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Gluten-Free Diet for Weight-Loss TipsIf you want to lose weight and feel more energetic, you can try eliminating gluten from your diet and see how you feel.
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You're Diagnosed with Celiac Disease - Now What? Gluten-Free LivingThis is a learning process, so take it slow, and you can relax and enjoy (finally!) how good you feel after a delicious meal.
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Easy Gluten-Free Meal Ideas for KidsThe cupboards do not have to be bare in a gluten-free kitchen. Nor do you have to spend loads of money on specialty foods.
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Chocolate Chip Cookie Recipe IdeasThere are many varieties of chocolate chip cookies. Add cinnamon, mint chips, peanut butter chips, or raisins to your cookie. It’s up to you.
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The Most Common Types of Cancer Found in WomenThese are the kind of cancers that plague women the most and what you have to watch out for. Remember, early detection is key in increasing your survival rate.
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What You Need to Know About Colorectal CancerFor both men and women, colorectal cancer is the third deadliest cancer there is. This is why it's so important to get screened for it.
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What You Need to Know About Cervical CancerGetting screened is the most important thing you can do in preventing cervical cancer. However, beyond that there are some other things you can do as well.
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Fitness Tips for Women 35 Years and OlderWith a little planning and awareness, you can be physically fit at age 35 and beyond.
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Carpooling: Share the Ride to Save Money - Frugal Living TipsCarpooling is a great way to save money on parking, car maintenance, fuel, and other areas.
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How to Choose a Hairstyle That's Right for Your AgeThere's a beautiful, sexy hairstyle for every age. Find one that's right for you!
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Bulk Shopping - Sharing the List and Splitting the CostWith a little creative thought and a frugal approach, you and your colleagues can save a great deal by buying in bulk and splitting the cost.
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Car-Friendly Snack Ideas - Parenting TipsOptions in small packages.
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How to Promote Your Kindle Novel OnlineCreating a buzz for your novel should start immediately once you've uploaded it.
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Dishwasher Product Review - LG EasyRack Plus Dishwasher and Samsung DMT800 DishwasherWill either one of these models become your next dishwasher?
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Making Healthier Food ChoicesIt's clear that making healthier food choices is really simple if you don't make it hard.
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Should You Try Gluten Free?A lot of people are jumping on the gluten-free bandwagon, but should you if you don't have Celiac disease?
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Losing Weight Can Be Easy with These Weight Loss TipsFor many people, losing weight is all about attitude. Once you have a positive and determined attitude, you will be able to achieve your goals.
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Prostate Cancer - What it is and How to Test for ItWhat you need to know about prostate cancer.
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Everyday Cost-Cutting IdeasDo you want to save money? There are lots of ways to cut costs to make your money go further.
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Yummy Baking Recipes for Your Slow CookerHere are some yummy recipes and ideas for tasty baking in your slow cooker. -
How to Make Money with Your Website or BlogHaving a website or blog, or even several, can not only make you extra money but it can in fact make you a full time income.
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How to Know What to Look for in a Web Host for Your DomainSo you want to make money online. Having a domain name and using a good web hosting company is just good business and gives you the means to make money online.
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How to Find Mesothelioma Financial HelpYou or a loved one has just been diagnosed with Mesothelioma. Here are some ways to find financial help when you need it after being diagnosed.
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How to Make a Low Cost Conference Call Using Yahoo MessengerMaking a professional conference call doesn't have to be expensive. There are many ways to make a professional conference call that is also a low cost conference call.
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Gluten Free Recipes: Gluten Free Sandwich Bread RecipeHaving a gluten intolerance or a gluten allergy leaves those that have the gluten intolerance unable to eat what a lot of us take for granted, such as bread.
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Keeping Christ in Christmas: It's Not Happy Holidays, It's Merry ChristmasIf you are offended by Christ in Christmas, get your own holiday and leave Christmas alone.
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How to Get Paid to Write and Earn Residual Income with Your WritingWriters can make a nice living writing online. Freelance writers can not only earn direct income and upfront payments for their work, they can also earn residual income. Both direct payments and residual income have their benefits.
