About Stephanie Foster
 Stephanie Foster Country: United States Member Since: 24 Oct 2006 Total Live Articles: 278 ( Total Views 1371 ) 
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1. How to Use Less Energy While Cooking
YOur cooking habits can waste a lot of energy. This means that not only are you paying more for your electricity or gas, you're spending extra time making meals in many cases.... |
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2. When Is a Network Marketing Opportunity the Wrong Choice?
Network marketing and direct sales really aren't for everyone. If you're consistently making certain mistakes, you can ruin your chances of success.... |
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3. How Healthy Is Your Kitchen?
If you want to eat healthy, your kitchen has to be healthy. Some tips on keeping it clean as you cook.... |
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4. What Should You Consider Before Studying to Become a Medical Transcriptionist
Several factors help to determine if you are likely to be ready to become a medical transcriptionist. These are things you should consider before signing up for classes.... |
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5. Can I Really Afford to be a Stay at Home Mom?
Being a stay at home mom can be financially risky, but many families consider it worth it. How do you cope with the immediate and potential problems?... |
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6. A Stay at Home Mom's Sick Day
There are some wonderful things about being a stay at home mom. Sick days aren't exactly one of them.... |
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7. Is It Trash or Craft Supplies?
Children are very creative. Their craft supplies can add up, but there are plenty of free things around the house that could be used for art projects.... |
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8. Are You Frugal or Cheap?
It's a fine line to walk between frugal and cheap. In the long run, frugal tends to work better, as you can allow yourself to look at the quality as well as the price.... |
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9. How to Choose a Blogging Platform
The right blogging platform makes a difference in how you run your blog. Choosing the right one can give you more flexibility.... |
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10. Working at Home in a Tough Economy
As many families prepare for a possible recession, working at home can become a very appealing option.... |
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11. Can You Make What You're Worth When You Work at Home?
There's a lot of potential for people who want to work at home. However, earning what you are worth can be a challenge of its own, as you find your way into something that pays what you need.... |
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12. Being Smart About Your Credit
Credit can be both a tool and a trap. If you use it wisely it can make your life much simpler.... |
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13. How Much Does an Online Business Really Cost?
An online home business can be extremely affordable or quite expensive. But there are some things you really do need to spend some money on.... |
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14. Living on a Tight Budget as a Stay at Home Mom
Stay at home moms often struggle with budget issues. If you can plan your budget out more carefully, many of these issues can be eased.... |
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15. What Does the Change to Digital Broadcast Television Mean?
A change is coming very soon that will impact people who get their television over the air rather than through cable or satellite. Even those with such services may hear of some of the changes. What do you need to do about digital television broadcasts?... |
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16. What Should Parents Do About Webkinz?
Webkinz are a very popular toy right now, but having too many can mean kids spend too much time online with them. What should parents do when their kids love to play with Webkinz?... |
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17. But I Just Want to Stuff Envelopes!
Mnay people want the easy way to work at home. This is why so many of the classic scams continue to work, despite the many resources to help people avoid them. It helps to remember that working at home is indeed work.... |
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18. Cutting the Fat with Cast Iron Cookware
Cooking in cast iron requires less oil than many people think. If you treat it well, you can cook in it much as you would with nonstick cookware.... |
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19. How Do You Get the Most Out of Rewards Cards?
A rewards credit card is not for everyone, but for those who can make the most of it, they can be a very good idea. How do you do that?... |
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20. Cheap Ways to Keep Younger Kids Busy in Winter
Younger kids get bored during the winter when it's hard to play outside for long periods. Parents need to have activities planned to help them deal with it.... |
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21. How Important is a Good Niche?
Focusing your online business efforts on a particular niche can be a big help in figuring out how to market and grow your business.... |
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22. Can I Work From Home For Free?
