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Why I Signed Up for Assisted Living, Though I Don't Plan to Move for Years
Home and Family: Elder Care • Published: May 10, 2012
For some, the idea of Assisted Living is so distasteful that they prolong the decision. When they want to move, they can't find a place that feels like home or suits their budget. Planning ahead will help you avoid these problems.
On the Fence About Assisted Living? Answer These 40 Questions Now
Health and Fitness • Published: May 9, 2012
It's hard to figure out if a loved one -- or even you -- should move from independent to Assisted Living. Answering these questions will help you evaluate information and come to a decision.
Easing the Transition From Independent to Assisted Living: Six Action Steps to Take
Home and Family: Elder Care • Published: May 8, 2012
The thought of moving out of your own home to group living can be overwhelming. You may feel so overwhelmed that you do nothing. But there are things you can do to ease this transition. Start today!
Answer These Questions Before You Make the Assisted Living Decision
Health and Fitness • Published: May 6, 2012
The idea of moving to Assisted Living is often a reality check. You must acknowledge that a loved one needs help or you need help. Finding the right place is time-consuming. These questions will help you narrow your choices and pick one that feels like home.
Vegetable Soup With a Taco Twist
Food and Drink: Recipes • Published: May 2, 2012
Everybody loves tacos, or so it seems. Adults and kids will like this recipe because of its smell and flavor. Better yet, you're getting your daily veggies.
Is It Time to Create a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) Plan?
Internet and Businesses Online: SEO • Published: April 30, 2012
I'm one of those organized people you meet every now and then, someone who makes lists and outlines. After I participated in a Search Engine Optimization (SEO) webinar, the next logical step, at least in my mind, was to create a plan. And I did.
Increasing Your Website Traffic With Search Engine Optimization
Internet and Businesses Online: Search Engine Marketing • Published: April 27, 2012
Want to increase traffic to your website? Search Engine Optimization (SEO) may be the way to go. This article cites helpful resources, some actions you may take, and the value of SEO learning and planning.
When You Cry Unexpectedly in the Middle of a Talk: Grief Recovery
Self Improvement: Grief Loss • Published: April 19, 2012
Crying is a normal response to death. You may cry for weeks, for months, and then, slowly, your tears subside. But grief can still catch you unawares. You may cry unexpectedly when you hear a song or see parents with their children. This article tells how one speaker coped with her unexpected tears.
Digital Eye Strain: Symptoms and Prevention
Health and Fitness: Eyes Vision • Published: April 10, 2012
Do you look at a computer screen for hours a day? As the hours pass, do your eyes become tired? Your tired eyes may be a symptom of digital eye strain, a condition that is on the rise. Read this article and learn how to treat and/or prevent this vision problem.
Counseling for Ambiguous Loss: One Expert's Approach
Self Improvement: Grief Loss • Published: April 4, 2012
Are you the parent of a runaway child? Is a loved one missing in Iraq? Did a spouse abandon you? If you answered "yes" to any of these questions, you have suffered an ambiguous loss. This article describes the loss and specialized counseling for it.
Packing Your Roll Aboard Suitcase for a Plane Trip and Week-Long Stay
Travel and Leisure: Airline Travel • Published: April 1, 2012
Packing for a plane trip can be challenging. You don't want to bring too much and you don't want to bring too little. What should you bring? This article will help you start your travel preparations.
Ambiguous Loss: What Is It and Has It Happened to You?
Self Improvement: Grief Loss • Published: March 29, 2012
Most of us are familiar with "normal" loss, the death of a loved one, friend, or pet. A few people know about anticipatory grief, a feeling of loss before a death of dreaded event occurs. Hardly anyone has heard of ambiguous loss, though thousands of people have experienced it. What kind of loss is it? Why is it powerful?
Choosing a Subtitle for Your Self-Published Book: Criteria to Consider
Writing and Speaking: Book Marketing • Published: March 23, 2012
In this dicey economy, new and experienced writers are self-publishing their work. Choosing a title and subtitle can take days or weeks. What are your criteria?
