- Elegant Egg Salad With Cashews And Curry
Read about food history and you will find that eggs are one of the oldest foods. Egg dishes are popular today and egg salad is one of them. This egg salad recipes tastes good any time of year, but it tastes especially good in the summer time. - What can Kids Hold Onto After a Parent has Died?
The loss of a parent is shocking at any age, but it is especially shocking for children. Kids may try to find a reason for a parent's death when there is no reason. They also look for things to hold onto -- a mother's blanket, jewelry, and other things. This article by a grieving grandmother cites the values her daughter gave to her children. These values are a prescription for life. - Fruited Turkey Salad With Toasted Almonds And Curry
When you think of quick-fix meals you probably think of chicken. But turkey can be a quick-fix meal, too, and producers keep addings new products. This recipe for fruited turkey salad tales only minutes to make and has many variations. - Setting New Goals After A Loved One Has Died
The death of a loved one can not only stop us in our tracks, it can make us cling to the past. Death is final, yet we may wallow in grief instead of moving beyond it. Life is meant to be lived and this author, who is grieving for two family members, tells how she set new goals. Her story may help you do the same. - Delivering Food to a Family after the Death of a Loved One
The custom of delivering food to a grieving family seems to be world wide. Though the custom comes from our desire to help, in some instances it may not help. Read this article and find out how to "tweak" the custom and make it work. - Finding Hope After the Death of a Child
Life looks bleak and dark after the death of a child. But we must go on for ourselves, our families, and those who care about us. Finding hope is not easy, yet if you look carefully you will find it as this mother did. - Comfort Care is for the Dying and the Living
If your loved one has terminal cancer, is in the final phase of Alzheimer's, or has another debilitating disease, you have to face the fact that the end of life is near. Each person has different needs at the end of his or her life. This health writer describes the "comfort care" her father-in-law received and how this care comforted family members. - The Sudden Death Of A Child - A Mother's Tool Kit
Nothing is worse than the death of a child. The blow can be so sudden, so sharp, that you are felled by it. This article by a health writer describes her daughter's sudden death and how she is coping with it. Her grief tools may help you to cope with the sudden death of a loved one. - Family Meals are Food for the Body - Mind and Spirit
Family dinners are disappearing in America. Instead of eating together family members are eating junk food on the run, fast food in the car, or energy bars to keep them going. But research findings say family dinners are crucial to the wellbeing of children and have many benefits. This article describes these benefits and a grandmother's joy in fixing Sunday dinner for her grandkids. - Teresa Richard Deserves to Fly the American Flag
Does a Condo Association have the right to stop a military mother from flying the American flag? The story of Teresa Richard versus her local Condo Association has been on the news several times. I applaud Richard and hope Americans all across this country will do the same. - Alzheimer's and Other Memory Diseases: Is it Time to Cut Back on Activities?
Memory care facilities have activity programs for their residents and family members plan activities, too. But your loved one's enjoyment of these activities wanes as the disease progresses. Has the time come when you need to cut back on your loved one's activities? This article describes some of the things you need to consider before coming to a decision. - The Writers' Run: Why I am Still in the Race
Writing is a challenging career. For this freelancer it is also a life-long career and she compares it to a race. This article tells why one nonfiction writer is still in the Writers' Run. - Washing Silk-Don't Turn Your Clothes Into a Science Experiment!
Dry cleaning clothes over and over again is expensive. With silk garments, dry cleaning is not only expensive, it can make your clothes look dull. Hand-washing silk garments is the solution and this article tells you how to do it. - Disappointment: Do You Handle It or Does It Handle You?
Childhood experiences -- seeing the top of an ice cream cone fall to the sidewalk, having a best friend move away, loosing a soft ball game -- are painful. Yet these experiences teach us to handle the disappointments in our lives. But we may not handle adult disappointments as easily as we handled childhood ones. This article describes four ways to handle disappointment. - Food Safety: What are You Doing About It?
