Valerie Irion
Valerie holds Bachelor's in Nursing. She enjoys helping others in whatever way she can. She had her first poem published five years ago. From there she has gone on to write helpful hints for a women's group. She is enjoying writing for Associated Content. She lives near Las Vegas where she shares her home with a Min Pin named Duke, as well as seven parrots.
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Sing like no one can hear you, laugh like you've never been hurt and dance like no one is watching, live like you are in heaven!
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Gave What I CouldPoem about of new love -
Colon HydrotherapyStep by step guide to colon hydrotherapy. -
Vitamin DHow much vitamin D do I need? -
Fall Pound CakeOne taste of this pound cake and you will be thinking of fall.
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Detox Your HomeSimple little things you can do to improve your living environment. -
Are You Suffering from Insomnia?A few ways to help you sleep better without the use of pills, and improve your overall health. -
Apple Oatmeal BreadEveryone who's ever tasted this bread has asked for the recipe!
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Fall Flowers for Your GardenPlants to take your garden into the fall with. -
No More Boring SaladsWake your taste buds from their coma with salads to please. -
Make Room for Your CravingsYou can satisfy cravings without inhaling a banana spilt or a full bag of potato chips. -
Back to School Gadgets and GizmosFinding gadgets and gizmos that help make going back to school match easer on parents, teachers and students.
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Mint Chocolate CupcakeRich dark chocolate meets the cool refreshing mint.
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Tennessee Honey Lemonade with Fresh Strawberry FrostingA very moist cake with the goodness of refreshing flavor of strawberry lemonade.
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Have You Had Your Tropical Fruit Today?A quick guide to some fruits you may not eat everyday.
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Is Free Really Free Online?Woring your way around samples and free stuff online.
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What You May Not Know About OnionsPeeling the layers of an onion to learn what it has to offer.
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LEARN to COMPLAIN EFFICIENTLY, in ORDER to GET WHAT YOU WANT!Little tricks in dealing with companies when you do not feel that you got what you paid for.
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WHAT to ASK YOUR DOCTORA guide for what you should be asking your doctor about at what age.
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Living GreenAre we really helping the earth?
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Bellagio GardenFour times a year the gardens of Bellagio get a new look for spring it is going butterflies. With a live butterfly house, flowered butterfly's and much more! -
Good-bye SaharaThe lights go off on the north end of the famous Las Vegas strip as the Sahara closes its doors for good. -
REMOVE "DIET" from YOUR VOCBULARYHints when it comes to losing weight and keeping it off
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BLENDING TWO FAMILIESHow to keep your marriage and household strong and tension-free
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SAVE with COUPONSTurn to the web, libraries, school, groups, friends and your family to nab deals on groceries and more. -
BECOME YOUR HEALTHIEST EVERKnowing what to do and what not to do for your health in 2011 -
NEEDING CHANGE in the NEW YEARWhy do we feel the need to change something about our self's on the first of the New Year. -
How to Deal with Christmas and CancerHoliday tips when you and or your loved one's are dealing with cancer. -
Getting FitWhat I do to stay fit and follow a work out routine
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A Samply of Christmas from Around the WorldLearn a little bit about how others will be celebrating the holidays along with a few recopies.
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Decorating on a Budget This ChristmasDecorating your home this Christmas, with decorations that your kids and you can make.
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MAKE THIS THANKSGIVING MEANINGFUL for YOUR FAMILYMake your own Thanksgiving traditions this year.
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What Christmas IsThoughts on Christmas
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Pleasing the Auto Enthusiast at ChristmasGift for the auto enthusast on your holiday list. -
Hosting Thanksgiving While Watching Your Penny'sSimple little step to take a load off of you and your wallet this Thanksgiving.
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The Truth of ThanksgivingEarly Thanksgiving is nothing like the stories told to our children in first grade, but a story of forced slavery, villages being burnt, and Indians killed.
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Inexpensive Gift for the Coffee Drinker on Your ListA quick cute gift for the coffee drinkers on your Christmas gift list.
