Shirley Hill
Shirley Hill is a freelance writer, teacher,paranormal researcher and owner/creator/designer of Over The Hill Designs(www.othilldesigns.etsy.com); an online eclectic shop. She has written for several home school, pagan, and lifestyle magazines, newsletters and websites. She lives in Texas with her husband and 2 daughters.
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How to Plan a Successful Spring GardenYour mailbox is filling up with garden and seed catalogs. But it’s never too early to begin planning your spring garden. -
Recycling: Is it Still Practical or Outdated?Now that Corporate America has jumped on the recycle bandwagon, is it still prevalent for individuals to continue to recycle? This article explains why we need to continue with the battle to save our planet. -
The True History of YulePagans are inundated with the Christian’s Christmas and are overwhelmed with all the seasonal armaments hitting them at once. It's time to be re-introduced to our Pagan ancestor's version of the holidays. -
Renovating Out-Of-Date FaucetsReplacing old faucets is only slightly more trouble than repairing constant leaks and damaged threads. But it will be worth it in the long run! -
Farmer or Fighting the FrontierFacebook is the fastest growing social network, beating out both MySpace and Twitter in population and popularity. There is one advantage that makes Facebook #1 and that is the multitude of games they offer.
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How to Make a Christmas Candle ShadeDo you think you are too busy to even think about making holiday gifts? But what if they were simple and inexpensive? Here are a few ideas to get you through that yet-another-Christmas-party blues!
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Being Fit in the Small TownObesity is an epidemic in America. If the local town governments stepped up and helped their citizens get the exercise they need to keep fit at a discount rate or even for free, would you join the fight against flab?
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Paint Color Tricks Used by Interior Designers that Can Help YouIt's time to paint your room but what color? What style? Is it too dark or too light? Here are some helpful tips for deciding which colors will be bland or just fabulous.
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How to Make Emergency Plumbing RepairsMurphy's Law states that if you're going to have a plumbing problem it will happen on a weekend! Here are a few tips to help mend your pipe problem temporarily and save your pocket book. -
Texas' Best Summer PlantsA guide to help finding the best plants to grown in Texas whether it is in the shade, part-shade and in a whole lot of the Texas sunshine.
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Help Your Working Class Spouse During a Lay OffHow do you prepare when your working-class spouse has just been laid off? Most articles will tell you to transfer savings into checking, cash in part of your 401K, etc. But what if you and your partner are living paycheck to paycheck?
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Tofu Turkey: A Great Alternative for the Holidays!Tofu has been a staple in Asia for over 2,000 years. It can be fried, pickled and used in a variety of ways in soups, stews or braised dishes.
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The History of the LongbowA short overview of Robin Hood's weapon of choice.
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Painting and Stenciling Your FloorboardsYou have finished working long and hard to restore your hardwood floors to their original beauty. Now what? This is no time to sit on your laurels; this is the moment that you get to add your own personal touches -
Staining and Varnishing Hardwood FloorsYou have spent an entire weekend sanding your wood floors and they look spectacular. Most likely, the idea has crossed your mind, "I don't know why I can't leave it like that. They look okay." But it's not.
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How to Sand FloorboardsSolid wooden floorboards will demonstrate their age by signs of wood warps, splits and even the dreaded wax residue buildup. This can be remedied by sanding the floors down to the original condition.
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How Green Are You After Earth Day?Earth Day has come and gone and what did you do to change your non-Green ways?
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How to Replace Damaged FloorboardsYou have taken care of all those nasty little repairs to your wood floor yet you still need to replace boards? This is easier that what it sounds like
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Making Repairs to a Wood FloorWood floors have made a comeback in the past ten years. Refinishing your own floors can be a task but something that you'll be proud to say that you did yourself!
