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A Step-By-Step Guide to a Perfectly Prepared Christmas or Thanksgiving
The holidays can be incredibly stressful. I've written this helpful step-by-step guide based on years of being a mom and a grandma. Your holidays are sure to go from "stressful" to "a breeze"!
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Ten Easy Ways To Save Money Using Things You Already Have Or Do
Save money using things you already have on hand or can access. Save the money, save the time, and save the resources.
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Using Natural Energy To Save Money And Resources
Going green doesn't necessarily mean living off the grid. Here are ten items that will help you go green using things you see and use everyday.
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Twenty Ideas To Save You Time, Money And Space
We are all pack-rats, penny pinchers and time hogs at heart, but there has to be an end somewhere. Here are twenty ideas that will help you clean up in more ways than one.
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10 Steps to Declutter and Free Up Storage Space
Going small with tiny cars, tiny purse-strings and tiny homes is all the rage. But how do you reduce what you already have? Read on for a list of things to reduce and how to reduce them.
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20 Gifts You Can Make for Mother’s Day
Here are twenty things that you can make for your mother's, grandmother's or wife's special day. The gifts don't have to be perfect, just give it a try and mom will love it!
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Are You a Good Pet Parent?
You rescued an animal from the shelter or you took in a stray, does that make you a good pet parent (responsible owner) or is there more to it than that?
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How and Why Animals Respond to Humans
You swear that your pet knows your language because he/she knows when they are doing something wrong or right. This articles explains the real reason why pets can understand us.
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Debit And Credit-What Each Means-How Each Might Affect You
We have all heard the names before, but what do they actually mean? Read on for information about what they mean and how they can affect you and your life.
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Can Pets Be Left to Fend for Themselves?
Pets, no matter what kind, are fed and nurtured in a controlled environment. Are they then able to survive in the wild?
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Should You Help or Ignore Stray Animals?
Where ever I have lived I saw some type of stray animals. They looked so helpless and hungry. Learn what you can do to help.
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Ten tips to help you relax and enjoy life
Can't remember when you were relaxed and ready for the day? Can't remember when waking up meant a happy day with your family? Try the following ten tips that take little time but work wonders.
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Can tight clothes be dangerous to me physically?
Lady's and gentlemen, can tight clothing cause medical issues? Are they dangerous to the body?
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Five signs your cat really loves you.
Cats are independent, but they can be very loving and attentive to their human companions. Here are five signs that they have accepted you into their family which, to them, means love.
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Valentine's Day and I'm Broke-What Now?
Here is a list of things you can do that cost little or nothing to do, but will mean the world to your Valentine. Also, these are for either sex, so everyone-listen up--uh, I mean, please listen up.
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Ten ways to use kitty litter besides in the litter box
Kitty litter is a necessity for people who own indoor cats, but it can be used for so many other things around the house. The sky is the limit, but here are ten ideas to get you started.
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Elderly and Alone, why?
When staying with family is supposed to be easier, but often is not. And running daily errands become nearly impossible so you have to ask for help.
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I walked along one day and wondered why
As a writer, I relish those quiet moments when I can think about the things that are, things that could be and the things beyond my understanding.
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Those Embarrassing Moments That Make Us Human
A humorous look at those embarrassing moments that we all dread especially when we wish to impress. I like to put the blame on Gremlins, how about you?
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How Depression Affects You And Those Around You
Depression is a disease that affects millions of people; but it also affects the people with whom they are close.
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Time to laugh at silly stories
A funny look at life to help us smile our way through it. PS: though many of the facts below might appear to be true, the actual facts have all been changed to protect the innocent (LOL).
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Helping Your Elderly Family Members Cope With The Aging Process
Aging isn't a disease, it is a way of life that we must all face. Here's how to make it smoother for those we love and wish to help. And for yourself, an easier road.
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Family hurting family
We have all been hurt by a family member at one time or another. It hurts more because you feel family should be your support no matter what.
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ATM/Debit card, how to safely use it
How to be safe using your ATM/Debit card.
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Visiting Mystic Village in Mystic Connecticut
The beauty and wonder of Mystic Village.
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It is not as easy as it looks, making money online and/or working at home.
