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Great Danes.  The one on the left has natural ears, and the one on the right has cropped ears.  (Photo by Ron Kimball)87

Should You Crop and/or Dock Your Dog?

by helenathegreat

A look at the pros and cons, the laws, and the ethics of cosmetic modification in dogs. published 8 months ago

43 comments    health family advice

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How to Invest as a College Student

by helenathegreat

An easy way for college students (or anyone else strapped for cash) to invest and see long-term returns with little risk. published 7 months ago

8 comments    advice education finance

Your child's teddy might be ready to leave home, but is she?  (Photo by Chrissi Nerantzi)73

How to Know When It's Time to "Leave the Nest"

by helenathegreat

For many teens, it seems to happen naturally when they go to college or get a job. But at what point should a parent put their food down and say, "Get out"? published 7 months ago

8 comments    family advice life

Don't get stuck with unwanted debt by making a fundamental financial mistake. (Photo by Steve Woods)76

Your First Apartment: Money Matters

by helenathegreat

There are practically a billion things you will need to consider when planning your budget for your first apartment. First, you will need to understand (at least minimally) the real estate rental market in... published 9 months ago

0 comments    advice finance money

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How to Get a Great First Apartment

by helenathegreat

Your first apartment will be an exciting adventure; almost everyone wants to live on their own! Here's a list of tips and tricks to keep in mind before you begin the Big Search. (This page is the index of a four-part series.) published 8 months ago

3 comments    advice education finance

An impromptu scavenger hunt can occupy all ages.  (Photo by Sarah Brucker)75

5 Great Games to Play with Your Family

by helenathegreat

It can be a challenge to entertain everyone at a family get-together like a picnic or reunion. Here are five perfect pick-up games you can play with minimal props that will entertain everyone. published 7 months ago

4 comments    entertainment family advice

Your dog trusts you to take care of him as best you can.  (Photo by Rafael Ohana)82

Are You Slowly Killing Your Dog?

by helenathegreat

Your dog trusts you to take care of him as best you can. (Photo by Rafael Ohana)I bet it says that it's "vet recommended" and has been tested to ensure that it's nutritionally complete. You probably chose... published 7 months ago

18 comments    health family advice

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How to Teach Your Child Money Management

by helenathegreat

Tips and tricks for teaching your child a healthy attitude towards money and an understanding for its management. published 9 months ago

21 comments    family advice education

Best friends does not equal best roommates. (Photo by Martyna Senkowska) 71

Your First Apartment: Who to Live With

by helenathegreat

The first of a four-part series on finding the perfect first apartment: Who should you live with? The pros and cons of living with friends versus living with strangers, things to keep in mind, and places to go to find the right person. published 9 months ago

7 comments    advice life home

Holding your first key is a great feeling.  (Photo by Peter Galbraith)69

Your First Apartment: Where to Look

by helenathegreat

This is the section where you might have no idea where to start. If you've never thought about real estate before, let alone considered what would be best for you, this may seem overwhelming. But it doesn't have to be! published 8 months ago

1 comment    advice finance life

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