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9 Easy Ways to Make Your House Look Tidier All the Time
Here are some simple and pain-free things you can do to make your house look clutter-free all the time, with only a little bit of effort on your part.
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Gardening Mistakes: Confessions of Newbie Gardener
As a new, wannabe lazy gardener, I made some terrible gardening mistakes. Learn from my experiences so that you don't make the same mistakes with your gardening.
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Does Changing Your Name After Marriage Affect SEO?
If you work online, changing your surname could have negative impact on your SEO and online brand. Here are the pros and cons of changing your name, and the impact it can have on your business.
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Fall Cleaning - 100+ Tasks to Prepare for Winter
A complete, easy-to-follow checklist for deep cleaning your home. Also includes some winterizing and holiday preparation tasks!
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6 Halloween Party Décor Themes
Ideas for last minute Halloween decorating. Use themes to get organized and make a memorable Halloween Party!
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12 Ways to Make Your Home Smell Good
Need to eliminate some household odors and make your house smell good? Try these budget-friendly tips for a clean-smelling home.
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12 Weirdest Online Yard Sale Items You Can Buy
Online yard sales can be a great place to pick up a bargain and maybe a weird item.
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9 Items That Should Be Cheaper to Buy
Its time for prices to drop on some of these overly-expensive products!
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15 Weird and Adventurous Peanut Butter Sandwiches
Looking for something new for your lunch box? How about a creative peanut sandwich with...
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DIY: How to Paint Flagstone Floors
A DIY tutorial on how to paint faux flagstones on plywood flooring. Includes photos, tips, and instructions for creating your own DIY faux stone using simple materials.
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Housecleaning Tips for the Procrastinator--How to Avoid Laundry
Clean fresh laundry is part of the housecleaning ritual. Rebel against the clothes that keep us chained to the washing machine with these tips on how to avoid doing laundry!
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How to Make a Faux Fireplace on a Budget (With Photos!)
How to paint faux bricks to create a beautiful fireplace. This DIY tutorial contains lots of photos!
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Murphy's Laws of Being a Stay At Home Mom
A few laws and truths for the SAHMs of the world!
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June 6th Birthdays: Why We Rock
Were you born on June 6th? You just may be cooler than you thought!
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Tips For Pumping Breastmilk Without Hating The Pump
pumping breastmilk doesn't have to be a painful hassle. Here are some tricks to make the process smooth and worry-free!
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Writing Inspiration | Using Pinterest to Find Article Topics
Are you a writer who occasionally runs out of ideas? Try these tips and ideas for using Pinterest as a way to get inspired.
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12 Things That Online Writers Can Learn From "Star Trek"
Can the crew of the Enterprise teach you to be a better freelance writer?
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Oklahoma City Zoo--Facts, Exhibits and Photos
Looking for something to do in Oklahoma City? Ranking third place for America's best zoos, the Oklahoma City Zoo is a wonderful educational experience for adults and children alike.
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Can Your Cat Predict the Weather?
Is your cat predicting weather changes? Or is it just odd cat behavior?
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Time Capsule Ideas--Make Your Own One Year Time Capsule For Good Luck
Ideas for creating your own temporary time capsule. A fun family project that can bring good luck for the coming year!
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Tips for Writing the Perfect Freelance Article
Do you know the true secret to creating the perfect example of unique content? Are you sure you use multi-tasking the right way? Did you know that a few distractions might make you more productive?
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Will Your Marriage Be Happy Forever?
New marriages are destined to end and long-term marriages are doomed. So what are we to do?
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Using Common Spiderwort as an Ornamental Garden Plant
Looking for a unique addition to your landscaping or garden plan? The spiderwort is hardy, handsome, and easy to grow.
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Where to Find Free Lost Change
Finding money can be fun and exciting! Over time, all those pennies and dimes can add up and make you a tiny bit richer. Use these tips to help in your money-hunting adventures!
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My Oklahoma Flower Garden
A tour of some of my flowers this year. A good look into what will grow and thrive in zone 7, even during a hard growing season.
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5 Non-Toxic House Plants for Children, Cats, and Dogs
Plant-related poisonings are the third leading cause of illnesses and death in children. These five plants are safe to keep in your home, and they won't pose a threat to kids or pets.
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Why Tattoos Are Great for Older People
Tattoos are for any age, even if you consider yourself to be older. Here’s what to know about how tattoos look and feel when you get a tattoo later in life.
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Brain Freeze--What Causes It and More
The secrets behind brain freeze. What causes, how to prevent it, and how it affects your health.
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Oklahoma Wildlife: The Southern Ringneck Snake.
A glimpse at some of Oklahoma's more bashful wildlife. The ringneck snake is a common, but seldom seen, inhabitant of our yards, woods, and gardens. Learn more about this tiny snake.
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Funny Pet and Livestock Classifieds
Are you an animal lover? Do you ever look in the paper when you want to adopt a new pet? If so, you may get a chuckle out of these funny classified ads for animal friends.
