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Writing Samples

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Alternative Health

Creating Bulk with Creatine Health Guidance, January, 2008
Article about how to create bulk in a safe, natural way.

How to Control Acne… Health Guidance, January, 2008
Tips for controlling acne - without using harsh chemicals.

How to Create Juice Recipes for Weight Loss eHow

How to Get Rid of Head Lice - for Good eHow

How to Make a Chamomile Tea Eye Wash eHow

How to Make a Natural Remedy for Dry, Tired Eyes eHow

How to Make an Organic Eye Relief Treatment eHow

How to Prepare and Administer an Organic Coffee Enema eHow

How to Prepare Hot Herbal Tea… eHow

How to Prepare Your Body for a Juice Fast eHow

How to Prepare Your Mind for a Juice Fast eHow

How to Prevent Head Lice eHow

How to Treat a Sore Throat, Cold, or Flu Naturally eHow

Nature’s Fresh Wake Me Up Her Natural Beauty, January, 2008
Tips for starting your day out right–the healthful, natural way!

Optimize Your Natural Beauty with Olive Oil Health Guidance, January, 2008
How to use olive oil as a beauty treatment, and for overall health.

Seven Tips for Staying Sniffle-Free This Winter Health Guidance, January, 2008
Natural alternatives for preventing the dreaded cold and flu.

Tea Tree Oil for Head Lice HubPages, June, 2008
You’ll love this simple, inexpensive remedy for getting rid of (and preventing future outbreaks) of head lice.

Beauty, the Natural Way

Beautiful, Healthy Nails Her Natural Beauty, December, 2007
Natural ways for achieving strong, healthy nails.

Juice Recipes for Beautiful Skin Her Natural Beauty, November, 2007
Discusses how consuming fresh juices enhance the skin’s appearance from within. Includes three recipes.

Passion for Patchouli Her Natural Beauty, November, 2007
Benefits and uses for Patchouli essential oil.

Sometimes Being Beautiful Stinks! Her Natural Beauty, December, 2007
You’ll never guess this beauty secret!

Someday Soap Rural Missouri.org (Coming Soon!)
A touching profile of Riggs Creations Soaps owned by Judy Riggs

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Devotionals

Content to Grumble Penned from the Heart, 2008
Shares how God reminded me of the Apostle Paul’s message to be content.

I Sang My Way Out Penned from the Heart, 2008
Describes how my Mother’s old soundtracks and a karaoke machine inspired me to not give up when I lay on my death bed.

I Write for Him Penned from the Heart, 2008
Tells how God is my inspiration and reflects my feelings on writing for His glory.

Shake the Dust Penned from the Heart, 2008
Encourages writers to “shake the dust” from the manuscripts they’ve given up on and
inspires them to continue on their writing journey.

What Will the World Read About Us? The Christian Journal, January, 2008
Thought-provoking piece that will make you reevaluate how you walk through life. Brussel

Eco-Friendly & Green Living

How to Know if You Have What it Takes to “Go Green” eHow

The Amish Way, Uncle John’s Certified Organic Bathroom Reader

Life and Legacy of Rachel Louise Carson, Uncle John’s Certified Organic Bathroom Reader

Food & Recipes

Pumpkin Pie… Yogurt HubPages, June, 2008
Craving pumpkin pie but don’t have the time or talent to bake one? You’ll love this quick, easy recipe!

Brussel Sprouts: Sweet and Delish HubPages, June, 2008
Enjoy brussel sprouts without butter. This is a healthy version everyone should welcome!

Go Green: Juicy Spinach Smoothies HealingwithJuices.com, June, 2008
Fruit smoothies with a green twist that’s healthy and fun!

How to Boil Eggs Perfectly Every Time eHow

Home & Garden

How to Build a Fire in a Wood Stove eHow

How-Tos

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Humor

Psycho True Real Estate Stories October, 2007
This funny tale reminisces about a neighbor’s “episodes…”

Good-bye Auntie Flo, Hello World! MedHunters magazine, December, 2007
Hilarious essay sharing the ups and downs and side-effects of having a hysterectomy in my twenties.

Inspirational

How to Make People Smile Squidoo.com, June, 2008
Filled with tips and ideas for being happier, learning to smile, and getting others to smile.

