Articles written by Melody Rhodes
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Autumn Table Decorations: Fall Centerpieces Add a Splash of Color to the Table
Category: Crafts (general)
Autumn table decorations are just the thing to capture the beauty of fall. Creativity can "bloom" with seasonal offerings to grace the table. more...
Category: Crafts (general)
Carving zucchinis is an end-of-summer activity that produces interesting-looking specimens that can be displayed on porches and decks for a seasonal touch. more...
Creating Online Business Cards: Making E Documents to Advertise Business Services, Contact Info.
Category: E-Mail
Online business cards offer a convenient format to display relevant information. Once created, online business cards can be included when sending out emails. more...
Category: Social Networking/Tagging
Facebook's Networked Blogs allows members to add their blogs to Facebook, thus joining a vast blogging network. more...
How to Create an Email Signature: Adding Lines of Text and Embedding Links in Outgoing Letters
Category: E-Mail
An email signature allows users to customize outgoing email. This article is a step-by step tutorial for creating an email signature. more...
How to Press Flowers for Craft Projects: Preserve Pretty Summer Blooms for Winter Hobby Activities
Category: Crafts (general)
Collect and press an assortment of pretty summer flowers to use in pressed flower crafts. more...
Category: Food Facts
Trans fats have been implicated in development of coronary heart disease in Canadians. more...
The Not Since Moses Race at Five Islands, NS: Walking and Running at Low Tide in the Minas Basin
Category: Running & Marathons (general)
The Not Since Moses race is an exciting event, a run that encircles the islands at Five Islands Provincial Park each year, when conditions are just right. more...
Why a Parrot Should be Taught to Step Up: A Hand-Trained Hookbill is Much Easier to Control
Category: Pet Birds
Why a parrot should be taught to step up: training that prevents aggression and strengthens the long-term relationship with a companion parrot. more...
Category: Writing Resumes
In tough economic times, knowing how to write a resume is one of the most important skills a budget-conscious job seeker can master. more...
How to Get a Parrot to Go Back Inside its Cage: When a Psittacine Refuses to Return to its Quarters
Category: Pet Birds
A parrot may refuse to enter its cage, using avoidance behavior or aggression. This article explores how to get a parrot to go back inside its cage. more...
Teaching a Pet Parrot to Talk: Polly Wants a Cracker and Polly Can be Taught to Ask for One
Category: Pet Birds
Teaching a pet parrot to talk can be accomplished using avian speech training techniques. more...
Electronic Voice Phenomena: Are EVPs Ghostly Voices Captured on Recording Devices?
Category: Paranormal (general)
The invention of recording devices has seen the emergence of mysterious words and messages that have come to be called electronic voice phenomena or EVP. more...
Experiencing the Bay of Fundy Tidal Bores: Tidal Phenomenon of Reversing Waves
Category: Family Travel (general)
Tidal Bores occur in select locations around the world. Eastern Canada's Bay of Fundy offers viewers the chance to witness this natural phenomenon. more...
How to Use Bean Flour In Cooking: Flour Made From Legumes Boosts Nutrition
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
Bean flour is highly nutritious and can play an important role in meal preparation. Using flour made from beans adds extra goodness to meals. more...
A Look at Unusual Solid-Colored Beans: Odd Shapes and Sizes in Plain Legumes
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
Solid-colored beans may be thought of as "Plain-Janes" but they come in an interesting mix of shapes and sizes. more...
Kamut: Ancient Grain in Modern Times: Heirloom Wheat in North American Grain Production
Category: Food Trends (general)
Kamut is a large grain, similar to Durham wheat. It is an organic product that has been shown to be of benefit to those with wheat sensitivities. more...
Russian Matrushka Dolls: History of Wooden Nesting Figures
Category: Collectibles
Russian Matrushka dolls are captivating! They open to reveal attractively painted dolls hidden away inside. more...
How to Make a Christmas Candy Wreath: Creating a Pretty and Delicious Holiday Decoration
Category: Crafts (general)
Making a Christmas candy wreath is a fun Christmas project that adds a festive touch to the season. more...
The Ancient Art of Tatting: Centuries-Old Craft of Shuttle Lace
Category: Tatting/Lacemaking
Tatting: fine thread and a shuttle are used to produce beautiful handmade lace designs. more...
Category: Dinner Recipes
Taco beef pie is a mouth-watering combination of flavors: cheese, ground beef, and delicious taco seasoning. more...