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Fun Plants and Ideas for Gardening With Children
Are you and your child ready to go outdoors and grow plants? Gardening with children is rewarding for everyone. Explore these ideas for making your kid's garden magical and educational. Kids can be great gardeners with your guidance.
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Weird and Funny Singles Ads From Women on the Hunt
Here's a collection of strange, amusing, and gibberish singles ads from real papers. These ads will make you think twice about the dating game.
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How to Have a Fun Time with Your Pet Rock
Looking for a fun pet? Try a pet rock! Have one already? Here are some ideas for making the most of your quality time together.
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Worst Personal Ads--The Shocking, Weird, And Funny Side of Dating
Funny personal ads that really take a bite out of love, dating, and romance. These ads are sure to make you either laugh or cry!
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Funny Want Ads
A collection of humorous classified ads that will make you wonder about society. These ads are all real examples found in a variety of newspapers.
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Dementia | Tips for Communication
Tips for speaking and listening effectively to those with dementia.
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Make Your Own Easy and Cheap Carpet Freshener
Save money by making your own carpet deodorizer at home. With a few simple ingredients you already have in your kitchen, you can easily make a greener, fresher version of commercial fresheners.
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Donating Blood--History, Statistics, Facts and More
Should you donate blood? Learn the history of blood donation and why it is important.
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Ten Ways To Eat A Cadbury Creme Easter Egg
Looking for a different way to eat your Easter candy this year? Try some of these techniques!
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Brother LX-3125 Sewing Machine Review
My experience with the Brother Fashion Faces Compact Sewing Machine (Brother LX-3125) . Pros and cons, maintenance, and general facts.
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Extreme Frugal Living Tips From My Grandmother
Looking for ways to budget your income? My grandmother offers many tips for saving money, decreasing costs, and reusing items. Here is a humorous guide to Extreme Frugal Living.
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How to Attract Attention When Lost in the Wilderness
Don't panic! Read these tips on how to be rescued when lost in the wilderness.
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Baby Products|History of Popular Baby Accessories
Who invented the pacifier? Find the answer to that and more...
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Grandmother's Quilts
An interview with my grandmother about her passion for quilting. Includes how she began quilting during the Great Depression, her favorite patterns, and how she managed to quilt while raising 9 children through some of the country's leanest times.
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No-Bake Cookies Recipe-A Journey Into Madness
A brief account of how attempting to make the perfect batch of No-Bake cookies led to what the doctor's called a "nervous attack". Warning...cookie making can be very bad for your mental health.
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Housecleaning for Your Health--the Joy of Washing Dishes
Washing dishes by hand isn't just a thorough way of clearing the sink and eradicating germs. It is also an opportunity to meditate and focus on your inner well-being.
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Living Christmas Gift Ideas: 7 Holiday Plants to Give
Create a new Christmas tradition by giving friends and loved ones a unique gift: a living plant.
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Liver Health | 50 Ways To Love Your Liver
Your liver loves you. Show your appreciation by learning more about the liver's functions and needs.
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Alternative Storage Solutions Using Shoe Organizers
Everyone needs more storage solutions. Here are some of the ways I have used shoe organizers to help de-clutter the bathroom, kitchen, playroom, and more.
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Eureka Powerline Vacuum Cleaner Review
Learn about the Eureka Powerline vacuum, an affordable bagless vacuum with user-friendly features and excellent cleaning power.
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Top 5 Books For Toddlers--Review
Looking for a Christmas gift for your baby or toddler? Why not buy them a book? Here I review five children's books that are fun, educational and guaranteed to please your child.
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How to Have a Tea Party With your Teddy Bear
Learning to pretend is an important part of childhood development. Tea Party is a classic game that children have played for years. Help your child throw a pretend tea party with their favorite toys.
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Halloween Candy-The History Behind Some of the Most Traditional Treats
Have you noticed the same Halloween sweets appearing in your trick-or-treat bucket year after year? Discover the history behind all of these traditional favorites.
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9 Must-Have Halloween Decorations
It can be hard to limit yourself to just a few Halloween decorations when you're on a budget. Consider these ideas for fun, functional Halloween items that can be reused and recycled over the years.
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Superstitions About Ghosts
Are you superstitious? Or do you just love folklore? Halloween is on its way, and what better time to explore a few ghostly superstitions?
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Why Halloween Is My Favorite Holiday
Halloween is a magical holiday for me, filled with wonderful childhood memories.
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Easy, Cheap Halloween Craft Project--Recycled Bag Ghosts
Looking for a fun and easy Halloween project? Try a few of these frugal ghosts!
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5 Worst Messy Trees for the Lazy Landscaper
These five trees are the worst offenders when it comes to shedding leaves, branches, nuts, cones, or other debris.
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DIY Halloween Wreath Tutorial--Up-cycled Holiday Project
This fun, easy Halloween wreath can be made in less than an hour. Use scrap cloth, plastic shopping bags and extra Halloween goodies to decorate the wreath for mere pennies.
