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Traveling With Your Chihuahua

Travel season is finally here again and that means hundreds of cats and dogs will be lost and never again found by their heartbroken owners. Many years ago I lost a dog for three days.
Joanell HutchinsonApril 12, 2005

Be Cautious When Using Your Nest Egg as an ATM

About five years ago I moved from the ranks of being a renter to that of being a homeowner. Now, not a week goes by that I don’t receive some type of offer through the mail encouraging me to refinance my mortgage, open a home equity line of...
James H. DimmittMarch 27, 2005

Some Information on Embroidery

Embroidery is the detail work for sewing. It is the small, intricate designs on fabric that make it so beautiful. A good eye and much talent produces a beautiful design whether it is on a pillow case, a table cloth, or even the cuff of a dress...
Mike YeagerJuly 17, 2004

10 Reasons Why Your Cat Loves You

There are plenty of reasons why your cat loves you. Ten of the main reasons are listed below. Enjoy! 1. You provide food - Cats love food and they love you for giving them that food.
Larry ChamberlainOctober 29, 2003

What are your Family Roots?

Wouldn't it be fantastic to find your family roots? Are you feeling alone and want to find out who your family is, your "geneology"? There are many sources in which to do that, starting here on the internet and in every library in...
Kristie ChilesFebruary 08, 2008

Throwing a Baby Shower Your Guests Will Remember

Are you in charge of planning a baby shower? Do you need a baby shower theme? Decorations? Favors? This guide will give you baby shower ideas, whether you are a sister, friend, or coworker.
Jennifer BarnettMarch 17, 2006

Gift Giving Made (A Little) Easier

Gift Giving Made (A Little) EasierSo, you dread the thought of having to buy gifts for Christmas. Friend or family member has a birthday or anniversary coming up, and you still don’t have a gift? Well, we’ve all been there and done that.
Suzanne DavidsonSeptember 16, 2005

Isabelle's Take on Cheesecake

At age 7, Isabelle became a self-styled authority about cheesecake. Her grandmother had treated her to her first trip to New York City and to her first stage play followed by her first dinner in a New York City restaurant.
Mark WoeppelNovember 13, 2006

Let Your Wedding Invitations Reflect the Ceremony Itself

Wedding ceremonies these days are as varied as the couples who take that big step; from traditional church weddings to mid-air nuptials as the participants float underneath matching parachutes, the locations and modes of marrying are wonderfully...
Aldene FredenburgMarch 20, 2006

Saving Money, Simply

We all know how to spend our money, but do we fully understand how to save it? I am not talking about setting aside a reserve for an investment or rainy day purposes – both of which are good things – rather, saving money on everyday items.
Matthew C. KeeganNovember 03, 2005