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Jason Albright - EzineArticles.com Expert Author  

Jason Albright is a contributing editor at Cookgroup Marketing LLC. His background is with lifestyle topics including: Gardening, Outdoor Living, Home Decor, Travel Destinations and Food and Wine.

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  • South Beach Diet - Is it for you?
    [Health-and-Fitness:Popular-Diets] The South Beach Diet has swept the country in the last four to five years as part of America’s continuing attempt to lose weight. The South Beach Diet is a new way of eating, different then its low-fat and low-carbohydrate predecessors. The South Beach Diet approaches eating in an entirely different way.


  • Adirondack Chairs
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] Adirondack chairs are a popular choice for garden and patio furniture. Thomas Lee who was seeking ways to furnish his summer home invented Adirondack chairs in the early 1900s.


  • A Kayak For Everyone
    [Recreation-and-Sports] There are three basic classifications of kayaks. Rigid or hard-shell kayaks are made of plastic, fiberglass, Kevlar, carbon fiber or wood. These are the type of kayaks that most people think of when they hear the word “kayak", but there is more to know about kayaks.


  • Wine Gift Baskets - The Perfect Gift if Done Right
    [Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] As a housewarming gift, or holiday offering, wine gift baskets make a great gift. There’s so much more to wine consumption than a bottle of wine resting in a basket of raffia, however.


  • Tropical Rainforest – a Costa Rican Treasure
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Tropical rainforests are vitally important to the Earth and its people. Fifty to seventy percent of all life forms live in tropical rainforests. The tropical rainforests are also the oldest, most complex, richest and most productive ecosystem on the Earth. Over 200 million indigenous people depend directly on the survival of the tropical rainforest.


  • Dressing Up Champagne
    [Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] Perfect for a brunch, holiday celebration, or a night on the town, champagne is a timeless beverage that possesses class and style. Although perfect on its own in a tall crystal glass, you may want to consider dressing up your bubbly a bit, and serving some delectable champagne cocktails.


  • History of Palm Desert
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Palm Desert has long been a major center of growth for the Coachella Valley area. The growth continues with the “snowbirds,” residents of colder climates who came to Palm Desert during the winter months.


  • The Miami Herald
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Over 18 Pulitzer Prizes have been awarded to the staff of the Miami Herald over the 103 years since it began publication. Some of the most famous columnists to come out of the Miami Herald are humorist Dave Barry, Pulitzer Prize winning political commentator Leonard Pitts Jr., and novelist Carl Hiaasen.


  • Organizing Your Kitchen Cabinets
    [Home-Improvement:Cabinets] Kitchen cabinets are top candidates for the messiest part of the house. Having disorganized kitchen cabinets wastes time when you are trying to prepare meals. With a little planning you can have organized kitchen cabinets where everything you need is at your fingertips.


  • Garden Toad House
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] Although not many people think of it, attracting toads with a garden toad house is a great way to get nature into your garden.


  • Outdoor Barstools
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] Outdoor barstools make it possible to enjoy the outdoors in the comfort of your own garden, yard, or poolside. They help extend the living and entertaining area of your home into a natural environment. A variety of styles and designs are available in outdoor barstools to suit the look and feel of your backyard.


  • Things to Watch Out For When Buying a Used Boat
    [Recreation-and-Sports] Buying a used boat can help cut your costs, but it is important to follow a careful checklist before you make your purchase.


  • Costa Rica Beaches – From the Golden Coast to Montezuma
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Some of the most incredible features of Costa Rica are the famous Costa Rica beaches. The Guanacaste coastline, known as the "Golden Coast," has the most pristine Costa Rica beaches.


  • Palm Springs Life
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Palm Springs, CA used to be a place where Hollywood's elite went to escape the pollution of the Los Angeles area. However, today, Palm Springs, CA has become a retreat for people from all walks of life. The economy of Palm Springs is firmly centered in tourism, but also has booming real estate, health care, shopping and gambling sectors as well. Life in Palm Springs centers on numerous festivals, conventions, and international events.


  • Flowers as a Sign of Condolence
    [Home-and-Family] One of the most significant ways that you can show your condolences for the family of a deceased person is to send sympathy flowers. Sympathy flowers are a traditional way to brighten up the home of the bereaved family and hopefully divert their grief.


  • Bathroom Design
    [Home-Improvement:Bath-and-Shower] Bathroom design goes through trends and changes. The current push in bathroom design is toward making the bathroom similar to an at-home spa retreat. With our stressed out lifestyles, people are seeking a way to relax and unwind in their own homes. There are some specific trends in bathroom design that are very popular right now. If you are considering a bathroom design renewal, consider adding one or more of these elements to give your bathroom a fresh, new look.


  • Choosing the Right Bathroom Cabinets for You
    [Home-Improvement:Bath-and-Shower] Bathroom cabinets are as essential to the design and function of a bathroom as the appliances, but before you buy new bathroom cabinets, you'll need to make a few important decisions.


  • The Right Way to Play on Your Pontoon Boat
    [Recreation-and-Sports] For people who love to entertain on the water, the pontoon boat is a perfect boating choice. Generally speaking, pontoon boats can hold six to twelve people but higher end pontoon boats can carry more. These boats are great to use as party barges.


  • Yachts for the Rest of Us
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Cruising] Yachts are the pinnacles of boat ownership. Owning a yacht, or even sailing on one, is a true luxury experience. Most of us can't afford to own one, but there are other options to consider.


  • Two Simple Types of Wine
    [Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] Even those who are not wine consumers know there are two simple types of wine; white, and red. When investigating types of wine, there are a few stand-outs within our two categories.


