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Careers as a Multipotentialite
If you've never found your calling, it might be because you're good at so many things that you're a multipotentialite! You might be the type of person who can have multiple careers.
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What It's Like to Go on a Meditation Retreat
A meditation retreat can be a powerful experience. From "going silent," to sitting in a meditation pose for hours, magical things began to happen.
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Learn Spanish by Watching Telenovelas: Beginner to Advanced
When you begin to learn another language, you can really improve your listening and speaking skills by watching telenovelas. The following series are great for Spanish practice.
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First Year Teacher: 12 Survival Strategies
The first year of teaching entails so many new experiences. Make it a little easier by using some or all of these strategies to make the ride a little smoother.
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The Magic of Bighorn Medicine Wheel
Bighorn Medicine Wheel is located at Medicine Mountain. Rocks and stones make up the wheel and line up with the equinoxes. It is a magical place.
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Mt. Moriah Cemetery and a Possible Haunting by Seth Bullock
Mt. Moriah Cemetery in Deadwood, SD hosts many colorful characters. Not only that, Seth Bullock himself probably touched my shoulder when I passed by his grave.
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6 Wonderful Benefits of Road Trips
The benefits of road trips are numerous. From getting you out of your routine to discovering new places, there's something for everyone in taking a short trip out of town.
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Learn Spanish: 100 Most Common Verbs and Expressions
If you know the most common verbs in Spanish, you're a long way to understanding the language. Here are 100 common verbs with different usage expressions.
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Study Spanish: Nature and Weather Vocabulary - La naturaleza
Learn a little Spanish for free - words from nature. Download flashcards, try the quizzes and learn common vocabulary to help you speak better Spanish.
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Prepare for a Teaching Interview – Land That Teaching Job!
Get that teaching job of your dreams with these tips and tricks from a teacher who's been there and done that. Learn about portfolios, resume tips and much more.
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What Your Child's Teacher Would Love to Tell You - But Can't
Teachers everywhere want their students to succeed. Many of them also wish they could say certain things to help students be more successful, especially to parents.
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Learn Spanish: Tener Expressions
Learn some Spanish and express yourself better by understanding tener expressions. Try some exercises, make some flashcards, and take a quiz to test your knowledge!
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Learn Spanish: Winter Vocabulary
It's fun to learn about winter vocabulary in Spanish. Study 14 words and new phrases to express yourself in the winter. Included are images and worksheets to help you make flashcards and practice!
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Learn Spanish: Numbers 1-100
Have you always wanted to learn the Spanish numbers? Look no further: you'll find the numbers 1-100, as well as practice exercises and a quiz to help you learn your Spanish numbers.
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Learn Spanish: Greetings
Learn some greetings in Spanish to help you interact with native Spanish speakers. Study the greetings and then take the quiz to see what you learned!
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Dragonfly Facts, Symbolism, Meanings, and Photos
The dragonfly has many possible meanings. If one comes into your life, it might signal change, adaptation, or a variety of other things. This article will break down some of the possible meanings of a dragonfly encounter.
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Make Your Own Canvas and Create Canvas Wall Art
Making and stretching your own canvas doesn't have to be difficult. It's actually an art in itself. Learn how in this article.
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Art and Healing: It's Therapeutic
Art is a creative process that is at once therapeutic, stress-relieving and incredibly beneficial. Read the author's personal take on the importance of creating art.
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Hiking at Paint Rock, NC
Hiking in western North Carolina near Asheville offers majestic views, fun adventures, and historical significance. Paint Rock is about 1 hour and 15 minutes from Asheville near Hot Springs, NC.
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5 Easy Tips to Organize Your Photos
Organizing your photos doesn't have to be a daunting task or even that difficult. It just takes a little time and a willingness to organize your photos by date and subject.
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Selective Coloring Using a DSLR Camera or GIMP
Have you ever tried selective coloring to make a single color "pop" in an image? You can use your DSLR to do it or you can use GIMP (or another photo editor).
