I recently visited a website (http://www.geocities.com/Heartland/Meadows/4380/halloween.html) while researching for this article. I came across a website in which one of the readers left a message for the webmaster in, I'm guessing, the guestbook. Here is a portion of what was written. ...I know of s... read more »

Unless your hobby is beekeeping, most people prefer to keep bees away. Certain times a year, mostly when it is enjoyable to be outside, it seems that bees are also outside flying around busily. There are some things you can do to keep bees away. Limit or eliminate nectar from your property. Nectar is one of the three things bees are attracted to most. Nectar includes flowers and flowering t... read more »

There are a few positive aspects to being a perfectionist, but I've found out that they aren't nearly enough to make up for all of the problems that being a perfectionist cause. I love being able to do a really good job and doing my best, but the return is disappointing compared to the effort I've put towards something. It's like I'm never satisfied. Instead, I've... read more »

The pressure to succeed in school at any age can add unwanted stress to one's life. As if that were not enough, everyone of us at some point has come across a teacher we just could not understand. Whatever the reason maybe the subject was just to complex or the style of teaching was just not reaching us. The main point is that it happens and often with really no one to blame, though at the... read more »

Hello! I was a military brat; we moved six times in five years. We kept our dog. It was bad enough on us kids to lose our home and freinds, but to lose our family friend was worse. I know; we left her in Arizona when we moved to Alaska: parents thought Alaska as no place for a cocker spaniel dog. Not so; the neighbors had Pekingese! So, the very best Christmas present in my entire life was-- sh... read more »

It was not long back that I was in my teens. Teenage life is the best part of ones life and all of us try to make the most out of it. Some of us venture out new possibilities in ourselves, while some others work upon their existing skills and try to bring out the best in themselves. However, there are some teenagers, who in their attempts to try out everything in college life get into the web of ... read more »

Fireworks are an integral part of Independence Day, New Year, Halloween parties, weddings, bonfires and Christmas celebrations. Diwali is another event, also known as the " festival of lights ", where firecrackers gain more prominence and enjoyed by kids and adults alike, especially among Indians. Parents must accompany their children during fireworks to ensure that they do no... read more »

If you're reading this, you're probably also asking yourself the following: "Just what are the folks at Advice.com looking for in an advice article?" Well friends, here are the steps to follow to make your article a winner. You may even hit the "featured" section or, if you really work hard and dedicate yourself to your craft, the Advice of the Day! Let's get ... read more »

There will be many times in life you will need to approach a stranger. Maybe the stranger makes straight As in the class you're failing. Maybe the stranger has the exact information that will help you reach a goal. Or maybe the stranger simply has a booger hanging from his nose. Whatever the case, here's a few pointers to make it less awkward. Making Friends/Establishing a Rapport ... read more »

It's hard to know how to describe what 9/11 was like for those who lived in New York City on that fateful day. I know for me, it put the reality of the holocaust and any other horrific event into a clear vivid picture of what these people must have gone through and how for years and years after, relatives relive the events over and over again in their minds -- trying to make sense of it all... read more »