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My Adjustable Ergonomic Keyboard Setup Goes From Standing to Sitting
My back and arm pain forced me to set myself up with a fully adjustable keyboard and monitor mounts so I could type sitting or standing. I'm a full-time writer, so I need to be out of pain to work. This has been a lifesaver for my family and me. The tricky part was finding the right mouse solution.
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Best Electric Massage Tools for Trigger Point Therapy
For my muscular pain, I've used dozens of massage tools on my trigger points. In this article, I review my three favorite electric massage gadgets that I've found to be focused enough for myofascial release.
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Math & Logic Games With Sand Timers for Kids
Logic and math problems using sand timers for early elementary school kids, ages 6-9. These hands-on reasoning questions are fun and educational. They start easy, but get more challenging as you go.
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Breakfast Cereals That Aren't Fortified With Iron
Building a hemochromatosis-friendly diet? Here's a list of cold breakfast cereals that are unfortified and naturally low in iron.
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How I Turned a Grass Lawn Into a Garden Plot
How I removed a tough layer of grass and weed from my yard and converted the muddy clay soil underneath into a nice, fluffy garden plot for planting. No power tools!
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I Made My Own Buffalo and Elk Leather Moccasins
I made elk skin and buffalo leather moccasins. My stitching is sloppy, but they're so comfortable. As my feet have improved from plantar fasciitis, I'm wearing minimalist shoes, and it's doing me good.
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Diabetic Low Carb Snacks for the Food-Allergic
I have prediabetes with multiple food allergies and sensitivities and am on a low-carb diet. This is what I do to manage my blood glucose and reduce my risk of diabetic complications.
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The Best Smooth Cranberry Sauce Recipe - You Can Slice It!
This smooth cranberry jelly is just like the sauce you buy in cans, only better. No other recipe I've seen yields the perfect firm texture that you can slice. It's wonderful for Thanksgiving or any time of the year.
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Yellow or White Cake Without Eggs - Recipe (NOT Dairy Free)
This recipe for white or yellow cake without eggs uses dairy ingredients. It is scrumptiously rich and ideal for celebrations with guests who can't eat eggs.
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What is a Bungaloft?
After my curiosity was sparked, I investigated to find out what a bungaloft is and, beyond the basic definition, its uses and features.
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Kindle Covers That Don't Crack the Device: One Woman's Happy Ending to a Cracked Frame Tragedy
Her Kindle frame developed a hairline crack from the clamp on the case. She found a new cover with leather sleeves that doesn't have the "frame-cracking" bug.
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My Thoughts About the Berjuan Breastfeeding Doll, Bebe Gloton
Learn what one parent thinks of Bebe Gloton, the so-called Breast Milk Doll. Take a poll and give your opinion.
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Strassburg Sock Review: It Helped My Plantar Fasciitis, With One Caveat
My review of the Strassburg Sock, with the pros and cons. I'm petite with a large calf, and I wanted to see if this device could help my plantar fasciitis.
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Spider-Man Action Figure as an Artists Reference - Who Knew?
How I settled on a poseable Spider-Man action figure as an artist's model and reference instead of the usual wooden manikin.
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Best Gift Ideas for Grandma: Presents She Won't Stash in the Attic
Find unique gifts for grandmother - not boring doilies, but real things she'll love. These ideas work for Grandparents Day, a birthday, Christmas, an anniversary, or any special occasion.
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Review of MIU Flexible Plastic Cutting Boards: Allergy Friendly
I really like the MIU flexible cutting boards, because they help prevent cross-contamination with my child's food allergens. In my review, I talk of other advantages, too.
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Unusual Gift Ideas for Grandfather: What to Get a Grandpa That Has Everything
Gift suggestions for a grandfather compiled by a granddaughter who knows. Grandpa will love these presents for Grandparents Day, a birthday, retirement, get well, or holidays.
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Low Income Homeowner Loans, Grants and Assistance: Government Programs That Can Help
Eligible homeowners can get low income homeowner assistance such as loans, government grants, and counseling help through Federal and local sources. The Making Home Affordable Program is only one you may qualify for.
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Embroidered Christmas Stockings for Sale - Personalized, Handmade, Needlepoint & More
Embroidered Christmas stockings can lend a personal, traditional feel to a Christmas celebration. See a wide selection of classic and cute embroidered and personalized stockings for hanging on Christmas Eve.