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8 Haunted Places to Visit in Oklahoma
This article provides a selection of great haunted places in Oklahoma you and your family can visit for Halloween. These creepy sites are great for thrill seekers and amateur paranormal investigators.
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Ghosts--What Type of Haunting Do You Have?
Hearing footsteps? Noticing a phantom perfume? Do you think you might share your home with a ghost? Perhaps you do! Don't just pack your bags and move away, take a little time to get to know your spectral roommate better.
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History and Origins Of Common Household Items
Our homes are filled with daily objects that we take for granted. They aren't the newest gadget or latest trend...but the same stuff Grandma had in her house. Did you ever wonder how some of those things were invented?
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How to Exercise Your Dog
Is your dog fat? Does he spend too much time on the sofa eating cookies and watching reality television? It may be time to take charge of his health. Read here for ways to start your beloved pet on his own exercise regimen.
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Ten Beautiful Oklahoma Butterfly Species and How to Attract Them
Oklahoma is home to a wide variety of butterflies. Here are ten of the prettiest Oklahoma butterflies, with tips for attracting them to your yard and garden.
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10+ Most Annoying Television Commercials of 2012
You know those really bad commercials that get on our nerves, creep you out, confuse you, or bore you to tears? Join me on a tour of the worst commercials of 2012! How do these compare to today's annoying commercials?
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House Cleaning Tips For The Procrastinator-How To Avoid Vacuuming
Looking for some good reasons to avoid those time-consuming chores? Here is the first installment in a series of articles designed to help those of us who are enthusiasm impaired when it comes time to do basic housecleaning tasks.
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5 Affordable, Effective Cleaning Products I Can't Live Without
With hundreds of cleaning products to choose from, all promising the best results for your money, a trip to the store can be overwhelming. Here are a few reviews of household cleaners that I have found to be affordable and effective.
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Things I Never Did Before I Had A Toddler-A Look At How Parenthood Changes Our Perspective
Parenthood certainly changes our lives in unexpected ways. Even though there is never a dull moment, and we find ourselves enriched by our children, there are days when we just have laugh in awe over how many personal changes we have endured in such a short time.
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How to Make a Baby Bib out of a T-Shirt: DIY Sewing
Want to make a useful baby shower gift? Or just add some practical baby items to your collection? These t-shirt bibs are so easy and quick to sew!
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Things To Do In Central Oklahoma
Oklahoma offers some diverse forms of entertainment if you know where to look. From folk festivals to motorcycle rallies, haunted tours to Native American culture, the OK state can be a fun, budget-friendly vacation spot. Take a look at some of these quirky, fun events.
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About Breastfeeding: Facts They Don't Mention in the Books
Do you think you know everything about breastfeeding? You might be surprised to learn that cats are attracted to breastmilk, and you can make breastmilk butter. Find out about these breastmilk related facts and more.
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10 Toxic Houseplants That Are Dangerous for Children and Pets
Discover 10 common indoor plants that can be poisonous to your children and pets. Houseplants are lovely, but please use and display them with caution!
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How to Make Cloth Dust Bunnies-Frugal Cleaning Made Fun. Sewing Tutorial and Recipe
Up-cycle old clothes into these frugal, crafty dust puppets. Guaranteed to make dusting more fun, while de-cluttering your closet, protecting your furniture, and saving money on cleaning rags. These are also fun for toddler play. Quick and easy enough you can sew a whole barnyard full in one day!
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Professional Etiquette for the Certified Nurse's Aide
Nursing aides or assistants are an important part of the healthcare team. In this article, I will provide some helpful tips on how to do your job effectively and be a well-loved and respected aide.
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Symphysis Pubis Dysfunction (SPD) in Pregnancy and How to Cope
Is your pelvic pain during pregnancy more than just normal discomfort? Is there a clicking or popping sensation when you move around? You may have an undiagnosed condition that could lead to a permanent disability.
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Why We Love Zombies
Zombies are one of the hottest trends in the media. They are disgusting, brutal, and nearly unstoppable. Yet we cant get enough of them. Why?
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Baby Gift Ideas for New Parents
When it comes to buying baby items for new or expecting parents, the choices can be overwhelming. Cute products and those listed as "must-haves" might make the nursery look trendy, but before you open your wallet to buy baby shower gift, consider these practical ideas that the parents and baby...
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13+ Unexpected Household Uses for Baby Wipes
Baby wipes aren't just for diaper changing. Use these cheap products for a variety of personal and household uses
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Teaching Your Toddler or Baby Colors, Numbers, and Words Through Housework
Use everyday items and activities to teach babies and toddlers important skills. teaching from birth can help your child be better prepared for school later.
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Easy, Budget-Friendly Decorating Ideas
From sprucing up salvaged items to finding dollar store décor treasures, here are ideas for decorating a room without emptying your wallet.