Working from home seems like the impossible dream for many, especially if you can't afford to invest in a business opportunity. What does it take to work from home for free?... |
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23. On the Lookout for Diamond Enhancements
When buying diamonds you want to be sure you are getting what you pay for. Find out what enhancements have been applied to any diamond you are considering purchasing. Buying a certified diamond is one way to be sure of any enhancements.... |
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24. Greening Your Child's Wardrobe
Kids go through a lot of clothes. This can be hard both on your budget and the environment. How can you change this?... |
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25. How Much Do You Value Being a Stay at Home Mom?
There have been many articles written about the dollar value of a stay at home mom. But what really matters is how much you value what you do.... |
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26. What Makes an Article Marketable?
Many people fail at article marketing because they don't make even the most basic efforts at producing articles anyone would want to read. These are some of the most obvious mistakes that keep turning up.... |
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27. How Much Can Credit Card Debt Hurt Your Finances?
Sometimes you carry credit card debt for good reasons. Other times the reasons aren't so good, but in both cases carrying too much debt is very hard on your finances.... |
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28. What Does It Take to Start a Blog?
Blogs are relatively easy to start, but often challenging to build up into what you want it to be. These are some of the basic steps to take to get things moving.... |
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29. Getting Past the Work at Home Mental Blocks
Succeeding in working at home isn't just about choosing the right opportunity. It's about working hard and not letting the negatives stop you.... |
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30. Taking the New Years Pressure Off
With Christmas behind you, it's easy to get overly stressed about your New Year's Resolution. Make sure it's practical and don't give up.... |
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31. Choosing the Right Toy to Give Your Child
Kids love toys, but sometimes the one they want most is almost impossible to find. What should you do?... |
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32. Being Smart While Shopping for Vintage Jewelry
Shopping for vintage jewelry online has its risks and advantages. You get a greater selection, but you don't get to see the item in person. How can you work with this?... |
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33. What Kind of Real Work from Home Can You Do on the Computer?
Many people are having a great deal of success working from home on their computer. The job and business options have greatly expanded with the Internet.... |
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34. What Will Be This Year's Popular Toys for Christmas?
Every year different toys hit it big. This year's hot toys are often electronic, such as Webkinz, Eye-Clops and other toys.... |
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35. Why Buy Diamond Jewelry Online?
Buying diamond jewelry online does present some advantages. You often get better prices as well as more freedom to decide when you want to shop.... |
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36. Why Cook with Cast Iron Cookware?
Cast iron cookware has many advantages over nonstick pans, stainless steel and other popular cookware. Learn the advantages and decide if it is for you.... |
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37. Balancing Family Time During the Holidays
The holiday season can get crazy. Try to keep your balance and enjoy your family.... |
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38. Stay at Home Moms - Dare Yourself to Save Money
Saving money can be a real challenge.If you push yourself with challenging goals, you can find out just how possible it is to really save a lot.... |
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39. Do Lists Really Work as Traffic Generators?
Writing a quality list may be a great way to generate traffic according to some people, but does it really work? What goes into making a list that people really want to link to?... |
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40. Why Is Healthy Eating So Hard?
Many people find it difficult to eat healthy regularly because they're in such a rush throughout their day. But it can be easier to eat healthy if you take a little time to plan things out for when you are in a hurry.... |
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41. Are Online Medical Transcription Schools Worth the Money?
Medical transcription is a popular choice for stay at home moms, as one of the best ways to earn money from home. But when you're on a budget, it can be hard to decide to spend the money on medical transcription school.... |
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42. What Makes a 0% APR Credit Card Offer Stand Out for You?
0% APR credit cards are an obvious good deal, but there's more to choosing one than just taking the first offer you see. Various terms can make one card better than another.... |
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43. Making Your Kitchen Remodel Into An Investment
Remodeling your kitchen is about more than just making it look good to your tastes. It can be an investment in the future value of your home.... |
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44. Can You Cheat to Get Traffic From Social Bookmarking Websites?
Many webmasters want to get the traffic that social bookmarking websites have to offer. The question is whether you can cheat to get this traffic and whether it will do any good.... |
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45. What Stay at Home Jobs Can Be Done on the Internet?