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Second Language Learning: Best Time to Learn, How, and Why
Learning a language is fun, but there's an ideal time, method and lots of reasons for doing so: when you're younger, it's definitely easier.
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Free Creative Commons Photos and How to Use Them Properly
Do you use Creative Commons photos? If so, are you familiar with the different licenses? While you're at it, enjoy some free Christmas-themed photos as a gift!
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How to Take Portraits: Lighting Tips and Techniques
When you take a photograph, proper lighting is the most important element. It can mean the difference between a perfect photo or one that is so dark, you have to strain to see any details.
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Easy Photo Editing - 8 Free Sites and Examples
You can have lots of fun doing photo editing on free photo editing websites. I highlight six free sites and provide examples of some fun edits that you can do with these websites.
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Photo Projects: Ideas and Famous Projects
Photo projects can be great fun, help you improve your photography skills and lead you to bigger and better projects. In this hub I also discuss some amazing and famous photo projects to help with ideas.
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Write a Novel in 30 Days - NaNoWriMo
You can write a novel in 30 days! It takes a little planning, some steely resolve and an idea. I write here about my experience attempting the 50,000 word-challenge during the month of November.
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The Village Framer - A Small Business Review - Small Business Saturday
Small businesses are an important part of the American landscape. In this hub, I interview a local shop owner who exudes love of community, her work, arts and crafts & who is a vibrant entrepreneur.
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Easy Pumpkin Cream Cheese Muffins Recipe
If you like pumpkins and cream cheese, try these muffins! They're not difficult to make and with a bit of powdered sugar, you'll have a yummy breakfast delight.
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Using Leftover Ricotta for a Cheesy Pasta Dish
What do you do with ricotta cheese that you have unused after making a dish like a lasagna? You make easy, cheesy pasta of course! Find out how to make a delicious, warm dish that rivals macaroni and cheese any day!
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How to Capture Color with GIMP
GIMP is an image manipulation program that can help you edit photos for stunning results. You can use the color picker tool to help improve your image in a number of ways, including fixing blemishes.
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Buying and Upgrading to a DSLR Camera
Are you thinking about upgrading to a DSLR camera? Check out my review of my Sony a57 and why you should get one.
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Use the Right Word - Grammar Errors and Usage
Which do you use? Site, cite, or sight? How about their, they're and there? So many words and so many choices. Check out this fun guide to help you never forget which one to use.
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Fall Photography - Images, Ideas and Tips
Capturing photos of the fall colors doesn't have to be a challenge. In this hub, take a look at some of the images I've taken and find out some easy ways to take fantastic fall photos.
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The Constellation Libra - Myths and Stars - Zodiac Series
The constellation Libra has a mythological history, just like all the constellations that circle the zodiac. Find out about how "scales" relate to Libra and see what stars make up this constellation.
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How to Make Pinecone Fire Starters
Pinecone fire starters are not only useful, but you can also make wonderful handmade gifts with them. Learn how in this article.
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Black Walnut and What You Can Do With It
Black walnut trees yield beautiful wood and great-tasting, nutritious nuts that you can use in cooking. Learn more about this interesting plant and fruit.
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Sharpie Art - Design a Table
Use your doodling skills for good! Create a beautiful table using black Sharpies to make a work of art! The table will be useful and you'll have art to look at that is pleasing to the eye!
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Corn Masa Sopes and Tomatillo Sauce
Using fresh ingredients, you can make a colorful, fantastic plate of sopes, pinto beans and tomatillo sauce. You just might adopt this dish as a family favorite!
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Halloween: Carving Pumpkins and Roasting Seeds
You really can make fun designs on your pumpkins! It requires some work and patience - but it's worth it!
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How to Make a "Stained Glass" Window With a Sharpie
Did you know you could make stained glass without any class at all? Using any old window and some Sharpie markers, you can create your own colorful "stained glass."
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Abstract Art Flower Painting Ideas
Do you like flowers? Included in this hub are step-by-step instructions to paint flowers, a video and three project ideas.
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How to Split Logs for Firewood by Hand
If you're thinking about using wood heat or need to brush up on your wood-chopping skills, you'll want to check out this article on splitting wood by hand.
