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How to Grow Carrots From Seeds to Harvest
In this comprehensive guide, we'll walk you through the steps to successfully grow carrots from seed to harvest, whether you're a seasoned gardener or just starting out.
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Delicious Carrot Soup With Sweet Cream (Quick and Easy!)
Garnished with a sprinkle of freshly chopped thyme, this sweet carrot soup is more than just a meal—it's a culinary masterpiece, a testament to the beauty of simplicity and the magic of homegrown ingredients.
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Breaking the Chains of Hypocrisy - A Call to Authentic Living
As I sort through my childhood memories, I recall specific phrases and lessons that stand out, weaving into my basic understanding of life. One piece of advice that resonates through the corridors of time is Momma's timeless command: "Stop looking at other people's plates!"
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How to Stay Cool-Headed Through Adversity
Staying cool-headed in adverse situations is crucial for making rational decisions and effectively managing stress. This article shares five things you can do to help maintain your composure.
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How to Take Care of Gray Hair
In this article, we will explore some practical tips and tricks on how to take care of gray hair, ensuring it remains healthy, vibrant, and full of life.
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Embracing Gray Hair
Embracing our gray hair is not just an act of self-acceptance but also a source of inspiration for others to do the same, and in doing so, we honor the journey of a life well-lived.
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Cloves for Hair Growth: A Natural Remedy for Lustrous Locks
When it comes to achieving beautiful, healthy hair, nature has provided us with a treasure trove of ingredients to promote hair growth and overall health. One such ingredient is cloves, which enhance hair growth naturally.
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Four Herbs That Thrive on the Kitchen Windowsill
Prepare incredible meals any time with chives, oregano, thyme, and parsley grown on your kitchen windowsill.
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What to Do About Tick Bites
Would you know what to do if you got bitten by a tick? Here are some timely things you can do to ensure you will be okay after a tick bite.
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Should Home Buyers Work Directly With Listing Agents?
When a buyer works directly with the listing agent representing the seller, the question must be answered, “Who is representing me?”
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Writing Advice From The Experts - Part 3
Established authors, past and present, have no need to candy coat the truth about writing. The final article in this three-part series is dedicated to sharing writing wisdom about learning the art of writing, adding humor to our work, and naming our work.
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Writing Advice From The Experts - Part 2
Many books provide tips and guidance for publishing success and this series of articles takes you directly to a trusted source of wisdom – established authors. My hope with this compilation of writers is that they will assist you in your writing objective.
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Writing Advice From The Experts - Part 1
The best advice for writers in the 21st Century comes from those who have proven success in the craft we writers wish to master. As writers, we would do well to trust the experience of those successful writers and take hold of the advice they give feely.
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Best Practices for a Symbiotic Writer/Editor Relationship
Working with an editor requires that a writer relinquishes a small portion of control of their completed manuscript to a professional editor whose primary purpose is to help their work become a work of art of which they can be proud.
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Does It Really Take That Long to Edit?
Whenever I quote a completion date for an editing project, writers will often ask, "Does it really take that long to edit?" In this article, I explain why editing takes as long as it does.
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Seller Financing in Real Estate
The question is: Do you ever come across sellers who do seller financing as an option?
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Lemon Honey Dressing
Lemons are in abundance in the garden, and so my motivation for making this lemon-based dressing stems from my desire to use lemons, along with the other green leafy vegetables growing in abundance.
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Candied Orange Peel Recipe (Great Gift Idea!)
The slight bitterness of the rind, combined with the flavor of orange and sugar, make this candy a decadent treat.
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Chef David's Crispy Chicken Fries
These extra-crispy fried chicken strips are extraordinarily tasty, just like the kind you would find at a fancy restaurant.
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Cucumber Strawberry Salsa (Plus FAQs and Serving Suggestions)
When cucumbers and strawberries are growing crazily in your garden, mix the two together into a fresh salsa that is crisp, tangy, a tiny bit sweet, and versatile.