Homemade Sesame Crackers: Nutritious and Crunchy Appetizers Fresh From the Oven
Category: Appetizers/Finger Food
Homemade sesame crackers are easy to make and even easier to eat. Butter lends a rich flavor and the addition of sesame seeds adds a pleasing crunch. more...
Visiting Cavendish Beach on Prince Edward Island: Walking Trails and Sand Dunes in the Land of Anne
Category: Prince Edward Island Travel
Cavendish Beach is a stone's throw from Green Gables House, allowing visitors to view the landscape that inspired the Anne books. more...
Exploring Cape d'Or, Nova Scotia, Canada: Magestic Sea Cliffs and Turbulent Dory Rips
Category: Nova Scotia Travel
Tucked away In a remote corner of Nova Scotia, Canada, Cape d'Or offers visitors stunning views of the Bay of Fundy and its unique Dory Rips. more...
Planting and Growing Musk Mallows: The Pink Mallow Flower--Carefree and Colorful Garden Perennial
Category: Perennial Plants
Musk mallows are a gardening favorite. Beautiful mallow plants are prolific and produce delicate flowers covering stems that grow to approximately 3 feet. more...
How to Make Homemade Christmas Ornaments: Holiday Decorations to Ring in the Season
Category: Crafts (general)
Making homemade Christmas ornaments is a frugal and creative way to add festive touches to home and hearth. more...
Visiting the Joggins Fossil Cliffs, Nova Scotia: Experiencing a Bay of Fundy Geological Treasure
Category: Nova Scotia Travel
In Cumberland County, Nova Scotia, The Joggins fossil cliffs reveal their secrets, layer upon layer, as the ravages of wind and wave uncover an ancient record of life. more...
Cooking with Lavender: Baking with Lavandula Angustifolia
Category: Food Trends (general)
Cooking with lavender adds a different dimension to the flavor and look of baked goods. more...
Lavender Plants and Their Uses: From the Garden to the Kitchen, in Aromatherapy and in Crafts
Category: Plants & Bulbs (general)
Lavender plants are so versatile. Lavender buds, flowers, leaves and stems have multiple uses. more...
Brazil Nuts and Prostate Health: Selenium-Packed Nuggets Protect Males Against Common Cancer
Category: Natural Medicine (general)
Brazil nuts contain high amounts of selenium, which makes them an excellent choice to safeguard prostate health. more...
All About Pine Nuts: Protein-Packed Pinions Used in Pesto, As Appetite Suppressant
Category: Nutrition (general)
Pine nuts are ivory-colored seeds that come from pine trees. The nuts taste good and are good for you. more...
Eating Tree Nuts for Health: Bioactive Nutrients Reduce Risk of Disease
Category: Natural Medicine (general)
From Brazil nuts to almonds, from cashews to pecans, tree nuts bestow a tasty and nutritionally rich bounty. more...
Hazelnuts for Health: Nutrition in a Nutshell: Arginine, Flavonoids, Folate
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Hazelnuts have been deemed the most beneficial nut for heart health. more...
Walnuts and Omega-3s: Nuts Good Plant Source for Essential Fatty Acids
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Omega-3 fatty acids are a protective fat that the body does not manufacture. Omega-3s have to be obtained from food sources. Walnuts and Omega-3s make a perfect combo more...
Almonds and Good Health: Mineral-Rich Almond Nuts Good for Bone & Cardiovascular Health
Category: Holistic Nutrition
What's the connection between almonds and good health? This article discusses the health benefits of eating almonds. more...
Walnuts and Cholesterol: Can Eating Walnuts Improve Cardiovascular Health?
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Walnuts play an important role in how the body handles cholesterol. If you are looking at natural ways to improve cardiovascular health, eating walnuts may help. more...
Sunflower Seeds and Health: Tasty Edibles Offer Phytosterols, Antioxidants, Selenium
Category: Holistic Nutrition
The cheerful sunflower graces many a garden offering color and bestowing healthful sunflower seeds. more...
Health Benefits of Sesame Seeds: Nutritious Morsels Contain Calcium, Magnesium, Copper & Lignans
Category: Holistic Nutrition
While "tiny but tough" might well describe the sesame seed, this diminutive menu item offers huge benefits. more...
Health Benefits of Nuts: Nutritious Morsels Offer Phytonutrients, Antioxidants, Plant Sterols
Category: Holistic Nutrition
The humble nut is a health food that plays an important role in a health-supportive diet. more...
Easy Dumpling Recipe: Simple to Make Drop-In Morsels
Category: Dinner Recipes
Dumpling making made easy: how to get perfect dumplings every time using a fail-proof dumpling recipe. more...