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Affordable Christmas Gifts for a Mother-in-Law
Here are good (and cheap) ideas for Christmas gifts for a mother in law, from a daughter-in-law who's been there, done that.
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Christmas Presents for Men Hard to Gift
Top Christmas gift ideas for all kinds of men: those who have everything, young guys, older men, male coworkers, a husband. These are affordable presents that won't seem cheap.
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Unusual Gifts for Men: Cool, Weird and Different Gift Ideas for Guys
Here are weird and bizarre ideas for presents for a guy friend, male coworker, dad, husband...perfect for the unusual man who likes funny, creative, or uncommon items.
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Cushioned Kitchen Mats: Foam & Gel Floor Comfort Mat Solutions for Sore Feet
The best anti-fatigue kitchen mats to cushion and support sore, aching feet. Padded foam and gel kitchen floor mats for chefs, and anyone who stands all day looking for a comfortable therapeutic mat to ease the strain of standing for long periods of time.
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Gifts for Male Coworkers: Affordable Ideas a Guy Might Actually Like
Unusual, awesome suggestions for gifts for male coworkers for Christmas, Hanukkah, National Bosses Day, or a birthday, retirement, or other special occasion.
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Funny Baby Bodysuits and Why They're Not Onesies
Funny baby bodysuits for infant boys and girls that are not, I repeat not, Onesies, a trademark registered by Gerber Childrenswear. But they have humorous sayings and they snap up and babies wear 'em.
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Gold Investment Guide: 10 Ways to Invest in Gold for Beginners
An easy gold investment guide for beginners, explaining the different ways of investing in physical and paper gold. Defined are ETFs, bullion, gold futures and options, mines, mutual funds, gold accounts, accumulation plans and more.
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Effective Shoe Inserts for Plantar Fasciitis: Orthotic Insoles With Good Arch Support
The best inserts for plantar fasciitis replace the flat insoles in running shoes, casual footwear, and dress shoes. Orthotics and special insoles help reduce heel pain by providing arch support, contributing to foot stability.
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Classy Gag Gifts for Women Turning 50: Funny Ideas That Won't Embarrass Her
Funny, silly, witty gag gifts for women turning 50. Comics, joke gifts, cheap presents, and humorous 50th birthday ideas to help a female leaving her forties laugh instead of cry.
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10 Best Science Fiction Short Stories of All Time: From the Golden Age to the Modern Era
I think modern sci-fi lags behind classic science fiction in quality—speculative fiction from the Golden Age is the best. Here's my list of the 10 best science fiction short stories ever.
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Awesome Christmas Gifts for Grandparents: Affordable and Cute
Find unusual, traditional, or funny Christmas gifts for grandparents. Grandma and Grandpa will like these ideas for presents, and they're affordable, too, without being cheap.
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Housewarming Gifts for a Young Couple Starting Out: Ideas for Presents for Him and Her
Find housewarming gift ideas for a young couple moving into a new home. The present must satisfy both parties, so either give them one gift good for both or split up the gift into his and hers.
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Top 40th Birthday Gifts for Men: Awesome Ideas for Guys Turning 40
Men turning the big four-oh appreciate gifts beyond the usual "over-the-hill" offerings. These great gadgets, gag gifts, and other items are appropriate for a male coworker, family member, or friend.
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Hanukkah Menorahs Today: Traditional & Modern Menorahs to Celebrate the Festival of Lights
Buy a traditional Hanukkah menorah, or a modern or electric light. Wide selection of Jewish menorahs for ceremonial use during Chanukah, the Festival of Lights.
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Vintage Japanese So-Called "Millefiori" Glass Beads: What Are They Really?
Vintage Japanese glass beads marketed as millefiori are some of the most beautiful beads ever and surrounded by mystery. The Japanese are known for their well-made seed beads, but these are something else.
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Pros and Cons of Getting Dentures
Should you get dentures? Dentures sound great at first, but it's not all smooth sailing. Learn about the advantages and disadvantages of getting false teeth before making your decision.
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Hill Tribe Silver Pendants: Thai Karen Flower, Butterfly, Spiral Designs & More for Artisan Jewelry Necklaces
Buy Thai Karen Hill Tribe silver pendants - ornate flower, butterfly, leaf pendant designs and more. Nature-inspired fine silver pendant designs for jewelry making are handcrafted by skilled artisans in Thailand.
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List of Non-Hydrogenated Products: Cookies, Shortening, & Other Foods and Substitutions
List of products without hydrogenated oils, plus substitutes for partially hydrogenated shortening and cooking oils. Learn what "zero trans fat" really means.