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The Constellation Virgo: Mythology, Stars, and More
The Virgo constellation has a great mythological history and contains hundreds of galaxies and Messier objects. Explore Virgo's mythology, stars, and more.
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Hummingbirds: Facts, Symbolism, Meanings and More
Hummingbirds are the world's smallest birds, but that doesn't mean they can't accomplish the impossible! They can fly fast, migrate thousands of miles and still bring happiness your way.
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Pumpkin Soup, Pumpkin Bread and Pumpkin Cream Cheese Brownies - For Fall
Perfect for autumn and the holidays, these three pumpkin recipes are winners. Use pumpkin bread for breakfast, pumpkin soup for lunch or dinner, and the pumpkin cream cheese brownies for dessert.
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Easy Banana Bread Recipes
Have some ripe bananas? Make some banana bread! In this hub, you'll find two recipes that include blueberries and another that includes peanut butter.
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10 Inspiring Women - What They Mean To Me
I share 10 inspirational women. From Elizabeth Edwards to Emily Dickinson, each woman featured in this article has had an impact on my own life. I share a bit of their biography and how they've influenced me.
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Owl Symbolism: What Does It Mean When You See an Owl?
Owls are at once mysterious and stunning. Learn more about what they symbolize and how they have been revered in some cultures and feared as a sign of death in others.
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Wheels Through Time Museum - Maggie Valley, NC
Take a motorcycle tour and walk through American history at the Museum That Runs. I share some interesting stories and highlights during a visit to the Wheels Through Time Museum in Maggie Valley, NC.
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Leo the Lion: Stars, Symbols, and Myths
Do you know the history of Leo the Lion? Can you locate it in the sky? Find out the answers to these questions and learn some interesting facts about this ancient constellation.
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Hike Shining Rock in North Carolina and Find Blueberries!
If you're looking for a fun, challenging all-day hike in western North Carolina, Shining Rock is the place to go.
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Cancer the Crab Constellation - Stars, Facts, Myths - Zodiac Series
The constellation of Cancer has an interesting mythological history. It was "cast" into the sky by Jupiter. It also has lots of double stars, and a very interesting star cluster called The Bee Hive. Read on to find out more about interesting facts about Cancer the Crab.
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The Gemini Constellation: Castor and Pollux Stars and Myths
Pollux and Castor are the two brightest stars in the constellation Gemini. In Roman mythology, Pollux was immortal, and Castor was not. Find out how they ended up in the sky!
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Fractal Imagery and My Digital Art
Fractals are a beautiful digital art form that I discovered as a result of reading a hub here on HubPages. I share about how I create fractals and what computer programs I use to do so.
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Mountain Biking Bent Creek - Asheville, NC
Whether you're visiting or you've lived in Asheville for awhile, Bent Creek is a great place for recreation. It's also a place to hone your mountain biking skills.
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5 Beautiful and Edible Weeds and How to Use Them
Got weeds? They don't have to be your enemy. Here are five "weeds" that are beautiful, edible, and have medicinal qualities and uses that you never knew! All five of these weeds grow in my yard and probably in yours too!
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Blue Ridge Parkway - Rattlesnake Lodge Trail
The Blue Ridge Parkway offers breathtaking views for the driver, biker, and hiker alike. If you want to take a quick hike, hop on this short trail for an afternoon of fun.
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2 Cold Summertime Soups: Gazpacho and Cucumber Yogurt Soup
On a hot summer day, nothing beats a chilled meal that you don't have to cook on a stove. Gazpacho and cucumber yogurt soup are two of my favorite summertime options.
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About Blackbeard the Pirate
Blackbeard the Pirate had made his mark during the last 18 months of his life. His reputation and antics spread along the eastern seaboard and throughout the Caribbean.
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Horchata, Sangria and Mojitos - 3 Great Summer Drinks
If it's too hot to bear outside, find some relief in these sweet mixed summer drinks: horchata, sangria and mojitos. Quench your thirst and relax on the porch with these yummy drinks.