Paid Blogging: How to Make Money From Blog Posts: Creating Postings for Pay
Category: Blogs
Would you like to make money blogging? Use this 12-step formula for paid blogging. more...
Category: Web Advertising
Creating a Facebook business page is a good method of promotion because Facebook business pages are viewable by millions of Facebook users. more...
Online Insurance Quotes: Benefits of Comparing Rates for Protection Against Loss
Category: Insurance (general)
Why check out online insurance quotes? Those interested in obtaining pricing information can compare insurance quotes online before deciding on coverage. more...
Stuffed and Baked Zucchini Flowers: Summer Squash Blooms Filled With Stuffing and Cooked in the Oven
Category: Summer Recipes
Zucchini flowers can be stuffed and then baked in the oven for a special summertime treat. Zucchini flowers are large and make a good container for filling ingredients. more...
Category: Fairytales
Cinderella is a timeless classic, a tale that through its characters models appropriate and inappropriate behaviors. more...
Category: Latin American History (general)
What are the Nazca lines? Mysterious geometric lines and stylized figures cover miles of the desert and are best viewed from the air. more...
Category: Food Facts
A look at the four types of dietary fat and how these fats impact on human health. more...
The Ancient Art of Naalbinding: One-Needle Style of Norse Knitting Makes a Come-Back
Category: Knitting & Crochet (general)
Naalbinding is a unique style of knitting that was done by women in Viking settlements. While dating from antiquity, naalbinding is alive and flourishing in modern times. more...
What is Falafel?: Ground Chick Peas, Beans Used to Make Tasty Fried Nuggets & Patties
Category: Vegetarian Cuisine (general)
What is falafel? What ingredients go into falafel? How is falafel prepared and served? more...
When a Parrot Refuses to Step Up: Hookbills That Resist Climbing onto a Hand or Remaining There
Category: Pet Birds
When a parrot refuses to step up, acts aggressively or engages in dominant behavior: how deal with common avian step-up difficulties. more...
Teaching a Parrot to Step Up: Training a Bird to Climb Onto a Finger
Category: Pet Birds
Teaching a parrot to step up is an important exercise that makes for easy handling of a pet hookbill. more...
Swinburne's A Forsaken Garden: Poetic Imagery Portrays How Time Reaps a Grim Harvest
Category: British Poetry
Algernon Charles Swinburne's A Forsaken Garden likens a neglected cliffside garden, ravaged by the passage of time, to the loss of innocence, love and life. more...
The Bay of Fundy Tidal Ecozone: Dory Rips, Tidal Bores, Vertical and Horizontal Tides
Category: Oceanography
The Bay of Fundy tidal ecozone offers fascinating tidal phenomena that affects the inlets and rivers bordering the Bay. more...
The Mighty Bay of Fundy Tides: Resonance, Planetary Pull, Factors in World's Highest Tidal Waters
Category: Oceanography
Bay of Fundy tidal ranges are impressive. So much so that the world's highest tides were recorded at Burntcoat Head in Nova Scotia's Minas Basin. more...
Hiking to Cape Split, Nova Scotia: Exploring the Tip of Blomidon Peninsula
Category: Hiking & Trails
Geological influences have shaped majestic Cape Split, a striking landmark in Eastern Canada's Minas Basin. more...
Category: Heart Healthy Cooking
In the humorous children's song, beans are called "the magical fruit." A consideration of the health benefits of beans shows this observation is on target. more...
Fascinating Multicolored Beans: Swirled, Striped, and Speckled Legumes
Category: Healthy Cooking (general)
Catchy names such as Rattlesnake or Orca, Appaloosa or Eye of the Goat hint of interesting, multicolored bean varieties available to consumers. more...
How to Make Lavender Pancakes: From the Garden to the Griddle: Floral Flavored Hotcakes
Category: Breakfast Recipes
Lavender pancakes bring the goodness of the garden indoors, capturing the delicate floral essence of lavender. more...
Inexpensive Christmas Gifts: Frugal Giving: 10 Low-Cost Present Ideas
Category: Home Management (general)
Giving during the holidays doesn't have to cost the roof. Read on for ideas for inexpensive Christmas gifts. more...
How to Create Memorable Christmas Traditions: 12 Holiday Activities to Ring in the Season
Category: Home Management (general)
Christmas traditions give meaning to the holidays, helping families to forge strong ties. more...
How to Create a Christmas Scrapbook: Preserve Holiday Memories in a Festive Seasonal Album
Category: Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts
Christmas memories are so precious! Some families create a Christmas scrapbook--a wonderful record chronicling annual family holiday festivities. more...
