http://www.articlealley.com en-us editorial@articlealley.com A French philosopher once said that eating alone was sadder than destitution. Certainly, no one likes to eat alone. Now that you have perfected that filet mignon, or vichyssoise soup, (or whatever your signature dish is), you will want to show off to your... http://www.articlealley.com/article_234991_26.html 01st November 2007 Living beyond financial means and incurring large amounts of consumer debt are increasing among individuals and families. Whether your income is large or small, creating a budget and adhering to it, will allow you to avoid debt and make better choices abo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_202155_19.html 15th August 2007 Although there are some things we wish could last forever or a moment we wish would never end, ultimately they do. The memory of the special event, however, can be preserved for us to recall and enjoy for a long time to come. Drying flowers is a simple an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_195270_32.html 01st August 2007 Does the idea that good food has to take a long time to make keep you from spending time cooking? There are many ways to help speed and efficiency in the kitchen. The arrangement of your kitchen, as well as the tools you use, make all the difference. Don'... http://www.articlealley.com/article_193408_26.html 26th July 2007 The largest land mammal on the earth, weighing up to 16,000 pounds, elephants have captivated observers for centuries. Elephants have been used for labor, war, entertainment and hunting. Elephants are one of the most unique animals due to their enormous s... http://www.articlealley.com/article_189905_54.html 24th July 2007 At the northwestern tip of India is located The Golden Temple, or Harimandir Sahib, the most significant historical center on earth to the 20 million Sikhs worldwide. Here people from all walks of life are invited to join in listening to the hymns and tea... http://www.articlealley.com/article_186385_24.html 13th July 2007 You are no doubt familiar with the harmonizing symbol of yin and yang: the mystical circle encasing rolling waves of black and white. Within the black wave rides a white dot, and conversely, a black dot is seen in the white wave. This ancient Chinese symb... http://www.articlealley.com/article_163071_24.html 22nd May 2007 The golden rule is a guide to most situations in life, "do unto others as you would have them do unto you." It is not always easy to put ourselves in another person's shoes and try to understand how we would feel if we were them. However, it is important ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_160180_32.html 16th May 2007 Brushes are the most important painter's tools. Buying brushes is not just a random decision, but one that should be made carefully. Selection of brushes is personal and is based upon needs and level of investment desired. Because a brush will only last a... http://www.articlealley.com/article_157170_32.html 09th May 2007 Wild animals are beautiful creatures with varying sizes, colors, and habitats. Although some can be seen in zoos, the place they are meant to be is in their own environment. Unfortunately, animals such as whales, panda bears and sea otters, are not always... http://www.articlealley.com/article_154502_54.html 02nd May 2007 Dry beans are among some of the healthiest foods on the planet. Beans are not only a complex carbohydrate, which provides sustained energy throughout the day, but also have many important nutrients such as, calcium, potassium, protein and folate. Plus, yo... http://www.articlealley.com/article_151287_26.html 24th April 2007 Obesity is on the rise for canines. The reasons for this influx are similar to those that humans experience, too much food and too little exercise. The results of obesity are similar for your canine friends too. Studies reveal that 25% of overweight dogs ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_148877_54.html 18th April 2007 Do your children excel in school? Have they mastered the skills of their grades? Should they skip a level? If a child is out-performing other children, should they go forward in their schooling faster? These questions may be hard for a parent to answer. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_146029_27.html 10th April 2007 One of the greatest experiences of being human is to be out in nature. There is just something about being in the fresh open air of the wilderness that makes a person feel more alive, more grounded. The stresses and responsibilities of life lessen in the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_143740_26.html 03rd April 2007 Few spectacles symbolize autumn better than a gang of Canada Geese crossing a cloudy sky in V-formation. Common throughout most of North America, Canada Geese live around ponds, rivers, and lake shores where they feed on aquatic grass, roots, and young sp... http://www.articlealley.com/article_139432_54.html 27th March 2007 People are creatures of habit and largely base choices on that which is familiar. Although some habits are good, cooking the same types of food over and over zaps creativity and breeds indifference in the kitchen. Food is not only necessary for survival, ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_136597_26.html 09th March 2007 Perhaps the dragon that has had the most influence on Westernized