My Trip to Toronto

by Marie on April 2, 2009

My sister’s birthday was drawing near, and it was about two weeks before her special day when I received a life changing phone call. She was holding her birthday party at her new home in Toronto, Canada. Shocked, I immediately accepted her invitation and began excitedly packing for the week vacation I was doing to [...]

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Picking the Right Jewelry Box

by Marie on March 31, 2009

Jewelry is a prized, special, and sacred possession that should be kept protected from any outside harm. This is what jewelry boxes are for. Not only do they protect your jewelry, they keep it organized, too, so you’ll always know where your favorite earrings are or where your grandma’s wedding ring is. Depending on what [...]

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Blog Spam - A Blogger’s Worst Nightmare

by Marie on March 26, 2009

Every blogger knows that the worst thing that could ever come upon their blog is comment spam. Why? It’s just so annoying and such a hassle to get rid of. There’s also the potential of a virus, but that’s another story.

What is spam? Well, spam is overcrowding websites with numerous copies of a single message [...]

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Learning French

by Marie on March 24, 2009

At some point in your life, you’ve probably had to learn a foreign language. No matter the language, it was probably a difficult but rewarding experience. An easy and popular language to learn is French. The French language is a beautiful language to learn and is spoken by over 300 million people across the globe.

Even [...]

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Sports from a Woman’s Perspective

by Marie on March 19, 2009

When asked who their favorite football or baseball team is, many women cringe and state their dislike for such activities. They’d much rather talk about the newest additions to their shoe collection or the latest makeup tips.  I, on the other hand, would gladly pull out my collection of baseball trading cards or my favorite [...]

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Art is a hobby practiced and loved by millions. There are many mediums of art - drawing, sketching, clay, digital, photography, and painting. Painting is one of the easiest and enjoyable forms of art, especially for beginners. Although it may seem complicated at first, don’t expect yourself to be the next Picasso after one painting. [...]

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The Charmin Effect

by Marie on March 13, 2009

Is American demand for soft tissues for their tushes destroying the environment? Recently the use of “premium” toilet paper has decreased due to a slowdown in the economy, but the American love of luxury extended all the way to the waste paper they flushed down the toilet. Environmental groups were in an uproar, as usual, [...]

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Real Gold vs. Fool’s Gold

by Marie on March 12, 2009

Gold is an attractive element that was used as currency, made into jewelry, and shaped into various art mediums for hundreds of centuries. Today, gold is still used for these things as well as in medical purposes and various electronics. When shopping for gold, it’s important to be able to tell real gold apart from [...]

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Finding ‘The One’ Online

by Marie on March 9, 2009

Millions of people around the world are searching for the prefect companion. With the popularity and success of online dating sites, many people feel it is a great way to meet potential significant others.  You can get everything except a credit report on date candidates.  Online dating is not right for everyone, but if you [...]

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First Date, First Impression

by Marie on March 5, 2009

First dates can be very frightening for some people. Not only do you feel overcome with fears and uncertainties, you may also be afraid to come off as a failure to your date. No matter what insecurities or anxieties you feel, there are ways to feel comfortable with the situation. In order to keep the [...]

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