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2 Mexican Dessert Recipes: Arroz con Leche and Polvorones
If you haven't tried arroz con leche or polvorones, you're in for a treat! Bascially, arroz con leche is rice pudding and polvorones are Mexican wedding cakes. Try them! They're easy to make!
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Garden of the Gods Park in Colorado Springs, Colorado
Garden of the Gods in Colorado Springs has beautiful sandstone rocks with an incredible history of formation and erosion. I visited this park often when I was young.
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Eye Strain: Risk Factors, Symptoms, Treatment
Do you work at a computer more than 4 hours per day? After reading or writing for extended periods of time is it hard to focus? You may have eye strain. Luckily, you can use a number of home remedies to help.
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Vegetarian Burritos with Veggie Crumbles
Try a different kind of burrito - oven baked with veggie crumbles! This recipe is delicious with melted cheese and tangy taco sauce. Bake in the oven and enjoy.
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Easy Raspberry Cobbler
Make a delicious raspberry cobbler that your friends and family will love. You can substitute virtually any other type of fruit and serve with ice cream, frozen yogurt, or even whipped cream.
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Biking the Blue Ridge Parkway - Near Asheville, NC
Riding your bike along the Blue Ridge Parkway is a wonderful way to see the mountainside. The views are incredible and it's great exercise.
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Only Having Liability Insurance on Your Car
Do you pay too much for your auto insurance? What about liability insurance? I only carry liability insurance on my cars. Read on to find out why.
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Healthy Meal Option: Veggie Chili and Delicious Sopapillas
Veggie chili and sopapillas make for a wholesome meal. The chili is super easy to make, with only a few ingredients. Sopapillas make the chili simply heavenly.
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Is It Bad Luck to Kill Spiders? Karma, Superstitions, and Facts
Should you kill a spider in your house? Learn about spider superstitions and karma, as well as ways to remove spiders without killing them.
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Who vs. Whom - Grammar Errors
Confused about who and whom? Have no fear, Hubert will do some investigating for you. But first, he must eat some chocolate meringue pie.
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Recycling Used Cooking Oil and Grease
Did you know that you're not supposed to pour your cooking oil down the drain? It's not much better if you throw it in the trash. What's a person to do? Recycle it, of course!
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Using Biodiesel and Biofuels
One way our country can reduce its dependence on petroleum is by using biodiesel. It's made from cooking oil and people who use diesel can also use biodiesel in their vehicles.
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Make a Salad (and a Vinaigrette!) With Edible Weeds From Your Yard
Don't kill your weeds. Eat them! Have fun learning to identify the weeds in your yard, then picking the edible varieties to make a salad. Also includes a delicious vinaigrette recipe.
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Mountain Biking Mishap Stories
Read this humorous, if not slightly crazy, account of my biking escapades and what I've learned about first aid. If you're particularly accident prone, you might want to read this.
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How to Become a Storyteller
If you like to tell stories and don't mind being in front of people, storytelling might be a fun hobby or profession.
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Earth Day Arts and Crafts: Make a T-Shirt
If you want a fun and creative Earth Day project to do, why not make a t-shirt? I created a design by making some sketches and then drew my design on to the t-shirt.
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Lay vs. Lie: Grammar Errors and Quiz
Confused as to when you're supposed to use lay vs. lie? You're not alone. These two words have to be two of the more difficult ones to get correct all the time. Read this humorous hub to help you remember, and see if your brain has turned to Swiss cheese.
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Healthy Veggie Crumble Lasagna Recipe
Looking for an easy meal to make for dinner? Make some yummy lasagna. Preparation is minimal and you can get on to other things while it's baking in the oven. Pair it with spring mix baby greens and some vinaigrette dressing and your dinner is sure to be a hit!
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Mayan Mathematics and Numbers - Symbols of Their Culture
The decimal system isn't the only way to do math. The Mayans used a system with base 20. With only 3 characters, they could write any number they wanted.
