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When it comes to striking flowers, it's hard to top sunflowers. With their impressive height and size, they tend to stick out in any landscape, which is probably why they make the ideal inspiration for artwork. If you've been wanting to paint a sunflower...

Our skin produces oil to protect itself from dirt and to keep itself moisturized, but sometimes too much oil can build up and leave our faces looking shiny. Some people's skin produces more oil than others, but everyone can benefit from taking certain mea...

Publishing a book might seem even more daunting than writing one. But with the right guidance, all is possible! To publish your book, you have to make sure it's in the best possible shape before you take it to agents or publishers. Publishing your book w...

The constrictor knot is simple, versatile, and especially useful for holding things in place. This knot has the ability to tighten itself around an object without becoming loose. There are several variations of how to tie a constrictor knot - the standard...

Whether you’re writing a novel, a screenplay, or a stage play, dramatic monologues are important tools for furthering character development and shedding light on the major themes in your story. A dramatic monologue is typically a long excerpt in a larger...

Curly hair is beautiful, but it requires lots of loving, tender care. Otherwise, you can end up with frizzy, dry, unruly hair that you will fight with day in and day out. Anyone with curly hair knows that it can easily become a tangled mess. What you may...

If you want something a little more accurate than a home paternity test kit, there are several ways to accurately and/or legally determine a child’s paternity. Generally speaking, you can pay to have a DNA paternity test completed at a lab before or after...

An ant-infested yard can lead to an ant-infested house. If you have anthills popping up everywhere, you need to take action to prevent them from coming inside. You can use a number of different methods, from boiling water to caulking to applying insectici...

Ever look at street-style pics of celebrities or spot a well-dressed person and wonder "How can I look like that?" The secret to becoming fashionable is so much easier than you think. Great style isn't about wearing the trendiest or most expensive clothes...

Doubts cause people many problems. They lead to a host of feelings including insecurity, reduced self-esteem, frustration, depression, and despair. Remember that doubt is normal, and everyone goes through it. In order to let go of your doubts, you need to...

All seeds require a few basic things to grow: sunlight, a growing medium, and water. The key to making sure a seed germinates and grows into a healthy plant is to provide these elements according to the particular needs of the plant species. Read on to le...

Sometimes it can be really hard to tell if a guy likes you or not! Lots of people get butterflies or feel nervous around their crush, and that can make it tough to figure out if he’s interested in you or just sees you as a friend. Learning how to watch hi...

Broken bones can be difficult to deal with, especially when they interfere with your regular exercise program. However, if you find yourself with a broken wrist, you do not need to put exercising on the back burner until your wrist is healed.

Just bought a tortoise and wondering whether your new friend is male or female? Your tortoise is unlikely to just come right out and tell you, so you’ll need to do some investigation. Even if you don’t know what species your tortoise is, there are a few w...

Everyone gets nervous when asking out someone they're interested in. Yet, while everyone goes through it, it can take a little more effort if you're shy. But it is perfectly possible to manage your shyness enough to be able to pluck up the nerve and ask t...

There are two ways to catch Milotic in Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald. Which do you choose?