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Rebecca Fairbanks lives and writes in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
Rebecca Fairbanks lives and writes in the Green Mountains of Vermont.
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We adult children can help our elderly parents without offending them, but it requires sensitivity and a lot of tact.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/23/2007 | Read more »
If you have dry skin, especially in the wintertime, you've probably tried many different brands of lotions and moisturizers in your quest for dry skin relief. There is a wide variety of hand lotions and skin moisturizers on the supermarket shelves
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/23/2007 | Read more »
The holidays are almost here. That means a lot more close contact with family, friends, and strangers-and a lot more germs to share too.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/16/2006 | Read more »
Here are some quick and easy candy gifts for the "sweet tooth" on your Christmas list. These are things I've made in years past, and they have always been well received.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/10/2006 | Read more »
I can't think of anybody who wouldn't like a little less stress during the holidays. The following list might give you some ideas for your own hassle-free holiday season.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/9/2006 | Read more »
The first time I ever paid attention to coconut oil was about a year or so ago, when I was trying to follow the Atkins diet and was participating on a very large low carb forum.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/7/2006 | Read more »
Even though mine is several years old now, I love my Swiffer Sweeper! My mother was the first one in our family to try one of these new cleaning products when they came on the market.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
MLM. Multi-Level Marketing.
For some people that sign up with an MLM company, it may be the lure of easy money.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
About three years ago, my husband started experiencing a great deal of anxiety. He went to his doctor for a checkup. His own doctor happened to get called away that day, so my husband saw a different doctor.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/6/2006 | Read more »
It seems that whenever anyone asks how to make some extra money, especially from home, one of the answers is ALWAYS, "sell stuff on Ebay that you find lying around the house".
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
You hear banging in the middle of the night, and wonder if someone is at the door. No, it's just your poor, itchy dog, scratching himself furiously.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
Our ten-year-old Shih Tzu, Sidney, has been having a terrible problem with itchy, dry skin recently. Shih Tzu are prone to skin and allergy problems. We had fed him a lamb and rice dog food for several years, but when our supplier went out of business
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
I grew up on a farm where we kept a flock of chickens that roamed freely around a spacious, open chicken yard. The chickens happily pecked, clucked, and strolled around all day long, then retired to their comfortable, safe chicken coop each night.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
For years, during the height of the low fat diet craze, we were told to avoid nuts. Now it seems as if "they" are encouraging us to eat nuts once again. We never gave them up in the first place-we love nuts!
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/5/2006 | Read more »
If you've ever been awakened during the night, choking and gasping for breath because of acid reflux, you may want to consider using a wedge pillow instead of your regular bed pillows.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/1/2006 | Read more »
We have a wonderful little Shih Tzu named Sidney, who shares our lives. Of course we like to pamper him as often as possible, and this means keeping him supplied with lots of dog treats.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/1/2006 | Read more »
What is an ACEO? ACEO stands for Art Cards Editions and Originals. It is an art format started by an artist on Ebay two years ago. This artist is known by "bone*diva" on Ebay, but her real name is Lisa Luree.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 11/1/2006 | Read more »
If you are one of the new Ebay "refugees", looking for an additional place to sell your handcrafted items, artwork, vintage items, or supplies, you might want to take a look at Etsy.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
My husband and I have tried generic cod liver oil, but once we tried Carlson Cod Liver Oil Low Vitamin A Soft Gels, we won't go back to store brand cod liver oils.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
Recently, I've gone from wearing my hair long, to getting it cut quite short. I went from a ten-inch long ponytail to a stylish, short haircut. My hair is straight, thin and fine, so I need to use hair products whenever I wear a short hairstyle.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 10/31/2006 | Read more »
Winter is coming, and along with it, the dreaded "stomach flu". Did you know that, many times, what people call the "stomach flu" isn't really a flu at all? "Stomach flu" is not caused by an influenza bug. It is actually an intestinal illness
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 10/11/2006 | Read more »
You might wonder why someone would pay nearly five dollars for a tube of toothpaste, but I can tell you that Tom's of Maine toothpaste is well worth the money.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 10/11/2006 | Read more »
I made a batch of homemade laundry soap yesterday. According to the recipe I used, I should be able to wash approximately 64 loads of wash for A PENNY per load. If I really cared, I'd keep track of how many loads I actually do wash with this batch
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 10/4/2006 | Read more »
The summer gardens are dead and gone. It's time for fall mums! Fall is my favorite time of year. There's a chill in the air; it's time to pick apples and pumpkins; school football teams are competing; leaves are changing color, but it's just not fall for
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 10/4/2006 | Read more »
If you've been on Ebay for any length of time, you probably know that there is a lot of discontent, and even anger, since this summer's latest fee increase. This anger is most evident on the Ebay Stores discussion board. Contributing to the ill feelings
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 10/3/2006 | Read more »
Back in the 80s and early 90s, I sold a lot of my hand-painted t-shirts. Painting the t-shirts was laborious and time consuming because only one at a time could be done, and drying time had to be factored into production as well.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 9/26/2006 | Read more »
If you attend church potlucks and picnics often, as we have over the years, you may wonder if everyone else pays the same careful attention to food safety as you do in your kitchen.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 9/26/2006 | Read more »
If your children often accompany you when you travel by car, chances are that one of them might become motion sick, especially on longer trips.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 8/18/2006 | Read more »
Unless you've suffered from dry mouth, you don't know just how uncomfortable it can be. Dry mouth can be due to any number of reasons: diabetes, chemotherapy, Sjogren's Syndrome; even the hormonal upset of menopause can have an effect on your moisture
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 7/7/2006 | Read more »
Is your family budget showing you that you need to cut costs and save money, but you aren't sure where to begin? Here are twenty painless ways to cut costs and keep some of those dollars in your own pocket.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/30/2006 | Read more »
A great night's sleep depends upon a proper pillow. Flattened, squished, worn out pillows are bad for your neck, and make it difficult for your body to relax and be comfortable.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/27/2006 | Read more »
We've all heard the term "goth", but do we really know what it means? Originally, the word "Goth" described a Germanic tribe which invaded Rome. "The Goths" were regarded as barbaric and uncultured.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/27/2006 | Read more »
Those of us who work at home tend to get "guilted" by those who don't. We get asked how the "job search is going". Friends and relatives e-mail us links to job postings that look "just right" for us. They send us their resume to proofread...
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/26/2006 | Read more »
If you wouldn't DARE to eat a dry cracker without a glass of water near by, you might have Sjogren's...
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/21/2006 | Read more »
Grills are jeweled tooth coverings worn by rappers, athletes, and anyone else who wants to "get their shine on."
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/17/2006 | Read more »
Easy tips to help the Ebay seller get organized. Too much clutter can cost you sales and risks angry customers. Simple organization allows you to maximize your work time and increase your sales.
By Rebecca Fairbanks | Published 4/11/2006 | Read more »
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