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Christmas Gifts for Coworkers: Best Cheap Holiday Gift Ideas
Truly unusual Christmas gifts for coworkers, female and male. These are the best cheap work Christmas gift ideas I could find and they're appropriate for the office.
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Termite Treatment and Extermination: How to Get Rid of an Infestation in Your Home
Learn the types of termite treatment available and why you should not DIY. From drywood termite infestations to subterranean termite control, you'll find what to look for in a pest extermination service.
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Shikibuton Buyer's Guide: Traditional Japanese Futon Mattress
Traditional Japanese shikibuton mattresses are not Western futons. Learn about their pros and cons and get care tips.
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Top Realtor Gifts: Ideas for How to Thank Your Real Estate Agent
Find the best thank you gifts a new homeowner can give to a realtor at closing. Show a real estate agent your appreciation for helping you close the deal on your new home.
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Groomsmen Gift Ideas: Best Presents for Wedding Ushers
A wide selection of top groomsmen gifts, from cheap to expensive and traditional to unusual. Learn a bit about the groomsmen traditions, too.
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Best Realtor Closing Gifts and Client Appreciation Presents
Find the best realtor closing gifts for clients. Real estate agents give quality thank you presents to increase the chances of future referrals.
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Housewarming Gift Baskets to Celebrate a New Home
Wide selection of housewarming gift baskets perfect for friends, relatives and real estate agents to give to welcome a couple, family or single man or woman into a new home or as realtor closing gifts.
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Housewarming Gift Ideas for Her
Unique housewarming suggestions for a woman. Single or married women will love these pampering gift baskets, art accents and other home themed housewarming presents.
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Birkenstock Nursing Shoes: My Recommendations for Comfortable Footwear for Medical Professionals
List of Birkenstock styles suitable for nurses & medical professionals who stand all day. Shoes with arch support can help prevent foot pain in women and men standing constantly on hard floors for hours on end.
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Housewarming Gifts They Can Really Use
Don't add to all the clutter! Pick a housewarming gift that helps, not hurts, the new living space. Make it usable, functional, and with a small footprint.
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Plantar Fasciitis Socks - What Are They, and What Types Are Available?
A plantar fasciitis sock is designed to help heal an injured plantar fascia. Socks like the Strassburg Sock are made to help with heel pain.
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An Employee Offers Frank Employee Recognition Gift Ideas
Yes, I am human and have been showered with employee gifts. This is how you, the boss, show us you are not an impersonal corporation.
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More Footwear for Heel Pain: Casual, Dress, & Hiking
This page is different from my others on PF - it's basically a condensation of highlights of shoe models. Much more detail can be found in the earlier articles.
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Complete, Partial, and Implant-Supported Dentures
Learn about the different types of dentures, including complete and partial removable denture fixtures, overdentures, implant-retained dentures, and mini-dental implants.
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Best Slippers for Plantar Fasciitis: Men's and Women's Comfortable House Shoes
Men and women with plantar fasciitis need comfortable slippers for indoors with arch support. Find the best slippers for sufferers of plantar fasciitis designed to minimize heel pain and promote healing.
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Joyva Halvah Review: Why I Love It (and Can't Make It From Scratch)
Why I love Joyva vanilla halvah so very much ... and a rundown of my futile attempts to make halvah from scratch.
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Radius Toothbrush: My Review and Buyer's Guide
My buyer's guide with specifications to Radius toothbrush models: Original, Intelligent, Source, Scuba, Kidz, Totz and Pure Baby, plus left handed models. See my review of Radius Kidz toothbrush.
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Pros and Cons of All-Clad Stainless Cookware: Scratches, Durability, Cost, and More
This is a personal review of All-Clad cookware: I bought mine several years ago, including a 2-quart saucepan with lid, a frying pan, and a Dutch oven.
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Beyond Muffy: List of Unique Names for Boy and Girl Cats
These creative and unique names for your little fuzzball are suitable for both female and male cats.
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Best Flip Flops for Plantar Fasciitis: The Most Comfortable Thong Sandals for Heel Pain
My list of the top thong sandals with arch support for heel pain, plus tips for wearing flip flops so they are less likely to reinjure or aggravate a torn plantar fascia or heel spurs.
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10 Home Remedies for Awful Migraine Headaches
10 home remedies for migraine headaches that have either helped me get rid of my migraines or that I have researched. Some are as simple as resting the right way instead of the wrong way.
