Shaunta Grimes
I'm a mom, a wife, a rural-Nevadan, a little bit granola, crafty, and a writer. Always a writer. I've worked on staff at three Nevada newspapers, including the Las Vegas Sun and Las Vegas Review-Journal. Currently I homeschool my 15-year-old son and five-year-old daughter. My 17-year-old is busy planning for college, so that's a big deal in our house.
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What Are Stops in Photography?In photography, f stops, aperture and film speed all control the amount of light that hits the film or is read by a digital camera. All of these are controlled by stops that double as they go up or half as they go down.
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An Explanation of Boolean AlgebraBoolean Algebra is similar to, but different from numerical algebra. It is a logical calculation of truth values that can have only one of two answers. Those answers are usually either one or zero, or true or false.
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Cricket Management IdeasCrickets don't do much harm, but because of their tendency to infest and the loud noise they make, you may not want them around. Here are some ideas for controlling this nuisance pest. -
Activities About Geometric Shapes for Kindergarten StudentsOnce kindergarten students have the two-dimensional shapes down, it's time to start learning some basic geometry with solid geometric shapes. Students will eventually learn how geometric shapes are all around them.
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Nutritionist to the Stars on Assumption OverloadOz Garcia, self-describe Nutritionist to the Stars, blogged at Huffington Post about a study that showed that fat parents have fat kids. He writes with the assumption that fat people only eat fast food and are unaware of nutrition and fitness.
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Peace Treaty in the War on Obesity?A 4/10/11 article in the L.A. Times profiles a woman who regained immobility as a result of training at a gym. The article focused on her weight loss, but the real story is how the gym was made a safe place for her.
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Feng Shui for House Exterior Colors: Directional GuidelinesFeng shui is an ancient Chinese system of design that purports to arrange energy positively. Those who believe in Feng shui consider the color of their home's exterior to be important for inviting prosperity and health into their lives.
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Pull Out Vs. Inclusive Special Education: Which is Best for Your Child?Special education providees help for learning disabilities or advanced work for gifted students. Special education also addresses the needs of children with emotional or behavioral problems.
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Facts and Tips About the Anti-Cancer DietThe media is filled with information about carcinogenic foods. But there are foods that some doctors and scientists believe can reduce the risk for cancer. -
How to Stay Warm and Fashionable Wearing Textured TightsTextured tights can add punch to an outfit, or they can be overwhelming. The trick is to let them accent your style, but not take it over. -
How to Make a Finger Puppet HorseWhat little girl doesn't want a pony? What little boy doesn't dream of the rodeo? A horse finger puppet can give your child lots of opportunities for imaginative play.
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How to Make a Frog Finger PuppetPuppets are a wonderful way to encourage imaginative play. This idea for a frog finger puppet can be used to make any sort of animal or even a person, is perfect for small hands, and your child will love that they can put it together themselves.
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Maintaining a Gluten-Free New Year's ResolutionAnyone who can not tolerate gluten in their diet knows the pain of trying to maintain health and wellness, while avoiding a food that at times seems as though it is literally part of everything edible.
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Gluten-Free Pineapple Cream Cheese DipIt's easy to feel left out at a New Year's party when you can't eat most of what's on the buffet table. Bring this dip, and not only will you have a delicious treat, you'll be sharing something scrumptious. -
ChilaquilesThis meal is super fast and easy, unbelievably yummy, and one of my family's very favorites. Baking your own chips makes this as healthy as it is deliciuos. -
How to Tie Dye a Long Sleeved ShirtTie-dying became popular with the hippies in the 60s and 70s, but ancient examples date to Peru from 500 to 600 B.C. Tie-dying remains a popular form of self-expression. This article will help you learn how to tie-dye long-sleeved shirts.
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Gifts Under $25 for TravelersThis is a list of five gifts for travelers that each cost under $25. All of these gifts are creative and useful to anyone anyone who travels by car, train, plane, or boat.
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Best Super Bowl Recipes: Crock Pot Reuben DipThis dip is full of the flavor of a Reuben sandwich.
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Vegan Christmas Recipe: Easy Pintos GallosThis recipe isn't fussy. It's simple, colorful, and very flavorful. It's the perfect dish for a healthy holiday. I've made this recipe easy by using canned beans, frozen corn, and premade salsa. A Pintos Gallos bar is fun and festive!
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The Anti-Abortion Amendment to the House Health Care BillThere are millions of uninsured American children waiting for the health care bill to pass. Let's move on with it please.
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Gluten Free Cherry CheesecakeThis recipe produces a perfect gluten free New York style baked cheesecake. Every sinful bite will help you forget about all those cookies you're not eating.
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Gluten Free Maple Brussels SproutsSurprisingly delicious Brussels sprouts recipe for the holidays or any night of the week. This dish will have your kids begging to eat their vegetables.
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Pictures of Northeastern Nevada WeatherJust when we thought we were going to have a mild winter, Mother Nature let loose and this is what we woke up to. -
Learning to Sew in 2010My big goal this year is to learn how to sew a dress that fits and flatters me. This is my plan for achieving that goal.