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Homemade ChristmasQuick ways to bring a touch of homemade to your home this Christmas.
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CD Memory KeeperHow to keep special memories special, for your family all year round.
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UnderstandingThoughts about understanding and moving on from the past
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Tailgating is Not Just Grilled Hotdogs Anymore!Tips and recipes for your next tailgate party.
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Parrots and ThanksgivingHow to enjoy Thanksgiving with your pet parrot!
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Thanksgiving for the DogsRecipes and safty guide for your dogs this Thanksgiving!
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Feline Dinner for ThanksgivingRecipes and helpful hints to keep your feline safe and happy this Thanksgiving.
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Distillery Could it Be the Answer to Nevada EconomyA look at laws in Nevada about distilleries and what it could mean for our economy.
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Turkey Place Card HolderA fun way to keep your little ones busy as you are cooking dinner on Thanksgiving.
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Christmas Rose Ball OrnamentA dried rose ornament to bring spring inside of your home during winter.
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Are You and Your Medicine Cabinet Ready for Winter?A basic guide to the flue and cold session.
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Health Nails for Your CatHow to cut your cats' toe nails
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Facts About ArthritisKnow the facts about arthritis
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LoveWhat love isn't!
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HeartA poem from the heart
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Persimmon Pound Cake & Fruit FactsA recipe for persimmon cake, fun facts about the little fruit itself!
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Think PinkHow to reduce the risk for breast cancer.
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Fall PearsA quick overview of pears and a recipe for a great main dish using pears.
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Pretty Smile & Good HealthWhat bad oral care can do to your health.
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Parsnip Cobbler with Fresh Herb BiscuitsA warm main dish cobbler that the whole family will enjoy
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Online Financial & Household AccountsWise thinking for going green with record keeping
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Understanding Bipolar DisorderUnderstanding an often misunderstood psychiatric illness.
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Museum to CloseLossing a part of Las Vegas history
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At Home with ADHDOrganizing your home when there are adults with ADHD
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An Experience in British Tea ServiceLearn how English tea time came to be and how to have your own afternoon pick '" me '" up!
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At Home ExerciseHome exercises and how what they do to your muscles.
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Follow the Dirt Path to PeaceA hiking guide of sights you would not dream could be found in the deserts of Southern Nevada.
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MASKA poem about finding your way
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Finding Self FulfillmentSix easy step to live a fuller life.
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Spourted BreadRecipe for health sprouted bread and why it is so healthy for you.
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How to Raise Self EsteemHelp with self easteem
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The Wild African Grey ParrotLearn more about one of the most kept parrots today.
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Saving Your RelationshipIdea's for saving your relationship
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Mythes About Butterflie'sA look at what we believe about the butterfly!
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Where to Go in Las Vegas for a Quick SnackWhere to go when you are down town Las Vegas and having a snack attack.
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21 Officer Involved ShootingWhy has there been twenty one officer involved shooting by Metro in Las Vegas.
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University of Las Vegas Program CutsWhat does the cuts from UNLV programs really mean to the students?
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Waste Less, Save MoreSmall steps you can take to save you money and time
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A New Look at SquashFun facts about winter squash and how healthy it is for you.
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Great Readers Start at HomeHow as a parent you can help your kids to learn how to love books and reading.
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Crisp Apples in AutumnWhat everyone should know about apples from types to how many to buy.
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Childrens Allergies This FallIs it allergies or a cold how to tell and where to go for help.
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Saving Our Schools in NevadaHow to help Nevada schools for the sack of our kids.
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FREAKLING BROS. MORTUARYStep in to one of the scariest hunted houses in Las Vegas.
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After School SnacksQuick and easy after school munchies for your kids.
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Second Hand Fall FashionHow to spend less on fall fashion this year for your family
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Skinny Spice Pumpkin MuffinsHealth muffin recipe with all the wonderful test and non of the guilt of a normal muffin.
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Roasted Pumpkin and Winter Squash SoupA warm pumpkin soup for those chilly fall evenings, when you are looking for something light with no meat.