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Plus Size Scrubs and Medical Uniforms for Women
Plus size scrubs can look dowdy, coming in boring styles and colors. See some cute plus size nursing and medical uniforms in size 3x, 4x and 5x, shaped to flatter women in trendy colors and fashionable prints and solid designs.
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Best Running Shoes for Supination: Top Athletic Shoe Models for Underpronation
Running shoes can hurt, or help, people who excessively supinate. Here's a list of what to look for, what to avoid, and models popular with sufferers of underpronation or high arches.
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Laying Out Floor Tile Installation Instructions for Bathroom and Kitchen
A finish carpenter provides a guide and tutorial for laying out floor tile on concrete floors in the bathroom or kitchen. Tile installation instructions plus how to mix mortar, how to grout, and how to seal grout and floor tile.
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50th Birthday Gag Gifts for Men: Ideas for Funny Presents for the Man in Your Life
Joke and gag gifts for men turning 50 range from funny books to over-the-hill birthday presents. These humorous gift ideas will make him laugh at his 50th milestone party.
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Chinese Peasant Paintings: Huxian & Jinshan Folk Art and Why I Like It
Chinese peasant paintings come from the Huxian region or Jinshan, China. These folk art watercolors are done by local artists depicting festivals, harvests, farm animals, working life, travel and celebrations. The two styles differ distinctly and are each remarkably appealing, conveying a vibrant...
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70th Birthday Gifts for Men: Best Present Ideas for a 70-Year-Old Guy
Great birthday gift ideas to honor a man turning 70. It can be hard to find presents for men who reach 70 years of age. These suggestions will help him celebrate his new decade in style.
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Best 90th Birthday Gifts for a Woman: Top Gift Ideas for a 90 Year Old Female
90th birthday gift ideas for women are tricky when the lady has definite tastes. See great suggestions for gifts for a woman who's reached the age of ninety and knows exactly what she wants...and doesn't want.
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Her 40th Birthday: Quick Gift Ideas
Perfect 40th birthday gift ideas for women - the short list. Not the usual mugs and toasters or - gasp - crystal figurines.
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Best Foundation for Acne Prone Skin: Makeup for an Oily, Pimply or Sensitive Complexion
Find a list of foundations suitable for acne-prone skin to help prevent breakouts and irritation, plus tips on how to apply makeup to avoid flare-ups.
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Medicare Part D Donut Hole 2010: Coverage Gap Will Disappear for Seniors by 2020
The health care reform bill affects the doughnut hole in the Medicare Part D Prescription Drug Plan in 2010. Learn what will change for seniors falling into the coverage gap and when.
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How to Calculate Gold Price per Pennyweight: Conversion Instructions for the Non-Mathematical
How much is gold worth? Step-by-step instructions on how to calculate the gold price per pennyweight so you can figure out the value of the gold you want to sell or buy.
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High Efficiency Wood Stove & Fireplace Buyers Guide
High efficiency wood burning stoves help solve long-standing problems with wood stoves and fireplaces. This guide explains catalytic and advanced combustion wood stoves and fireplace inserts.
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Selling Scrap Gold for Cash? Watch Out for Scam Offers That Don't Give You Fair Value
When you sell scrap gold to refiners or online buyers, don't get taken in by a scam. Get better value for dental gold or jewelry by taking the time to do research and comparison shop.
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5 Reasons to Eat Wild Salmon
Find wild Alaskan salmon - it's worth the trouble.
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Disclosure Statement Regarding Compensation
Disclosure statement regarding compensation for Chris Telden's profile in compliance with FTC guidelines on disclosure in advertising.
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Dual Flush Toilet Buyer's Guide: Eco-Friendly High Efficiency Toilets for a Green Home
Guide to high efficiency dual flush toilets with specs and review summaries. Buying & installation tips, rebate program links.
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CNC Router for Woodworking: DIY Wonder or Craftsman's Nightmare?
A CNC wood router can do amazing things, and it's now affordable. This may mean the end of hobby woodworking and carpentry as we know it.
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How to Relieve Painful Constipation at Home: My Quick Cure for an Acute Case
Learn a surprisingly quick fix for constipation as well as dietary, lifestyle, and supplement recommendations for long-term improvement.
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Cool Hanukkah Book Gifts for Kids
My suggestions for the best Hanukkah book gifts for children.