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Easy One-Bowl Zucchini Bread Recipe
When you have zucchini growing prolifically in your garden, treat yourself to this delicious zucchini bread to serve for breakfast, dessert, or any time.
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Eight Most Asked Questions About the CARES Act and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program
If you are unemployed due to the COVID-19 virus, the CARES Act and the Pandemic Unemployment Assistance Program may provide the assistance you need to survive.
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Skip or Reduce Payments With a Mortgage Forbearance
To alleviate some of the stress associated with homeowners not being able to pay their mortgage, lenders may offer a solution called forbearance.
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Handling Sales Objections Using the Feel-Felt-Found Method
The feel-felt-found method is a genuine way to handle sales objections. Show how much you care about clients before you try to sell to them.
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How to Write a Stellar 30-Second Elevator Pitch
The 30-second elevator pitch can help you gain confidence when offering your product or service to someone who could be influential to your career.
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Grow a Healthy Crop of Cucumbers
Learn how to grow healthy cucumbers in your garden, plus get my crisp and tangy cucumber salad recipe that goes well with just about any meal.
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A2 Milk: The Milk Lover's Solution to Protein Intolerance
Are you lactose intolerant or protein intolerant? Discover how A2 milk may allow you to enjoy the satisfying flavor of milk with no adverse side effects.
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Tips for Designing a Tick-Free Environment for Your Yard
Tick bites cause diseases in humans and pets. Design a tick-free environment by cleaning, spraying, and planting to keep ticks out of your yard.
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Update on the Down Payment Assistance Loan
If you are struggling to come up with the down payment required to purchase a home, the down payment assistance program may be able to help pay some or all of your down payment or closing costs.
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Is There a Dress Code for Christian Women?
When Christian folks dress in questionable attire it prompts the question, “Are you a Christian?” Don’t let your clothes say the wrong thing about you.
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How to Get Along With Highly Opinionated People
People who are highly opinionated are difficult to get along with. Learn how to overcome the frustration of dealing with these folks.
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How to Send and Receive Money While Traveling
While traveling, it can be challenging to send and receive money. This article shares some tips to help you handle banking activities while you are away from home.
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How Do Travelers Get Mail?
Getting your mail is one of many things you need to plan for when traveling. This article shares easy ways to receive your mail no matter where you are or how long you plan to be away from home.
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The Best Time to Buy Household Goods and Appliances
With limited income, purchasing products at a discount is a must. The chart in this article shows the best months for buying household goods and appliances at a discount.
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The Difference Between a Music Performer and a Worship Leader
The person leading worship in your church might be more of a music leader than a worship leader. Here's the difference.
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How to Grow Cilantro and Coriander - The Herb Spice Duo in The Garden
While cilantro and coriander are products of the same plant, the flavor of each is slightly different. This herb/spice duo is flavor packed with a lot of health benefits.
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Vegetables to Plant in the Cold Fall and Winter
You can plant vegetables in the cold months of fall and winter. Use the following table to see which plants tolerate the harshness of frosty and freezing weather.
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How to Prepare Soil for a Healthy Vegetable Garden
Trying to plant and grow a vegetable garden? Not sure how to prepare the soil? Knowing the characteristics of your soil is something many novice gardeners fail to do before planting. Read about pH levels, N-P-K levels, and mulching.
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How to Grow and Use Arugula
Arugula is a flavorful, nutritious vegetable. I have this plant in my garden and want to share a few growing tips I've learned and my favorite arugula salad recipe!
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How to Make Homemade Organic Mosquito Yard Spray
When you are out in the yard, and you don’t want to get bit by mosquitoes, this organic yard spray (which is safe for humans and plants) may be the solution for you.
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The Lifestyle of Owners Who Live in Mobile Home Parks
People own mobile homes for many reasons. Whether buying for temporary or permanent residence, there are pros and cons to owning a home in a mobile home park.
