Amy Faatz
Amy is an avid crafter, album maker, secretary, and the mother of three beautiful children. Her passion is crafting for dollars creating everything from paper gift tags to delicate crocheted doilies. She loves everything about photos and was a Consultant with Creative Memories for 8 years; educating others about caring for their photos, and the benefits of creating family photo albums to enjoy. She has been a secretary for a beer wholesaler for the last twenty-plus years with a special interest in Excel. She has many interests, but limited time due to the age of her children and the long commute time that is added to her work day. Her dream is to have control of her life and be her own boss while establishing a happy, healthy environment for herself and her family.
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How to Easily Blow Out a Real EggYou can blow out real eggs at home to paint or use for other craft projects.
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Christmas and Winter Scavenger Hunt Clues for Older Children and Adults (#1 - #10)Spice up your gift giving this holiday season with an exciting scavenger hunt. These ready-made clues point to many things everyone has in their home during the winter and holiday season.
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Scavenger Hunt Clues for Every OccasionI have listed several ideas for the use of scavenger hunts, some more unusual than others. But I would LOVE to hear ideas from readers looking to host a scavenger hunt for themselves.
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First Person: Clean-up of Hurricane Sandy Begins in PennsylvaniaLiving in Northeast Pennsylvania, we know we can expect a large amount of snow and cold weather. Recently we also experienced Hurricane Sandy right in our back yard. -
Easy DIY Halloween Décor You Can Use Year After YearI love easy do-it-yourself décor you can use year after year. My favorite Halloween decoration always gets comments from our guests and doesn’t even require finding any extra space in your home.
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Do Slugs Have 4 Noses? Here’s the Truth About Snapple Real Fact #4My personal experience with slugs can be summed with three words; slimy, destructive, and basically yucky. But I found more sites to research than I could read in one day about these squishy little creatures.
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Why Do Two People Get Married?Marriage isn’t the sacred temple it used to be. So why do couples still run to the altar, while gay and lesbian couples also fight for the right to marry?
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Challenging Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Clues for Teens or Adults. (#11-#20)Do you need some outdoor scavenger hunt clues that are more challenging for teens, or even adults? Outdoor scavenger hunts are great but if the clues don't require much thought for the searcher they just aren't as much fun.
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Local Guide to 2011 July 4th Firework Displays, in and Around Wayne County, PALocal guide to 2011 July 4th Independence Day firework displays in Northeastern Pennsylvania, including Honesdale, Hawley, Lake Ariel, and Carbondale, PA.
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Enjoy a Day of Hiking at Prompton State Park with Your FamilyAs residents of Northeast Pennsylvania, we are lucky to have Prompton State Park located in our backyard. As a result, my children and I can enjoy a day of hiking, which is one of our favorite ways to spend the day
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Challenging Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Clues for Teens and Adults (#1-#10)Do you need some outdoor scavenger hunt clues that are more challenging for teens, or even adults? Outdoor scavenger hunts are great but if the clues don't require much thought for the searcher they just aren't as much fun. -
My Ideas to Stop Email SPAMEveryone gets tons of email SPAM. What can be done to stop this spamming? I have a great idea; now if I could just figure out how to implement it. -
Can We End Email Spam?I received this letter as a message in my Yahoo! Inbox, promising me my percentage of 3.2 million dollars in United States dollars from my deceased uncle's fund.
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Challenging Scavenger Hunt Clues for Older Kids. (#21-#30)Do you need some scavenger hunt clues that are more challenging for older kids, or even adults? Scavenger hunts are great but if the clues don't require much thought for the searcher they just aren't as much fun. -
Challenging Scavenger Hunt Clues for Older Kids. (#11-#20)Do you need some scavenger hunt clues that are more challenging for older kids, or even adults? Scavenger hunts are great but if the clues don't require much thought for the searcher they just aren't as much fun.
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Challenging Scavenger Hunt Clues for Older Kids. (#1-#10)Do you need some scavenger hunt clues that are more challenging for older kids, or even adults? Scavenger hunts are great but if the clues don't require much thought for the searcher they just aren't as much fun.
