Melissa K Reynolds
Although my background is in chemistry, I'm currently not working in that field. I'm a mom who enjoys scrapbooking, cardmaking, cooking, baking, and other creative endeavors.
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Where is Our Hope? (Themes in "The Last Leaf" by O. Henry)Johnsy was placing her hope in something she could see, but something of little real significance.
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Finding Your Prince in a Sea of Toads (Book Review)Author Dr. Kenneth Ryan gives straightforward truth to single women, from teens through adults.
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Surviving One Bad Year: 7 Spiritual Strategies to Lead You to a New Beginning (Book Review)Author Nancie Carmichael offers seven spiritual strategies to survive and move beyond those trials--but Surviving One Bad Year contains more than that.
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Review: the New West Brook Inn in Bound Brook, NJUnaware that the landmark West Brook Inn was under new ownership, my family paid our first visit there on a recent Saturday. We were happily surprised to find a restaurant with good food, reasonable prices, and friendly service.
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Ten Mother's Day Gifts for Christian WomenWe scoured the Web for ten great Mother's Day gifts for Christian women.
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Chocolate: a Love Story by Max Brenner (Book Review)I've seen a lot of chocolate cookbooks, but none quite like Chocolate: A Love Story by Max Brenner. This is as much an art book as a cookbook.
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How to Roast a Lamb by Michael Psilakis (Book Review)How to Roast a Lamb: New Greek Classic Cooking is the first book by up-and-coming chef Michael Psilakis. It's a gorgeous book full of personal anecdotes, rich photographs, and 150 recipes.
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Find Your Strongest Life - Book ReviewIn Find Your Strongest Life, author Marcus Buckingham seeks to uncover the reasons for the trend of decreasing happiness in women, and also to help women find ways to identify and use their personal strengths.
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America's Best BBQ: Book ReviewAmerica's Best BBQ: 100 Recipes from America's Best Smokehouses, Pits, Shacks, Rib Joints, Roadhouses, and Restaurants (Ardie A. Davis & Chef Paul Kirk) is a cookbook, a travel guide, and a scrapbook of barbecue culture.
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The Gift of an Ordinary Day - Book ReviewThe Gift of an Ordinary Day: A Mother's Memoir (Katrina Kenison) is a touching book about parenting, transitions, and contentment.
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Italian Hot Dogs: a New Jersey TraditionI've only learned, in the past few years, that the Italian hot dog is a uniquely New Jersey dish. The real/best way to make one is hotly contested. No matter how they're prepared, Italian hot dogs are fun and tasty. -
Review - Love & Respect: The Love She Most Desires, the Respect He Desperately NeedsI highly recommend Love & Respect. The principles are rooted in Biblical truth, and the applications are extremely doable.
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Review of the Frugal Foodie Cookbook: Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise CookI love The Frugal Foodie Cookbook: Waste-Not Recipes for the Wise Cook. It's fun to read, and the recipes are both frugal and doable. In fact, many of the recipes are time-savers as well as money-savers.
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Review of Cafe Graziella in Hillsborough, New JerseyThis review of Cafe Graziella in Hillsborough, New Jersey, describes what we liked and why we probably won't return.
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Preview: 2009 Nathan's Famous Hot Dog Eating Contest (July 4 - Coney Island, New York)Coney Island, New York -- In a Fourth of July tradition, twenty of the greatest competitive eaters in the world will gather at Coney Island for the Nathan's Famous Fourth of July International Hot Dog Eating Contest.
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A Review of Big Ed's BBQ and Ribs: Best Ribs in New JerseyArguably the best ribs and BBQ in New Jersey can be found at The Original Big Ed's BBQ in Old Bridge. The restaurant has won numerous local and regional awards for their BBQ and ribs. We reviewed the food and the service.
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Analyzing the Antics of NASCAR Sprint Cup Driver Kyle BuschSince Kyle Busch's NASCAR rookie year in 2005, he has shown a pattern of aggressive driving practices and bad behavior. Is he simply immature or unmannered, or is "Rowdy" Busch a character created for entertainment and marketing purposes?
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Disney World for Fans of Disney PrincessesMany girls, from toddlers to adult women, love the Disney Princesses. Whether your favorite is Cinderella, Jasmine, or another Disney Princess, you're sure to find opportunities to meet her during your visit to Disney World in Florida.
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Ten Father's Day Gifts For Christian MenFather's Day will be here soon, and most of us want to find the perfect gift to honor our Dads, our husbands, and other men in our lives. We scoured the Web for ten great Father's Day gifts for Christian men.
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Disney World for the Pooh FanWalt Disney World in Florida has countless attractions, but which ones are bound to be favorites for fans of Winnie the Pooh and his friends from the Hundred Acre Woods? We took a look, park by park.
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Top 5 Quick Prep DinnersWhat's for dinner? When nothing is planned but I want to avoid resorting to tuna sandwiches, soup from a can, or scrambled eggs, I keep a mental list of dinner ideas that I can make in virtually no time and with no special ingredients.
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Five Tips to Avoid Identity TheftThese five tips will help protect your privacy and reduce the chance that you'll be a victim of identity theft.
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Frugal Ways to Beat the HeatSave on air-conditioning costs and stay cool in hot weather by trying these easy tips.
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Niagara Falls on a BudgetNiagara Falls is a gorgeous place to visit, but going there on a budget requires careful planning. These are my tips on when and where to go, where to stay, where to eat, and where to shop.
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Ten Gifts for the Christian GraduateGraduation season is here, and so is gift-giving time. We did a round-up of great graduations gifts for the Christian high school or college grad.
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Chocolate, Strawberries, Whipped Cream -- Oh, My!A special occasion calls for a special cake. This chocolate cake, filled with fresh strawberries and whipped cream, is a perfect choice.