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5 Reasons Why You Should Make Homemade Hand Sanitizer
Making your own hand sanitizer has some great benefits: You can use it for many more tasks. From cleaning glasses to use on camping trips, you'll find plenty of reasons to make your own.
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Camping Recipes – Gourmet, Dutch Oven, Grill and Healthy Meals
If you're looking for recipe ideas for the campsite, look no further. This article has recipes for the propane stove, the campfire, and even the Dutch oven.
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About Cape Hatteras National Seashore Lighthouses - Interesting Facts
Take a brief history tour of the three lighthouses located on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore. Also featured are the Bodie Island lighthouse as well as the Ocracoke Island lighthouse.
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Gaillardia of the Outer Banks, NC - Jobell Flower
The Jobell Flower, sometimes spelled Jobellflower, grows all over the sand dunes, shores and roads in the Outer Banks of North Carolina. They have a story; it is one of true love. Find out about Joe and Josephine Bell in this hub.
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What Is the Legend of El Dorado and the Gold of the Chibchas?
Did the Spanish really find El Dorado? Some say the Chibcha people held the key to the City of Gold. Learn about the Spanish quest for gold and the Chibcha legend of El Dorado.
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Indefinite Articles “A” and “An” – Grammar Errors
Do you ever wonder when to use "a" and "an"? Mortimer and Horton do. Embark on a little journey with them to Utopia and learn how to use "a" and "an" while they find themselves on a wacky adventure.
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The Legend of Chocolate: Origin Story and Hot Chocolate Recipe
Learn the legendary story of where chocolate comes from, as well as some interesting facts about cacao beans and Quetzalcoatl. You'll also find a yummy recipe for Mexican hot chocolate.
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How to Display Your Kid's Artwork
Many parents love to display their children's artwork. They want to cultivate that inner artistic genius. Sometimes, though, all that artwork can really add up. Find out some creative and fun ways to display your child's artistic creations, from making greeting cards to coffee table books!
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History of Native American Food and Succotash Recipe
Did you know that Native Americans contributed up to 3/5 of all cultivated foods to the world's table? Find out more about the history of Native American foods and a recipe for succotash.
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15 Tips on How to Save Water
Suggestions, pictures, and hints to help you learn fast and easy ways to save water in and around your home. You'll save on your energy bill, too.
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Which Versus That: Grammar Errors
Mrs. Twitches explains the rules for using WHICH and THAT. You might find yourself scratching your head at her rhymes and uncommon explanations for which and that and their respective clauses. But, you'll also find out if she gets hitched with Mr. Glitches.
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Step-by-Step Guide to Grocery Shopping on a Budget
Grocery shopping on a budget doesn't have to be a drag. I have developed my own system of eating well and maximizing my savings while at the grocery store.
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Rules and Tips for Good Email Etiquette
Here are 6 rules to help you write emails. You want to put your best foot forward, right? You can use these tips to present yourself in a professional manner.
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History of the Easter Bunny
Did you know that the Easter bunny - as well as many other symbols of Easter - originally came from Pagan traditions? The Easter bunny has a long and varied history leading up to today.
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Cell Phone Etiquette Tips for the Modern Age
The cell phone is a great tool to use for emergencies. But not every phone call is not an emergency. Frankly, we don't all want to know about your personal life either. Find out four simple rules to keep your sanity and uphold civilization.
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When To Use "I" or "Me": Put the Right Word In
When do you use "I" or "me"? If you've ever met "Jimmy," you'll be begging to use personal pronouns just so you won't have to hear Jimmy talk about himself in the third person all the time. But before you gang up on Jimmy, find out when you're supposed to use "I" or "me" in a given statement.
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Emojis, Acronyms, and the Future of the English Language
Have you ever wondered what's going to become of the English language now that we have BFFs and LOLs running rampant in text? Learn about Weblish and English.
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Quotation Marks - Grammar Errors
How do you use quotation marks and quotes? What are quotes? Find out in this humorous hub that identifies an evil twin at work...or is it just trickery?
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10 Good Books for Women - Great Reads
These books will touch your heart, make you cry, make you laugh, fill your heart with love, and make you walk away perhaps looking at life a bit differently.