The Internet has given stay at home moms many new opportunities. It can be challenging, however, to decide which to take advantage of.... |
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46. 6 Steps to Encourage Your Children to Get That Homework Done
It's important to get things off on the right foot with homework and the school year. Motivating your kids to get their homework done quickly can limit your struggles.... |
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47. How to Find the Best Diamond Jewelry for a Gift Online
Shopping for a diamond online is challenging, yet it provides an amazing selection. Finding the right gift takes time, and shopping ahead is a benefit.... |
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48. Why Aren't You Making Your Millions from Home Yet?
Some people make it sound so easy. Big bucks from home. The reality is far more challenging than many are expecting... |
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49. Small Businesses Don't Need a Business Credit Card... Do They?
Many small business owners make the mistake of thinking a business credit card is unnecessary. However, a wisely used card can help the business to grow more quickly.... |
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50. Being Greener When You Rent
Being green when you rent can be harder than when you own your own home. You have fewer things you can change, but there are still things you can do.... |
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51. How to Meet Other Stay at Home Moms
Finding other stay at home moms so that you don't feel so isolated can be a challenge. There are some places you can have a better chance of meeting new friends and beating the isolation of staying at home.... |
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52. How to Set Your Priorities When Choosing a New Credit Card
When shopping for a new credit card, it's important to know what you are really after. This can help you to narrow down your selections.... |
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53. How to Combine Affiliate Marketing with Other Home Businesses
Sometimes you can combine your business efforts to make the most of your income potential. Adding affiliate marketing to your current business may be a way to do this.... |
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54. Can You Be a Work at Home Success with Kids in the House?
Working at home with kids in the house is a challenge. They don't make it easy. But you can figure out how to make it work for you.... |
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55. Will Voice Recognition Ruin Your Medical Transcription Career?
Many people are scared off from the medical transcription field for fear that the jobs won't last as voice recognition takes over.... |
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56. What Do You Need to Know About Car Loans?
Buying a new car is a time to be smart about your credit. Taking some time to understand car loans can save you a lot of money over the life of the loan.... |
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57. Are You Falling Into These 4 Frugality Traps?
Being frugal is smart, but it's easy to slip into just plain cheap. Watch out for these traps when you want to be both smart and frugal.... |
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58. Can Direct Sales Lead to Financial Freedom?
Direct sales opportunities are often touted as the way to financial freedom. They can work well, but there are risks and you need to do your research before picking the perfect direct sales opportunity for you.... |
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59. Brainstorming Your Home Business
It takes time to develop most home business ideas. Going too fast can limit your chances for success. Brainstorm and refine your ideas.... |
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60. Is Secret Shopping a Scam?
While secret shopping itself is a legitimate way to earn money from home, there are potential scams associated with it. Job seekers should be aware of the risks.... |
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61. The Benefits of Shopping Around for Credit Card Deals
Picking a credit card offer at random is rarely to your best benefit. Take a little time to shop the offers before you apply.... |
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62. Claim Your Work at Home Space
Having your own space to work can help you to be more productive when you work at home. Even if you don't have a lot of room, setting up something of your own can be a big help.... |
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63. Who Qualifies for Low Interest Rate Credit Cards?
If you have less than perfect credit you can feel like low rates aren't for you. Sometimes you can find a low APR anyhow, or do some work on your credit score to get to where you need to be.... |
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64. The Basics of Starting a Blog
Getting comfortable with your blogging software is one of the keys to success as a blogger. Getting that software set up is a challenge to the first time blogger.... |
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65. Why Do So Many People Still Look for Envelope Stuffing Jobs?