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Great Grapes!How to use frozen grapes in recipes.
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Crunch Chicken Celery CasseroleEasy chicken and celery casserole
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Creamy Celery CasseroleA casserole that your kids will love to eat and is good for them.
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Saltwater TanksSee how easy it is to set up and care for a saltwater fish tank.
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LovebirdsEverthing and mabybe a bit more then you wish to know about Lovebirds.
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Send Your Kids Back to School in StyleKeeping up with the Jones for back to school style
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Ideas for Fall Actives and Celebrations for You and Your FamilySimple was to celebrat fall this year.
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How to Bring the Rich Colors of Fall into Your HomeQuick fall flower ideas.
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Need a Fall Decorating Idea?Six tips for fall decorating.
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Give Your Garden and Home a Fresh Look for the FallPlants to bring fall into your garden and home.
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2010-2011 Seasonal Influenza VaccineWhat you need to know about influenza to keep your family health this year.
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What You Need to Know About Flowers for Your WeddingGet the flowers you want and keep it within your budget.
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What is a Miniature PinscherFacts on the Min Pin, to help you decided if a Min Pin is right for you and your family.
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Why Do Fall Cleaning?What is fall cleaning and why you should do it.
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How to Advocate for Your Learning Disabled ChildLearn how to be the best advocate you can for your child.
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Looking Out for the Sexual PredatorLearn how to keep your child safe from sexual predators.
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Advice About Your Health that You Need to Pay Attention TooLearning to listen to your body, for your own health.
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Go Back to School Money SmartKnowing how to save that back to school list.
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How to Read and Understand Food LabelsBasic hints on understand food labels, that are required by law to be on all pre packaged foods.
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Chai Tea Health BenefitsChai tea benefits have been known for quite a long time. It belonged to a healing system that relied on spices, herbs and sweeteners to cure various ailments.
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10 Easiest Houseplants to Grow!Get an instant green thumb and fill your home with all lush loveliness you like when you nurture plants that are practically guaranteed to thrive!
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Men's Health but Women's IssuesChances are your husband worries more about getting ahead at work or keeping tabs on the latest sports scores then he does about his BMI or blood pressure.
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Fruit Superstar the MangoMango 101, history, nutrition, how to cut them and a great recipe all from a little orange flash fruit.
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Summer Safety for Your Four Legged FriendsKeep your per cool and comfortable during the "dog" days of summer
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Eat to Lower Your Blood PressureHave you ever really stopped to look at what you eat when you are not feeling well? Could what you are eating be causing your blood pressure to rise?
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Ground Lamp with Pomegranate SauceA lamb dish that even kids will eat.
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Carnival FrittersAn Italian dessert, that is same what like a cake donut hole.
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Support for Family's Dealing with Mental IllnessWhere to turn for help when your loved one suffers from mental illness
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Useing the Internet to Save You MoneyWhere to go to find coupons, rebates, and much more on line to save you the most money.
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Ricotta Dumplings with Asparagus & Fava Bean SauceA light main dish or a quick side dish however you wish to serivc this it is yummy!
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The Erotic Heritage MuseumHistory through human sexuality is being saved in Las Vegas
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The Law Enforcement and Organized Crime MuseumOnly in Las Vegas will you find the FBI and the Mob sharing the honor with each other in a new mob museum.
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What is Tea?Getting to know the little leaves that give us tea.
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Perfect Cup Cup of TeaHow to have the best cup of tea you can have.
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40 Years of Helping the Earth!Ways to go green all year long.
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Overnight Banana French ToastThis is a wonderful quick French toast recipe to make on a weekend for your family.
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Tips to Make Your Yard Sale Great!Get more money at of the junk in your garage.
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Crafts for May DayThree fresh ideas for May Day baskets!
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Why Do We Hung Baskets on the Neighbors' Doorknobs on May 1st?A quick look at the meaning of May Day!
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How to Pick the Right Care for You!A quick look at how to find the best care for you and putting together a cheer squad for yourself.
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How to Pick Your Las Vegas Wedding FloristA quick look at wedding flowers in Las Vegas and where to get yours.
