Shannon Smith
It was not until after I had graduated high school and went on to college that I discovered a world that was unfamiliar to me, writing. As I had continued through college writing small bits and pieces here and there, I found that as a hobby it was quite enjoyable. Once I had graduated and went on to bigger and better things as we all must after such an excursion I obtained a job as a writer for my local news paper the Ottumwa Courier, covering a vast majority of the small towns that surround my hometown of Ottumwa. Just over a year had passed when I reluctantly submitted my dismissal because I was moving to a different location. Although I can say, I sorrowfully miss my job as a big writer in a small town I can earnestly say that it was a learning experience that taught me many things. Now, after taking the time to raise a family I am throwing my career sail in the wind and heading forward whilst seeking new and exciting writing adventures.
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Top Salons for Wedding Hair in Ottumwa, IowaThe best hair salons in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Top 5 Nail Salons in Ottumwa, Iowa for Your Wedding DayTop 5 nail salons in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Gothic Crafting Blogs For Any Skill LevelFive top gothic crafting blogs worthy of checking out.
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What You're Really EatingSome common food additives and their side effects.
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The Worst Meat Choices for Your Health: Are They Really that Bad?Different types of meat and why they are bad for you.
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Common Food Allergies and Their SymptomsSome of the most common food allergies and their different types of reactions.
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Super Food or Super Spoof?The pros and cons of today's alleged super foods. -
What is TanorexiaTanorexia and how to reverse it.
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Skin Problems that Strike ChildrenSome common and overlooked skin ailments.
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Skin Problems that Strike AdultsCommon skin afflictions in adults.
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The Risks of Having a Baby After 40Some of the risks associated with pregnancy after 40.
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The Risks of Having a Baby After 30Some of the risks associated with pregnancy at 30.
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The Benefits of Taking a NapThe benefits of taking a nap.
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Top 3 Restaurants in Ottumwa, IowaAn overview of the top restaurants to visit in Ottumwa Iowa.
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Whitewater Rafting for BeginnersWhitewater rafting is a great hobby and a great sport, but for beginners it can become stressful if you do not know what to expect.
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Homemade Insecticides: All Natural Remedies for PestsCommon home remedies to ward off bugs.
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Top Microbreweries in IowaThe top 3 microbreweries in Iowa.
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Bars in Ottumwa, IowaTop bars to visit in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Top 5 Sunless Tanning LotionsAffordability and quality are always two things that should be at the top of your checklist when purchasing sunless tanning lotions.
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Microbreweries in Burlington, VermontTop 5 microbreweries in Burlington, Vermont.
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Breweries in Chico and Redding, CaliforniaTop 5 micro breweries in northern California.
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Brooklyn New York MicrobreweriesFive places to visit in Brooklyn for great beer.
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Best Non-tourist Sites to Visit in Los Angeles, CaliforniaSome of the best non-tourist sites to see in Los Angeles, California are listed below for you to enjoy during your stay.
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Where to Purchase and How to Wear Statement BeltsThese belts are affordable and practical as they can be purchased in nearly every department store across the globe in nearly every color or texture you could imagine.
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4 Great Waiting Games for ToddlersKeeping your toddler entertained during a long wait is the main objective however, try to not lose patience with them as most toddlers have a very short attention span.
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Three Easy Games for Your Baby to Learn FromRepetition is on of the easiest ways to get your child to learn something new, whether it be colors, letters or numbers, or possibly even a different language.
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Motion Games that Can Help Your Babies DevelopmentPlaying motion games with your baby is a great way to encourage many important developmental skills such as hand and eye coordination.
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Gifts for SwimmersGift basket ideas for the swimmer in your family.
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Languedoc-Roussillon Wine GuideThe top 5 areas of Languedoc-Roussillon, France and the best wine in them.
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Cotes Du Rhone: Wine from the Rhone CoastTop red wines from Cotes du Rhone.
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Wine from the Southern French Island of CorsicaCorsica is in a wine making group all their own. They are a small Mediterranean Island just south of France. -
French Champagne Guide: Getting Down to the BasicsThe three major types of champagne. -
The Best Fitness and Exercise GiftsMaking a gift basket for a workout buff.
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Gifts for Yoga EnthusiastsMaking a gift basket for the yoga enthusiast.
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Best Natural Food GiftsHow to make and assemble a natural food gift basket.
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Lamb and Beer: Making the Best ChoiceChoosing the right type of beer for your lamb dish.
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Beer and Pork: How to Pair the TwoEasy pointers on pairing beer and pork.
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Beer and Dessert: How to Choose?Best dessert and beer pairing.
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How to Pair Seafood and BeerPairing seafood and beer.
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Wineries in MissouriHow to find the best wineries in Missouri.
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Paso Robles, California Wine GuideWine making in Paso Robles, California.
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Wines that Pair Perfectly with PorkA short list of wines that are delightful with pork dishes.