An amazing number of people still think they can earn money from home stuffing envelopes. This and other work at home scams are things you should learn to recognize before you apply for a work at home job.... |
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66. The Best Gift for a Chocoholic
Chocolate is the obvious gift for a chocoholic. The challenge comes in buying the right kind to make a truly wonderful gift.... |
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67. Regular Maintenance for Stay at Home Mom Sanity
Sometimes it's tough being a stay at home mom. You can feel like the kids and just being home all the time is going to drive you crazy. What can you do, what can you do?... |
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68. Keeping Your Vegetable Garden Going as the Weather Heats Up
Hot weather can take a garden that is growing beautifully and destroy it. Being vigilant about the condition of your garden can help you to avoid excessive damage to your garden from a heat wave.... |
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69. How Many Hats Does a Freelancer Wear?
Succeeding as a freelancer requires a lot of skills beyond those which help you to earn your living. You have to be able to run a business.... |
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70. What Does It Take to Have a Good Credit Score?
Having a good credit score can save you a lot of money on loans. Thyere can be more to maintaining one than just paying your bills on time.... |
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71. The Big Work at Home Talk
Good communications helps you to get your work at home career off to a good start with your family. Avoid misunderstandings about what you will be doing at home.... |
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72. Why You Should Ignore Social Bookmarking Sites
Are social bookmarking websites really all they're cracked up to be when you're marketing your website?... |
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73. How to Save Money on Children's Clothing
Clothing for children can be hard on a tight budget. There are a lot of ways you can save money.... |
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74. Watching Your Cash Rewards
Cash rewards credit cards are not always the right choice. If you use them wisely they can be quite beneficial, however.... |
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75. Making Green Fun for Your Kids
Children aren't born considerate of the environment but you can help them grow up that way.... |
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76. Finding Work at Home Jobs When You're Desperate
Many people would love to find a work at home job quickly because they need to support their family. But when you're desperate for work is a dangerous time to be searching for a job from home.... |
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77. What Makes a Gas Rewards Card Worthwhile?
With gas prices climbing over the past few years, the gas rewards credit card has really taken off in popularity. Is it a good deal for you?... |
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78. Sticking Your Neck Out for Long Tail Keywords
Long tail keywords can be a big help in generating search engine traffic to your website. Finding the right keyword phrases to use is the challenge.... |
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79. Can Your Family Live on a Single Income?
Many people feel as though their family can only get by on two incomes. Check the numbers to see if living on a single income is possible for your family.... |
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80. What Are the Disadvantages of Satellite Television?
Satellite television is wonderful for many homes, but sometimes it isn't the right choice. Learn about the disadvantages before you sign up.... |
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81. When Is Article Marketing the Right Choice?
Article marketing is a great tool for internet marketers, but it isn't always the smartest choice. Use articles for the right reason to encourage people to buy your products.... |
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82. How to Start a Home Business With a Minimum Budget
Home businesses can be relatively cheap to start up. Knowing how to keep your expenses down in the early days can help you to get started.... |
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83. Choosing a Gift for a Coworker
It can be hard to choose a gift for a coworker. It needs to be professional yet have that personal touch that makes for a truly thoughtful gift. How do you choose the right gift?... |
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84. How Do You Get the Best Credit Card Rates?
Choosing the right rate for your credit card is often as simple as choosing the lowest APR. But sometimes it isn't.... |
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85. 7 Rules for Cooking When the Kids Won't Cooperate
Cooking for your family isn't always easy. Kids don't always want to give you the time you need.... |
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86. Licenses and Financial Considerations for Starting a Home Business
There are many things you need to think about before you start your home business. Starting off on a solid footing can help you avoid problems down the road.... |
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87. Surviving Self Promotion
Many people hate promoting themselves and their home business. With the right attitude it's much easier to do this very important thing for your business.... |
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88. How Should You Review a Work at Home Business Opportunity?
It's tough weeding out the scam home business opportunities. When other resources fail, how do you decide whether or not to take a chance?... |
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89. The Benefits of Having a Business Credit Card
Having a business credit card makes tracking business expenses simpler. What do you need to consider when you get one?... |
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90. Are You Falling for Green Consumerism?
