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10 PR Skills Everyone Can Use for Life, Work, or Love

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Public Relations specialist Ann Quasarano lays out ten simple PR strategies you can use to manage and improve your personal and professional lives.  More »

Five Natural Methods to Help You Quit Smoking

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From herbs to hypnosis: how to kick your cigarette habit naturally.  More »

Revenge: A Dish Served Best With… Crabs?

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These sites offer some unconventional ways to get revenge.   More »

A Matador Guide To Joining Your Local CSA

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How and why to join your Community-Supported Agriculture association.  More »

How to Live Life When Everyone is a Stalker

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Andy Hayes discusses social media privacy and how we can protect ourselves from unwanted attention.  More »

How-To Be The Perfect Couchsurfing Host

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It's not just about what you do for others, successful couchsurfing is all about setting up clear boundaries.  More »

The Lost Art of Letter Writing

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The handwritten letter is one of the best ways to get to know someone. Here's how you do it properly.  More »

Tips, Tricks and Tax Deductions for Freelancers

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Everything you need to know about deductions and extensions when filing your US tax return as a freelance writer  More »

Logging Off: How to Deal With Internet Addiction

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Think you're addicted to the internet? Admitting it is the first step.  More »

How-To Live In Your Car

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Everything you need to know from the Fourth Amendment to Willie Nelson and Wal-Mart.  More »

How to Prepare in Case of Emergency or Disaster

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Logical and straightforward steps you can take to reduce your risk and protect yourself.  More »

How To Bake Your Own Amazingly Easy, Incredible Bread

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Join the artisan bread revolution today!  More »

Being With Yourself: Lessons in Lone Ranging

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Spending Valentine's Day alone need not be a sign of impending doom and depression.  More »

How To Overcome the Curse of the Plastic Bag

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As little as 6.8 percent of plastic bags get recycled per year. Here's some creative ways to cut down on plastic bag pollution.  More »

How To Eat a Chicken Wing the Easy Way

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No more nibbling, gnawing and navigating your way around tiny chicken bones. Suddenly, your perfect beer companion just got easier.  More »

How to Work From Anywhere

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Whether you're in the travel industry or not, these tips will help you take your business on the road.   More »

Home for the Holidays: How To Avoid Fights, Stress and Drama

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Family knows how to push your buttons like no one else. They've known us since the beginning and know exactly what to say to turn you back into a pout  More »

How to Make Someone’s Day

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Sometimes all it takes is a small gesture to turn someone's day around.  More »

Unplugged: Breaking Your Television Addiction

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Chances are there's some life wasting going on behind your front door right now. Spending hours each day staring into the eyes of your television can  More »

How to Be Your Own Chai Wallah

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Learn the skills of a chai wallah by creating your own delicious, homemade blend of chai masala. Just follow these directions.  More »

How To Be A Writer in One Fantastically Simple Step

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People often ask me how to become a writer, and over the years it occurs to me the answer is far simpler than most expect. One simple secret that will  More »

A Budget Traveler’s Guide to Wedding Planning: 9 Useful Tips

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Sacrificing travel plans for a wedding ain't cool. Have your wedding cake and eat it too.  More »

How to Buy a Talking Bird

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Tips for buying and training a bird that talks.   More »

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