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Spring Italian CheesecakeA brief history of cheesecake and a wonderful spring cheesecake recipe
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Banana Black Walnut PancakesThis recipe is a mix of pancakes and banana nut bread
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TNM and Stages of CancerA toll for your oncologist to look at when deciding how advance your cancer is or is not.
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Cancer 101What cancer is and what it is not.
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Family RestaurantLearn to cook and eat your meals as a family and watch what your family gets out of it.
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Eat More FruitTurns out an apple a day can keep the doctor away.
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Rediscover Your Backyard!You don't need to get away to have fun as a family, you just need to go outside!
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How to Stop Being LonelyHow to overcome loneliness, and the feeling of emptiness.
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When All is Not Right, in the World Around YouHow to overcome let down and disappointment with out lossing your hope.
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Reality in Whose Eyes?What is reality and how do we come to believe in our own reality
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Looking Through the Eyes of Someone ElseLearning how to accept your life as it is,and to be happy with it.
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Web Sites to Help Easy the Cancer FightWeb pages of hope, laughter and fun when the big C word rocks your world.
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Let's Talk BeerLearn what what beer is really all about.
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Best Beer's for the Poker Game10 beers that have been rated to drink on that Saturday night poker game.
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Home Remedies that Can Be Found in Your Cupboard.A few helpful hints from your cupboard to help out with upset stomacks, rashes and more.
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Printables and Online Fun for Your Little Leprechaun'sSafe, fun online games as well as printables for your kids.
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Spring Allergies How to Fight Them with Out DrugsCould there be a better way to treat spring allergies.
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No Green Eggs and Ham Please!Quick and easy St. Patrick's Day Green food to enjoy with your family.
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How Green is Your Yard and Garden?Going eco-friendly in our yards and gardens.
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Bring Spring into Your HomeLet's get ready to shack the winter and breath fresh new look and feel to your home.
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Start March 17th Off with an Irish BreakfastYou don't need to visit Ireland to have an Irish Breakfast
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Pahrump Valley WineryNot your typical idea of what you would find in Nevada!
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Cancer Boot CampBoot Camp, how to get ready for the fight of your life!
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Paper Work Oh Yes!A few creative ways to use up wallpaper
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Are You Thinking About Buying an Eclectus Parrot?Eclectus and their special needs.
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Are You Thinking About Buying a Parrot?If you are thinking about getting a parrot, think about a African Grey
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Is a Bird the Right Pet for You?Yes birds are small and do not take up much space and are economically to own, but are they the right pet for you?
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Overcoming PTSD from Childhood AbuseMy personal story if overcoming childhood trama
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Basic Gardening 101 Part 2Part 1 we looked at planning your garden, now lets look at picking plants that are right for you and your budget.
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Basic Gardening 101 Part 1Now is the time to plan your new garden, find out what type of soil you have, and start to pick out the right types of plants for your garden.
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Gracious GiftsSmall gifts that will make a big impression, when you arrive at a party or just sending a small thank you gift to someone.
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Hypnosis Can it Help with Pain?Don't laugh-this drug free treatment has gained respect from doctors who treat everything from hot flashes to surgical pain.
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How Much Money Could Be Hiding in Your Attic and Garage?How to sell your unwanted goods.
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Sweet Dreams in the Perfect Bed!Learning how to pick the right stuff for your bed, for a great night rest.
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How Save Money and Eat BetterHow to save money while you feed your family better.
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Where to Be on March 17, 2010Hot spots for this upcoming ST. Patty's Day
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How to Start Your Seed for Your Garden InsideHow to start seeds inside for all of your gardening needs later in the spring.
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Could You Be Serving Your Guest Beer the Wrong Way?A Heads-up for Beer Lovers: How to Serve the Perfect Glass
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Help with MedicationsA quick overview of where to turn when there is no insurance and you need medications.
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A Garden of HealthA basic guide to planting plants that will aid in keeping you and your family healthy.