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Gender-Neutral Pronouns: Is That Alien a He, She Or an It?
Do you call that alien a he, she or an it? Find out when to use the correct pronoun.
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Asheville, NC: Montford Books, an Art Show and a Critique
Asheville's art scene featured Jocelyn Reese at Montford Books on Friday February 10, 2012. Check out this hub to see glorious works of art, and a jewel of a bookstore.
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Saint Patrick's Day: Make Your Own Green Beer, History, Shamrocks, Leprechauns and More
St. Patrick's Day is March 17th. Find out why it's celebrated on this day, and how to make your own celebratory green beer.
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Me, Myself or I - Grammar Errors, Rules, Questions
Do you know how to use the word "myself?" Incorrect use of "myself" will not be tolerated...by me, myself or I!
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Biokleen: A Soap With Many Uses and How It Rates
There are lots of eco-friendly products out there that SAY they'll clean, but they're often sub-par in their cleaning abilities. I found a dish soap that not only cleans well, and has other uses, too!
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Is Watching TV Good or Bad for You?
Millions of people watch TV every day, sometimes for hours a day. But did you ever stop to think what all that TV-watching might be doing to you, or to society in general?
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The Semicolon—Sassy and Snooty—Rules and Uses
Lady Semicolon is at once elegant and intimidating. Many a writer will avoid her, but a few bold souls will invite her to their dinner parties. Will you invite Snooty Semicolon to your literary circles? She awaits your response.
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Common Grammar Errors With Commas
Some writers never use commas. But, we need commas! From the ands and the buts to the strange intricate sentences that change meanings without them, we'd be nothing without commas.
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The Apostrophe - Grammar Errors
Does the apostrophe trip you up? It's hard to know when exactly to use it, but this concise hub will give you the story of Señor Apostrophe's job description so that you'll always remember when to use him. He loves to be used and hates to be abused.
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Checklist For a Great Hub
If you've ever wondered how to make a great hub, you just might find the answers in this checklist.
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Hike Max Patch Near Asheville, NC
Max Patch is a beautiful place to visit and hike in Western North Carolina. There are a number of options for hiking. You can also just climb to the summit - about 1/2 mile - and enjoy the 360-degree views.
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How to Clean Your Leather Jacket or Coat Naturally
Why go out and buy leather cleaner when you can use natural products already in your kitchen? A little olive oil and lemon juice will go a long way in helping to clean your leather jacket or coat.
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A Right-Brained Girl In a Left-Brained Society - Survival
Given that the US is a left-brained society, and I'm a right-brained person, I've had an interesting journey "making it" in society. The road has always been interesting.
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The U.S. Is a Left-Brained Society for Right-Brained People
Have you ever noticed that the US is a numbers society? Or have you noticed that Americans are quite business oriented? It's not a coincidence. It's part of my argument that the US is a very left-brained society.
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10 Ways to Save Money While Going "Green"
A number of different ways to save money also involve being "green." It's not expensive and some of these suggestions may surprise you.
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Have Fun Learning Spanish With Your Child - Learn Songs About Weather, Alphabet, Numbers and More
Do you want to learn some Spanish and learn it with your child? You can with this easy, fun tutorial that covers the alphabet, numbers, greetings and more!
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Recycle Used Appliances - What To Do With Old Appliances
Do you have old cell phones laying around? How about old computers or laptops? Perhaps you want to get these things off your hands. This hub offers great websites and places that will help you take these items and other household products off your hands. You might even make some extra money!
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Ideas and Activities for Celebrating International Peace Day
The International Day of Peace is September 21st of each year. Many around the world gear up for this day in many ways—and here are ways to celebrate!
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How We Can Use American Values to Start a Green Revolution?
In Part I, I talked about the first six values Americans live by and how we can use our ideals to propel us into a Green Revolution.
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Using Robert Kohls' American Values to Start a Green Revolution
What are our American values? Can we use our values to propel us into a Green Revolution and help the US once again become a model of innovation? Find out in this two-part article.
