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Cyndi Allison-Barbeque Master

Cyndi Allison has been grilling for over thirty years. Cyndi and her boys experiment with new outdoor recipes, and Cyndi is publishing a cookbook for kids titled: Greasy, Grimy Gopher Guts and Other Favorite Scout Recipes. When Cyndi isn't out in the yard cooking up good grub, she's teaching college journalism and public speaking classes.

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Cyndi Allison-Southern Cooking

Cyndi Allison grew up in the South.  She was the designated dishwasher during her early years, since she even burned Pop Tarts.  After working in a group home after college and cooking three meals a day as part of her duties, she finally learned to put together a decent meal.  Now, Cyndi is considered the best darn southern cook in the family, and she'll run over you with her Harley if you don't agree.

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Dr. Nancy Berkoff-Nutrition

Dr. Nancy Berkoff is a registered dietitian, food technologist and certified chef.  Her awards include some of the following: Chef of the year, Los Angeles, Nutrition Educator of the Year (US Navy), Consumer Food Journalist of the Year (Institute of Food Technologists), and Food Writer of the Year (American Culinary Federation).  Dr. Berkoff is one of the few women in the United States to have been nominated to membership in the American Academy of Chefs.

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David Biondi-DIY Home Repair

David Biondi has been enjoying home repairs since he bought his first home nearly 15 years ago. Living on a North Carolina organic farm, he has plenty of opportunities to practice his repair skills as well as take on fun building and renovation projects. He is committed to helping you save some money and have fun while doing it!

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Tammy Biondi-Freelance Greenhouse

Tammy Biondi is a former suburbanite who moved to the country in order to dedicate herself to the farm and garden life. She grows and sells organic plants and vegetables and uses the knowledge she gains from her professional experiences to make a beautiful and bountiful home garden for herself and her family.

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Tammy Biondi-Organic Vegetable Gardening

Tammy Biondi is a former suburbanite who moved to the country in order to dedicate herself to the farm and garden life. She grows and sells organic plants and vegetables and uses the knowledge she gains from her professional experiences to make a beautiful and bountiful home garden for herself and her family.

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Andrea Campbell-Perfect Party

Great Games and Perfect Party author and expert, Andrea Campbell, lives in the bosom of the Ouachita Mountains in Hot Springs Village, Arkansas, a planned community with over 60 specialized clubs, rotaries, and organizations devoted to its populace. Many of them have tried out her parties and games.

 

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Lynne Castille-Cajun Quilt Connection

Lynn H. Castille is a freelance writer with a passion for quilts –but not a lot of extra time. She has been sewing for thirty years and hosts a monthly group for other quilting enthused ladies like herself. Lynn hopes to share their fun and ideas with her readers and help make quilting fun and simple for anyone with a passion for quilts.

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Kate Copsey-Lanscaping-Trees and Shrubs

Kate Copsey is a Certified Master Gardener who has had gardens across the Midwest, the Great Lakes, Mid Atlantic and now the South. Kate did an internship at the Virginia Arboretum where her appreciation of trees and shrubs began.

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Tammy Cordani-Movie News

Tammy Cordani has been a movie fan for as long as she can remember. Whether it's a classic film or a recent blockbuster, you'll find her watching just about everything the cinema offers. Stay tuned for info on various movie projects, things found on DVDs, festivals, awards, countdowns and a few of her own film observations!

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Meagan Downey-Desktop Publishing

Our Contributing Editor, Meagan Downey, is a self-taught graphic designer who has worked both alone and with professional design firms to create logos, brochures and other communications for the nonprofit and for profit sectors. She is knowledgeable in the complete Microsoft Office Suite (including Publisher), Macromedia Dreamweaver (web design) and the Adobe Creative Suite (including InDesign and Photoshop).

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Espie Estrella-Work at Home Moms

Espie Estrella has been a work at home  mom for almost six years.  She has experienced the struggles and ultimately the joys of transitioning from being a career woman to being a work at home mom.  It is her hope that this site will be of help to fellow wahm's and those considering this viable option.

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Laura Evans-Antiques and Collectibles

Laura Evans is an Antique Dealer specializing in California Pottery. She is also a freelance writer and a tutor. She spends the small amount of free time that she has with her husband, two dogs, and four cats.

