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Sample Articles
Here are a few sample articles to give you an idea of the kinds of things you'll find in the Members Area of this site. These articles are reprinted as they originally appeared in the members only section of this site.
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When in Rome
Marilyn Woodard
This film has a fun plot, witty dialogue, a engaging and talented cast, good directing and -- for those of you who will watch a movie for this reason alone -- pretty clothes! The story follows Beth (Kristen Bell) a young, ambitious and rising art curator whose love life has been a disaster. Feeling sorry for herself during a quick trip to Rome, she impulsively takes some coins from the "Fountain of Love." This puts the tossers of the coins under a love spell and Beth finds herself pursued by some pretty wacky Romeos (Will Arnett, Jon Heder, Dax Shephard and Danny DeVito.) . . . keep reading
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Holiday Gift Ideas From The Experts
The Experts at Creating Great Homes have gotten together for a Holiday Gift Idea Exchange and you are invited! You'll find some creative and unique ideas, one for just about everyone on your list. Some are ultra-economical, some are not. Some are homemade or hand made, some you can find at a local store and some you can only find online. We hope you enjoy reading -- and using -- our ideas this holiday season! . . . keep reading
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Not So Fast: Slowing Down the Busy Family
Mark Earley
School's back in session. And between hauling children to and from classes, dance lessons, music lessons, sports practice, and church activities, many parents (not to mention their children) are already feeling frazzled. And this is just the beginning of the academic year! . . . keep reading
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Freezing Vegetables
Yao Daphnie
Provided vegetables are treated properly, they will freeze particularly well, retaining more flavor and goodness than by preserving in any other method. Learn the four basic rules dealt with this section and you cannot fail. Blanching, chilling, packaging and correct cooking. . . . keep reading
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How To Find Good Advice
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A Little Help From My Friends
Marilyn Woodard
Say you're thinking about getting a tattoo and you're looking for some advice. This is your first tattoo and you don't want to mess it up. Where do you go for some advice? You could ask Great Uncle Harry. After all, he's very free with advice and he's got a tattoo. Of course, it's an anchor that he got in 1948 in Singapore. . . . keep reading
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Parenting Your Child for Success
Marilyn Woodard
Parents want their children to be successful. We can all agree on that. We have different ideas about what success means, or how much success is enough, but that we want success for our children is good and right. What can parents do to teach their children to reach their success potential? Whether your child is a whiz at math, a tennis star or an artistic genius they need your support to succeed. Here are four strategies for parenting your child to success. . . . keep reading
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Help Your Teens Start a Home Business
MW
Most people don't know how to teach their teens about home business because no one has ever taught them. But in this day and age when people are getting laid off by the hundreds every day, it's becoming more and more important to have your own business on the Internet. . . . keep reading
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Family Fun Christmas Ideas
Janice Ferrante
...during the Christmas season, sometimes you can be so overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations that you can forget that you should be using this time to celebrate all of the blessings that you have with your family. But it doesn't have to be like that. . . . keep reading
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Five O'Clock Frenzy or What's for Dinner?
Marilyn Woodard
Ever since I got married and suddenly became The Meal Guru, I have hated five o'clock. That's when I enter the kitchen and think, "What can I fix in under an hour with, lets see…a can of tuna, left over nachos and a package of croutons?" Oh, the pressure! . . . keep reading
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Organized Receipts
Marilyn Woodard
Whether you need to keep expense receipts for tax purposes, or just want to be able to return your iPod when it dies, hanging on to those receipts can save you a lot of hassles. Here's a handy way to keep your receipts in order. You can organize them by date, or by type (electronics, clothing, auto, etc.) . . . keep reading
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