Rope Ladder Trellis

Wouldn’t you love to have a beautiful trellis beside your house? After you get back from the home improvement store, and you recuperate from looking at trellis prices, go to a dollar-theme store and purchase some twine or small-diameter roping. You’ll see that you can build a suitable trellis, one that will allow you to ...

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Top 10 Bronzers of 2009

One of the best things I love about summer is the fact that I can walk outside and get sun at anytime, however, I am well aware that I don’t speak for everyone, as not everyone loves the sun. The good news is, there are so many great alternatives that range from self tanning products ...

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Best Television DVD: The Simpsons Commentary with Special Guest Jon Lovitz

One of the things that separates The Simpsons DVDs from other television shows-apart from the fact that every episode is actually worth watching, which certainly can’t be said for a great many other television shows-is that every single episode features commentaries. The commentaries feature creator Matt Groening, and typically the writer of the episode (unless, ...

The History of American Education

Education has taken many turns throughout its fairly short history in America. Although nothing has been entirely drastic, the changes made have chiseled and shaped the foundations of education and formed what we have today. The early nineteenth century saw the first beginnings of an interest and development in schools which has since led to ...

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Free Crochet Patterns – Amigurumi Mice

Amigurumi is the Japanese art of crocheting little stuffed dolls or stuffed animals (see my article How to Make Amigurumi Dolls for more information on this fun crochet craft). If you love to crochet, and if you love cute little mice, you are going to love crocheting these adorable Amigurumi mice! All the patterns for ...

How to Bake Cookies on the Atkins Diet

Cookies are made with white flour most of the time and the Atkins Diet does not permit the use of that particular ingredient. Cookies also require sugar, another no-no if you’re eating low carb. So what’s a person to do when the Cookie Monster strikes? Let’s look at a basic cookie recipe. The ingredients list ...

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How to Paint Diamond Shabby Chic Switch Plates

If you are searching for shabby chic or vintage style switch plates for your little girl’s room, then try making you own. Any real wood or cheap plain fake wood Switch Plates are perfect for this Shabby Chic Paint Technique. You can save a tons of money making your own vintage switch plates and even ...

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Hair Tips for Dry, Damaged Natural Curls

I have naturally curly hair, and I’ve been battling with it for what seems like my entire life. Natural curls are delicate, and the hair shaft is often fine. The slightest bit of styling with heat or repeated coloring can damage the hair shaft quite easily. As beautiful as natural curls can be, they will ...

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Reduce Back Taxes and IRS Penalties

As much as you may fear the wrath of the IRS to levy back taxes and IRS penalties, the tax man is afraid of exposure too. In the audit battle, the IRS fears two things: 1) You hiring a tax attorney or Certified Tax Resolution Specialist, and 2) You learning these seven little secrets about ...

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Everyday Use by Alice Walker

For a story written in first person, Alice Walker’s “Everyday Use” brings point of view to new heights. The way the story is written let readers in on more than just one perception. The story is centered on an African-American family in the south set back in the 60’s. A mother tells her story about ...