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Laura Evans-Family Fun Adventures

Laura Evans is a native Californian and has traveled extensively throughout the Southwest. She is a Tutor, an Antique Dealer, and a Freelance Writer.

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Adele Francks-Flower Gardening

Adele Francks has been gardening since she could follow her mother around and hold her own spade. Flowers are a particular love of hers because they are so easy to grow.

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Sherry Holetzky-Low Cost Decorating

Sherry's passions are writing and decorating, which she has combined here, hoping to inspire others. Her hands-on experience has helped her find creative ways to decorate without spending a lot of money, and her motto is that decorating can be both tasteful and affordable.

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Erin Huffstetler-Debt Free Living

Debt Free Living is written and moderated by Erin Huffstetler, a freelance writer specializing in frugal living tips and tricks. Her work has been featured in numerous print and electronic publications including, Family Circle, Parents, Pregnancy, Guideposts for Kids, Sweet 16 and Girls' Life.

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Erin Huffstetler-Frugal Family

Frugal Family is written and moderated by Erin Huffstetler, a freelance writer specializing in frugal living tips and tricks. Her work has been featured in numerous print and electronic publications including, Family Circle, Parents, Pregnancy, Guideposts for Kids, Sweet 16 and Girls' Life.

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Cindy Kennedy-Ethnic Foods

Cindy Kennedy has been a writer, editor, and artist for more than 15 years and now lives in East Texas. She and her husband have traveled to many corners of the world and collected recipes from numerous regions. They enjoy creating these wonderful dishes at home for family and friends.

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Sherrie Le Masurier Children's Rooms

Sherrie Le Masurier is an interior decorator, organizing consultant and freelance writer. She is a member of The National Association of Professional Organizers.

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Sherrie Le Masurier Organized Family Living

Sherrie Le Masurier is an interior decorator, organizing consultant and freelance writer. She is a member of The National Association of Professional Organizers.

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Anika Logan-Apartment Ambiance

Anika Logan has lived in her share of apartments over the years and has plenty of decorating ideas, not to mention pearls of wisdom to pass on to you. If you have an apartment question/dilemma, look no further-Anika will provide the answers!

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Karen Mary Lynch-Scrapbooking

Karen Mary Lynch began creating scrapbooks as a teenager in the eighties. Over time, the style and content of her albums has changed, but her passion for preserving the memorable moments of her life has not. When she's not working on an album or caring for her husband or children, Ms. Lynch works out of her home as a freelance writer.

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Carina MacDonald-Paint and Wallpaper

Carina MacDonald has been a painting contractor since
1979 and has tackled everything from large commercial buildings and Victorian homes to faux painting a child s room and wallpapering a bathroom. If it stands still long enough, she can figure out a way to paint it correctly!
 
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Victoria Miller-Little Readers

Victoria Miller is a freelance writer and author of more than 100 how-to articles. She is an avid book lover and owns a vast collection of children's books. She lives in the Philadelphia area with her husband and 3 children. 

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Katina Mooneyham-Little Gardeners

Katina Mooneyham is a freelance writer and homeschooling mom. Katina has always been exposed to gardening. As a child, she remembers the gardens at her grandparents’ house where raspberries grew wild at the edge of the woods and the tomatoes were abundant.

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Sally Morton-Virtual Assistant

Katina Mooneyham is a freelance writer and homeschooling mom. Katina has always been exposed to gardening. As a child, she remembers the gardens at her grandparents’ house where raspberries grew wild at the edge of the woods and the tomatoes were abundant.

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Wenona Napolitano-Natural Health and Beauty

Wenona Napolitano, married mother of three, is a freelance writer, poet, editor and small business owner. She is also a certified floral designer and trained bridal consultant.  Her poetry and articles have appeared in several magazines and on many websites.

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Wenona Napolitano-Wedding on a Budget

Wenona Napolitano, married mother of three, is a freelance writer, poet, editor and small business owner. She is also a certified floral designer and trained bridal consultant.  Her poetry and articles have appeared in several magazines and on many websites.

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Cynthia Padilla-Sketching and Drawing

Cynthia Padilla-Come along as we learn and improve drawing skills through direct observation.  Explore the traditional dry media applications of graphite pencil, colored pencil, pen and ink, charcoal, and pastels.  I am a national instructor of drawing and sketching through the traditions of Plein Air Field Sketching, the Botanical Arts and Naturalist Illustration.