Going green in your shopping is good, but many people still consume too much.... |
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91. Encouraging Your Kids in Science
Young children can be encouraged to explore science at home.... |
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92. Is a Home Equity Loan Right for Your Home Improvement Plans?
Remodeling your home is a dream for many home owners, but it comes with a price. How do you decide how to pay for your remodel?... |
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93. How Do You Get Your First Medical Transcription Job?
One of the big challenges for the new medical transcriptionist is landing that first job. They are out there, but they can be challenging to find.... |
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94. Surviving Your Marketing Mistakes
Making mistakes is a part of learning to market your home business. They shouldn't be stopping you.... |
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95. Working Your Stay at Home Business with Children Underfoot
It's important that you keep the kids busy when you need to get work at home. The trick is in succeeding.... |
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96. Is It Safe to Dye Long Hair?
Dying long hair can be risky, but beautiful results can be had with quality ingredients.... |
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97. Creating a Cheap Home Gym
A home gym can be a waste if you spend too much money and don't use it. A cheaper gym may be exactly what you need.... |
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98. Beyond the Boredom for Stay at Home Moms
Being a stay at home mom can get boring. Plan to make your days more interesting and to keep up your own interests.... |
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99. Going Solar in the Garden
Solar power is a highly practical way to light up your garden beautifully.... |
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100. Finding Different Versions of Your Favorite Science Fiction Stories
Reading the short story version versus the novel version of science fiction stories can give you insight into the creation of the story.... |
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101. Making Your at Home Writing Career Viable
The Internet has made it more possible to earn a living as a writer for those who can adapt their skills.... |
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102. Getting Through Identity Theft
Going through identity theft can have a major impact on your life. Paying attention to your credit report can limit the problems.... |
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103. Should You Hire Help for Your Direct Sales Business?
A direct sales business doesn't have to be a one-person show. Hiring help can help your productivity and allow you to expand your efforts.... |
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104. Cheap Ways to Feed Your Family
Cutting your food bills may not solve all your money problems, but it's a popular place to start.... |
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105. What Students Should Know About Credit Cards
College is a great time to start your credit history, but you need to know what you're getting into first.... |
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106. The Challenge of Working at Home
Working at home is difficult and crazy many days. But who could trade the rewards despite the challenges?... |
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107. Wasting Away on the Web
Spending lots of time on the web is fun. It just eats up a lot of time.... |
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108. Smart Ways to Handle Your Credit Cards
Just paying the minimum on your credit cards every month doesn't make you a smart user. Take the extra steps to be smart about your debt.... |
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109. What Work at Home Jobs Could You Start on Your Own?
You don't have to join someone else's opportunity to work at home successfully. Sometimes your own skills will provide the key you've been searching for.... |
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110. How Much Can Social Bookmarking Really Do For Your Website?
Social bookmarking is very important in Web2.0 marketing. But does it really do much beyond use up bandwidth?... |
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111. Is Medical Transcription the Work at Home Job for You?
Medical transcription is a wonderful work at home job with good demand, but it is not for everyone. Make sure your basic skills are present before pursuing this career.... |
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112. Stay at Home Moms Aren't Rich (or Lazy)
Some people have the illusion that stay at home moms are either lazy or have a lot of money. Yet such is rarely the case.... |
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113. Throw That Fish on the Barbeque
Fish tastes great fresh off the barbeque. Make a great marinade for a healthy and delicious meal.... |
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114. What's Great About Sterling Silver Jewelry?
Sterling silver is an affordable way to buy stylish and beautiful jewelry.... |
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115. Are Your Network Marketing Efforts Taking You in the Right Direction?
The Internet has changed network marketing in many ways. If you can grow with it you have a better chance of succeeding in your business.... |
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116. Imagine Your Business Growing
If you can picture your home business growing you have a better chance of leading yourself to success. Just imagine where you can take yourself,... |
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117. Is College the Right Time to Get a Credit Card?