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Egyptian and Mayan Similarities (And Other Cultural Coincidences)
Learn about pyramids, hieroglyphics, and other seemingly random connections between cultures.
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Advice, Rules, and Secrets to a Happy Marriage: 6 Guidelines for a Good Marriage
Marriage can be one of the most wonderful things that you ever experience. However, like anything, it takes mutual companionship and work to make something good even better.
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Fun and Unusual Valentine's Day Ideas - Stained Glass Cards and more!
Sure, you can do dinner and a movie. The ol' standby. Though your significant other will almost certainly appreciate your efforts, why not get creative and really show you care?
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How to Listen Better In Relationships
Have you been accused of not listening? Become a better listener and wow your family and friends for knowing how to "deeply listen."
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Raven and Crow Symbolism and Meaning
Ravens and crows are so alike, yet different. They have interesting symbolic value and are such curious creatures. Read more about ravens and crows and what it means when you see them frequently.
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Is Diatomaceous Earth Safe for Dogs, and Will It Kill Fleas?
If you have ever had a pet with fleas, then you know of the ensuing nightmare of baths, flea medications, and combing fur to pick them off. It's awful! Diatomaceous Earth can help solve that problem.
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Raspberry Leaf Benefits for Women (And How to Make Tea)
The leaves, roots, and berries are all edible parts of the raspberry bush. Discover the health benefits of raspberry leaves in tea, especially for women!
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Goodwill Finds: Clothes, Household, and Outlet
I love treasure hunts. For me, there's nothing more satisfying than finding a new item at a rock-bottom price. Here are the confessions of a Goodwill junkie.
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Lentil Soup With Hot Dogs in a Slow Cooker
If you love soup, and if you love crockpots, you might just love lentil soup in a crockpot! Nutritious and yummy, you can substitute different ingredients and get delicious results.
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Prepare for a Fun Mountain Bike Ride
Mountain biking is challenging and fun. Make sure you're prepared and ready to go with these simple explanations and pictures. It's a duty to have fun, and it's fun to have an adventure in nature - written especially for women.
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Three Great Peacemakers - Mother Teresa, Rigoberta Menchu, and Deganawida
Mother Teresa, Rigoberta Menchu and Deganawida all have something in common: they were peacemakers. Learn about what made them so influential and incredible.
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Is Hand Sanitizer Safe?
What are the most common ingredients in hand sanitizer? Find out what they are and if they are harmful to your health.
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6 Tips to Prepare for an Emergency (Especially in Winter)
Think you're prepared for an emergency? I thought I was when our power went out for nine days, but I was wrong. Here are the life-saving tips I learned.
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A List of Santa's Reindeer Names and Their Personalities
Do you know all of the reindeer names? How about the 10th reindeer name? Join me on this fun adventure to learn all the names and to get an inside peek at all the reindeers' personalities.
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The Future of Coal Mining - Electricity Alternatives
Do you ever wonder where your electricity comes from? If you have ever witnessed mountain top removal using dynamite, it's for the coal needed for electricity. Maybe there's another way.
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My Wood Stove: Why I Need and Love It
Consider getting a wood stove to heat your home. It has so many benefits, from lowering the electric bill to releasing stress.
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7 Eco-Friendly Ideas for Going Green at Christmas
The traditional Christmas holiday is expensive and not very "green." Here are a few suggestions on how to make your holidays more eco-friendly while creating some new and fun traditions.
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23 Ideas for Used Gift Wrapping Paper
It's hard to know what to do with all the wrapping paper left over from the holidays. Here are some ideas that will help you to be more eco-friendly.
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Make Your Own Cleaners Using Baking Soda and Vinegar
Do you have allergies? Or do you want to be kinder to the planet? Why not make your own household cleaners? It's easy and you can use things that are in your kitchen cabinets.
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Cut Your Electric Bill Without Really Trying
If you want to lower your electric bill and save money, there are many simple things you can do. From changing light bulbs to taking shorter showers, you don't have to do much to drastically reduce your energy consumption.