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How to Save Money and Survive During the Economic RecessionThe economy is spiraling downhill and out of control during the recession, making it very difficult for some families to survive financially.
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The Sanctity of Marriage: What is Marriage? There is No Such Thing as a Gay MarriageIt's not news that there are some people in this country who would like to say that marriage should be allowed between two people that love each other. Just what is marriage and who is qualified to be allowed to marry?
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Frugal Tips to Help Avoid Overspending During the Christmas Holiday SeasonThe Christmas holiday season often brings out the worst buying, shopping, and spending habits of the American consumer. So how can we have a nice Christmas and still avoid overspending during the Christmas shopping season?
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How to Earn Money Working from Home Without Being Taken by ScamsMore and more people are looking for ways to earn money working from home, but don't want to be taken by scams. So how can you know if it's a scam and what can you do to make money working from home?
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How to Get Organized Quickly for the Thanksgiving and Christmas HolidaysThe Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays are almost here. But is your home organized and ready for Thanksgiving and Christmas? If not, here's how to get organized quickly for the Thanksgiving and Christmas holidays.
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How to Get Water After a Hurricane Strikes If Your Electricity and Water Are OffRunning out of water can be a nightmare if you don't know what to do to obtain more, especially when a hurricane strikes in very hot weather. Knowing what to do to get water can make a nightmare into a very bearable situation until utilities are restored.
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How to Cut Your Grocery Bill in Half and Save Money on the Cost of FoodThe cost of food is rising everyday. Saving money on groceries has become more than a luxury, it's become a must. The following tips can help families save money on the grocery bill.
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How to Survive a Week Without Electricity After a HurricaneSurviving a week or longer without electricity can be done if preparations are made ahead of time and even if none are made.
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How Grilling is Inhumane to CowsGrilling beef gives new meaning to Mad Cow Syndrome. You would be mad too if you were tossed upon a grill and had BBQ sauce spread across your body, then left to simmer for hours on the hot coals.
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I'm Getting Married... To My Horse!I'm so thankful that people have finally realized that marriage was never meant to be only between a man and a woman. Why? Because I am in love with my horse and we want to get married.
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Mary-Kate Olsen and Heath Ledger: What's She Keeping Secret About His Death?When Heath Ledger died on January 22, 2008 of an accidental overdose of various drugs it seemed like an open and shut case. Another person lost their life to an overdose of drugs. Case closed... or was it?
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Ten Ways to Cut Living Costs QuicklyGas prices aren't the only thing rising fast lately. The cost of food and utilities is also going up, causing an even heavier strain on budgets. As the cost of living skyrockets, individuals and families are being forced to cut corners and learn to live on less.
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Is This Your Soul Mate?You've gotten to know this person that you love to spend time with. You've become great friends and can talk about anything and everything. You find yourself thinking of this person all the time.
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Family Home Organizing and Storage IssuesHaving a family with young kids can be trying when it comes to organizing the home and keeping the home organized. Trying to find storage space can be just as trying.
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Muhammad (Mohammed) the Teddy Bear and BlasphemyThe story has made international news headlines. Gillian Gibbons, a 54 year old teacher from Britain who went to Sudan to teach, has been arrested. Her crime? She allowed her 7 year old students in her class to name their stuffed teddy bear Muhammad (Mohammed).
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The Perfect Christmas GiftEach year as the Christmas season nears, the advertisements get hot and heavy for anything and everything that a person can shop for and purchase as a gift for Christmas.
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When Someone You Love Has Hurt YouIt happens far too often. Words can deal a fatal blow to a relationship. People say mean and hurtful things, sometimes intentionally, to hurt the person they love the most. Once the words are out, it's impossible to take them back.
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The Basics of Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD)Do you often find yourself counting steps, feeling the need to touch objects as you walk by them, washing your hands repeatedly, not wanting to shake hands with someone for fear of germs, unable to leave the house out of fear something terrible might happen?
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Easy Weight Loss TipsIt's important to maintain a healthy weight. Eating healthy will not only help in the struggle to lose weight, it's also the way to keep the pounds off once they are lost.