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Funny 60th Birthday Party Ideas for a Woman: Humorous Gifts, Games, Jokes, & Decorations
Fresh suggestions for throwing a woman a 60th birthday party with funny gag gifts, music, games, and retro decorations. The day she turns 60 year old, get your mom, wife, grandmother, friend or colleague to laugh--instead of cry--at reaching her milestone.
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Hanukkah Gift Baskets - Festive Treats for People Who Keep Kosher
Buy gourmet kosher Hanukkah gift baskets for coworkers or family for the holidays. Ideas include low-carb, healthy & gluten-free treats for the holidays.
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Diana Wynne Jones Books for Gifted Teens
Although Diana Wynne Jones is gone, her books will continue to delight young adults. Ideal for fans of Harry Potter looking for similar fantasy stories to J.K. Rowling's...and they're even better.
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Pink Laptops: Buyer's Guide to a Learning Computer for Kids From Infant to Age 12
Guide to pink laptops from infant to grade school. Find specs and the most popular toy and real laptop models. Learning laptops teach kids how to use laptop computers and more.
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Chocolate Ice Cubes and My Dad: Why Nutella Just Doesn't Cut It
Moritz chocolate ice cubes are a wonderful nostalgic candy. My memories are not just of good taste, but all about my father.
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10 Most Underrated Comedy Movies of All Time (Well, At Least Since the 1980s)
My list of the best underrated comedy films, including farces, feel-good movies, spoofs, satires, and a mockumentary. By a lover of comedies, old and new.
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Clearly Natural Soap Review: Unscented Bar for Body (and Possibly Shampoo, Too)
I used Clearly Natural unscented bar soap after I ran out of another type of soap. I'm allergic to fragrances. Read my review of the soap, which I bought in bulk.
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DIY Christmas Hampers (AKA Gift Baskets)
Make a gourmet Christmas hamper for the holidays for your family, friends or colleagues. It's easy and costs less than buying it.
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Gluten Intolerance & Allergy Diet Guide
List of foods without gluten and products to avoid on a gluten-free diet, plus safe prepackaged food allowed on a gluten intolerance or allergy. Also baking tips & substitutions for wheat-containing ingredients.
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Top Unusual Birthday Gifts for Women Turning 60: Gift Ideas to Make Her 60th the Most Fabulous Ever
Find truly creative ideas for unusual birthday gifts for a woman turning 60. Some are inexpensive, others are substantial, but one of these gift ideas is sure to be perfect for the woman you know.
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Homemade Gluten-Free Granola Recipe With Oats: Dairy-Free, Too
Make this delicious, sweet and crunchy gluten-free granola at home.
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Caring for an Elderly Mother or Father: A Compassionate Guide to Helping Your Parent
Learn how to realistically care for elderly or infirm parents, given budgetary and lifestyle constraints.
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Cooking Safety Tips for Kids: Guidelines for Keeping Children Safe in the Kitchen
Find tips for keeping your kids safe from injury in the kitchen as they learn about food preparation.
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How to Write a Strong Resume Objectives Statement (With Examples): Tips for an Impressive CV
Sample resume objectives statements, plus 12 tips on how to write an effective statement of objectives for a strong CV. My Work Desk Edit Account Resource...
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How to Regift at Christmas: Recycling Unwanted Gifts Makes Holiday Gift Giving Green
Regifting is the new green way to give presents at Christmas. Is it tacky? Sometimes. Learn the rules for how to regift those "white elephant" gifts you've gotten before but that are just taking up space in your drawers and cabinets.
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Good Cheap Christmas Gifts: Inexpensive Ideas for Holiday Presents for Everyone
20 ideas for cheap Christmas gifts you can make or buy in 2010 to make holiday giving on a low budget easy.
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How to Calculate Fetal Heart Rate With Doppler During Pregnancy: Tracking the Tiny Heartbeat
Pregnant and curious? Learn how to use Doppler to calculate your fetus's heart rate.
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Fetal Heart Monitor Types Used by Doctors: Contraction & Non-Stress Test, Fetal Scalp Monitor & Doppler
I became an "expert" in fetal monitoring when I was in the hospital for six weeks on sporadic and sometimes continual fetal monitoring. Learn about the different types of fetal heartbeat tests that detect how well your baby is doing.
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Which Blood Pressure Monitor is Most Accurate?
The accuracy of digital home blood pressure monitors varies not just from brand to brand, but from machine to machine. Learn the most highly rated and most accurate blood pressure machines on the market today.