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Eminent Domain - What to Do if the Government Wants to Take Your Property From You
Eminent domain is a legal process that allows the government to take your property. What can you do about it? As you will see, there is not much you can do.
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Ten Plants That Grow Well in the Spring
Make your home inviting. A few well-placed plants will surely brighten up any porch or walkway, enticing buyers to look at your home. Here is a list of ten plants that grow well in the spring.
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Why Springtime Is a Good Time to Place Your House on the Market to Sell
Get your house on the market to sell in the spring so that buyers can be ready to move in the summer.
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Why Buyers and Sellers Benefit From Ordering an Environmental Hazard Disclosure Report
You sell your house. It floods. The buyers sue. A hazard disclosure report may save you from being taken to court.
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Word Wise: Words Can Hurt for a Lifetime
Be careful how you use your words. They can mold someone into greatness or completely scar someone for life.
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Home Warranty Policies: System and Appliance Coverage
Home warranty service contracts provide additional service to your home appliances and systems. Costs are reasonable and budgetary. Having a service contract can add peace of mind to home ownership.
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Don’t Be a Slacker - Always Give Your Best Performance
No matter how good you are, you can always be replaced. This is my personal lesson on releasing an assignment that was good, but not the best I could do.
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Urban Meets Country – The Locavore Movement Makes Backyard Gardens Attractive Selling Point in Home Sales
It used to be that having a luscious landscape was an attractive home selling feature. Now, a home with a backyard farm is the new “must- have” feature that buyers seek.
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Reality and Perception – When the Truth is Deceived by Lies
“There is no real truth in this world, only one’s perception of it.” It is a statement that reminds me of a story about a woman who became prey to the conflict between reality and perception.
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Mobile Auto Wash and Detailing Prices – The Most Common Price Range to Have Your Car Washed and Detailed at Your Home
Mobile car washing services are on the rise. Find out what it costs for convenience. This article shows the common price range for mobile car washing and detailing services.
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Five Tips to Help You Become a Successful Screenplay or Script Writer
In this publication, I share five tips that have helped me write the type of scripts that get read by producers. I hope these tips will help you become successful too.
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The Right of Redemption Gives Homeowners the Right to Reclaim Their Property After Foreclosure
Know your rights! Some states have a redemption period where homeowners may be able to get their home back even after the foreclosure sale.
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Credit Reporting Firms Initiating Fair Credit Reporting Strategies
New credit reporting rules designed to make incorrect credit reports a thing of the past. This is good news for consumers who have tried in vain to get incorrect information fixed.
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California Home Sellers Need to Provide These Disclosure Statements and Reports to Buyers
California has extremely stringent disclosure requirements. Providing correct documents go a long way toward avoiding, or at minimum, reducing the negative impact of a lawsuit after a sale.
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Voice Actors and Directors: The Director's Role
There is a symbiotic relationship that exists between voice actors and directors. Their union is like a methodical, systematic dance where the director guides the actor to the ultimate performance.
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A Good Example of Bad Envelope Marketing Gimmicks That Make Customers Angry
Have you ever received an envelope marked, URGENT, only to find advertisement material inside? Here is a good example of a bad envelope marketing gimmick.
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Write Like a Musician for Content That Flows
As a former musician, I apply songwriting techniques to content writing. Improve the flow of your content by writing in a way that is music to the ears of your readers.
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My Aneurism Scare - An Emergency Room "Horror" Story
When an urgent care doctor tagged my condition as urgent, he suggested I be admitted to the hospital quickly. As it turned out, my trip to the emergency room became an all day excursion.
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A Voice Artist's Guide on How to Beat Stage Fright Before It Beats You
Stage fright is the fear of singing, speaking, or performing in public. It can be debilitating to voice artists. Try these four techniques to help you overcome your stage fright in a very short time.