"To draw, you must close your eyes and sing"-Pablo Picasso
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Susan Palmquist-Budget Girl's Guide to the Universe

Susan Palmquist is a freelance writer who specializes in food, health and money saving topics.  She writes a monthly column called Budget Smart and is a food editor for an online publication. She also has another Web site with Garden and Hearth called Eating Well on a Budget.

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Susan Palmquist-Eating Well on a Budget

Susan Palmquist is a freelance writer specializing in food, health and wellness topics. An avid cook, her work has appeared in Psychology Today and Budget Savvy Magazine. She contributes to ten publications and is a channel editor for Natural Family Online.

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Helen Kay Polaski-Gift Baskets

Helen Kay Polaski is addicted to giving! She began surprising neighbors with unique and personally tailored gift baskets when her children were still young. Twenty-five years later “gift basket giving” is a family tradition. When it comes to creating the perfect gift basket, Helen knows her stuff!

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Milenna Russell-Cooking with Kids

Milenna Russell is a stay-at-home mom who loves to cook and bake. Her kids enjoy helping mom in the kitchen. She is always thinking of new ideas to involve her children in her cooking projects.  Milenna wants to share some of her fun ideas with all of her readers so they can have "cooking fun" with their children too.

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Vanette Ryanes-Movie Reviews

Vanette Ryanes is a true movie maven. She has been an avid movie fan for more than 35 years and has a video library of 200 plus movies. She has a vast knowledge of classic black and white, noir and vintage color movies. If you have questions about movies contact Vanette, (Vannie to her friends) for answers, advice and recommendations. 

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Kate Sheridan Rural Living

Kate Sheridan-A former owner and creative director of a fast-paced, city-based advertising-marketing-PR firm, Kate escaped 20 years ago to her lushly overgrown and untamed property of woods, gardens, wetlands, ponds and pastures, along with with assorted animals, children and endless projects! Her home and homestead projects still yield an endless supply of new and surprising opportunities to learn how to live simply -- but in simply splendid satisfaction.

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Sharon Secor-Frugal Finesse

Sharon L. Secor is a freelance writer and full-time parent residing in upstate New York.  At home with her children through her writing, she is especially familiar with the value of frugality.

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Dr. Zoe Simmons-Housecleaning Tips

Dr. Zoe Simmons, mother of two beautiful children, Naturopathic Doctor, and Hip Hop Dance Instructor offers the expertise of safe, effective, and quick house cleaning tips that wont hurt your checkbook.

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Bonnie Simon-Canning

Bonnie Simon is a stay at home mom who believes if the store carries it, there is a way she can make it for her family with no chemicals, preservatives or hormones and save money to boot! 

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J. Tania Stylianos-Beauty Products and Trends

J. Tania Stylianos has written a number of articles for newspaper, magazine, and radio news across New England. She has covered crime stories, done public relations for a political campaign and a dance company. And now she's writing about the beauty business--a refreshing and fun place to focus on.
 

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Robin Svedi-Fresh Cooking from your Garden

Although Robin Svedi is neither a professionally trained chef or master gardener, she has been both cooking and gardening for well over 20 years. Her passion for fresh, off-the-vine vegetables led her to do extensive research on home gardening technique and the best ways to serve what she sowed.
 
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Patty Therre-Anti Aging

Patty Therre believes that women can be beautiful at any age. At age 42, she has learned the tricks and tips to stay looking her best and is here to pass them on to you. Age is only a number. Defy the numbers and stay youthful forever - without expensive and dangerous medical procedures.
 
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Katelyn Thomas-Homemade Gifts

Katelyn Thomas is a freelance writer who has been making handmade gifts for friends and family for many years. She enjoys creating special gifts using materials she finds in the garden or around the house.
 
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Rochelle Valasek-Tea Pot Junction

Rochelle Valasek has been having teas since she was a little girl.  She has many stories, experience and information to share from the many teas with her family, close friends and even strangers.  Rochelle brings women from all around into her home regularly to share the spirit of having teas.
 
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Barbara Wood-Homeschool Activities

Barbara Wood has been homeschooling various combinations of her 4 children for over 16 years. She received a BS in Ed. from Southwest Missouri State University in 1981, and is certified to teach special education and general science. Her interests include nature study, song writing, and crafts.
 
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