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Hand Carved PumpkinsHand carving a pumpkin from foam.
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Spooktacular Halloween InvitationsInexpensive Halloween party invitations are one of the easiest things you could muster.
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How to Look like CoralineHow to get your child to look like Coraline.
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A Guide to Breweries in WashingtonBest beer in Washington.
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Wisconsin: The Home of BeerWisconsin is not only the home of cheese and the Green Bay Packers. They also have some of the best beer you can find.
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Picking the Best White Tea for YouTop three grades of white tea.
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Delaware Beer Guide: Stumblin' Monk and Raspberry WheatA guide to the must try beers of Delaware.
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Picking the Best Oolong Tea for YouOolong teas are gaining popularity around the globe. Originally sought after by Asian and Chinese Imperials, Oolong tea has gained the respect of many holistic health professionals
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Halloween Know Hows: Decorating Your Apartment for HalloweenIdeas for decorating your apartment.
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Tips for a Great Tailgate PartyTen tips for a great tailgating party.
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It's Halloween at MyspaceHalloween layouts and graphics for MySpace.
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Creating a Distressed Picture FrameHow to make a distressed picture frame.
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Harvest Decorating IdeasCreative and useful ideas on making a fall swag.
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Sports Physicals in Ottumwa, IowaPlaces where you can go to get a sporting physical in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Aging Gracefully at 50Yes, people we can beat old age marks into submission with a few helpful things. Here they are in black and white for you to ponder.
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Looking Good Later - Steps to Preventing Wrinkles in Your 30sHere are some simple steps that could help you be wrinkle free when the time comes.
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Just Because You Turned 50 - You Do Not Have to Look OldThere are tons of skin care product out there that will help ease you back from the fear of wrinkles, lines and liver spots.
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Taking Care of Your Skin in Your ThirtiesOne of the best things that you can do for your skin is keeping your body healthy. Your skin is the largest working organ you have and regretfully it cannot be replaced.
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Sunless Tanning or BronzingA brief overview of tanning and bronzing products.
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Sprays, Lotions and Towelettes: Oh My!A brief overview of available sunless tanning products.
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Skype: New Age CallingA brief overview of Skype.
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IP for DummiesWhat is an IP and how do you find one?
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Chinese Restaurant Guide in Ottumwa, IowaThe top three Chinese restaurants in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Swimming Lessons for Children in Ottumwa, IowaLocal businesses that offer swimming classes in the Ottumwa, Iowa area.
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Swimming Lessons for Toddlers in the Ottumwa AreaA short article advising people where they may be able to find swimming lessons for toddlers.
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Dehydration: Knowing the Symptoms Could Save a LifeThe symptoms of dehydration in children.
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Making a Memory: Top Photographers in Ottumwa, IowaTop 3 photographers in Ottumwa, Iowa.
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Top Five Eye Shadows You Can't Live WithoutA review of 5 cheap eye shadows that are worth every penny.
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Top Five Affordable LipsticksA review of five of the best cheap lipsticks money can buy.
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Summer Events 2009 in Ottumwa, IowaA list of events that will take place throughout the summer.
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Guide to Moving Companies in Southeast IowaMoving companies in Southeast Iowa.
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Pediatric Dentistry: A Guide for Southeast IowaA few great dentists in Southeast Iowa.
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Top 10 by 50 CentTop ten songs by 50 cent
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Time to Relax and Slip Away: Detox Foot SpasAn overview of several detox foot spas and therapies on the market.
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Keeping it Special: Adult Confirmation GiftsHere is a list of a few confirmation gifts that would be appropriate for adults.
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New Wave Kitchen WareA few of the leading brands of silicone bake ware.
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More Serious Than You Think: Not so Common Causes of Tooth PainCauses of tooth pain your doctor may have forgot to tell you.
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Recreational Fun in Southern IowaA look at fishing and camping in southern Iowa.
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Throw a 4th of July Party on a Budget: More Bang for Your BuckTwo easy ways that will save you a ton of cash.
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Clean Up is a Snap! Caring for and Cleaning Your Silicone BakewareStandard care and cleaning for your silicone bakeware.
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Reducing Anxiety for Normal PeopleHere are some ways to reduce anxiety, without breaking the bank.
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Kidney Cancer: Knowing What to Watch ForSigns and symptoms of kidney cancer.
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Healthy Beach Snacks GuideA few healthy snacks that one could take to the beach.
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Prostate Cancer: Are You Showing Symptoms?Prostate cancer is the second leading killer of cancers in men.
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Lung Cancer: Under the Weather or Under the RadarThe presence of lung cancer symptoms.
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Signs and Symptoms of CancerKnowing the signs and symptoms of cancer may lead to successful treatment if detected early.
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The Soloist: Madness, Redemption and HealingThe Soloist is a great read from beginning to end. In its pages you will find a story that will invoke your every human emotion. You will find yourself sharing every emotion with someone you never knew.