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Etiquette for Giving Your Boss a Gift at Work
Giving your boss a gift can feel awkward when you don't know the proper etiquette. Is it appropriate to give your boss an expensive gift? Learn the unofficial rules and find great boss gifts, both cheap and expensive.
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80th Birthday Gift Ideas for Men (Plus What I Gave to My Grandfather)
My grandfather loved the useful presents I gave him when he turned 80. Make an elderly man's 80th birthday feel like the milestone it is with these nostalgic and meaningful gift suggestions.
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12 Ways to Fall Asleep Naturally When You're Tired and Stressed
Can't sleep? Lack of a good night's sleep can disrupt your sleep schedule and your life. Learn how to decrease the stress and help you fall asleep those nights when you're so tired you could cry but anxiety keeps you awake.
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10 Classy Ways to Give Money as a Christmas Gift
What better holiday gift can you give than cash to someone who needs it? The problem is, giving Christmas money is awkward. Here are money gifting ideas that help you avoid bad etiquette while making a present of cash.
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Bisbee Turquoise from Arizona: Beads, Cabochons and Pendants for High-End Jewelry Making
Learn about the strange history of turquoise from the Bisbee, Arizona turquoise mine, find beads and pendants, and get ideas for jewelry designs with this gorgeous blue turquoise.
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Exhibition Booth Design Ideas
Learn the dos and don'ts of convention booths, plus display ideas for trade show exhibit displays, from corporate conventions to entertainment trade shows.
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How to Make a Beaded Sleeping Beauty Turquoise Bracelet
For this bracelet making project, I used Arizona turquoise rectangle beads and sterling silver beads handcrafted in Bali, Indonesia. The sterling silver and vivid blue of the Sleeping Beauty turquoise create a gorgeous contrast, making this a startlingly simple bracelet design with lots of eye...
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Hypoallergenic Wedding Bands and Rings for Women and Men
For people with contact allergies, hypoallergenic metals may be the answer to the problem of wedding rings that won't trigger an allergic response.
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How to Clean a Dirty Old Computer Keyboard If You Spilled Water or Coffee on the Keys
When I spilled guck on my old keyboard, I painstakingly cleaned it with water and rubbing alcohol by removing the keys.
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Plantar Fasciitis Treatment Options: Stretches, Exercises and More to Heal Your Heel Pain
I had plantar fasciitis and learned how to get rid of it. Here are non-surgical treatment options, with tips for successfully treating this painful athletic injury.
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How to Accept Your Tummy Fat: Self Love and Your Health
Maybe tummy fat is here to stay. Here's some advice, based on my personal experience.
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How to Use a Solar Cell Phone Charger: A Green Option for Your Mobile
Learn the general way that solar cell phone chargers work and how to operate one.
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How to Open KompoZer When It Crashes Using Ubuntu (Linux)
Having tried to use the latest version of KompoZer with Ubuntu, I've found it isn't stable and crashes every time. Here is the solution I learned that fixes the problem and allows me to use KompoZer with Ubuntu 8.10.
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Wiping a Hard Disk Clean: How to Completely Erase a Hard Disk Drive
If it were as easy as trashing all your files, you could wipe a computer clean in a few minutes. Alas, that won't guarantee your hard drive is truly erased. Learn how to permanently delete every file on the disk.
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Jewelry Pliers and Wire Wrapping Supplies: Basic Tools You Need...And Don't Need
You don't need lots of expensive jewelry making tools for wire wrapping, just some basic supplies, such as a few professional quality jewelry pliers. Learn what you need to get started...and what you don't (though people might tell you differently).
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4 Simple Ways to Stop Fighting
Here are tips for how to painlessly communicate with your spouse, child, parent, or anyone and get heard WITHOUT having yet another fight.
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How to Get Your Car Overseas Safely
Here are tips for safely moving your car to another country either for a permanent or temporary move.
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The Underrated Bubble Envelope
The unsung hero of the office supply cabinet, the humble bubble mailer has numerous advantages. Though not yet universally recyclable, bubble envelopes are eco-friendly in their fashion and make mailing merchandise easy and quick.
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How to Use a Rug Pad to Keep a Rug From Slipping and Moving on Carpet
Quick instructions for using a rug pad underneath area rugs to prevent slippage and accidents.
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Is Walking Good for Blood Pressure?
Walking is fun and easy. But is it good for high blood pressure? Learn what the research says.