Christian thought is the red dragon that dominates the last book of the New Testament. The author of this book, who simply identified himself as John, had been exiled to the Isle of Patmos,... http://www.articlealley.com/article_135585_29.html 07th March 2007 While lumbering herds of elephants and stalking Bengal tigers capture the imagination of most animal lovers, we often neglect the nature closest to us. Sometimes we need a reminder that we are part of a habitat, and that the miracle of life exists under o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_131324_27.html 21st February 2007 Get ready, a cooking revolution is at the kitchen door. What the cell phone did for the telecommunication industry, induction cooking is now doing for the food industry. While the technology has been around for decades, in recent years it has been greatly... http://www.articlealley.com/article_129390_26.html 15th February 2007 The first dragon story on record is found in the Babylonian creation epic, Enuma Elish. First called Labbu by the Sumerians in 3000 BC, this dragon came to be known as Tiamat when that civilization gave way to the Babylonians and their mythologies blended... http://www.articlealley.com/article_126662_29.html 06th February 2007 It is August on the coast of Iceland, and the air is filled with the deep garbled growls of hundreds of puffins. The social birds have come to shore for the short breeding season, and the rocky banks are dotted with their squat, football-shaped bodies. Fr... http://www.articlealley.com/article_124359_29.html 29th January 2007 There is a right and a wrong way to pick a pooch. The process is a little like dating. The few who find fulfillment in love are those who use their hearts and their heads. There is a special kind of nirvana when a person connects with their canine soul ma... http://www.articlealley.com/article_122057_27.html 21st January 2007 The sun hangs leaden in the sky over the frozen tundra of the high arctic. Flat expanses of land are dotted with low-growing shrubs dusted with frost. From the south a herd of musk oxen loiter along, digging away the icy surface of the ground to reach nut... http://www.articlealley.com/article_120846_29.html 17th January 2007 It's the age old question asked by financial advisors, "Can you really afford it?" Unfortunately, most Americans, working as trained professionals in reputable industries, and filled with an innate sense of entitlement, will answer that question "Yes. Of ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_118012_19.html 08th January 2007 Any family with a Scrabble tradition has doubtless developed their own set of house rules, particularly if that household includes children requiring modifications. House rules can make play more interesting and lively, place an emphasis on learning rathe... http://www.articlealley.com/article_115493_27.html 02nd January 2007 I first heard this idea at a teacher's convention, and have been making Q-tip snowflakes with my elementary classes for years. The activity was so enjoyable that we do it at home too, and hang the intricate snowflakes from the ceiling using fishing line. ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_113373_27.html 19th December 2006 Before the grand Tannenbaum, there was the Weinachts pyramide, or lightstock. This holiday tradition can be traced to Dresden, the largest city in the Erzibirge region of Germany, where in 1168 AD silver and tin were discovered. Hundreds of miners flocked... http://www.articlealley.com/article_111477_27.html 12th December 2006 Copyright (c) 2006 Emma Snow Early May on Kodiak Island. Fog drowns the lush forest in mystery. Spattered across a black earthen floor, slushy snow melts in shadowy rings. From a wooded den, a shaggy brown head appears. Unbelievable in size, the creatu... http://www.articlealley.com/article_106380_29.html 18th November 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow Dying your own yarn is not difficult and can be fun! There are a lot of methods for dying, but the one I like best uses unsweetened drink mixes, such as Kool-Aid or Flavor-Aid and a microwave. You must use 100% wool yarn (or an... http://www.articlealley.com/article_104811_29.html 17th November 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow Calling all dog-lovers! Dogs have made some of the most unforgettable characters in literature. It's not uncommon for children to become as attached to a dog in print as the real thing. Puppy love comes in all forms. In fact, I... http://www.articlealley.com/article_103378_27.html 16th November 2006 One look at a herd of Musk Oxen, and you wonder if you've traveled back in time to the Pleistocene, the age of Saber-toothed Tigers and Woolly Mammoths. Reportedly, these venerable beasts have existed since the last ice age, 600,000 years ago. With their ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_96777_29.html 06th November 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow Scrabble was a tradition in my family. From the time I could barely see the board from my vantage point at the edge of the table, I witnessed the subtle strategies used by my older brother and sisters at play. I dreamed of the ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_90595_27.html 02nd October 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow The family around the block got a new Jack Russell puppy. I've been