Category: Hiking & Trails
An expanse of beach and a sandbar isthmus stretch out to Partridge Island, a jewel washed by the Fundy tides - perfect for exploring and hiking. more...
Category: Prince Edward Island Travel
Lucy Maud Montgomery's birthplace is well worth a visit--a reminder of the gentle island home that inspired the creation of stories that have resounded the world over. more...
Nova Scotia's Victorian Lavender Festival: Beach Lane Farm's Floral Fair
Category: Nova Scotia Travel
The Victorian Lavender Festival in River John, by way of Nova Scotia's North Shore, offers visitors the chance to learn all about lavender. more...
Making Homemade Cinnamon Rolls: Delicious Sticky Buns from the Home Kitchen
Category: Breads & Muffins
How to make your own great-tasting cinnamon rolls, using fail-proof methods for perfect results. more...
Exploring Historic Parrsboro, Nova Scotia: Charming Tidal Town on the Bay of Fundy in Eastern Canada
Category: Nova Scotia Travel
Stately Victorian homes hint of a shipbuilding past in historic Parrsboro, a town of high tides, mineral and fossil treasures. more...
Category: Crafts (general)
Stained glass window art is a fun project for young children, an activity that keeps little hands and creative minds busy. more...
Category: Food Trends (general)
Rose cooking entails using delicate roses to flavor and garnish a variety of menu items. more...
Edible Flowers Dress Up the Menu: Pretty Florals Tease the Senses, Tempt the Taste
Category: Food Trends (general)
Edible flowers add color and interest to meals and beverages. more...
Category: Herbal Properties/Benefits
Soothing teas ease tension and anxiety. Herbal beverages are stress busters, a boon to those who are on the fast track. more...
Peanuts and Heart Health: Heart-Friendly Legumes Cut Risk of Cardiovascular Disease
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Aah . . . chocolate covered peanuts. Who wouldn't want some? Now, there's more reason than ever to eat these healthful legumes. more...
The Mediterranean Diet: Fish, Olive Oil, Red Wine Part of Traditional Eating Style
Category: Food Facts
What can be learned about dietary patterns followed by people who live in countries bordering the Mediterranean Sea? Why is the Mediterranean diet so beneficial? more...
Macadamia Nut Health Benefits: World's Finest Nuts--Heart-Friendly Snacks That Reduce Cholesterol
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Macadamia nuts contain beneficial nutrients that support human health. Eating macadamias also reduces cholesterol. more...
Pecan Health Information: Vitamin E, Sterols in Heart-Friendly Nutrient-Rich Nuts
Category: Holistic Nutrition
What could be more tempting than a slice of pecan pie or a melt-in-your-mouth buttery pecan sauce? Pecans, however, offer more than just flavor. more...
Nut Butter Nutrition Facts: Wholesome Nut Spreads Give Your Body a Nutritional Boost
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Nuts are delicious at any time. Now you can enjoy the nutritional benefits of butters made from nuts, adding tasty nut butter spreads to your diet. more...
Health Benefits of Pistachios: Nutrient Dense Pistachio Nuts Make a Heart-Healthy Snack
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Pistachios were once a treasured delicacy among royals. In modern times, pistachios are appreciated for their flavor and the nutritional benefits they offer. more...
Sunflower Seed Spaghetti Sauce: Make a Delicious Vegetarian Pasta Topping
Category: Vegetarian Recipes
Use sunflower seeds instead of hamburger in this recipe for tasty sunflower seed spaghetti sauce. more...
Health Benefits of Flax Seeds: Flax Offers Beneficial Omega-3s, Carotene, Lignans
Category: Holistic Nutrition
The flax seed is one of nature's best health foods and should be included in the diet. Flax seeds and flax oil contain compounds that support human health. more...
Health Benefits of Pumpkin Seeds: Pepitas Deliver Minerals, Vitamins, Protect Bones and Prostate
Category: Holistic Nutrition
Plump pumpkins add a splash of color to the fall garden. Many people grow pumpkins for use in recipes but discard the nutrient-rich pumpkin seeds. more...
Time-Saving Baking Mix: Convenient Make-Ahead Mixture for Multiple Recipes
Category: Recipes (general)
A baking mix is a recipe starter base, used to whip up cakes, cookies, biscuits, pancakes or muffins in record time. more...
Hearty Homemade Bread: A Wholesome Versatile Bread Recipe
Category: Breads & Muffins
Enjoy hearty homemade bread fresh from the oven: whole wheat, white, and every variety in between. more...
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