Six Reasons to Self-Publish Your Book With a Print On Demand Company
Writing and Speaking: Book Marketing • Published: March 21, 2012
Print on demand (POD) capabilities have revolutionized publishing. Beginning authors are turning to POD to see their work in print. Experienced authors are turning to POD because of its advantages. This article details some of them.
Speedy, Lower Salt Chicken Tortilla Soup
Food and Drink: Soups • Published: March 20, 2012
Mexican restaurants usually have tortilla soup on the menu. The recipe for this soup is as varied as the restaurants. Some recipes call for vegetables and others call for cream. The chef may puree the soup to give it a smooth consistency or has the option of leaving the vegetables visible. If you are salt sensitive you may not be able to eat restaurant soup, but you can eat lower salt version.
Easy Boston Cream Pie Recipe, A Dessert Everyone Will Love
Food and Drink: Desserts • Published: March 6, 2012
There must be thousands of dessert recipes in the world, yet sometimes your mind goes blank when it comes to dessert. Should I serve something warm or something cold? Will chocolate-lovers like my dessert? You don't have to ask yourself any more questions. This modified recipe for Boston Cream Pie has everything a dessert should have--delicious cake, a decadent filling, and chocolate.
Easter Dinner: What's on Your Menu?
Food and Drink • Published: March 5, 2012
It's fun to get together with family members during the holidays. While spending time with the family makes every holiday special, you may not know what you are going to serve. Every time you decide on a menu you change your mind. These tips will help you create a memorable Easter dinner.
Should You Change Your Book Title at the Last Minute?
Writing and Speaking: Book Marketing • Published: March 3, 2012
Writing a book is hard work. Creating your book title is even harder. You have many things to think about and your concerns must be met in a few words. Are you questioning your book title? Will it make your book fly off the shelf?
Your Health: Responding to Worrisome News From Your Doctor
Health and Fitness: Diseases • Published: February 25, 2012
Getting regular physical exams helps you to take better care of yourself. What can you do if you receive worrisome news from you doctor? This article contains six suggestions for you.
Turning a Personal Book Marketing Plan Into Recognition Marketing
Writing and Speaking: Book Marketing • Published: February 20, 2012
Most book authors have an idea of how they would like their book to be marketed. Many create personal marketing plans. This doesn't happen over night, but you can do it.
Recognition Marketing: Hot Tips for Freelance Book Authors
Writing and Speaking: Book Marketing • Published: February 15, 2012
Name recognition sells books. People are more apt to buy your book if they have read your previous ones or recognize your name. Branding used to be the industry term for this strategy and that has evolved into Recognition Marketing. What is it?
Slurpy Soup May Lower Your Grocery Bills
Food and Drink: Soups • Published: February 8, 2012
Most restaurants have soup on the menu. You can order a cup or a bowl. If you plan to eat a large dinner, a cup of soup will suffice because it fills you up. Homemade soup can also fill up family members, as this article explains.
Memorial Service Basics: Honoring the Deceased, Comforting the Bereaved
Self Improvement: Grief Loss • Published: February 3, 2012
When you know a loved one is dying, you have time to ask him or her about the memorial service. You may even plan this service together. Sudden death is a different story. At the most stressful time of your life, you have to make arrangements and plan a memorial service. What are the service basics?
Writer's Challenge: Stepping Out of Your Comfort Zone
Writing and Speaking: Book Marketing • Published: February 2, 2012
Once you find your writing niche it is easy to settle in and stay there. To remain "fresh," however, you may want to step out of your comfort zone. There are many benefits to doing this, as this long-term writer discovered.
To Sell Books You Must Be a Self-Promoter, Whether You Like It or Not
Writing and Speaking: Book Marketing • Published: February 1, 2012
Selling your first book is exciting. When you first hold it in your hand you can hardly believe your success. You may think sales success is the publisher's responsibility and that is partially true. In large measure, however, sales success is up to the author. You must learn the art (and it is an art) of self-promotion.