What is really required to work from home and be successful.
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Specially-The first adventure of a special Fennec Fox-THE GIANT MOUTH
A cute story about a stuffed fennec fox's new life.
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The first Mother's Day without my mother
A chance for me to write a letter to my mom even though she has left this world.
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Mother’s Day, what will your child give? A tale and an idea.
A cute story about a special Mother's Day Gift that anyone can use to make mothers around the world feel special.
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Spring is once more in the air.
A descriptive story about spring.
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Are people like peanut butter? (A humorous look at people)
A humorous look at people compared to different types of peanut butter.
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I lost my mother-a sad poem
A sad poem about how I felt when my mother died.
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What goes through people's minds?
A funny look at what people think when you catch them off guard.
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Laughter, does it help?
Looking at the question of whether or not laughter and humor can make you healthy.
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Are You Guilty of 'Sweating the Small Stuff'
A list of handy advice to stop 'sweating the small stuff'' and get on with your life stress-free.
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Children speak another language from adults.
A funny yet semingly truthful rendition of how children hear what adults tell them.
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Is it safe to open our e-mails?
Ways to protect ourselves when opening our e-mails.
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A Vicious Circle
Work is supposed to be a place where everyone works together as a team, but seldom does.
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It's nearly post time, folks, let's see how the cats (I mean racers) stack up....
I hope you enjoy this humorous cat story where the participants are cats; and, if you have ever had cats, you know how they act.
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Should you loan money to family and/or friends?
Advice on loaning money to family and friends.
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Contracts, what you should know before you sign.
Information on contracts and how they can be used against you.......
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How we chose the names for our pets.
It is so hard to name a pet. Do you give them a silly name or a pretty name? Here's how we did it. Maybe it will help you name your pet should you be stuck.
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Easter Treasure Hunt
An Easter Tradition for you and your kids to enjoy; an exciting Treasure Hunt right in the home.
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Are the times with my children repeating themselves
A humorous look at how we become our parents and our children become us.
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Do you know what planet rules each day of the week?
A look at the days of the week and how they affect us at work and at home and which planet rules each day. Also includes a quick description of Mythological Associations.
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Today, I Start Anew....
A poem about starting over and facing life as it is as well as informative steps towards that goal.
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From a child's perspective, what they seem to hear.....
A humorous look at how children seem to perceive adult words.
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Who/What am I?
A cute poem about how the seasons change.
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Is death the end, or just the beginning?
Have you thought about death and what or where it might lead you?
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Valentine's Day--What to do--What to say...
Thoughtful and thought-provoking gift ideas for your Valentine.
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The beauty of a snowfall
I have described for you a snowfall as I see it, giving you the feelings I get when I see a snow covered field untouched by man. I hope you will enjoy it as much as I do.
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How to host a great party for your little ones and not so little ones.
Tips and advice on hosting a party without stress, strife, or worry.
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Cashing your first paycheck without a fee and other pieces of advice.
Help with cashing your first paycheck.
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Use Your Paycheck Wisely
How to stretch your paycheck further each week and still have fun with family and friends.
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Did you ever see a cat.......
A cute poem about cat antics. Thier fun moments and their cute moments.
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Appreciating the lack of pain, chronic pain can be debilitating
Chronic pain, it affects us all differently, but can be debilitating. Try to be sympathetic to someone with chronic pain.
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Migraines, their causes and their effects.
Information on migraines and how they can affect your health.
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The Lost Child
A fictional story about a child, kidnapped with her mother, who escapes her captures into a heavy snow storm.
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Ten unique things we can do to keep our kids healthy.
Ten unusual ways to keep kids healthy besides eating right, exercising and vaccinations.
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Renewable Energy from simple sources, saving money and your future
Easy ways things you can do in your home now to save your wallet and the environment in the process.
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A Simple, Easy to Follow Budget.
A quick, easy budget with suggestions on easy ways to cut your spending.
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Balancing your Bank Statement
How to balance your bank statement with your check register--also known as reconciling your bank statement.
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How to use the Check Register
The check register helps you to keep track of your spending especially when you are using an ATM/Debit card. Keeping one helps you avoid fees and penalties.