College is a time of many changes. For those who can handle the responsibility it is a great time to get a credit card, but not the right idea for everyone.... |
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118. Surviving Summer as a Stay at Home Mom
The beginning of summer marks the end of the stay at home mom's quiet days. Take advantage and enjoy the time as a family.... |
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119. What Is Involved in Being a Medical Transcriptionist?
Being a medical transcriptionist is more complex than just typing up reports. You have to hold yourself to high standards in this line of work.... |
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120. What Does Web2.0 Mean to Your Home Business?
Web2.0 has changed the way businesses need to market. Social bookmarketing successfully can be one of the keys to doing well.... |
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121. Where Did Your Abs Go?
Getting your abs back into shape as you get older is tough, but it can be done.... |
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122. Chocolate Chip Cookie Secrets
Who doesn't love making chocolate chip cookies? Or eating them? Making the recipe in just the right way can improve your results delightfully.... |
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123. Top 9 Reasons to Work at Home
While they don't apply in all situations, there are many great reasons to work at home. Whether you want to start a home business or telecommute from your regular job, there are plenty of advantages.... |
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124. Should You Sign Your Credit Card?
Many people dislike signing their credit card and giving potential thieves a signature to imitate. But is there really an advantage to this practice? Perhaps there is a better solution.... |
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125. Safer Cleaning Products Make Sense
While cleaning products from the store are easier, many home made products are safer, cheaper and easy to make.... |
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126. Making Plans for Mom to Stay at Home
For many families, having one parent stay at home is not a change that can be made overnight. Make sure both parents understand the changes that will need to be made.... |
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127. Clean Up That Credit!
Getting your credit score cleaned up before applying for major loans can be a huge help in getting that loan. You do not need professional help to handle the basics.... |
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128. Summertime Marketing
Summer is not the season to kick back and ignore your home business's growth. You can take advantage of the season to really keep things moving.... |
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129. What is it Like Being a Paid Blogger?
Paid blogging has been quite controversial, but it can also be a great way for bloggers to earn money from their work.... |
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130. So You're a Gardening Failure...
Sometimes gardens fail. Don't let your failures keep you from trying to garden again. The results may be entirely different.... |
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131. How to Find a Freelance Writing Job Online
The Internet offers a wonderful range of possibilities for people who want to earn a living from their writing skills.... |
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132. The Challenge of Being a Stay at Home Mom
Being a stay at home mom means coping with day to day life in your home as well as criticism from those who don't understand. Solid support and a positive outlook do help.... |
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133. Your Home and Your Personality
Decorating your home can be a blast. What better chance to show your personality?... |
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134. What's the Big Difference Between Satellite Television Companies Anyhow?
It's a tough decision, deciding which company to order from when you want satellite television. How do you decide which is best for your needs?... |
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135. Genuine Work at Home Data Entry Jobs Are Out There...
Despite the scams, the occasional legitimate data entry position does exist. Finding companies that have a need for this service can be challenging.... |
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136. When Is Bankruptcy the Right Decision?
Bankruptcy is a huge decision. Especially under current laws you need to be sure that you will receive the benefits you expected.... |
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137. Easy Mistakes to Make in Home Business
Some mistakes in business are very easy to make. But if you can spot them you have a better chance of learning from them and fixing them.... |
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138. What Are the Biggest Dangers to a Healthy Budget?
Learning to control your spending habits can keep your budget healthy. Some mistakes are quicker than others to damage a healthy budget.... |
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139. Buying Green Food on a Budget
Buying organic and locally grown foods can be expensive if you limit yourself to the grocery store. Expand your shopping horizons to find better options.... |
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140. What Are the Most Important Things to Know About Cash Rewards Credit Cards?
You can't just select the first cash rewards credit card you look at. You need to consider which one will work best for how you will use it.... |
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141. Customer Service Work at Home Jobs - Reality and Fantasy
Working in a customer service position from home has a lot of advantages. However, it is not as easy as many people think.... |