Do you qualify for help with your electric bill?

If you're having a hard time paying your bills, there's a chance you may
qualify for help with your electric bill.  Every state offers Low Income
Home Energy Assistance Programs (LIHEAP), but you must meet
specific guidelines to receive monetary help.

If you'd like to find out more, and get contact information for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Programs in your state, CLICK HERE.  A little investigative work may pay off for you in the long run!

40 free things you can do with kids

FREE IS GOOD! Free makes me happy! And believe it or not, there are still some things in life that are free. Sometimes you have to look very hard to find them, but they're there. Here are 40 free things you can do with kids.

It doesn't matter where you live, or how old your kids are. If they are bored and restless, NO ONE is happy. Read more .....

How to Decorate a Twilight Themed Bedroom

Want to give your daughter a gift that will make her say, "YOU'RE THE BEST PARENT EVER!". (Let's face it, you won't hear it unless you do something special for her) Try decorating her bedroom in a Twilight theme. She will love it! Read more about exactly how to decorate a Twilight themed bedroom, and find shopping links to get the merchandise described in the article. -- You can even get her a bedding set just like the one Bella Swan has in the Twilight movies! --

Go to "How to decorate a Twilight themed bedroom".

How the Murder of Nona Belomesoff May Effect All Facebook Users

The senseless murder of 18 year old Nona Belomesoff could have been prevented. With her death, new light has been shed to recent changes in Facebook privacy settings. Learn what you can do to protect your personal information on Facebook... Read More

Funny Mother's Day Quotes

Funny Mother's Day Quotes
This is the place for a hilarious collection of Mother's Day quotes. Use these quotes in, Mother's Day cards, scrapbooks, or just sit back and enjoy a laugh ...
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Homemade gift basket ideas for Mother's Day

Did you know that Mother's Day is May 9th this year? That means it will be here before you know it! Are you planning on giving mom something special this year? Let me make a suggestion. Remember when you were a kid and you'd make your mom a card and a necklace made out of pasta? She LOVED those things because it was something YOU made yourself. Why not give mom a gift you made yourself again THIS year!

Use any of the tips and ideas in the following articles, and you can give mom a beautiful gift that will look professionally made. Really! All of these homemade gift baskets can be made for under $ 25.00.

How to make a coffee lovers gift basket

How to make a healthy gift basket

How to make a gardener's gift basket

Sweepstakes and contests for you!

Being the kind hearted person that I am, from time to time I like to share some of the sweepstakes and contests I find worthwhile. In no particular order, here are some of my favorites sweepstakes and contests involving home improvement and design. Not entering is just crazy! It's free - there's no strings attached - so go for it!

Better Home & Gardens Best New Product Awards


A chance to win a basket filled with all 42 products that were voted 'best' by consumers. Read more about this sweepstakes.

The Suzanne Kasler Sweepstakes

A chance to win a room decorated by Suzanne Kasler herself! Author of "Suzanne Kasler" Inspired Interiors, and renowned interior decorator, a room decorated by Ms. Kasler would be a dream come true!

Other prizes are available. Read more about this sweepstakes.

Uncompromising Design - Jenn-Air Sweepstakes

Enter to win $ 4,000 worth of Jenn-Air appliances! Simply cast a vote of which kitchen attracts your interest and enter.

Read more about this sweepstakes.

Nude photos of 180-lb model in Glamour magazine inspires women

Can a 180-lb nude model change the fashion industry? Maybe not, but she can inspire the millions of women with her body type.

When Glamour magazine featured nude photos of Lizzi Miller, a 180-lb model, women all over the country began asking to see more models just like her. Read more...

Love shouldn't hurt - You deserve better!

The piece that follows is something I wrote to try to show how easy it is to fall victim to domestic violence. So many outsiders think that an abusive relationship is only about abuse, so it's easy for them to say, "Why doesn't she just leave?" I wanted to convey an inside look at the turmoil that goes on inside the mind of an abused woman.

Be assured, that though it may start out as a love story, it is anything but.

This is not love....

She felt her panties slide off her hips, their smooth silk caressing her legs as they fell to the floor. She knew she was making a mistake, yet she felt helpless to stop herself. How could she resist this man that had been hers for so long?