If you were asked to name the dirtiest place in the house you would say "toilet" in less than a second. But you may falter if you were asked to name the second dirtiest place in the house. It is the refrigerator door handle. Yuk! Food safety at home is crucial to keeping you and your kids well. Put this list in the kitchen where you and your kids will see it every day. - Slow Cooker Barbecued Chicken with Tangy Orange Sauce
America is known for many foods but the most famous may be barbecue. The type of barbecue you prefer depends on where you live. This article begins with a brief review of regional sauces and ends with slow cooker barbecue. The leftovers (if you have any) taste even better. - Retirement: 10 Questions to Help You Decide Where to Live
Long before my husband was due to retire people were asking, "Are you moving to Florida?" When we said, "No," they asked if we were moving to Arizona. It took us a couple of years to figure out where we would live after retirement. Ten questions helped us to decide where we would live and they make help you. - Grandparents Can be Health Role Models for Grandkids
There are lots of fitness commercials on television, slick ads showing young athletes doing amazing things. I have yet to see a fitness commercial that features a grandparent. But grandparents can be health role models for their grandkids. Indeed, we should be, because our grandkids are watching and learning from us. These 25 steps to better health are worth imitating. - Female Drivers: Moving From Risk-Taking to Road Rage
My home town, Rochester, Minnesota, used to be a quiet place. But the population has swelled to about 90,000 and now we have traffic jams, risk-taking drivers, and road rage. Some of these aggressive drivers are women. Can you curb aggressive driving and prevent road rage? This article discusses the changing driving habits of females and offers eight tips to keep you calm and collected behind the wheel. - The Question Alzheimer's Caregivers Ask: "Am I Going Crazy?"
Caring for a loved one who is suffering from Alzheimer's disease requires patience, energy, and courage. As the disease progresses your stress increases. No wonder so many caregivers ask themselves, "Am I going crazy?" You are not crazy, you are juggling many variables. This article describes some of these variables and their causes. - Resolutions or Goals: They are the Same to Me
The time has come again, the flood of articles about making New Year's resolutions. Though the articles have different slants I do not understand them because resolutions and goals are the same to me. I never make New Year's resolutions, but this year I decided to do it. Do these resolutions or goals match yours? - Accusations and Memory Disease: A Hard Road for Caregivers
Your loved one may have been a calm, rational, caring person. But when that person reaches the middle stage of memory disease he or she may accuse you of stealing, philandering, and even attempted murder. How can caregivers respond to accusations like these? This article describes some proven responses. - The Perseveration (Getting Stuck) That Comes With Memory Disease
No cure has been found for Alzheimer's or memory disease resulting from strokes. In the middle and later stages of memory disease your loved one will do the same things, say the same sentences, and sing the same songs again and again. You can't change the preservation that comes with memory disease. What can you do? This articles gives you some ideas. - The Best Christmas Gifts I Have Given
Becoming a grandmother has given me a new perspective of life, holiday celebrations, and the Christmas gifts I have given. I have bought original gifts, practical gifts, pricey gifts, and gifts that were just plain fun. This article tells about some of the best gifts I have given and may help you to choose your last-minute gifts. - Chasing Down Your Writing Ideas
Ideas are the backbone of writing. If you do not have ideas you have nothing to write about. But even experienced writers can have trouble coming up with new ideas or remembering ideas that come to mind. This article tells how one health writer checks out her ideas. - Artichoke Soup With Petite Carrots, Lemon, and Tubettini
Artichokes. You either love them or hate them. I love them and have some marvelous artichoke recipes. But when I searched the Internet for an artichoke soup recipe I could not find what I wanted. So I made up my own recipe and served it to luncheon guests. My artichoke soup received rave reviews. This tangy, comforting soup is perfect for the holidays. - Alzheimer's and Dementia Activities: What Works for Your Loved One?
Finding suitable activities for a loved one with Alzheimer's disease and other forms of dementia can be a challenge. If your loved one is severely impaired you are really challenged. This article tells about the planning process one family uses and the activities family members have enjoyed with their Dad. - Progressive Dementia: When the World is a Hard Place
Witnessing a loved one's progressive dementia is a painful experience. You may not be alarmed by the early stage of dementia - forgetting names, losing things, confusing dates - because you have forgotten things, too. But the later stages of dementia can be upsetting and challenging. This article details the care giving steps one family is taking to provide the best care for their Dad. - Writing Ideas: Where Do You Get Them?