How to Make the Most of a Bad Situation eHow

How to Overcome Depression When Life Seems Hopeless eHow

Moses or Man? (story #2) Common Ties October, 2007
An unforgettable epiphany, this short piece gives a glimpse of a chance meeting that forever changed me.

You are Morbidly Obese MedHunters magazine, July, 2007
Once near 300 pounds, I know the feeling of despair obesity brings. This piece of writing will inspire the overweight that they, too, can win the fight with fat.

Shake the Dust Spirit-Led Writer, February, 2007
An ad for a writer’s meeting, a Mother’s persistence to see her daughter succeed, and a retired school teacher prove to be just the motivation this writer needs.

Faith Held Back the Storm Pure Inspiration magazine, *Coming Soon*
Even as a child, my faith was great. In this essay, readers will see the hand of God mightily present as He answers a five-year-old little girl’s plea.

Newspaper Articles

Life is a Book The Prospect-News, Progress Edition, November, 2007
My perspective on life giving my viewpoint that our lives are like books.

From ‘Farmers Market Friends to Family The Prospect-News, October, 2007
Sometimes family doesn’t share the same blood line. Sometimes family comes in the way of special friends.

Whistle While You Work The Prospect-News, August, 2007
No matter the chore, my Grandma always whistled while she worked, as I tagged along.

Memoir: Memories of a Swing The Prospect-News, July, 2007
Among my greatest childhood memories, are those made with Grandma as we pondered life while sitting on her backyard swing.

Garnet: A Rare Ozark Jewel The Prospect-News, May, 2007
A local lady inspires others as she sparkles like the jewel she’s named for.

Always There The Prospect-News, May, 2007
A tribute to my Mother, who never ceases to share her love, talents, and strength.

I Write for Him The Prospect-News, February, 2007
Shares my thoughts on writing for God’s glory, instead of my own.

Happy Valentine’s Day, Papa The Prospect-News, February, 2007
A poem dedicated to my Grandpa.

Aunt Dorothy’s Fruit Basket Overflows The Prospect-News, January, 2007
One person can make a difference. That is evident in this profile of a lady who always has and continues to forever change the lives of those around her.

Grandma’s Holiday Recipe The Prospect-News, December, 2006
Sometimes recipes are measured with more than spoons and cups. The recipe my Grandmother passed on to her children and grandchildren is a recipe like no other.

Old School, New Students The Prospect-News, Progress Edition, November, 2006
The old path is forgotten by generations.

Guided By Angels in the Midst of the Storm The Prospect-News, Progress Edition, November, 2006
An unforgettable journey of being stranded in the middle of a tornado shows how angels guided my family home safely.

Obesity & Weight Loss

How to Lose Weight While Having Fun eHow

How to Lose Weight if You Can’t Exercise eHow

Paranormal

One Last Good-bye MedHunters magazine, October, 2007
I was granted a last good-bye, even after I thought it was too late.

Smokin’ Ghost Fate magazine, December, 2007
Spooky encounter with a “smokin’ ghost!” This is a true story.

Raw Food

Raw Juice vs. Bottled RawPeople.com

Raw Remedies for Sore Throats, Cold and Flu RawPeople.com

Relationships

How to Be a True Friend eHow, November, 2008

How to Survive Domestic Violence eHow, November, 2008

Writing

7 Step Writer’s Challenge Squidoo.com, June, 2008
Great tips for motivating yourself to succeed. Take the challenge!

10 Markets That Pay for Essays FundsforWriters, Volume 8, Issue 6, February 10, 2008

How to Get Repeat Assignments from Editors and Clients eHow

How to Reply to Freelance Writing Jobs Ads eHow

How to Uncover Those Hidden Writer’s Guidelines Write-from-Home.com, October, 2007
Tips on digging up guidelines that seem next to impossible to find.

Writing the Cyber Highway Write-from-Home.com, September, 2007
How to find success writing in today’s cyber world.

Want to Get Published? Get Organized! Write-from-Home.com, August, 2007
Getting published can be as simple as organizing as you go!

Writing, Obesity, and Me… Writers Weekly, August, 2007
Reveals my journey from obesity to my writing success today.

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