jogging my Border Collie mix past their house for over a year now, and we usually see their spaniel mix tied out in the backyard. When I saw the new puppy tied... http://www.articlealley.com/article_89584_27.html 27th September 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow Alright, so your mother-in-law, a PhD in English Literature, has challenged you, a lowly salesclerk at the local bookstore, to a "friendly" game of Scrabble. Sound like a hopeless case? Certainly not! More than just a rivalry o... http://www.articlealley.com/article_86903_29.html 07th September 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow No actor wants to share the stage with a dog, for he will undoubtedly be upstaged. It's all but impossible to watch a dog movie without falling head over heels into puppy love. Consider Mom, the warm-hearted Border Collie from ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_85910_32.html 01st September 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow It would seem that nowadays there are a lot of options for vegetarians. Meatless alternatives seem to abound everywhere, from the neighborhood deli, to the sushi shop, to the hamburger joint. The hamburger joint? Yes, you heard... http://www.articlealley.com/article_83695_27.html 21st August 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow We all know what wolves and coyotes look like, and nearly everyone is familiar with bears, deer and turtles; what about some less familiar animals such as capybara, kiwi, or tapirs? There are so many lesser known animals on thi... http://www.articlealley.com/article_81511_22.html 14th August 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow While a zoo definitely has it's place in animal watching, it doesn't compare to seeing animals in their own natural habitat. After a recent visit to Yellowstone National Park, this felt especially true for me. A traffic jam cau... http://www.articlealley.com/article_79918_29.html 08th August 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow We are all familiar with dolphins, whales and sharks; we know what tuna and snapper look like, but what about some less familiar fish such as lizardfish, giant squid, or blind eels? There are so many lesser known animals in the... http://www.articlealley.com/article_75141_22.html 24th July 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow Summer is here and the steaks are ready to grill, the only problem is that you don't know exactly what type of barbeque grill to buy. There are many questions that need to be asked when buying a grill. Things such as cost, ease... http://www.articlealley.com/article_74003_27.html 20th July 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow It's a phrase you have heard over and over, "diversify your portfolio", but what does it mean to someone with little or no financial background? The world of stock markets, volatility and portfolios in general may not be all th... http://www.articlealley.com/article_71179_19.html 10th July 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow The big day has finally arrived, a new member of the family will be joining your ranks. When you bring the little one home, you want to know you have made the right decision, are they going to fit in well with the other family ... http://www.articlealley.com/article_67223_27.html 26th June 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow When it comes to figuring out your financial future, there are some investing tools that are invaluable. How much should you save for retirement? When should you start saving? Should you rent or buy your home? What kind of mort... http://www.articlealley.com/article_66110_19.html 23rd June 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow US Bonsai Gardens to Visit. Visiting a Japanese garden is a serene experience. It beckons its visitors to leave the world behind and enjoy the beauty and splendor of nature. Bonsai are included in most Japanese gardens and e... http://www.articlealley.com/article_64148_27.html 16th June 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow Wealth seems to be everyone's dream; the ability to relax a little more, to not stress so much about finances and to enjoy the "good life." So often it is believed that wealth is only attainable by those with large incomes. Tho... http://www.articlealley.com/article_60437_19.html 06th June 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow One of the biggest contributors toward personal peace is financial peace. Sometimes it is assumed that financial peace is only for those with endless amounts of money. In actuality, you can be financially secure at almost any i... http://www.articlealley.com/article_60003_19.html 04th June 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow Everyone knows the importance of setting aside savings. Whether it's for retirement, emergency funds or saving for the family vacation, it is something that we should all be doing. Yet sometimes this isn't as easy as we would l... http://www.articlealley.com/article_57724_19.html 26th May 2006 Copyright 2006 Emma Snow In the big world of investing, it seems we hear a lot about what securities to invest in, but not as much about what types of accounts to invest in. There are so many different types of investment accounts, each covering a diff... http://www.articlealley.com/article_53561_19.html 15th May 2006