If you are a writer you know some ideas almost smack you in the head. We write about these obvious ideas, but may not write about fleeting ideas that elude us. This article tells how one writer follows her thought trail to new article and book ideas. - Make Hand Washing a Holiday Habit
Our parents taught us to wash our hands before eating and after going to the bathroom. Most of the time we follow this advice. But when we are rushed we may not wash our hands well. Kids may swish their hands under water for a few seconds and run off to play. Hand washing is important all the time and especially important during the holidays. This article tells how to wash your hands properly to ward off colds, flu, and viruses. - Talk to Your Kids About Cigarettes
Though cigarette companies are required by law to warn people about the dangers of smoking, kids continue to try cigarettes and become addicted to them. Kids who start smoking in elementary school are more likely to continue smoking in adulthood. Many of the kids who start to smoke think they can stop at any time, but this is not true. Kicking the habit is hard and smoking harms health. Share these cigarette facts with your kids today. - Yorkshire Pudding: A Lighter Recipe for You
For those of us who have British heritage, Yorkshire Pudding is a Sunday and holiday delight. This article tells about the origins of Yorkshire Pudding, how to make it, and how to make popovers from the same recipe. Making Yorkshire Pudding only takes minutes, but your family and guests will rave about it for years. - I Fell Off My Walking Program (Literally) and Got Back On Again
Even the best athletes can be injured. Though I am not an athlete, I am on a daily walking program, and try to stay fit. But an ankle injury brought my walking program to an abrupt stop. This article tells how I slowly resumed my walking program and gives you tips to follow in case you are injured. - Shared Anticipatory Grief: How One Club Faced It and Members Coped Together
We usually think of anticipatory grief - a feeling of loss before a death or dreaded event occurs - in individual terms. But groups can also experience collective grief. This article tells about the anticipatory grief a small club experienced, how they coped with this grief, and honored a beloved member. - Cruising: Choosing the Right Cabin for You
Many people enjoy crusing to far off places. Your cruise will be even more enjoyable if you choose a cabin that meets your needs. What are these needs? This article, from an author who just returned from a cruise, details five of them. - Vegetable Soup a la Athens
Around the world, soup is the ultimate comfort food. You will find comfort and nutrition in this Greek vegetable soup from Athens. The soup takes only a few minutes to make and tastes even better the next day. Get out the soup bowls, a tour book about Athens, and take an imaginary trip as you eat your veggies. - One Writer's Affirmations: What are Yours?
All writers have times when they get discouraged. A positive attitude helps us to face these times, deal with them, and move on. In this brief article one nonfiction writer shares some of the affirmations that keep her creative. - Vanilla and Rum Sauces Make Holiday Desserts Special
The addition of one ingredient can turn a simple recipe into something special. That is also true of these vanilla and rum sauces, which come from the author's English heritage. The recipes are made wih ingredients you probably have in your pantry. Celebrate the holidays with these yummy, delicious sauces. - I Designed My Own Book Cover
The cover of a book has a lot to do with sales. Customers will pick up books with eye-catching covers and ignore books with bland covers. Many authors have no control over the covers of their books. This article details the steps one writer took to design a happy cover for a serious book. - Book Author's Website: When Do You Need a Professional?
Creating a Website is a big step for a book author. The Website is a glimpse of you and the work you do. In order to be effective Websites need to be updated and edited. This article tells why one author used a professional website designer for her updates. - Finding the Right Place to Write
Working in the right place can increase productivity. As this nonfiction writer discovered, creating the right place can take years of trial and error. Learn what this busy did to improve her writing place and output. - Vacation Countdown: 30 Ways to Protect Your Home While You are Gone
Let's face it - getting ready for a vacation is a lot of work. You have to plan for your trip and, just as important, you have to plan for being away. This checklist will help you to protect your home while you are gone and give you peace of mind. - Creating a Handout for Your Book Talk: Smart Speaking, Smart Selling
A handout, or several handouts, can make your book talk clear. Handouts may also serve as sell pieces and prompt attendees to buy your book later. This articles tells how to write handouts that support - and sell - your book. - Heart Healthy Snacks for Kids and Adults
Kids are hungry when they get home from school. If you have high-fat, high-sugar, high-salt foods on handthey will eat them. Similarly, if you have healthy snacks on hand kids will eat them. These snack ideas will quell children's hunger and your hunger, too. - Making a Media Kit for Your Book
Media contacts are necessary to book sales. The goal of a media kit is to get radio, television, and print coverage for your book. This article tells how one nonfiction writer made a media kit for her book and the results it generated. - Is it Time to Put Money into Book Marketing
Writing a book is so much work that you may think you don't have to do any marketing work. This is a false idea. The author also has to work to increase sales and creating some marketing pieces is a way of doing this. In this short article one author tells about the marketing pieces she created. - Free Book Publicity: It's Out There, but You Have to Work for It
Thousands of new books are released each year and many publishers are leaving the marketing to the authors. Most authors don't have the money to hire a professional marketing firm. How can you publicize your book? You take a deep breath and go the free publicity route. These ideas will get your publicity campaign off and running. - Walking Activities for Kids
Walking is the easiest - and most efficient - form of exercise. Kids enjoy walking, especially when you turn it into a game. These walking activities will keep your kids moving, get them on a healthy path, and fill the day with fun. - Grief: Remember Your Loved One With a Memory Cook Book
Getting used to a world without a loved one is difficult. You must find ways to accept this hole in your life and move forward. Some families have made memory books about their loved ones. This author made a memory cook book and gave it to her relatives for Christmas. Her simple gift was the hit of the season. This article provides easy directions for making your own memory cook book. - A Writer's Life: Getting Yourself Unstuck
Some writers believe in writer's block and some don't. This writer is in the don't category. When this health and wellness writer hits a brick wall she takes four steps to help herself. These four steps have helped one writer and may help you. Read them now. - Cell Phone Conversations: What Do They Say About You?