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The Inevitable War Over School SuppliesIf you think the war in Iraq is costly then apparently you haven't shopped for school supplies lately. -
Online Classes: Success or Just Another Scam?Online education seems to be here for the duration and the majority of them appear to be legitimate. But, just remember, 'if it's too good to be true', it usually is! -
Hurricane Season is Here. Do You Even Care?June is the beginning of Hurricane Season. Did you know? If you don't think it concerns you, then think again! -
The Medicinal Magic of MushroomsAre mushroom's medicinal benefits truly the cure-all of ancient times or are we still in the dark about nature's wonder drug? -
How to Replace a Window PaneIf you enter the territory of becoming the proud owner of an older-in-need-of-TLC type of home, then replacing windowpanes will definitely be in your future. -
The Yellow EnvelopeHave you known a secret about a family member? Could it devastate the person....or you. Can love overcome everything? -
Learning to Cross-StitchCross-stitching is the easiest form of embroidery and is very relaxing. -
Want to Recycle Your Old Jeans? Make a RugIf you are like thousands of people who like to recycle, then you probably have a large box or bag filled with old jeans. In the back of your mind a thought prevails that there must be some use for them. -
How to Make Botanical RubbingsHave you ever looked a lush green fern frond or the intricate design of a germanium? Subsequently is your next thought, "That would like great over my mantel!" -
Home Improvement: How to Repair Damage to a CeilingDamaged ceilings in older homes are not unusual. Finding a 20-40 year old home that doesn't have gaping holes or cracks would be the rarity -
How to Decide If You Have LupusSystemic lupus erythematosus is a chronic and often times debiladating autoimmune disease. It needs to be diagnosed and treated by medical professionals but it usually takes the patient's keen eye to realize what is happening to his/her own body. -
History of Popcorn at the MoviesAh popcorn, that salty treat that we as moviegoers just can't live without. But would it surprise you to know that popcorn was not always synonymous with the movie theater? -
The Calenture of Canning: How to Have Canned Food Year RoundCanning to some seems like an overwhelming task that is too big to take on. But to others canning is exactly what the title states, a calenture. A passion or boundless enthusiam.
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Homeschooling Your ADD ChildWe all have opposing views about success and failure. We promote the idea that everyone is able of reaching his or her full potential. -
Teaching Your Learning Disabled Child to Be OrganizedTeaching your child organizational skills cannot only help them with their schoolwork but through their life as well. -
How to Renovate an Older Home: Planning to Decorate Your HomeWhen you have decided to get to work on your house, make a plan and start simple. -
How to Renovate Older Homes: Repairing Sash Cords and WeightsIf you have an old house, then you will be familiar with sash cords and weights to older windows. You will know that you have sash windows because they have a tendency to crash down or rise slowly when not locked -
Guide for Novice Home-schoolers: How to Prepare for Your Child's School YearYou have made the fateful decision to home school. You have notified your local school that Junior won't be returning and you have received every catalog and read every website and book on the subject. Now just kick back and relax until August, right? Wrong! -
Summer Home Improvement Projects for the Kid at HeartThe kids have grown tired of television, video games, being outside with friends and the pool is just so bor-ring.So it's time for the grown-ups to save the day by creating 'toys' that both can enjoy. So it's time for the grownups to save the day -
Teacher's Guide to Creating Your Own Lesson PlanLesson plans are a wonderful way to teach a home schooled child or a whole classroom of children. -
Guide to Maintaining Your Appliances During the Summer MonthsYour appliances are designed to work and work hard. When they do have problems, we seem lost as to what to do. -
July 4th: Independence Day Festivities in TexasIndependence Day, or 4th of July as it is commonly called, is a day of fireworks, picnics and idle days at the beach or lake. In Texas, it is a reason to party! -
Guide to Fitting Your Child to a BicycleWhen the weather turns warm, or hot in some areas, the first thing on most children's mind is getting out their bicycle. -
Guide to Summertime Crafts for Bored Kids Part IISummer has begun and the kids have already tired of cartoon re-runs and video games. And you have already grown tired of transporting them to the pool every hour and the whines of 'There's nothing to do' and 'We never go anywhere.' -
Some of the Best Summer Books for Older KidsIn the face of total boredom, you can suggest some books that are in the mode of summer that middle school and high school kids might just pick up and read....for fun! -
The Hunting Champion: The Jack Russell TerrierThe Jack Russell Terrier is the embodiment of what a hunting terrier should be. These dogs are energetic, happy, smart and loyal. -
2011 Super Bowl Headed for TexasThe 2011 Super Bowl is headed for North Texas, Arlington to be exact. -
How to Survive Your ARD MeetingThe ARD, or otherwise known as the admission, review, and dismissal (ARD) process, can be a complicated and often frightening experience to any parent new to this procedure. -
Summertime Crafts for Bored Kids: Part OneAh, summer. Hot weather, wearing your swimsuit while laying out by the pool with ice-cold lemonade, kids are out of school...WHAT? When did that happen? -
Natural Menopause TherapiesMenopause is a large health issue with women between the ages of 40-65. In fact, some research has shown that menopause is beginning earlier in women today than it was fifteen years ago. -