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Checking and Debit Accounts, General Information
Information about checking accounts, ATM's, Debit Cards and writing a personal check.
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How to Make Changes
Things you can do to make your finances and your life better and easier.
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Should we keep our infant's environment totally sterile?
Are there dangers to over-cleaning your child's environment? Possibly!
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Bad Attitudes Can Make Everyone's Life Miserable
Having a bad attitude can affect those around you.
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Depression, the fuse of possibilities, not the end of life.
Depression is the fuse that starts a problem, it is not the end of living.
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Procrastination, how does ours affect others?
Procrastinating, it hurts, it harms, it causes anger in others, here's how.
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How does “Procrastinating” affect us?
Consequences of Procrastination. Do you believe there are any?
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Ocean blanket to crochet
A unique pattern for a unique crocheted blanket.
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Dangers of Bumper Stickers and Decals
Description of possible hazards with bumper stickers and decals that are small, difficult to read, etc.
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How to deal with hate during divorce and after
A guide to avoid hating during a divorce and why.
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Ode to our cat Tigger
A poem about a beloved cat that is now suffering from cancer.
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Christmas Gifts from the heart
Sometimes we forget what Christmas is about; here are some items that might help you and a loved one remember that it is all "from the heart".
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As The Seasons Change, A Tree's Point Of View
What would a tree feel when spring turns to summer and summer cools to fall which turns to winters freezing winds? Here are my thoughts on the subject.
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Cleaning tips for a busy life-style
Hints for fast cleaning and keeping your home smelling sweet in between heavier cleanings.
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Holiday Messages For All Occasions
A fun messages for the the holidays, seasons or just for fun.
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What does 'stop and smell the roses' mean?
A story about taking the time to see around you.
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Crazy cats and their antics
A crazy photo gallery of kitty fun.
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What happened in Mystie, was it myth, legend, or.......?
A fictional story about a small sleepy town and its ghostly legend.
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I dreamt the day away, could I be in trouble?
A funny poem and some facts about daydreaming.
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A Cat's Day (a poem)
A funny poem about the attitudes of cats.
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Robbie's Storm
A boys excitement for a wild thunderstorm.
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The Manager, A Poem
A poem about the difficulties of management.
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What does Christmas mean to me, or you, or anyone?
People feel differently about different things making their meanings for those things, including Christmas, different. Come read mine, and maybe fondly remember some of yours.
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It Happened on Halloween Night...
A great story to start the Halloween season.
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Are "Old Wives Tales" Based on Fact?
A discussion on whether old wives tales are based on fact or superstitions.
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What to do when you feel bad
Ideas on how to pull yourself out of the dumps.
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What items should be winterized?
A list of things you can do to make winter a little easier on your outdoor items.
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When people cared.....
A short commentary about how things have changed in the world around us.
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How to stop overdrawing your account.
Information about avoiding overdrawn checking and savings accounts. Releasing you from the 'trap' of continuous fees and legal issues.
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Decorating with Nature, leaves, branches, and such
Decorating using natural leaves, branches, or pine cones.
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Halloween Games and activities for your Halloween Party
Party ideas for Halloween or any party.
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Putting down your animal friend, a difficult but necessary decision
When a pet needs to be euthanized, how do you make the decision?
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The Room (a Halloween Tale)
A Halloween tale about a scary secret room. Would you enter if you had the chance?
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What Is Your Cat Really Trying to Tell You?
Information on why cats behave the way they do. Along with a bit of a gallery of my own babies.
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My profile picture is a picture of Cocoa who rules the roost with a purr, or two.
Wow, I can't believe I have been a member of the hub family for all this time. I love writting and have been so happy to share my thoughts, views, and experiences with everyone.
I started writing when my children were very little so that they would become interested in reading. I would write adventures in which they were the hero. They would come home and beg to read what they had done in this story. I write poems, short stories and cover many genres. I also make jewelry, designing them myself, and I love cats. My writing reflects my moods and is sometimes a bit, well, deep, and sometimes a bit funny. I hope you like them all.
If you ever want to contact me, I can be reached at cdsimonds@yahoo.com, please put hubpages in the subject line.
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