosting companies on the web today! -
An Autistic Man's Struggle to Survive, Despite the Pharmaceutical Companies' DrugsMark Moyers is a 20 year old autistic man, and my son. Mark suffers from barrette's esophagus, which makes Mark susceptible to cancer of the esauphagus. He also suffers from epilepsy, sleep disorders, and he is severely autistic!
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Measles OutbreakWhen I was a child, a measles outbreak was common place. I had the measles as a child and I remember them quite well. I itched like the dickens, had a horrible fever, could not play outside for a couple weeks, and had to wear sun glasses to watch TV,
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What Do You Value More, Money, or People?If you are a Christian, the answer to the above question should be, people. Unfortunately though, it seems that most people, (including Christians), care more about money than they do another human being! -
5 Reasons Why I Am so PoorWe ALWAYS help our grown children! If one of our children has a bill that needs paid, we will work our bills out so that we can pay theirs too! These are our children, no it's not our responsibility to pay our children's debts after they are grown, but... -
Social Security Benefits and the Disabled: the Battle of a LifetimeIf you are disabled, and hoping to claim your disability through social security, then I suggest you put on your boxing gloves, and prepare for the battle of your life! This time next year, it wouldn't surprise me if retirees are having to fight for their retirement funds!
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A Poem to FriendsA poem to all my AC friends
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Quake Wakes Many Throughout the MidwestHave you ever been woke up from your house shaking all over the place, or dishes falling from a cabinet? For many Midwesterners this morning, this senarrio was a reality, as a number of states, "shook" this morning from a 5.2 earthquake!
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I Am a Hippie, No Doubt About It!Are you a hippie? I sure am, and this poem is all about my "Hippieness" -
I Really Feel I was Born 150 Years Too Late!I really feel I was born 150 years too late, here's why...
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Advantages of RV Living When You Have a DisabilityThe advantages of RV living when you have a disability, are many, not too mention, it is a lot of fun too! -
March, in like a Lion, and Out like a LambWe've all heard it said, if March comes in like a lion, it will go out like a lamb. We've also heard, if March comes in like a lamb, it will go out like a lion. -
April is Autism Awareness MonthApril is Autism Awareness month, and if you do not understand what autism is, then this article will help you to understand, and will allow you to help in spreading awareness.
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Nuffins Bakery: Gluten Free Mixes, Flour and MoreDo you have food allergies? Are you unable to eat foods with gluten? Then this new web site is just what you need....
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Autism the MusicalWith autism awareness month starting next week, it is only fitting that HBO is airing, "Autism, The Musical" tonight. Autism The Musical is a created by autistic children with the help of Elaine Hall, founder of "The Mircle Project". -
Are Gourds a Fruit or Vegetable?Contrary to popular beliefs, squash,m cucumbers, and gourds, are all fruits, not vegetables. However the law says they are vegetables, and if you do not listen to that law when selling produce, you can find yourself in a lot of hot water!
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Can We Trust the FDA to Look Out for Our Best Interest?I have to seriously ask this question... Can we trust the FDA to look out for our best interest? In the following article, I will show why caution needs to be taken, when listening to what the FDA has to say.
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Does Anyone in the Social Security Administration Read Anything Anymore?I must ask, does anyone in the Social Security Administration read anything anymore? I am disabled, and I am applying for social security. Now here is the reason behind my question, "does anyone in the Social Security Administration read anything anymore?"
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Doodle4Google ContestIf you haven't heard, Google has a really cool design contest going on right now for school aged children in grades K-12 . Doodle4Google is exactly what it sounds like, the kids get to "Doodle for Google". Cool huh? It gets cooler...
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Autism and Vaccines - Is There Really No Connection?30 years ago autism was a wood that was rarely ever heard. 1 in 27,000 children had autism. Today those numbers have changed greatly, as has the number of vaccines given. Today 1 in every 75 children are autistic! Something is wrong somewhere. -
RulesA poem about rules -
From Your ValentineA Valentine's Day poem -
Games that Teach Kids Bible FactsPlaying Bible games together as a family can be a lot of fun, and very educational too!
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Gourd ArtPoem about gourds as art -
My LovePoem about the Love of my life -
My Cat Thinks She's a Dog!A poem about my crazy cat. -
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Wastefulness Within Our GovernmentWhat you say? Our Government wasteful? Oh you bet, and I have a photo to prove it! Better yet, I'll share that photo here, for all to see. -
Watching the SnowA poem about the snow -
My Friend DiedCorny poem about our van dying!
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DesperateA poem
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My Prison CellA poem about being locked up in a cell. A cell that many who suffer deppression can relate to.
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Heath Ledger Dead at 28Heath Ledger was found dead today in his Manhattan apartment according to police.
