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How to Stop Mosquitoes from Invading Your House
Mosquito bites are not only annoying, they can be deadly. When these pests invade your home, it can be overwhelming. Fortunately, there's an easy and cheap way to prevent further infestations. Best of all, you can do it yourself.
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A Beginner's Guide to Annual and Perennial Flowers
Are you an annual person or a perennial person? Perhaps a little of both? This quirky gardening tutorial for beginner gardeners is a quick and easy guide to picking the best flowers for your garden.
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Practical, Easy and Fun Ways to Reuse Plastic Grocery Bags
Plastic shopping bags blew onto the retail scene in the late 1970s. Today they're everywhere, including drainage systems and sewers. Here are some fun, practical and earth-friendly ways to reuse your extra plastic bags.
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Flying the Not-so-Friendly Skies: Tips for Airplane Travel With Infants, Toddlers and Preschoolers
From packing your bags to arriving safely at your destination, flying with a child is a tricky business which must be handled from start to finish with delicate precision. Here are some tips for flying with kids and making the flight easier for everyone!
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A Modern Professional's Guide to Anti-Social Etiquette in the Workplace
From the dreaded office potluck to all-office emails, here is a handy etiquette guide to anti-social behavior for modern day professionals, including some expert advice from Miss Manners' mortal enemy, Burgess Cobblepot III.
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Plight of the Pigeon: Common Injuries, Misconceptions, and Ways to Heal Our Feathered Friends
Despite what many people think, pigeons are smart birds, even carrying messages to save our troops in times of war. These life-saving tips will help you to care for an injured pigeon.
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How to Create a 'Fab' Mix of Beatles Songs for Kids
Whether it's a tape, a CD, or an MP3 playlist, a parent really can't go wrong with The Beatles (Unless, of course, you're a Rolling Stones fan). Here are some of the top suggestions for creating your own kid-friendly tribute to Beatlemania.
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Is modern technology causing your depression? It's possible.
Studies show that the anti-social nature of the modern age is a fertile ground for depression. Take a break from technology now and again. Your health (and your family) will thank you.
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The Changing English Language: Evolution or Dumbing Down?
Bromance. Derpy. Woot. Some recent additions to English language dictionaries might totes have you scratching your head. As a writer I see value in the growing lexicon. How about you?
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Using Windex or a Natural, Non-Toxic Solution to Kill Ants Indoors
Turns out Windex is a slightly less toxic solution for exterminating ants (for the humans, that is).
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How to Talk to a Young Child About the Death of a Pet Fish
Some people call them disposable animals, and Nirvana said "they don't have any feelings." But the loss of a beloved pet, even a goldfish, can be difficult for the whole family.
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Maternity-Leave Survival Skills: Tips for New Moms to Stay Sane and Enjoy Motherhood
A working mom on maternity leave is probably facing tougher challenges than ever before. Here are some tips for staying sane and enjoying time off with your new bundle of joy.
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Six lessons about motherhood: Theory vs. reality of raising children
Before I was a mom, I had a lot of theories on good parenting. Now I have a happy, healthy boy dancing through my hallways, filling my household with absolute awesomeness ... and no theories.