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Do you sit between co-workers or better yet, your boss and manager at dinner meetings, only to lock elbows with one of them, when you eat or better yet send your bun flying or take their bun because you are left handed?

Do you end up planting a kiss on the lips of a complete stranger, because they wanted to do the double cheek kiss hello, and you, being left handed, started to kiss them on the opposite cheek first, only to meet in the middle on the lips?

Or how about taking a course for work, and end up sitting at those old fashioned desks, with the right sided table on them. You have to twist yourself around to actually use it, and your class mates think you are trying to cheat?

Writing in a binder is another challenge, since the rings are always in the way of your left hand, and you actually breathe a sign of relief when you finish that page and can write on the back of the page?

Left handedness, was once looked upon as evil in the 1700’s, and even in the early 1800’s, people with a tendency for left handedness, would have their left hand tied to their body, so they would be forced to use their right hand.

Luckily, we are no longer like that, and although only 7 to 10% of the population is left handed, many of them have risen to be very successful business owners, artists, musicians, presidents and more. Us left handers have to be creative, in finding ways to live in a right handed world.

In the above problems, I would first, make sure to sit at the far left end of a restaurant table, leaving my left hand free and away from people. I would wait for a person to pick a side to kiss my cheek and then follow their lead, and I would take notes on a clip board on my lap rather than twist around in those right sided desks!.. and I would take the paper out of the binder to write on it. But you can also purchase left handed products now to make life that much easier. Imagine being able to open a can, write without smearing the ink, even cut your shrubs in the yard, there are so many products out there now, you can jump for joy and go “finally”!.. Remember those token dull “lefty” scissors in the craft box at school?.. We have come a long way since then..

Your left hand no longer has to get you in trouble!

By being left handed, you have automatic membership into a special group of people. That group is only 7 to 10% of the population, and yet we are not a silent group, as many famous people in our history, past and present, are left handed.

It is said that we “think differently” that we “look at things in a different way”, which obviously helped many left handed people to succeed in a right handed world.

Here is just a tiny list of some left handed people, that you should recognize:

Bill Gates

Ringo Star

Jimi Hendrix

Henry Ford

Paul McCartney

Leonardo da Vinci

Albert Einstein

Just to name a few.. All very creative and successful. It has been said that as a left handed person, we are “right brained”, which would support the fact that we think a little differently than right handed people. There are businesses out there that like to have a point of view from both right and left handed employees for a “different approach” to a problem.

But, because we are a minority, we have to be able to live life in a right handed world, which means we have to get creative with scissors, pens, knives, tools.. and even can openers can be a pain. If you are an older leftie, than you know how hard it was in school. I had a teacher that tried to change me, and I ended up stuttering, as this was not natural. But since then I have found my love in art, painting, drawing and more as a true left hander.

I have found many great left handed products and tools out there now, that make my life easier so that I can get on with what I do best.. arts and crafts.. .

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Are you ready for Halloween?.. Have you been invited to a Halloween costume party, but because you are a plus size girl, you get stuck with the baggy sack costumes?.

No more of that.. Take a good look out there now, in costume stores, rentals, or online, you are now going to find that there are many great costumes designed for the plus size girl.

When 6 out of 10 women are considered plus size, the market has answered the call for great chic clothes and now great costumes. You no longer have to compete with that thin tiny person wearing the French maid costume at the next party. You can wear all kinds of well made and well fitting costumes that will take you through the evening.

Just make sure you get a large enough size to wear warm clothes under, if you are going out for “trick or treating” then totally ignore the size tag, this is suppose to be a fun night, and NO ONE is going to be looking at the size tag in your outfit. It is much better to have it fit right, no tugging and no holding your breath just so you can brag about a size tag, which depending on the manufacturer, could be different from other lines.

If the Halloween costume fits right, then you will stand tall and proud and you will actually look slimmer, no one wants to see a masked hero folded over because the costume is too small and you can’t breathe!.

So, don’t pass up on that Halloween party invitation, there are great plus size Halloween outfits, in the latest trends out there for you. There are even great sewing patterns, if you want to make your own. But ignore the size tag, make sure its got room for whatever the temps are at your party, and have a blast.

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Once the summer is over and school starts again, we slowly switch gears into fall. For most people, that conjures up memories of harvest time, smells, apple pie, pumpkins, acorn squash, family gatherings, and playing in the leaves to name a few.

It is amazing what your memory will reveal when exposed to a familiar scent, such as a crisp fall day and apple pie. For me it is a memory of my grandma, what is yours?

Every year, traditions are practiced from Halloween, Thanksgiving to Christmas, it is a busy time, and every year we have our tried and true recipes that we whip up for these great feasts that come with these holidays.

How about adding a new one to your fall line up? Just to switch it up a bit?. Try this great Acorn Squash recipe.. You never know, it may become part of your family recipe collection for those amazing holidays with family and friends.

Acorn Squash with Apples

This recipe sounds complicated and fancy to your guests but it’s really easy!