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Best Home Decorating Tips on a BudgetYou've finally bought your dream home, and you've gotten moved in and settled. Now comes the fun part, decorating your new home. But there's one problem. You're on a budget and don't have a lot of money to spend on decorating.
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Frugal Living Tips: Ways to Save Money at the SupermarketSaving money on food and groceries can prove to be difficult when the price of eating tends to cut deep into even the best made budget. There is help.
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Dryer Lint Treasures: When Trying to Save Money Goes Way OverboardI'm a frugal person. I admit it freely. I'm not ashamed of it, rather I'm proud of the fact that I save money here by not wasting it so I can get something I want there.
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Women and Abusive Relationships: Escaping the Cycle of AbuseIt happens everyday. A woman is abused...physically, emotionally, verbally, mentally. Physical abuse happens all too often to entirely too many women. But she's not hit by some random stranger.
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America's Greatest Tragedy: Killing Babies by Their Own MothersIt's one of the most horrible crimes imaginable. A woman becomes pregnant, yet instead of being filled with joy and happiness at the thought of becoming a parent, she makes an appointment and has her baby killed.
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How to Get Rid of Fruit Flies in Your Kitchen the Frugal WayThose pesky little fruit flies arrive in your home, unnoticed as they grab a free ride in on the bananas or other fresh fruit. How do you get rid of them without spending a load of money on pesticides that will only smell up your house?
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Romantic and Fun Dates for the Frugal at HeartYou've met this absolutely fantastic person that you are crazy about. You want to ask them on a date. The only problem is that money is tight.
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Tips for Bathing Your CatCats in general do not need to be bathed. But there will inevitably be times that your pet cat will need some help with a bath. Bathing a cat can be a fearful thing, but with these helpful tips, you are sure to survive giving your pet cat a bath.
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Signs that Your Cat is Royalty and You Are the Cat's StaffSome cats are the outdoors type, wild and free basking in the sun on a warm day, not confined to four walls. Some are semi indoors cats, just as happy inside as outside. Then you have the last type, the ones who think they are royalty.
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Saving Money on the Cost of Gifts: Gift Giving on a BudgetShopping for gifts can wreak havoc on the best planned budget. Gift giving can run into an outrageous sum of money. There are ways to save money on the cost of gifts and still give a thoughtful gift that the recipient is sure to love and enjoy.
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Season Finale of Lost Leaves More Unanswered QuestionsThe season finale of ABC's Lost aired May 23rd, leaving more unanswered questions and a surprise ending. The last five minutes of the show was the most powerful minutes of the entire show when Jack meets someone at the airport at night.
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How to Have a Redneck Flower GardenHaving a flower garden that looks like everyone else's doesn't take away from the beauty of the flowers or the garden. But why have a garden that mimics what the rest of the world has when you can have your very own redneck flower garden?
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Solving the Color Matching Dilemma when Decorating Your HomeIt's happened to the best of us. We go shopping, searching for those delightful goodies to add new life to rooms. Of course, everything has to match. We find absolutely perfect items, and are sure the colors are perfect.
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Seven Cleaning Tips for the FamilyThese are tips that the entire family can and should use. All family members living in the home should help take care of the home they live in. Almost everyone can do something, even small children.
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How to Recognize a True FriendOver the course of our lives, we run into an untold amount of people. Some people boast of the number of friends they have, wearing the number like a prized badge on their clothing. But what is a friend really?
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Beauty Preparation for Your Wedding DayWhen making wedding plans for the big day, a bride often begins to make plans for her wedding dress, the honeymoon, the reception, the wedding cake, and the invitation list.
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Organizing Tips for Work at Home MomsBeing a work at home mom is great in many ways. The perks are wonderful. But having a home business can also become overwhelming quickly when it comes to balancing work and caring for the home and family.
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Making Money as a Virtual AssistantThe internet has made being a virtual assistant one of the hottest new work at home businesses. The low startup cost and great income potential make being a virtual assistant one of the easiest home business to break into.