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Voice Artists Don’t Eat Polish Sausages - Foods to Avoid Before Going Into the Recording Studio
As a real estate auctioneer, food didn't matter. As a voice recording artist, the foods I eat can ruin a recording session. Learn which foods to avoid to stop belly gurgling and burping in the studio.
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Three Quick Easy and Low Cost Ways to Add Curb Appeal to Your House
Whether you want to prepare your house for sale or you just want to live in an attractive home, here are three quick, easy, and low cost tips that help you build dynamic curb appeal for your home.
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H.O.W. Humanity One World - How One Foster Care Woman Changed the Lives of 90 Teens
Foster parent, Claudia Asprer provides unconditional love and devotion to 90 teenagers. Her story is inspirational and shows how the love of one person can make a difference in the lives of many.
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What Documents and Paperwork Do Sellers Need When Listing Their Home for Sale?
You’d be surprised at how many agents don’t give sellers all the documents they need when selling their houses. Here are the minimum documents you need to make the best decisions about your sale.
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Sell Your Home Like a Celebrity - Why Putting Your Home up for Auction May Get it Sold Faster
Selling homes through the traditional method can be more difficult than selling through the auction method. The auction process is different, yet effective in getting homes sold fast.
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H.O.W. Humanity One World - Put Together a Feed the Hungry Package to Feed One Person at a Time
Feed one person one day and you make a difference in that person’s life. Put together a packaged meal that you can hand to a hungry person even when you’re on the go. Here’s what I put in my package.
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How to Determine the Estimated Payment for Principal Interest Tax and Insurance Before You Buy a House
When buying a house, you may never need to determine the estimated payment for Principal, Interest, Tax, and Insurance, but in case it's something you want to do, here's how to do it.
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Principal Interest Tax and Insurance: The Most Important Number a Buyer Needs to Know
Principal, Insurance, Tax, and Insurance, also known as PITI, is the number used to qualify you for a mortgage to buy a house. Do you know what your PITI is?
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Showing Property Is a Dangerous Job – What Real Estate Agents Do to Keep Buyers Sellers and Themselves Safe
Real estate agents encounter danger when showing property. Read real life horror stories and why agents must take proper steps for protection.
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Protect Your Earnest Money Deposit When Buying a House
You’ve made an offer to buy a house and given an earnest money deposit, but things changed and now you want your money back. Make sure your earnest money deposit is protected for a hassle-free return.
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John Krasinski – Famous Actor Makes Millions Doing Voiceovers for Animated Movies and Commercials
John Krasinski, famous for his role as Jim Halpert on the TV show, The Office, is paid millions for his voice. See some of the movies, commercials, and audiobooks that use his voiceover talent.
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Forget Health Diet Plans - How I Stopped Eating Soy, Oats, and Wheat to Lose Weight
This is not a secret diet or eating plan. Read about my discovery of the foods that were making me fat and how eliminating them helped me lose weight without dieting.
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How to Develop an Effective Skin Care Regimen for Teens
Not surprisingly, many teens suffer from acne. However, a proper skincare routine can help keep ugly pimples, whiteheads, blackheads, cysts, and pustules at bay. Here are the steps.
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H.O.W. Humanity One World - How You Can Change the World
Where abundance is on one side and poverty on the other, one person can make a difference. One person truly can change the world. Read how.
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Three Ways to Use Lavender Plants and Essential Oils as a Sleep Aid
Lavender has long been used as a remedy for insomnia. Research shows that when the lavender scent is inhaled, it produces a calming, soothing, and sedative effect.
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How to Make a Lavender Wand: Step-by-Step Tutorial
Lavender wands are pretty and fragrant and make great gifts. Learn how to make a lavender wand with my step-by-step tutorial.
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How I Live With Electromagnetic Field Sensitivity
Your illness symptoms may be caused by your sensitivity to electromagnetic fields. Learn what electromagnetic field sensitivity is and how you can live with this affliction.