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British Airways Near-Disaster Brings back MemoriesIt was a beautiful day when we left St Louis, the sun was shinning, there was a lot of turbulence, and that made me a bit uncomfortable. However, that was nothing compared to what was about to happen upon arriving in LA.
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SometimesA poem about my thoughts, and God...
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Look AwayHave you ever had thoughts that rhyme just flow from you? Here is one of my flowing thoughts.
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Valentine's Day Jewelry Gift Ideas for a WomanWhat will you get the woman in your life for Valentines Day this year? Let's take a look at some of the unique jewelry available this year for the girl in your life -
Hurricane Katrina Survivors - Any Better Off Than the Day Katrina Happened?Living in Colorado, our family does not come in contact with Katrina survivors. The Colorado mountains is just not a place you find a lot of hurricane victims.
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Greenhouse Tech: New Colorado Springs Business Opens for Area GardenersGreenhouse Tech is one of the newest businesses to open in the Colorado Springs area. Located on Fillmore Street, Greenhouse Tech is owned and operated by a very friendly and kind young lady named Jeani.
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It's Okay to Say, "Merry Christmas"MERRY CHRISTMAS! Remember when you used to hear those two beautiful words every year at Christmas time? You won't be hearing those words this Christmas and if we all do nothing about it, we may never hear them again. Now it's "Happy Holidays".
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Shop for Christmas, and Help a Disabled American at the Same TimeAre you going to be shopping the Internet for your Christmas gifts this year? If you are, why not shop through affiliates, and help a disabled American give their family a nice Christmas.
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Cool and Easy Gourd Christmas OrnamentLearn how to make a cool Christmas ornament. -
Newspaper Carriers and the Work They DoMy husband and I were paper carriers for 7 years, and now that we are no longer carriers, I can write the article I've wanted to write for years, but didn't because I didn't want people saying I was writing it to get more tips at Christmas time. So here goes...
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Winter Budget Ski Lodging in Vail, ColoradoVail Colorado has some vacation rentals costing as much as hundreds, even thousands per night! Not to worry I am going to show you where to find lodging in Vail Colorado that will not break you.
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What is True Love?There are so many couples in this world that just cannot stand to be together for more than a couple of hours per day, and sometimes that is pushing it. Finding a couple that just cannot get enough of being together, is so rare any more it seems.
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Tips for Winterizing Your RVWhen winterizing an RV you need to make sure that all your water lines in and out of the rig are kept warm. We do this by doing two major steps. Skirting the rig, and winterizing the water line coming into the rig. -
Living in the Mountains Teaches You How to Have Respect for NatureWhen you decide to live in the mountains, with the wildlife and nature, you must learn to respect it. Our family recently bought an RV and moved to the mountains where we will remain through the winter. -
RV Living: Tips for Utilizing the Small Space You HaveDo you live in an RV? If you do, you may want to read on, as I am going to give tips on utilizing the small space of an RV. For myself and my family, we are very happy, and quite comfortable in our modest 5th wheel trailer.
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Holidays and the Grown ChildrenIt's that time of year again, the Holidays are just around the corner, and the stores already have all decked their halls with all sorts of cool Christmas decorations, and gifts for all our loved ones, and friends.
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Winter in the Rocky MountainsSome would probably say, "winter in the Rockies? No thank you!" Our family on the other hand, not only are we excited about spending the Winter in the Rockies, we are doing it in an RV! -
Home Schooling - Teaching Science in the MountainsIf you are a homeschooler, and you live in the mountains, and you are not using the great wondrous gift of nature that God has Blessed us all with, then you need to grab your kids,and let's head outside for a great adventure. -
A Few Reasons to Move to the Front Range - Colorado Springs, ColoradoLiving in the Colorado mountains is like living in paradise. Living in the Colorado mountains near Pikes Peak is even more awesome... -
Living with Bi-polar DisorderHow many people do you know with Bi-Polar Disorder? My guess is many will answer that question as, NONE. Are you sure?
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Would You Live in a Campground?If you wouldn't live in a campground, why wouldn't you? I know up until a year or so ago, I could not picture myself living in a campground, but now I see it, and I'm doing it, along with my husband and kids.
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RV Living: A Look at Those Who Call Campgrounds HomeIf you have never gone RV'ing, then you most likely have never given much thought to those who live in an RV full time. Many of the RV'ers you see in RV parks and campgrounds, actually live there year round, others are there for a season.
