Sandra Oertell
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A Whimsical Easter MemoryIn order to help support the family, Mother also took in paying borders...wanted them to feel that the house was as much theirs as ours, so all holidays were celebrated equally.
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Older Drivers Are People Tooperhaps you think I really have nothing else to do with my money but pump huge amounts of gasoline into it. So why do I keep driving this behemoth ? Let me count the reasons:
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Let's TalkThe economy stinks, and it looks like it is going to be months, if not years before life gets any easier for us.
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The Communication GapThe generation gap is only as big as you fear it to be. If you have open communication, love, and patience, you can always work out the problems.
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Faux WindowsYou don't have enough bedrooms, and you desperately want an office for yourself and to give each of the kids their own room. You have outgrown your home, but who can afford to move these days?
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Tropical Chic DecorIt's the kind of place you want to walk around in barefoot or in loose sandals, wearing flowing, lightweight clothes.
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If You Have Decided to Sell Your HomeIt isn't always easy to make the decision to sell -- especially if you are doing so because of the tough economy. You have spent years fine tuning your house to fit the personalities and needs of your family...
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It Wasn't Easy, but I Did ItFor most of us it takes several tries before we finally succeed, so you must keep looking for the method that makes sense to you...
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What to Know Before You Go Shopping for Hand Knotted and Woven RugsIranian carpets have been hand made for literally thousands of years, as far back as the fifth center BC. From one part of Iran (formerly called Persia) to the other, the techniques and patterns vary.
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Won't Anyone Be My ValentineThe anguished thoughts of a lonely housewife on Valentine's Day.
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Why Area Rugs Are the Best Thing Since Sliced BreadTimes are bad. We all know it. It makes us dissatisfied with everything; our jobs, our homes, our families. But sometimes all you need is a small change...something different...
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Are Cell Phones Instead of Land Lines the Proper Choice?While it makes sense to not pay for two telephone bills when you can make do with one mobile phone, there are other factors that are being ignored that seriously need to be considered.
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New Year's Eve Can Be Fun Even when Times Are BadThe fancy dinners out, gala extravaganzas, and theater dates may be out of your range this year. If you've been laid off, even home party may seem impossible. You are making a big mistake...it is in times such as these that we need our friends the most.
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Don't Waste that Leftover Turkey...the bigger the turkey, the less you pay per pound. The only problem is if you easily tire of hot turkey sandwiches, cold turkey sandwiches, turkey and stuffing sandwiches, and turkey, stuffing, and cranberry sauce sandwiches, you need a few new ideas.
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Infrared Radiant Heaters Vs. Space HeatersAll electric heaters convert electrical energy into heat, but their methods of doing so vary greatly.
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The Many Different Cottage StylesIf you have invested in a summer home, there are several different cottage styles you might choose to decorate with. Country Cottage, Rustic Cottage, English Cottage, Garden Cottage,French Country and Swedish Cottage styles are all options.
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Are You Unhappy with Your KitchenBefore you rush to make any changes, stop to figure out exactly what you don't like about it. If you are simply tired of the color, feel it looks drab, worn, and old, the fix will be easy to take care of, and shouldn't cost an arm and a leg, either.
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Recipe for Stretching the Dollar SoupI've gotten into the habit of looking through my refrigerator to see what's growing in there before I go to the grocery store... I then make dinner from what was near distinction.
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How to Choose a Credit CardWhen you are choosing a credit card, you need to know the percentage rate you will pay on purchases, the grace period, the amount of your credit line, and if there is a yearly service fee on the account.
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Look Before You Leap into Reverse MortgagesYes, it is true that anyone over sixty- two that owns their own home, and owes less than thirty per cent on it can stop making mortgage payments when they get a reverse mortgage.
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Pizza SoupI simply cannot live without bagels or pizza. Well, I'm still eating bagels, but I found a way to have my pizza (without the crust) and eat it too!
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How to Handle Those Bare Office WallsMy favorite form of art for long hallways is the diptych or triptych. This is made up of either a series of continuing scenes, in a group of two or three, (or more) or literally one picture that has been cut into three sections
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Shabby ChicWorn (not torn), faded, vintage upholstery, curtains, tablecloths, bed linens, and rugs are what you are looking for. Wooden furniture should be distressed (like most of us, these days)...
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Western Style DecorWestern design should not be confused with Southwestern design or native American design, which we will cover at another time. Rather, you should be picturing the old cowboy westerns, complete with spurs, spats, boots, and stetsons.
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The Truth About CFLs - Are They Dangerous If They BreakThis bulb is composed of a metal and ceramic base, glass, phosphor, and a tiny bit of mercury. And that is what all the panic is about.
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Definition of a FriendA poem about how it feels when a lifelong friend moves away
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A Portrait of Interstate 94Written while driving through northern Wisconsin after a devastating forest fire...my children asleep in the back seat
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What MagicAn accidental meeting leads to love.
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Las Vegas...And This Time We're Bringing the KidsLas Vegas has something for everyone, so don't be afraid to bring the kids. There are things the whole family can do or you can turn them loose on their own.