Dawn M (dalady)

Dawn is a born and raised Northern Californian and lifelong writer. She began publishing her written work for Ehow in 2007. By 2008, Dawn was publishing works for both Ehow and Hubpages. Eventually, Dawn was recruited by DemandMedia to write as content contributor, where she continued to learn her craft. During this time, her work as a writer was featured on television by KTXL Fox40. Some years later, Dawn signed off as a writer and began a new adventure as a small business owner and restauranteur when she opened a restaurant and general store. Owning her own restaurant gave Dawn the platform to grow her passion for baking and expand her horizons in business. As a result of her success, her restaurant has been featured on both, television and in print. Most recently, as a "Foodie Find" in "Style Magazine EDC". In 2017, a fire caused the unfortunate and untimely closing of Dawn's restaurant. Ultimately making way for her to return to her first love, writing.

Dawn's experience as a business owner, restauranteur, baker, cook, mother, and wife often inspire her written work. A nature lover at heart, her writing is frequently influenced by her natural surroundings, plants, animals, gardening and outdoor adventures. Being a unique character, unsatisfied with a rat race existence, Dawn lives in an isolated community on the edge of the forest, with her husband of 23 years and her son. Her many experiences, specific to her unconventional lifestyle, give Dawn a refreshingly uncommon perspective.

In the Spotlight

HOA Gone Bad: 5 Homeowner Association Horror Stories

As homeowner associations become more commonplace, so do the homeowner tales of HOA horrors. Here are the accounts of 5. Read and take heed.

In the Spotlight

Making Money: 8 Ways to Earn an Income Online From Home

Here are 8 real ways you can earn an income online, from the comfort of your home.

In the Spotlight

Baking Emergency: 11 Signs Something Is Wrong and What to Do About It

You're baking it up, but things aren't looking right. If you're seeing these 11 signs of a potential baking disaster, here's what you should do.

In the Spotlight

Baking Emergency: 13 Essential Ingredient Substitutions

Have you found yourself in a baking pinch? Missing the ingredient you need? These 13 essential ingredient substitutions will save your desserts from disaster.

In the Spotlight

Baking Emergency? 5 Fixable Fails With Instructions

Whether you forgot to add yeast or you forgot to grease the pan, we've got you covered. We can fix this!

In the Spotlight

Child in Trouble: Public Defender or Private Attorney?

Your child is in legal trouble and in need of representation. Who do you turn to now? These are some differences to consider between a public defender and a private attorney. Choose wisely.

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  Income & Making Money

  Making Money: 8 Ways to Earn an Income Online From Home

  6 years ago

  Here are 8 real ways you can earn an income online, from the comfort of your home.

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  owlcation.com

  HOA Gone Bad: Can Homeowner Associations Do That?!

  9 months ago

  It's no secret that homeowner associations wield power, and sometimes, it seems they wield too much. This begs the question: Can they do that?

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  Real Estate

  HOA Gone Bad: 5 Homeowner Association Horror Stories

  6 years ago

  As homeowner associations become more commonplace, so do the homeowner tales of HOA horrors. Here are the accounts of 5. Read and take heed.

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  delishably.com

  Baking Emergency: 11 Signs Something Is Wrong and What to Do About It

  22 months ago

  You're baking it up, but things aren't looking right. If you're seeing these 11 signs of a potential baking disaster, here's what you should do.

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  Law & Legal Issues

  Child in Trouble: Public Defender or Private Attorney?

  6 years ago

  Your child is in legal trouble and in need of representation. Who do you turn to now? These are some differences to consider between a public defender and a private attorney. Choose wisely.

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  delishably.com

  Baking Emergency? 5 Fixable Fails With Instructions

  21 months ago

  Whether you forgot to add yeast or you forgot to grease the pan, we've got you covered. We can fix this!

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  delishably.com

  Baking Emergency: 13 Essential Ingredient Substitutions

  22 months ago

  Have you found yourself in a baking pinch? Missing the ingredient you need? These 13 essential ingredient substitutions will save your desserts from disaster.

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  Kitchen

  High-End, Non-Stick Pans: Are They Worth the Investment?

  6 years ago

  Every home kitchen should have at least one quality non-stick pan. With nearly limitless options on the market, is a high-end brand worth the investment?

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  delishably.com

  Why a KitchenAid Isn't the Only Mixer You Need

  22 months ago

  The KitchenAid mixer is a coveted gem of home kitchens around the world, a tough & sturdy workhorse. But more delicate tasks, like custard & mousse, beg for a machine with more finesse, like the Mixmaster.

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  Home Improvement

  How to Repair Flaking Concrete

  6 years ago

  Concrete that is exposed to the weather needs to be maintained. The seasons can wreak havoc and create a visual nightmare out of your concrete. If your concrete has been through a few freeze and thaw cycles you may be noticing that the surface...