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Automotive Preventative Maintenance Checklist and Estimated Repair Costs
Regular automotive preventative maintenance is conducted at intervals that allow you to discover potential issues before they become serious problems down the road.
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Five Steps to Write Your Own Affirmations
A positive attitude can lift your spirits and help you get through difficult times. Learn how to write your own affirmations for the most effective outcome.
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Google's Author Rank Rewards High Quality Websites - Why Low Quality Content Hurts Your Site
Traffic and inactivity are only part of the equation that determines how your website will be ranked. Author Rank is a way that Google rewards websites for providing good and relevant content. In order to provide what Google considers good content and rank high, learn first, what Google considers a...
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The Customer is Always Right - Good Customer Service is Good Business
Customers are the lifeblood of your business. How customers feel about your product or service matters most, and so it is good business to give good service to customers. Here are some basic customer service tips to help you win lifelong customers. The first lesson: The customer is king; therefore,...
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Make Chocolate Candy Quick and Easy Using Candy Melts
Make your own chocolate candy quick and easy with candy melts. Heat the melt in the microwave and add your favorite mix, like coconut, chopped nuts, or even candied fruit. Pour it in a mold and in 15 minutes you have a delectable chocolate treat to enjoy for yourself or to give as a gift.
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My Review of the Primo Water Dispenser
A water dispenser is great for providing safe drinking water. The Primo Water Dispenser is one of the least expensive units, and it dispenses instant hot and cold water.
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How Do I Improve My Credit Score to Buy a House?
Your credit score can make the difference between you getting a loan and not getting a loan. Learn how to improve your credit score so that you can qualify for a loan to purchase you dream home.
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10 Lesser Known Driving Rules
Do you encounter road rage when you are driving? Did you know that road rage is a driving offense? Yeah, the offender could be charged for reckless driving and fined up to $1,000 and/or time in jail. Read about 10 lesser known driving rules that some people may not be aware of.
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Review: Homedics Cordless Rechargeable Pedicure Tool
I really enjoy my little pedicure tool. It helps me obtain a pedicure that is as good as one I get at the beauty salon. It's portable, rechargeable, and can be used in the shower. It comes as a bonus inside the Homedics Pedicure Spa Footbath. But, I actually use the pedicure tool more than I use...
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Is Prayer for Healing Effective?
Some people believe that if science cannot prove it, then it doesn’t exist. Many treatment centers support the use of prayer as part of a successful treatment program which can be used as evidence that in the same way we put ice on a bruised ankle, prayer can be used as a solution to healing. So,...
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The Best Kitchen Utensil Set
What is the best kitchen utensil set? To find out, I consult with Deagon B. Williams, an award-winning international chef. When asked what kitchen utensils a chef considers essential, Chef Deagon is helpful with a sure and definitive answer. Read what Chef Deagon feels are essential in putting...
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The Best Features of the Hamilton Beach Commercial 12-Cup Coffee Maker
The Hamilton Beach Commercial 12 Cup Coffee Maker brews a perfect cup of coffee. Even better is that it keeps your coffee warm without ruining the flavor. It is designed to be heavy-duty, which it is, but it doesn't have an industrial look, instead it is quite pretty sitting on your kitchen counter.
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Video: Mud Dauber Wasps Build Nests With Mud in My Back Yard
Mud dauber wasps are fascinating insects. They build their nests out of mud where they store their food. Food for mud dauber wasps is normally spiders. My husband captured some mud dauber wasps in action as they collected mud and built their nest.
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How to Fight Anxiety and Depression Symptoms With These 5 Foods (Backed by Science)
Are you stressed, filled with anxiety, or depressed? If you or someone you know could use a little help feeling more emotionally energized, maybe one or all of these five foods can help.
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Rings Are Jewelry for Many Occasions
When rings are worn as jewelry it doesn't matter much which finger it is worn on. But, did you know that there are historical traditions and symbolism involved with wearing rings for special reasons such as religious expressions, declaration of love, even friendship? Read to learn about the proper...