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Hang Pictures Without Damaging Your WallsYou will love hanging pictures with this product, especially if you like to re-decorate or move furniture around now and then. Use this no-hole, no-tool way to hang almost anything on your walls. -
Embarrassing Things Kids Say; Our Son Announces We Are ThievesBe careful what you say to your young children. What may sound like innocent information to you may not sound so innocent when it is recycled through your child's mouth.
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Make Your Own Easter Basket Scavenger HuntFinding Easter eggs is always fun for kids, but going on a scavenger hunt for their Easter baskets is a blast. Read on for easy directions to make a scavenger hunt for Easter or any time. -
Snapple Cap Real Fact #3: Beavers Can Hold Their Breath for 45 Minutes Underwater. is it Fact or Fiction?How long can beavers hold their breath? Does Snapple Cap Real Fact #3 have the real answer? Beavers are essential to our environment no matter how long they can hold their breath. Read on to find out why. -
Who Needs Comic Relief when Life is Funny Enough? It's Time for PreschoolOur three year old son is ready for preschool, but is preschool ready for him? -
Why is the Abbreviated Cell Phone Text Talk so Popular?I realize that abbreviation is necessary to be able to text so quickly, but sometimes I feel like I need a text abbreviation dictionary to understand messages! -
If You Were Born in 1975, Here Are Some Facts You Can Associate with Your Birth YearWhat happend in the year 1975? Did you graduate high school or were you born that year? What else happened in 1975? -
Recipe for Great Pumpkin Cookies (Mom's)This is one of my mom's recipes. The recipe is easy and it makes lots of nice soft cookies. There must be some magic in the ingredients too because they disappear so quickly! -
What is a Snapple Cap Fact?Snapple Cap "real facts" are printed on the inside of the caps that cover Snapple's ready-to-drink, iced tea beverages. These facts are interesting and even entertaining, but are they really true?
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Wedding Cake using ivy, butterflies, sunflowers, daisies, and real wood piecesI made and decorated this wedding cake as a gift for a very special couple. The challenge was to choose a cake with nature elements that included real wood, sunflowers and the color yellow, which were all favorites of the bride.
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Do You Want to See New Movies with Your Family at Huge Discounts?Does your family love to see all the latest and greatest when it comes to movies? Try these easy solutions to save big bucks the next time your family is begging to see a new movie.
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If You Were Born in 1969, Here Are Some Facts You Can Associate with Your Birth YearWhat were the fashion trends and notable facts from 1969? How much did staple items like milk and eggs cost? What was the average cost of a new home and automobile? Read on for these answers and more.
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What Are Facebook Credits and How Can I Get Them?What are Facebook credits, how much do they cost, what can I buy with them, and how can I get credits free?
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Should I Write Under a Pen Name?As a writer, should you publish your work using your real name or a pen name?
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Do You Need a Great Game to Play in the Car with the Kids?Keeping kids occupied in the car is sometimes difficult, especially during long trips. Try playing this game the next time your kids are fidgety in the car.
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Why Does Green Tea Have Such Great Health Benefits?Many people drink green tea because of the health benefits. Just what does green tea contain that makes it so healthy to drink?
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Where Can I Find Free Books?Free books can be found in any town and are available to anyone, if you know where to look!
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Start Now to Save Money on Your 2012 Income Tax ReturnLearn how to make the most of your Salvation Army donations.
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Is There an Easy Way to Change the Bedding on a Bunk Bed?Tips to make changing bedding on a bunk bed easier!?
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Straight No Chaser with a Twist a Capella ConcertThe songlist of the the Straight No Chaser Concert was awesome. We had the pleasure of seeing this 10 member group live at the FM Kirby Center in Wilkes Barre Pennsylvania.
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Snapple Fact #2: Animals that Lay Eggs Don't Have Belly Buttons; Is it Fact or Fiction?Animals that lay eggs don't have belly buttons. Is this Snapple Cap fact really true? And what is a belly button anyway?