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Creating a Customer Service Satisfaction Survey: Best Practices
Avoid the pitfalls of bad survey design when you create customer service feedback surveys and questionnaires. Learn the best practices for soliciting feedback from your customers and clients.
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Scrap Gold Recovery from Computers Brings Electronics Into the Recycling Age of "Green" Mining
Gold scrap recovery has been going on for thousands of years. Electronics contain precious metals like gold and platinum that you can reclaim, donate and sell as gold scrap to refiners for recycling.
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Health Benefits of Apple Cider Vinegar Capsules: Real or Scam?
Apple cider vinegar is professed to have health benefits, among them as a weight loss diet aid and energy booster. Are these claims warranted? Do capsules have the same effect? Or is the apple cider vinegar craze a scam?
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Painful Nipples While Breastfeeding? Sore Breasts? Learn the Treatments
Breastfeeding is great, but it's not all joy. Sore nipples and painful breasts can occur in mothers who nurse their babies. Learn the common problems and treatments.
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Is Firing Bad Employees the Only Answer? Tips for Managing Difficult Staff Members
When employees are not bad enough to fire, but bad enough to hinder the effectiveness of your working environment, what do you do? As a supervisor in a large department for several years, I learned several strategies for dealing with difficult employees.
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Healthy Muffins for Kids, Toddlers and Grown-Ups: Making a Moist Muffin from Scratch
Basic healthy muffin recipes for sweet or savory muffins. Plus tips on making moist, delicious muffins with whole grain flours and healthful ingredients.
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Iron Rich Foods to Eat When You're Pregnant for Maximum Absorption
Learn the most common food sources of iron for pregnant women as well as foods to eat (or avoid) and some cautions to keep in mind.
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7 Migraine Headache Natural Remedies: From Acupuncture to Feverfew and What Worked for Me
Learn migraine headache natural remedies and alternative therapy treatments. I get disabling migraine headaches as well as less severe ones, and here is what I've learned about naturally dealing with the horrible headache pain.
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Positive Home Pregnancy Test: Is It Accurate or Is a False Positive Possible?
Home pregnancy tests are a quick and convenient way to learn whether or not you're pregnant—but how reliable are they? Learn how home pregnancy tests work and what the results actually mean.
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How to Speak Confidently in Public: 7 Tips for Eloquence From a Formerly Shy Person
From a person who used to dread public speaking and is now quite comfortable with it come these tips for getting over fears and making a professional presentation.
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Pros and Cons of Investing in Gold: From Bullion to Mines to Mutual Funds
Is gold really a safe investment? Learn the pros and cons of physical gold investing, gold ETFs, buying gold mine shares, and other types of gold investing.
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Florida Divorce Basics: Dissolution of Marriage and the Law
A quick summary of what is involved in getting a divorce in Florida using no legalese, just basic, easy-to-understand language.
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Survival Kits: List of Supplies Needed for Emergency Preparedness - Items for Your Checklist
List of supplies to have on hand in a disaster survival kit in case of an emergency and tips to help you prepare for the worst possible scenario.
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ERP Failure in Implementation: Problems with Enterprise Resource Planning Software
An ERP program is a funny thing. ERP stands for enterprise resource planning and is essentially a software system that is everything to an organization--accounting, human resources, inventory management, manufacturing, order tracking...it runs it all.
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Treatment for Warts on Hands and Fingers: A "Common" Problem
Learn the causes of and treatments for hand warts, also called common warts. Learn how to keep them from spreading.
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What is the Difference Between Ringtone and Ringback Tone?
Ringtones and ringback tones are not the same thing, I've learned. Grab a cuppa coffee and learn what they are and aren't.
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Understanding Good and Bad Cholesterol: High HDL and Low LDL Made Simple
High cholesterol levels put you at risk for heart disease. But is cholesterol really bad? Learn what cholesterol is, what it does, why it's critical for your health, and where things can go wrong...
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List of Foods NOT to Eat With Diabetes Type 2
Here are foods to avoid if you're Type II diabetic. Written by a person with pre-diabetes who has been on high carb, moderate carb, and low-carb diets.
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8 Tips for Finding Birkenstocks on Sale for the Shoe-Obsessed
I own 12 pairs of Birkenstocks. They last forever, they're comfortable, and I think they look great. Since I'm always on a budget, I rarely pay full price for Birks. Here are my tips for finding Birkenstock shoes on sale or at a discount.
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Butcher Block Countertops: Pros and Cons in a Modular Kitchen
Learn about butcher block materials, care, and buying options in this guide to the many forms of this versatile, modular form of counter space.
