Product Review: X nite lite

I hate the dark. I know I should get over this seemingly childish fear, but it lingers. I have always hated the dark, but as I got older and had to deal with the "unsteadiness" that accompanies the myriad of illnesses I face, my fear of the dark began to be grounded in reason. I am not ashamed. I

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Product Review: Amy Peter’s Studio Jewelry

The ad for Amy Peter's Jewelry says inscribed with "hopes, dreams, and absolute truths". I knew from the moment I read that quote that I would love her jewelry. Her sterling silver designs are as unique as the sayings on them. I have never seen gifts like these and I know when you see them you wil

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Product Review: Country Bunny Bath and Body Large Lip Tube

I have always had chapped, dry lips, so I am constantly on the hunt for a new lip balm. I hate the kinds you have to dip your finger in, as they seem to be so messy and unsanitary. I have tried every brand, and most of those small tubes run out in a few days, since I reapply often. I also find tha

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Going organic?

Have you thought about it? I have! In fact, I find that when I eat organic and hormone-free foods, I actually feel better. It's not surprising, if you consider that recumbent bovine growth hormone (rBGH) actually makes the animals themselves sick. The company that makes the hormone even has to mak

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Do you Have a Power WORD?

For the past seven years, I have begun my days at 5:15 in the morning. I get up that early in the morning, because each day I have an important “date” to go on- my “sacred date.” My sacred date consists of me, prayer, meditation and a strong cup of coffee. I meet this part of the day with

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Poetry: D’Medicare

I am a former nurse. In my "past life" I worked in clinics, hospitals, nursing homes and even at an insurance company. Nowdays I am sitting home, not much to do except, on days when I have my wits, write. Here is my opinion of Medicare Part D. This Medicare part D, It’s got the best of me. But s

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Easy Recipes: Coronado Casserole

This was my grandmother's recipe. It's a tasy treat that even kids adore - especially if they're olive nuts like mine. And soooo easy to prepare. Enjoy! Ingredients 1 lb Hamburger 2 pkg Rice A Roni (Beef Flavor) 16 oz can Tomato Sauce ½ lb Cheese 1 tsp Basil 1 tsp Garlic powder or 2 cloves

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Poetry: Ode to a Single Mother

She's fixer of sinks and drier of tears Anxious, yet valiant allayer of fears. She works a full day Commutes home, and then She works another full-time job, again. She's master accountant And counselor, too She sets aside worries to listen to you. There's laundry and cooking and cleaning to do. Ho

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Poetry: Pain

This poem is much darker poem than my usual style. It was written as a sort of poetic exorcism of the feelings of frustration, helplessness and sometimes utter hopelessness that have accompanied the battle I've been fighting with chronic back pain for the past several years. You gotta work to liv

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Product Review: Great Scrapbooking Magazines to Check Out!

I found a few scrapbooking/ crafting magazines that are definitely worth signing up for, if you are interested in these types of hobbies. It was so exciting to get these in the mail and look for new projects, ideas and lessons. I find scrapbooking and paper crafts a great hobby for those with limite

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