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Visiting the La Brea Tar PitsThe tar pits are world-renowned for their varied fossils and high level of preservation, but the park and the Page Museum are good visits for tourists, and very kid-friendly with a lot of visuals and not too much text. -
How to Remove Your Personal Information from the Free Online Phonebook spokeo.comThough you may have set your Facebook/Amazon/Blogger/Yelp prefs to hide your personal information, you'll be surprised at what information spokeo.com makes available to anyone on the internet- anything from your marital status to your annual income. -
Tips for Saving Money on TextbooksCollege textbooks, often used for only one quarter or semester, are excessively expensive when bought new. But with a little more work, a smart buyer can save a lot of money.
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To Grandma'sHaiku: the Christmas Eve journey to a relative's.
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Holiday Gift Shopping for a Tween or Young Teenage GirlHow to buy a Christmas, holiday or birthday present for the tween or early teen girl you've never seen, or seen only rarely: five versatile gift ideas, adaptable to any girl, and to any budget.
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The Tale of the IPod NanoThe newest iPod Nano model is out: the Fifth Generation. This one features everything it had before, with a bigger and better screen, a built-in radio, an internal speaker, and a video camera. Here's a summary and my thoughts on the new model.
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Cute and Affordable Flats for Fall 2009Sometimes you just want a comfortable shoe, but no need to settle for anything less cute. These shoes are attractive and, even better, easy on the wallet. Leave the designers for when the economy recovers.
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Five Best Pairs of Affordable Long Jeans for Tall WomenIt's hard finding good jeans if you're tall, especially when the typical long isn't long enough. Here are five of my favorite brands and styles, all in a 34+ inseam length. -
Preteen Hair Trends for Every Hair Type: Look Trendy and Cute for School This FallStyles change every year, and many preteens will want to look trendy, but there's no reason to try to mold curly hair to a stick-straight look. Here are some great looks for every hair length and type.
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How to Easily Prepare Your Lawn for WinterNo need for elaborate fertilization and hours of lawn care. Here's what you need to do to keep your lawn healthy throughout the winter.
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The Busy Person's Guide to Flying StandbyFlying standby can save you the cost of changing your ticket if your travel plans changed, or can allow you to get to your destination earlier instead of waiting in the airport. Learn how to maximize your chances of getting on the flight.
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Must-See and Do: Attractions for Three Days in New York City: ManhattanIt's impossible to fit all of the sights of New York into three days, but this guide will give you recommendations for meals, sights and museums. Covers downtown/Chinatown, Central Park and Museum Row, and Fifth/Rockefeller Center. -
Five Top Sites for Halloween EcardsThis is a review of five sites that offer Halloween ecards, with a link to an example for each. All sites are free.
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Three Halloween Cupcake Decorating Ideas for Your Halloween PartyThis article will give three ways to easily and creatively decorate Halloween-themed cupcakes. The recipes use easily-accessible ingredients, and can all be done very quickly.
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Non-alcoholic Drinks for Your Halloween Party or Get-togetherTwo drink recipes to make your Halloween this year more exciting: a creepy punch and a warming hot apple cider. Both are non-alcoholic and kid-friendly.
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Quick and Easy Pasta Salad with Tomato, Mozzarella and FetaThis is a quick and easy pasta salad recipe that looks decorative and tastes great. You will need about half a box of pasta for three to four servings. You'll add one to two tomatoes, about half a package of mozzarella cheese, and a few ounces of feta cheese. I spice this with fresh basil, garlic -
10 Ways to Lower Your Heating Bill and Energy UseYou can save yourself a surprising amount by following these 10 tips. Begin with numbers 1-6, the free and easy solutions that don't require any sacrifices or work, and work your way up to 10.
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How to Hem Pants in 5 Easy StepsLearn how to hem your pants and save the cost of professional tailoring. This will work for any type of pants: sweats, jeans, or dress pants. This is a very simple sewing job. Cutting may not even be necessary. 1: Pin the pants to the right length. It may be best to have someone else do this for -
New York Deli Cookies: Perfected Black and White Cookie RecipeThis is the recipe promised in my previous article concerning these hard-to-find cakelike cookies. Please make sure to read the directions carefully: the little things are what make these cookies so amazing. -
A Search for the Elusive Black and White Cookie: Journey to a Perfect RecipeThe story of my search for an authentic, good-tasting Black and White Cookie (New York Deli), through many poor-quality samples and a few unpleasant baking experiences, resulting in a perfected recipe.
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Denim Discrimination: A Tall Girl's Search for Jeans that FitSince middle school, I have been in search of a pair of jeans that is not only long enough but also cut small enough in the hip area to stay up. This is the story of my search and its final solution. -
8 Great Books for Summer ReadingThese are eight books that I've read multiple times, of an array of genres, all of which I strongly recommend. -
Surviving the New York Subways: An Outsider's PerspectiveThe story of my passage from gaping, claustrophobic first-timer to nonchalant, pseudo-confident, recovering tourist, surviving a jumpy rush-hour train and a few wrong-train panics and coffee spills.
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Selling on Ebay and Maximizing your Gains: Guide on the What Not to DosYou can get decent visibility and sell fairly well without even purchasing extra time or pictures for your listing. But make sure you don't make these common mistakes, or you're setting yourself up for failure. -
Fifteen Things I Like About New York CityAs I wandered the streets of New York, I found that some of the most arresting sights were not the typical views of Times Square, the skyline, or the Statue of Liberty, but in fact were the look-quick-or-you'll-miss-it moments. -
Tips on How to Find College Dorm Bedding and Supplies on a BudgetBuying everything you need for college - from the right-sized sheets and comforters to bath supplies and even electronics and entertainment - is expensive, especially when looking for quality, but with these tips you can save money on everything you need.
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Back to School Supplies for High School StudentsWalking into any of the major retailers that offer school supplies, it's easy to become distracted by the multitude of things offered. This slideshow will show you what you really need, without spending too much money. -
How to Easily Make Free Ringtones for Verizon Phones using Audacity: Simple TutorialThe simple ringtone tutorial itself will work to make a ringtone for any phone, of any service, but the instructions for emailing the ringtone to the phone (works for phones without bluetooth or direct connection to computer) is Verizon-specific.