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The Significance of Faith: God Answers All Prayers
Many Christians believe in faith and use prayer as a way of verbalizing wants, needs, and desires that will be satisfied through that faith. Sometimes, though, we fail to see that the answer to our prayer is right in front of our eyes.
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Six Beauty Tips Using Lemon Juice
What can you do with lemons besides making lemonade? How about using it as part of your regular beauty routine. Here are some unusual, but useful tips you may not have heard of yet.
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How Much Does It Cost to Get a Car Detailed?
Auto detailing consists of thoroughly cleaning the inside and outside of your automobile. During the process of auto detailing, your car is rejuvenated to the point where it looks and feels like a brand new car, including that new car smell.
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Five Wrong Word English Grammar Mistakes Web Content Writers Must Avoid
Avoid five of the most common wrong word grammar mistakes English web content writers make when writing content for the internet. We all make mistakes, but for those who edit their own work, this article will help you avoid common grammar mistakes you may be prone to miss.
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Recipe for Fresh Iced Lemon Balm Tea
Lemon balm is known to calm anxiety and restore depleted energy and its decongestant and antihistamine properties help with asthma and hayfever. Try a delicious glass of lemon balm tea to enjoy and receive the benefits this beautiful herb has to offer.
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How I Relieved My Tooth Pain With 9 Easy Solutions
Here are nine strategies you can use at home to stop tooth pain in its tracks. I've tried all of these solutions, and I can vouch for their effectiveness.
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How to Keep From Getting Ingrown Toe Nails When Using the Lever Type Toenail Clippers
If you have ever had an ingrown toenail, then you know how much pain a little ingrown toenail can be. Learn the correct way to clip your toenails to help avoid getting ingrown toenails.
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How to Give First Aid to Treat Mishaps With Common Household Chemicals
Learn some helpful first aid tips to treat mishaps with common household chemicals.
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What Type of Scars to Expect After You Get a Tummy Tuck
A tummy tuck is an invasive surgical procedure. Learn about the scars associated with them, like keloid scars, and what to do about them, including covering them with a tattoo.
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Tax Benefits of a Second or Vacation Home as a Primary Home vs. Rental
If you own a second home, then you want to be aware of some tax advantages that could save you money.
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The Nine Types of Angels
Biblical scholors list nine hierarchy levels and duties for angels. Read about them all - Seraphim, Cherubim, Thrones, Dominions, Virtues, Powers, Principalities, Archangels, and Angels.
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What the Four Steps Are For Setting Clear Goals
Set clear goals to achieve the life of your dreams.
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How You Can Have Successful Negotiation Skills in Providing the Best Service to Your Clients
You negotiate for everything you want in life. Knowing what matters to others is a negotiation skill that helps you provide a winning arena for you and all of those you care about.
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How to Relieve Stress With Eleuthero Herb in Tension Tamer Tea
Eleuthero, also known as Siberian Ginseng, is an herb used to relieve stress. Brew a cup of Tension Tamer Tea by Celestial Seasonings to calm your nerves at the end of a long day!
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Product Review: Panasonic Inverter Microwave Oven
Inverter technology is a new feature in microwave ovens, bringing microwave cooking to a higher level.
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Simple Salsa with Serrano Peppers
This quick and easy salsa recipe can be made in just a few minutes. However fast you can chop the few ingredients into a bowl is how fast you can enjoy this deliciously simple salsa.
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Are Apple Seeds Poisonous? Facts About Cyanide in Apples
Everyone knows apples are healthy, but did you know the seeds contain a poison? Protect yourself, your family, your pets, and livestock.
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Use Vodka and Lavender as a Mosquito Insect Repellent Spray When Gardening or Outdoor Sports
Mosquitoes do not like the scent of lavender, and vodka is a natural mosquito repellent. Adding lavender to vodka makes a fragrant and effective mosquito repellent to use indoors and out.