Do you love your cell phone? You're not alone. Many of us couldn't get through the day without talking on our cell phones. But public conversations are getting out of hand. Think about the people around you before you say "hello" and carry on a conversation. - Communication: The Things We Say in a Day
So many words are spoken in a day that we may not be aware of the messages of our words. When we are talking to people we may also be distracted. This article describes a casual conversation that changed the author's life. What do you say in a day? - Food Processor French Bread With Italian Herbs
Admit it. Bread is your downfall. The minute you smell homemade bread you reach for the knife and butter. As delicious as it looks, restaurant bread can be disappointing. To get quality bread you may have to bake your own. This recipe will produce crusty French in record time. - Mrs. Pinchpenny's Tips for Saving Money and Sticking to a Budget
If you are addicted to the home and garden network, you know many Americans are messy and have too much stuff. They also don't have a clue about saving money. This article contains money-saving tips from a grandmother who isn't afraid to call herself "Mrs. Pinchpenny." Using her tips today will give you more money for tomorrow. - Walking Program: 15 Ways to Stay on the Fitness Path
Health Clubs have many members who start out with the best of intentions and then their intentions wane. Before long, going to the health club is a sometime activity, not a regular activity. Your walking program may be the same way. Though you started out strong you now walk occasionally. How can you get back on the fitness path? This article tells you how in just a few words. - Buying Healthy Foods for Your Freezer
Ever since our family almost ran out of food during a blizzard, I keep track of what is in our freezer. As soon as the neighbors heard about our food shortage the phone started ringing. - Bacon, Lettuce and Tomato Chopped Salad with Gorgonzola Cheese
Many restaurants, as least where I live, have added chopped salad to their menus. I don't know why chopped salad has suddenly become popular, but may be due to the fact that it goes with everything - beef, pork, chicken, and fish. Chopped salad can be a first course or a main course. - Air Travel: What's in Your Carry-On?
The whole idea of carry-on luggage is to tide you over until your luggage arrives. (Hopefully, it will arrive!) Many experienced travelers have no luggage at all, just their carry-ons. Before you start packing make sure your carry-on bag meets airline requirements. Check the zipper to make sure it will hold. Also check roll-aboard wheels to make sure they turn easily. - Alzheimer's Disease: Responding to Sundowning
Coping with my mother's forgetfulness was easy in the early stages of her dementia. Things changed after she started to hallucinate. I was taking my mother back to her apartment in an assisted living community when she described one of her hallucinations. - Lyme Disease Alert: I was Bitten by a Tic and You Could Be Too
Because I live in Minnesota and our family has a cabin in the North woods, I'm aware of Lyme disease. Our family is so aware of it that one member tacked a photo of a tic bite to the kitchen counter. We've found crawling tics on floors, our clothes, our beds, and our bodies. - Destination: The Mall of America
The Mall of America, in the Minneapolis, Minnesota suburb of Bloomington, gets 40 million visitors a year. Forty million! That's more visitors than Disney World, Graceland, and the Grand Canyon combined. Visitors go there to shop at the 500+ stores, visit the Underwater Adventure Aquarium, LEGO Imagination Center, Dinosaur Walk Museum, A.C.E.S. Flight Simulation Center, see movies in 14 theaters, and party at seven nightclubs. - Getting Ready for a Visit With Your Doctor
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) wants you to take some responsibility for your health. As the FDA website notes, "Doctors, physician assistants, nurses, pharmacists, and YOU make up your health care team." How can you get the most from a visit with your doctor? - Writing: Turning Your Rejections into Sales
The first rejection is always a shock. How could a publisher reject you after you worked so hard, printed the manuscript or burned a CD, wrote a proposal, and paid for shipping? Rejection is always painful, yet you may grow from it. - I Was Going To Write That!
I've been a writer for 27 years and written about many things: recycling, reuse, substance abuse, sexual harassment, Alzheimer's disease, aging, caregiving, and healthy eating, to name a few. - A Beginning Writer's Book Shelf
OK, you're just starting out as a writer. At this point in time you may not even know the kind of writing you want to do, only that you want to write. Your goal is to see your work in print. Having the right resources can help you reach this goal. Here are some suggestions for your book shelf.
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