1800 Flowers.Com Versus Pro Flowers.comWell Mother's Day is here and I am certain as all-good adult children you have ordered your flowers for Mom. Well this is certainly the time of year to order flowers; Mother's Day is the all-time biggest day for the flower companies. -
Real Work- From- Home JobsWhen I started to home school, I realized that this was going to be a financial bind to us as a family. So I started to hunt to a part-time job that would work with my schedule. -
How to Write a Great ResumeHave you ever wondered that if that resume you just turned over to an employer ever made it past the closest trashcan? There are a few laws of the resume jungle that it pays to follow to get yours past that formidable foe, the secretary's trash can. -
How to Make Your Own IncenseWhen we think of incense, most of us conjure thoughts of an old wizard's smoldering cauldron or even the days of Haight-Ashbury when groups of hippies would gather around with the haunting scent of incense hanging heavy in the air. -
How to Make Your Own CleanersDo you ever wonder what is in those cleansers that you buy at the store? More importantly, do you ever wonder what is in them to make them so expensive yet not very good in the cleaning department? -
How to Survive a Hospital StayIf you've picked up a newspaper or watch the news, you know that staying in a hospital has gotten a little bit scarier these days. -
How to Make Compost for Your GardenRich soil is the basis of any garden and that is easy to get through compost. You can make it with little effort. -
How to Successfully Parent an ADD ChildI have a daughter with Inattentive ADD. Did you notice that I did not say ADHD? There is a difference; a large one if you are the parent. -
How to Tell If Your Child Has Asperger's SyndromeAsperger's Syndrome is a severe and incurable neurobiological disorder that is characterized by problems with socializing, odd behavior patterns, attention to details of objects and often a keen ability to memorize. -
Ragu's Old World Style Versus Ragu's Organic Pasta SauceThere are not too many people in the world today who haven't eaten spaghetti. And I haven't run into too many families who don't serve it on a regular basis. Spaghetti has become an easy and filling staple of most people's dining-at-home menus. -
Come to the Jim Bowie Days Parade,Festival and Rodeo!Bowie, Texas is a quiet town of 5,400 located just off of U.S. Highway 287 amidst of the oak and mesquite trees. But during June 24,26-30, Bowie, becomes alive as the town and its inhabitants revert back to the days of when the West was wild. -
Should Public Schools Require Students to Wear Uniforms?"What should I wear today?"That is a question that has been asked for decades by public school children everywhere. . But in some schools, the answer is always the same -
How to Build an AltarAh, spring is definitely upon us and it is a time when a great many Pagans think about setting up an altar -
How to Avoid Insurance ScamsHealth insurance has jumped in price to an astronomical rate. It is to a point that two income households cannot even afford to have insurance through their own employers. With the rise in insurance costs also brings the rise of insurance scams. -
How to Strip Old WallpaperWhen the warm weather arrives, most people begin to think of redecorating the rooms in their house. One of the most popular ways to dress up the walls in your house is with wallpaper. Of course, there is that chore of stripping the old wallpaper from your walls. -
How to Repair Ceiling Cracks and StainsSmall cracks and dents in plaster ceilings can be fixed quickly with joint compound or spackle, which can be used for wallboard. If there are quite a few hairline cracks then these need to be covered with lining or a spun fiberglass wall covering. -
How to Grow Great Vegetables IndoorsGrowing your plants indoors may seem old-fashioned. After all, they are being sold on every street corner and grocery store. But growing your own seedlings gives you several advantages. -
You Won the Lottery? What's Next?Yes, we all know that it's a pipedream for most but then there are that small percentage that do win. Where do you go from there? First on the agenda would be to jump, scream, hug the person closest to you and then call your Mother. Now it's time to get serious. -
How to Make Homemade Lotions: Recipe, Cost, Variations & CremesHomemade lotions are a luxurious way to soften your skin without paying a fortune at the stores. It also is the perfect method to be guaranteed that what is in the product is natural and not harmful. -
How to Make Bath SaltsHomemade bath salts are one of the easiest gift items to make. They are also one of the best alternatives to the commercial bath products not to mention cheaper.
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A Good Day's Knight: a Trip to the Scarborough Faire Renaissance FestivalStep back in time-for the time of your life! That is what their slogan states and it is all true. The Scarborough Faire Renaissance Festival welcomes spring each year with jousting, rivalry, wenches and a turkey leg or two. -
How to Rid Your Pet of FleasYes, it is that time of year again. Spring has sprung and now flowers are sprouting..and fleas. Yes, people, I said fleas. This is not a very good time for Fluffy and Fido who are now more obsessed with chasing the nasty varmints around their collar..
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Homeschooling a Child with Asperger's SyndromeThere has been great debate and general arguing about home schooling. Are they religious zealots? Hippies that try avoid any type of government control over their lives? Or possibly those rabble-rousers that would rather torch the public schools all together?
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The Ordeal of My Children's DeathShe stared out of the dining room window on a dismal February afternoon. It was unusually warm for mid winter; so much so that she hadn't even turned on the heat. She sat cross-legged on the radiator watching the dark clouds loom overhead.