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How to Calculate the Price per Gram of Gold Scrap
Learn how to figure out the maximum price buyers of scrap gold will pay per gram or ounce when you sell your old jewelry or dental work. Note that the real market value of your gold depends on many factors.
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Treating Diarrhea With Natural Remedies: Tips to Get Rid of Loose Stools at Home
It's a messy but necessary subject - getting rid of diarrhea. One of these natural remedies may be the answer, but always check with your doctor.
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Extended Breastfeeding: Pros and Cons of Nursing a Toddler
Should you breastfeed longer than one year? Two years? The pros and cons of extended breastfeeding are outlined here to help you make this important decision.
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Fun 50th Birthday Gift Ideas for Men—Things Guys Actually Like
The man who's turning 50 already has everything he needs...not. Here are interesting 50th birthday gift ideas for men, suggestions to make his fiftieth birthday his best ever.
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Eco-Friendly Interior Design Materials: Decorating With Green, Sustainable Furniture Choices
Learn how to choose eco-friendly household furnishings and interiors. Furniture made of sustainable materials can help keep your consumer habits friendly to the environment.
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Shoes That Work for Plantar Fasciitis: Advice From a Fellow Sufferer
The best shoes for plantar fasciitis offer good arch support and motion control for your foot. I've compiled recommendations that can help with heel pain as well as a torn or inflamed plantar fascia.
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The Best Pizza in Chicago: Two Old Pizza Parlors in the Windy City
It's a hot issue - some might say piping hot. Where is the best pizza in the world? I think here...
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When to Sue for Medical Malpractice
If you're wondering whether to file suit against a health care provider for medical malpractice, here are some tips to consider: Do you have a strong case? Is this truly a case of medical malpractice or negligence?
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Should You Get a Parrot? What I've Learned Living With a Double Yellow Headed Amazon
We own a parrot. If you're thinking of getting a parrot, think twice. They're awesome, but more than most people bargain for.
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How to Incorporate Coconut Oil Into Your Diet
Coconut oil is reputed to have numerous health benefits, including healthy weight loss, the lowering of blood cholesterol and triglycerides, and help for thyroid abnormalities. Whether or not these claims...
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How to Protect Yourself from a Volcanic Ash Fall and Its Health Hazards
Volcanic ash from erupting volcanoes such as Mount Redoubt, Mt. St. Helens or the Icelandic glacier volcano is an environmental danger as well as a safety and health hazard. Learn measures to take to protect yourself.
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Getting Started With Hydroponics: The Basics of Growing Hydroponic Garden Plants
Learn the basics of hydroponic gardening. The rewards of growing a hydroponics garden include greater yield and flexibility of location.
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What Breastfeeding Feels Like: Myths, Facts, and the Honest Truth
The benefits of breastfeeding are legendary, but what is breastfeeding really like? It's not all serenity and bliss. With humor and blunt honesty, a nursing mother reveals the truth about what it feels like to breastfeed and whether she thinks it's all worth it in the end. (Duh, yeah?)
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The Stock Market Crash of 1929: What We Can Learn From the Great Depression
Are we indeed in the Greatest Depression? Just because it's not called a depression by the economists or the media doesn't mean it's not one. As happened after the stock market crash of 1929, defining an economic depression often comes after the fact, with the advantage of hindsight. Look for...
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How to Translate English to Hawaiian: Translator and Translation Resources
Fascinated by the Hawaiian language? You're not alone. Hawaiian is an old Polynesian language that's sadly nearly extinct. Yet there are places it's still spoken, and in the case of one Hawaiian island, spoken almost exclusively. These tips will help you translate English to Hawaiian when the...
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Fetal Development Timeline: Weekly Development of the Fetus in the First Trimester of Pregnancy
Follow your baby's development and growth during the first trimester of pregnancy using this timeline of fetal development, organized by week groups. Some of the most critical stages of development happen before you even know you're pregnant. In easy-to-understand language, you'll learn the...
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How I Treat My Seasonal Allergies Naturally With Onion
An herbal poultice I make from supermarket ingredients treats my seasonal allergies naturally. While seeking a homemade treatment for my sinus pain, I stumbled on a way to treat my ragweed allergies.
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Communication Tips for Divorced Parents: Easing the Stress of Divorce on Children
Effective communication can be frustrating if you're divorced and have kids. Here are tips for how to communicate with your ex without causing emotional harm to your kids.