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Tips to Help Avoid the Temptation of Spending MoneyAdvertisements are everywhere. No matter where you go, it's almost impossible to escape advertising. There are billboards on the highways, magazine ads, newspaper ads, advertisements on TV, internet ads, even ads on clothing.
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Building a Niche Opt-in Mailing List of SubscribersWhen deciding on what your newsletter will be about, it's important to hone in on a niche topic or area of expertise. Picking a niche will help to ensure that subscribers are getting the information and resources they are looking for about a particular topic.
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Tips for Publishing an Opt-in NewsletterPublishing an opt-in newsletter has many benefits both to you and to your mailing list subscribers. Your newsletter lets your readers know what's new in regards to your services or products.
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Unique Ideas to Help Save Money: Tips to Keep More Money in Your PocketThe cost of living is steadily climbing. It gets harder and harder just to make ends meet. Rather than get stressed out over finances, there are some things the average person or family can do to save money and live on less, yet not do without.
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Buying Pet Health Care Insurance for Your CatCat owners thinking of purchasing pet health care insurance for their pet cats need to determine what type of pet health care policy is best suited for their needs. Is the cost of the insurance going to save you money or end up costing you for services that you won't use?
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Unique Gift Ideas for Valentine's DayValentine's Day is the traditional day of the year that we give a romantic gift to the one we love to show them how important they are to us. One might give the usual gifts of items such as candy, flowers, or jewelry, and these are indeed thoughtful gifts.
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Turn Your Love for Scrapbooking into a Home BusinessStarting a scrapbooking business doesn't have to cost a lot of money to get started. That's one of the nice advantages to this particular home business. It doesn't require a lot of money to get it going.
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Pay for Your Nursing School Tuition with GrantsFor the past several years, there has been a shortage in nurses. Because of the high demand for nurses and shortage of them, some organizations are providing funds for prospective nursing students to obtain their nursing education through grants.
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Tips for Building a Profitable Opt-in Newsletter Subscriber BaseHaving a newsletter is a must for anyone doing business online. A newsletter is the main lifeline to the customer. It's through the newsletter that businesses can let customers know about sales and discounts or updates to their website.
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Using Vinegar to Clean: How Vinegar Can Help Clean and Save You MoneyLong before store shelves were lined with various cleaning products, there was vinegar. Women used vinegar to clean in a number of ways. Rather than spend loads of money on different types of cleaners, you can save money by using vinegar to clean.
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Tips for Overcoming ProcrastinationWe all put off things that need to be done. But when it becomes routine to leave necessary tasks unattended, it's possible that we have turned into a procrastinator. Procrastinators put off things that need to be done, on a regular basis.
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Saving Money on the Cost of Child DaycareHaving a baby is a wonderful experience, and life with the new baby is just beginning. But the fact is that six weeks after the birth of your child, you have to return to work. Your finances have changed with the new addition to your family.
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Tips for Dealing with Lower Back Pain in PregnancyBeing pregnant can cause a lot of discomfort for a woman. Perhaps one of the most uncomfortable things during pregnancy is lower back pain. The pain can go from mild to agonizing, even in the early stages of pregnancy before any weight is gained.
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The Importance of Appropriate Prenatal Care for Pregnant WomenPregnant women absolutely need good prenatal care. Good prenatal care is essential to ensure not only the health of the mom, but the health and well being of the baby as well.
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Building Your Self Esteem and Learning to Love YourselfLow self esteem isn't a rare thing among the human population. A surprisingly high number of people suffer from low self esteem. Often a person who has a low self esteem doesn't love themselves, making the feelings even worse.
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How to Flip a House for ProfitReal estate has become big business, more so today than ever. One of the oldest trends in real estate marketing is to purchase a home in need of restoration, do repairs and restore the home, then flip it for a substantial profit.
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Tips to Decorate Your Home on a BudgetDecorating your home doesn't have to cost you a small fortune. There are many ways to decorate your home on a budget, and still have it look like it was decorated by an interior designer. Save money on decorating by doing it yourself and doing it frugally.