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A Lack of Compassion in the USAAre you a compassionate person? Do you help others even if it takes away from something you want? This Country is becoming more and more non compassionate every day, and no one seems to care. The following article is how I see our Country's lack of compassion. -
Little ButterflyI wrote this poem for a friend last week after her daughter died mysteriously in her sleep. -
Precious ButterflyWritten for a friend after their daughter mysteriously died in her sleep -
How to Make a Gourd Ornament TutorialIf you have never had the pleasure of crafting a gourd, then do yourself a favor and try it, you just might get bit by the "gourd bug" and be hooked like we are. -
Are Credit Card Companies Scamming the Consumers?Have you looked at the due dates on your credit cards lately? You may find that your due date fluctuates from month to month, sometimes by almost a week!
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Why Do People Live in RV's Full Time?Have you ever thought of living in an RV with your entire family? Some people actually are doing this. Many travel the country, and many stay put year round in one RV park. -
For the Love of GourdsDo you have a love for gourds? Do you know what a gourd is? Have you ever seen an gourd with a picture painted around the entire body of the gourd? Is your curiosity getting the better of you trying to figure out what a gourd is? You'll want to read this. -
Music and Your MoodHow does music effect your mood? When you are blue it pick you up, when your hyper it helps you hype, LOL -
God and AbortionIs abortion murder? Some say it is, and some say it is not. I say it is, and here are a few thoughts for those who say it is not. -
For People Suffering with Allergies, House Hunting is a NightmareDo you get sick when you go house hunting for a new home? Some people do, literaly.
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Read this Article Before You Book that Next Hotel RoomSo when traveling and staying at Motels, I suggest staying far away from Best Western. If you must stay at a Motel, Super 8's are very friendly, clean, the personnel are sweet, and very helpful, and the free breakfast is awesome. -
Homeschooling Adventures - It's More Than Just Sitting at HomeHomeschooling is so much more than just sitting at a table with books and paper. When you homeschool, the world is your classroom and how much you learn is up to only you. -
Living a Toxic Free Life in a Toxic WorldTens of thousands of people are living in moldy homes that are making them sick. We all need to educate ourselves on the dangers, and how to protect our families, and our homes. -
Where to Buy Your Supplies for Designing JewelryIf you like to make jewelry but do not know where to buy supplies, I will share the two best places I know of on the net. -
Vaccines and Your Body: Do You Know What Your Child's Reaction Might Be?Vaccine reactions can be as simple as a fever, or as devastating as brain damage and even death.
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The Things We Take for GrantedDo you take things for granted? Here are a few things we all take for granted, see what you can add to the list.
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A Twist on Being HomelessBeing homeless doesn't mean that a person is a low life, in most cases the person had no control, they became disabled, or maybe they cannot live in an indoor environment. Whatever the reason, it can happen to anyone, even you! -
The Joy of Hope Foundation Needs AssistanceWe founded The Joy Of Hope Foundation earlier this year. The Joy Of Hope is for helping other people who are living, or working in a sick building, and to educate the world on the dangers of toxic mold. -
Chemicals to Control Mosquitos, How Safe Are They?Do you know how safe the chemicals are that are used in many towns to control mosquitos? According to the MSDS sheet on the chemical used in our town, it is highly toxic to humans, pets, bees, and of course, mosquitos.
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Vaccines and Abortion - What Do They Have in Common?How much do you know about vaccines? The following article may make you think twice before giving your child a vaccine. We will look at the different ingredients that are in vaccines.
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Governments Wasting Tax Payers MoneyHow many County employees and big machines does it take to pick up a pile of weeds? Is your County waisting money?
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All Natural Jerky and Fruit SnacksWe have tried many types of jerky, but none like Jerky Direct. It is all natural, has a sweet flavor, very tender, and we love it!
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Pet Food Recall'sHow many of us have been compensated for the cat food that made our cats sick? It's time to take a stand for our pets. -
Fourth of July Activities in Huerfano County, ColoradoFourth of July in Huerfano County Colorado will have many activities to choose from, but the family fun does not stop there. You'll want to stay the entire Summer, maybe even longer! -
Hotels, Tent Camping, and Cabins - Which is Better?So you think for a good nights sleep a hotel or motel is the place to be huh? Hotels are not as great as you may think, and tent camping is a lot of fun, but also a lot of work for one nights stay, cabins on the other hand, can be awesome! -
Renting Vs BuyingTo rent or to buy, that is the question, but what is the answer? Only you can decide what is best for you, but I'll give you a couple of scenarios to help you decide.
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I Don't KnowFeelings from a heart that was breaking and calling out to God for comfort.
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Toxic Molds: How Much Do You Know?Thousands are being injured, lives being destroyed by mold. How much do you know about toxic molds? Do you think black mold is the only deadly mold? If so, you could be in danger of toxic mold poisoning.
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Mold: an Invisible KillerThis is a story that needs to be read by everyone in the country, it has already been posted in e-zines and other sites on the web, and I am making it my goal to get the word out on mold and it's dangers. My family lost almost everything