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What Kind of Page Views Are You Looking For?Many of us show support in the form of an encouraging comment at the end of an article. How many of us are defeating the comment's real purpose?
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Is it Worth it to Sell My Stuff on Ebay?Learn what time and costs are involved with creating a listing and selling on ebay.
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My Top 5 Articles Written for Associated ContentEveryone wants to earn as many page views as possible with their content but I am always surprised by what brings in the most page views. Research says one thing and reality says another!
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Snapple Fact #1: Is it Fact or Fiction?When researching this subject I found there was quite a debate about whether Snapple Fact #1 is true or false. Who gets paid to write these facts for Snapple anyway?
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Blueberry Buckle RecipeThis recipe is easy to make and is a requested favorite at our house. It's also great to take to potlucks and picnics.
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My Experience with Online Writing to Make Money with Associated Content, Part TwoI have a very limited time to dedicate to writing online and this will be my sixteenth published article since June 7, 2010. This is my ongoing series to report how I have been rewarded.
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Potty Training My Three Year Old Son and What Finally Made Him Use the PottyAnyone who is a parent knows about the potty struggle. Diapers cost a small fortune so what can we do to make this kid use the potty already?
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My Experience with Online Writing to Make Money with Associated Content, Part OneI'm just an average person with no college education wanting to find a way to stay home when my kids need me and still make a decent income. I researched ways to make money at home and discovered the online writing opportunity with Associated Content.
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Little Kids Squeeze 'n Blow Pop Up BubblesI love this product for bubble blowing with the kids. Not much mess and very easy to use.
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How Do I Know If I Have Poison Ivy?I am one of those unlucky people that suffers from a poison ivy rash at least once every year. This troublesome rash has one almost unbearable symptom that makes it easy to diagnose.
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Is it Safe to Use Q-tips to Clean Your Ears?Do you use Q-tips to clean ear wax from your ears? You may be doing more harm than good.
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Give Your Parents the Perfect Gift for Any HolidayI used to struggle with what to give my parents for Christmas and birthdays. What do you give someone when they have everything they need and if they don't, they just go and buy it themselves.
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Finding Four Leaf CloversAs a child I looked exhaustively for these elusive little devils, meanwhile four leaf clovers seemed to pop up like daisies in front of my mom. What was I missing?
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How Long Should Mascara and Other Makeup Be Kept?Everyone loves flawless skin. If you have blemishes it may surprise you to find out that your makeup could be causing them. Read the do's and don't when it comes to makeup.
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Banana Bread RecipeBanana Bread is very versatile in our house. We eat it for breakfast, as a snack and even with a specail meal like Easter, Thanksgiving or Christmas. It's easy to make and healthy too.
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A Keepsake Photo Album Guide: Making Your Memories Last for GenerationsWe all love looking at pictures and hearing stories about old memories. Learn how you can complete albums of your own about you and your family and save your photos from the fate of dusty attics, shoe boxes under the bed, and computer hard drives.
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Welsh Cookie RecipeThese Welsh cookies are a favorite treat at our house. Almost like a biscuit, they are soft and only slightly sweet. The most unusual thing about them is that they are not baked in the oven like most cookies.
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Wedding Shower Host IdeaMost wedding showers are very predictable....and boring. But the last wedding shower I went to put a new spin on all the old standbys. It was very different and I was impressed, but most importantly, I'm sure all the guests enjoyed it too.
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The Best Wedding Shower GiftAre you tired of the same old, same old shower gifts? Give a gift to the bride-to-be that will really "WOW" her AND the groom-to-be. It is guaranteed to be the most cherished addition to their new home.
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What is the Best Way to Care for Printed Photos?So many of us take photos but few know the facts about the best way to care and store them. When asked what people would save in the event of a fire, photos are third on the list behind family and pets. But where are our precious memories?
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Most People Yearn for a Soul Mate but is There Something You Can Actually DO to Find One?Most people, women especially, dream of a soulmate. My own definition of one has changed as I grow older...or is it wiser? Maybe a different perspective will help you find the soulmate you desire.