"Won't you forgive me?" he asked, kneeling on the ground in front of her. He kissed her knee, then her thigh, then moved to the other side and did the same. His big brown eyes looked at her, pleading. "You know I'd never hurt you," he whispered as he kissed her shaking hand......read more.

The Dangers of Bikini Waxing

It's almost beach weather, which means many ladies will be getting their bikini area waxed soon. While some may say it's insane to endure a bikini wax, just to look sleek & sexy in a bikini, lots of women put themselves through the pain each year. See what we do for you, guys?

But, not only is it painful, bikini waxing can be down-right dangerous too! Before YOU head to the salon for a bikini wax, take a moment and read this article, titled - "The Dangers of Bikini Waxing". You may learn something new!

Write for Associated Content and earn money!

If you're looking for an easy way to earn money, consider writing for Associated Content. Join now and publish your first piece by May 31, 2010, and you'll be entered for a chance to win an Apple iPad.

When you write for Associated Content, you can earn upfront payment for your content PLUS receive monthly payments for the page views you receive. You don't have to be a professional writer to earn money writing for Associated Content, so what are you waiting for? Sign up now!

Enter to win a Frigidaire double wall oven!

Talk about a win-win situation! Frigidaire, along with celebrity Jennifer Garner, are giving you two great reasons to enter the Frigidaire double wall oven sweepstakes.

Most importantly, Frigidaire and Jennifer Garner are asking that you pledge to spend one hour with your child. For every pledge given, Frigidaire will donate ONE DOLLAR to "Save the Children" programs. That's reward enough, don't you think? But, in addition to supporting "Save the Children" programs, for each pledge you give, you will be entered into the Frigidaire double wall oven sweepstakes.

Read more and ENTER HERE.

Are You Eligible for Free Prescription Medications?

You may be eligible to receive free prescription medications without even realizing it. Here is a helpful resource to help you determine if you can receive free or reduced cost prescriptions. Read more.......

Severed Finger Cookies - a Scary Halloween Dessert
Severed Finger Cookies are the perfect scary Halloween dessert, and are easy to make. Sometimes called Witch Fingers, these delicious buttery Severed Finger Cookies look realistic and kids love them!
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/2118887/severed_finger_cookies_a_scary_halloween.html

A Nightmare on Elm Street Remake - Watch the Trailer Here
View the trailer for the new A Nightmare on Elm Street, and get a glimpse of the remake that is set for release in April 2010. A Nightmare on Elm Street remake stars Jackie Earle Haley as Freddy Krueger...
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/2223927/a_nightmare_on_elm_street_remake_watch.html

Is your family safe from Radon exposure?

Is your family safe from Radon exposure?

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Free Starbucks Ice Cream
Starbucks is giving away 280,000 pints of free ice cream. Be sure to take advantage of this great offer to receive free ice cream from Starbucks.
http://www.associatedcontent.comarticle/1916794/free_starbucks_ice_cream.html

Must have grooming products for men

Must Have Grooming Products for Men

This is a no-holds-barred, brutally honest grooming guide for men. Here you'll find a list of must have grooming products for men, and why they are important when you're trying to meet a woman. Find out what women like, and what they don't. READ MORE HERE.

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If you haven't already tried out the Windex Outdoor All-In One Cleaning tool, NOW is the time to do it! This product is receiving rave reviews from consumers across the country. This product effortlessly cleans outdoor windows of your home, and works GREAT on car windows too. I'll never clean windows any other way!

To read some of the honest reviews about the Windex Outdoor All-In-One Cleaning Tool, visit the best review site I know of - Viewpoints. If you've already tried this product, why not write a review while you're there? It's a fun social networking site that is built around consumers helping consumers.

To get a coupon for $ 2.50 off theWindex Outdoor All-In-Cleaning Tool starter kit, visit the Windex Website HERE.

Man hires rapist through Craigslist

Man Hires Rapist Through Craigslist
A North Carolina man has been accused of using Craigslist to hire a man to rape his wife, and is being held on $ 200,000 bond. The husband allegedly hired the man to rape his wife..... READ FULL STORY.