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Stem Cell Research: Is it Right or Wrong?Embryos that are just days old are frozen, and although they are fertilized and can eventually be implanted in a woman and a baby born, there is a debate as to whether they are considered a life as a frozen embryo and whether it's right or wrong to use their stem cells.
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Parenting an Autistic ChildWhen my oldest child was born 17 years ago, it was obvious to me immediately that something was different about him. I had no idea at the time how all the dreams I had for him before his birth would change.
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How to Keep Online Visitors Coming Back to Your WebsiteYou've built the ultimate website. You've promoted your site and the hits have been coming in, but suddenly there's a huge drop in your hits. What's going on and how do you keep traffic returning to your website?
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Toxic Dog Treats: What Not to Feed Your DogDogs love getting special treats from their owners. Pet owners spend money on dog treats to give their beloved pets something that seems like it's a good thing. Unfortunately, pet owners may be giving their dog pet treats that are toxic to them.
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Signs of Child Abuse from Your Babysitter or Childcare ProviderMany American women leave their kids with a babysitter or put them in daycare while they work outside the home. But just how safe are your children in the care of a person who might be watching a number of kids?
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Finding the Time to Write: Better Time Management for Freelance WritingFinding the time to write isn't always easy. Working from home often leaves the impression that you are available to do anything at any given time. Learning to tell someone NO isn't easy but is often necessary.
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How to Get More Subscribers for Your NewsletterAre you at a loss for ideas on how to obtain more subscribers to your newsletter? Have you just started a newsletter and you need to build your opt-in subscriber base?
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How to Self Promote and Market Your WorkYou've created some wonderful work. You want it to be seen and noticed. You want people to buy your creation. You want publicity. After all, how can you make money if what you have created to sell is never seen by the general public?
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Women Fishing for Men: How a Woman Can Hook the Right ManOne of the main quests in life for a woman is to find the right man that she can not only love but be happy and content with, and actually like.
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Tips to Get Organized: Home Organization and DeclutteringThe stresses of day to day living can often overwhelm us, leaving us feeling that we have no control over what's going on around us, even in our own homes. If our homes are disorganized and cluttered, it can easily overwhelm us.
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Baby Gift Basket Ideas: Perfect Gifts for a New BabyAre you looking for the perfect gift for the new baby of a friend or family member? Gift baskets for babies are adorable and thoughtful gifts, allowing you to give a more personal gift to the mom for her new baby.
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How to Keep Your Home Cooler in the Hot Summer MonthsThe heat of the summer can cause your power bill to skyrocket. Trying to keep your home cool while trying to keep your power bill down isn't always easy, but it can be done.
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Things a Woman Should Never Do on a DateDating can be fun and exciting, and can lead to more dates with a wonderful man. But there are some things a woman just should not do if she hopes to have another date with that wonderful man.
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Tips to Save Money on Laundry and Clothing Care CostsThe cost of caring for your clothing can get expensive over a period of time. But the cost of doing the laundry doesn't have to eat a hole in your budget.
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Energy Saving Tips: 13 Ways to Save Money on Power BillsThere are many ways to save money on electricity and power costs. Following are just a few ideas to help cut the cost of your power bill and save money.
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Natural Skincare Techniques: Beautiful Skin the Healthy and Natural WayBeautiful skin does not have to cost a fortune and it does not have to involve putting chemically enhanced beauty products on your skin.
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Partial Birth Abortion Ban is Backed by the Supreme CourtOn Wednesday April 18 the Supreme Court backed the ban on partial birth abortion. Pro-life and anti-abortion activists celebrated the 5-4 decision that bans the controversial procedure while those for abortion protested in anger.
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Unique Ideas: Frugal Money Saving Tips to Budget BetterYou can save a lot of money with these frugal money saving tips. Saving money helps the budget plus provides funds for doing something special.
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Finding Faith When There Seems to Be NoneIt's often easy to have faith when there are no storms or trials in life. When there's nothing going on, we usually have no problem at all in having faith. After all, why would there be a problem in having faith when everything is fine?