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Avoid the Flu and Cold This SessionLooking at how to protect yourself from the common cold and the flu this session, as well as knowing the difference between the two of them.
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Fresh Ideas for Chicken SaladLooking for new ideas for chicken salad sandwiches try some of these.
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Herbal Remedies from Your KitchenThese recipes are simply go back to original natural source, to aid in your recover.
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Valentine's Day BreakfastElegant start to Valentine's day, breakfast in bed.
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What to Serve in What GlassGlasses come in all shapes and sizes for a reason learn what each glass is for and how to use them.
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Having a Dinner Party, and No Idea Where to Put the Glasses, Plates and Flatwear?A few simply things to remember when sitting a formal table for a dinner party.
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31 Simply Things to Do to Be a Better PersonBy giving of your self and your time will make you feel better about your self here is 31 ideas to get you started.
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Do I Want to Take an Aspirin or Tylenol or Advil for My Pain?A quick guide for your headache, muscle aches, arthritis, backache, toothaches, colds, and fevers.
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Mardi Gras Party RecipesHow to eat like you are at the Mardi gras even if you are in your own home!
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Printable Groundhog Day FunHere are some cool sites from printing and coloring on line for Groundhog Day that is February 2nd.
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Green Pozole with ChickenEating Mexican foods that are healthy for is really easy to do with this chicken recipe.
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Eggplant with Marinara SauceSimple way to take eggplant parmesan and make it healthy, by backing it as well as cutting out some of the cheese without losing any of the taste.
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How One Small Dessert Made Valentines so Special Last YearWhen my husband had to work 16 hours on Valentines this special dessert made for a special night of love and romance.
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Clean Sweep for a New YearHow to toss out things to give your home a fresh start for this year.
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Super Bowl Sunday XLIVPlanning your Super Bowl party with great food and games.
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A Romantic Table for TwoHow to create a privet romantic dinner for that special someone without all the hassles.
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Know What to Do the Next Time You're Served a Tricky Food ItemLittle trick to foods that you do not know how to eat.
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No Time to Cook MealsEveryone is busy these days, with work, kids, and home here is 36 quick fix meals that are easy on your wallet as well.
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How Long is Your Froozen Food Good For?Here you will find a guide to how long food should be stored in the freezer, as well as how to store some foods.
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Where to Eat on Valentine's Day in Las VegasPlace on the strip to eat on Valentine's Day
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The Ultimate Comfort FoodSometimes comfort foods are what we all want whenever we are upset. Soups make the perfect foods because they are quick and flavorful. What could be better?
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Eating Health in the New YearQuick, health meals to start out the New Year with.
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Spa Treatment at HomePamper yourself with these recipes from your kitchen.
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New Years Eve Party with Out AlcoholOur New Years Eve Party with menu, recipes and games to help you ring in 2010
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From the HeartHow we have tried to keep the true meaning of Christmas in our hearts longer then just Christmas Eve and day.
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Get a Jump on Your Fat CellsHere are a few little trick that I have used to help fight fat cells.
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Resolutions 101 - 10 Tips to Keep Your 2010 New Year's ResolutionsUnderstand what a resolutions is and ways to keep them.
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Why We Feed Our Birds Fresh FoodsWhy we choice to feed fresh food and not seeds and pellets.
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Why We Feed Our Birds Fresh FoodsSeeds and pellets are not the only way to feed your pet bird, we made the choice to feed fresh and sprouted seed two years ago and this is why.
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Coloring Projects for New Year'sI took templates and coloring sheets from the internet in order to turn them into a wonderful tradition for my children. See how I did it!
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The Etiquette of Writing Thank You Notes with Christmas Not Far AwayHow to write a thank you note no matter how old you are, and why it is important to take the time to write one.
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Christmas Comes to the Desert !If you are planning to visit Las Vegas between now and Christmas check out all the wonderful holiday activities.
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What is There to Be Thankful for This Thanksgiving?A reflection over the last eleven months and all the wonderful reasons I should be thankful for.
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Winter Vegetable Bean SoupA health soup that is full of nutritious vegetables that you fix in the slow cooker.