  • The University of Miami - Overview
    [Reference-and-Education:College-University] The University of Miami, often called UM or the U, is a private university located in Coral Gables, Florida. Over sixty-two percent of University of Miami students who entered the university in 2006 were in the top 10 percent of their high school class.


  • Chimineas - What are they?
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Modern day chimineas are made from cast iron, copper, cast aluminum, or clay. Chimineas are only appropriate for outdoor use, and provide a lot of warmth for their size.


  • Container Herbs - the Perfect Solution
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] Growing herbs for decoration or for cooking has become a popular indoor hobby. Growing herbs in a container indoors is a perfect solution for those who want to grow year round, or those who don’t have the garden space.


  • Costa Rica Vacation - the Right Choice
    [Travel-and-Leisure] If you are considering taking a Costa Rica vacation, you’ve made a good choice. Costa Rica is one of the most politically stable countries in South America and has a diverse landscape. Many Costa Rica vacations only include visits to the beach, but there is plenty of Costa Rica to explore.


  • Outdoor Kitchens - How to Get Started
    [Home-Improvement] Outdoor kitchens go much further than the simple barbecue and prep station. Outdoor kitchen areas are one of the hottest new trends in residential landscape design and can include a wide variety of appliances and features.


  • Your Kitchen's Design
    [Home-Improvement] Nothing is more important in a home than a well-planned, well-equipped kitchen. Kitchen design has definitely evolved over the years, and as a result, homeowners now have a wide variety of options.


  • Buying a Boat?
    [Recreation-and-Sports] Buying a boat can be exciting and exhilarating, if you go about the process correctly. Many a boat buyer has come across frustration and disappointment because he or she did not take the time to do the proper research that is needed to buy a boat.


  • Perennials for Your Garden - The Low Maintenance Choice
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] When you plant perennials in your garden, don't expect to see much in the first year. During this first growing season, the perennials are getting used to their new environment. Some perennials will produce new blooms in the first year, but some won't have any progress until the second year.


  • Costa Rica Real Estate - A Smart Financial Move
    [Real-Estate:Investing] Buying Costa Rica real estate is a smart financial move, as well as a good way to establish a second home in one of the most marvelous places in the world. When you buy Costa Rica real estate, you will be able to take advantage of the Costa Rica real estate boom that is predicted to last for many years to come.


  • Mid-Century Architecture in Palm Springs, California
    [Travel-and-Leisure] Palm Springs, California boasts one of the most unique and historic architectural styles. Palm Springs, California is noted for having the highest concentration of mid-century modern architecture in the United States. In fact, the National Trust for Historic Preservation recently recognized Palm Springs, California for its dedication to preserving mid-century modern architecture.


  • Dress Up Your Bathroom with a New Vanity
    [Home-Improvement:Bath-and-Shower] Adding a new bathroom vanity in your home is a great way to update the look and feel of your bathroom. A bathroom vanity can include several things; it can consist of bath furniture, bathroom faucets, basins and mirrors. There are several popular designs that you can choose for your new bathroom vanity.


  • Unique Palm Springs Hotels
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Hotels-Accommodations] Palm Spring hotels offer luxurious and romantic places to stay for Palm Springs’ one million yearly tourists. With a rise in tourism, Palm Springs hotels are at the centerpiece of the local economy. There are a few Palm Springs hotels that have stood out among the rest for their quality, luxury and hotel experience.


  • Bathroom Sinks -- How to Choose the Perfect One
    [Home-Improvement:Bath-and-Shower] Getting a new bathroom sink can help update the look of your bathroom, and give the room a whole new feel. If you are on a tight budget for your bathroom renovation, changing the bathroom sink can be a good way to get the change you are looking for without spending too much.


  • Wine Appreciation -- Fake It 'till You Make It
    [Food-and-Drink:Wine-Spirits] With countless options in wine consumption, it is almost impossible to pick a wine you're sure to love. Many of us try our first glass of wine, turn our nose up at it, and ask someone to pass the brewed stuff. The fact of the matter is there are too many wines to choose from to base your opinion on the first you encounter.


  • Kitchen Island Design
    [Home-Improvement] Having a custom kitchen island in your home will make your kitchen more functional and comfortable. When you choose a kitchen island, you'll need to pick a design and size that are appropriate for your kitchen space and your needs.


  • Palm Springs is for Everyone
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Vacation-Rentals] Palm Springs features hotels and resorts for people from all different walks of life. Students, retired couples, families, gay or straight vacationers, honeymooners, married couples, and singles can all find the right hotel for their Palm Springs stay. The area is truly a place for everyone.


  • Miami Beach - One of the Finest in the U.S.
    [Travel-and-Leisure:Outdoors] Miami Beach is just one of Miami's wonderful beaches. If you visit the area, you will be able to pick whatever beach you want, depending on what type of activities you want to take part in.


  • Gardening Safety
    [Home-and-Family:Gardening] When you learn the art of gardening, there are few safety considerations that you need to address. No matter what type of gardening project you are undertaking, be it a bloom of flowers, a bounty of vegetables or an entire backyard landscape, you will encounter many common safety issues.


  • Discount Patio Furniture
    [Home-Improvement:Patio-Deck] Finding discount patio furniture is no problem if you know where to look. Many national chain department stores offer discount patio furniture toward the end of the summer season. You can often find high quality teak or cedar furniture for great deals during this time of year.


  • Your Personal Bathroom Oasis on a Budget
    [Home-Improvement:Bath-and-Shower] Bathroom remodeling doesn't have to be expensive. While most people think of pricey Jacuzzi bathtubs, marble countertops and custom cabinetry when they think of bathroom remodeling, there is a lot you can do on a budget.




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