Ingredients:

2 large acorn squash 3 cups apples, peeled, cored and cut in 1/2″ pieces (about 4 large apples) 2 tablespoons honey 1/4 teaspoon ground allspice 1/2 cup raisins

Instructions:

First cut the squash in half and clean out the seeds. Bake these halved squash in the oven for 20 minutes at 350 degrees F. While those bake, get out a mixing bowl and mix all the remaining ingredients together for the filling. Fill the hot squash and return to oven to bake for another 30 minutes at 350 degrees F

Ta-da! A colorful, pretty and delicious filled squash.

Happy cooking!  free holiday recipes

Do you get sick of looking for jackets without any shape or style?.. Especially if you are a plus size girl? You see all these nice jackets displayed at the front of the store, only to find moo moo style jackets in your size at the back.

Well not any more, with 6 out of every 10 women being plus size. (Which is considered size 14 and up) the fashion designers are finally starting to come up with some trendy and chic styling.

When you have a nice fitted jacket or top, that is the right size for you (remember do not go by that nasty number on the tag, go by the fit) you will actually look slimmer and sleeker. If you choose a size too small or a size too big, you will look awkward and sloppy and this will make you look bigger.

The problem is, that many women, and especially young girls, are so focused on that number (or size) on the tag, that they buy the wrong size, and the outfit does not do them any justice.

If you want to look your best, find a style that you like and will work with your body style, and will fit over your tops, blouses etc. (This rule applies no matter what size you are!) and get the right size to fit you. A nice fitting jacket, will allow movement and you will carry yourself proud and feel your best.

If that nasty tag really bothers you, then cut it off when you get home, no one needs to know your size, other than you and the sales person. Besides, everyone will notice how good you look in your new jacket, and they will not focus on the size.  click here for some great stylish plus size jackets

Working from home is a dream many people have, and for some, this dream has come true. With the internet and computers in most homes now, working from home is something that can be achieved.

Here are three tips for working from home:

1. Make sure to sit down and decide if your website or internet business, is going to be a hobby or is it your main source of income. You need to decide this now, because you will need focus and time to get your home internet business started.

2. Make sure your family realizes, that you are starting a home business, and just because you are on the internet, does not mean that you are playing games or “fooling around” (as my friends put it!), that you are wanting to change the quality of your life and therefore theirs by getting this business going, and need some time to yourself to focus.

3. Block a certain amount of time each day for your business. If you are still working full time until your internet business or website gets going, then you really need your family’s co-operation. They will have to understand that you need some time and focus each evening to get this going. Block out some time on your day timer just for your internet business. But also, do not spend so much time on it, that you forget what your family looks like! Go for balance, after a couple of hours, I personally find I do not focus as well, you need to take a break or put it away until your fresh eyes can look at it the next day.

Starting an internet business, can be exciting, and fun. Come up with an idea or niche and run with it. Getting a website is a good start. Find one that is not frustrating, and has some great templates to make your website look professional, and offers online support, and you will be on your way to a great internet business at home.

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Working from home, is something many people wish to achieve. Lets face it, who really likes that stressful commute, or that nagging boss, who just piles more and more work on you, and gives you that “you are lucky to work for me” look.

Do you daydream about working from home? Making your own hours? Doing something you like to do and make money at it?

With the advance of computer technology, some companies are allowing their employees to work from home, but now there is no end to their day. A friend of mine, actually emails herself the work she did not get done during the day, so she can work on it from home that night, and she actually fell asleep at the computer. This is nuts.

But, how do you get started? Working from home can be anything from creating products at home such as crafts, woodwork, or scrap booking, or consulting, there are many great ideas, if you can just sit down long enough to come up with a game plan. But another option is to work from your computer.

If you have been forced to use a computer all day long at work to make your boss money, you may be sick of it. But what if you could use the computer to make money for YOU?.

Even if you do not have much computer experience, you probably surf the internet or deal with emails, which means you are more experienced than you think. Here are three steps to get started:

1. Make a list of things you like to do or are interested in. This will make it easier to write about something online, especially if its something you like.

2. Get a website. Most internet businesses get started with a website. There are many simple websites and templates that help you get set up. It is easier than you think.

3. Sign up for some money making affiliate programs, such as adsense or clickbank, to monetize your website, and then let everyone know that your website exists.

Now you are on your way to a great internet business. Make sure and get this started now, so that one day, hopefully soon, you can walk into work and tell your boss what he can do with your job… Be nice!

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Do you come home from work, only to trip over books, backpacks, socks and the like?. You tell the kids to move them, and the do, but they just start another pile somewhere else?. Does this sound like your house? Then its time for a few tweaks in the daily routine.

Everyone is talking about “de-cluttering” your house, your life, your car, and just about everything, there are TV shows on getting organized, and lots of books, but yet does it really happen at your house?. On the TV shows, they come in with a team, and basically organize your place for you… well most of us don’t have a team that we can rely on for this chore, just whoever lives at the house, is your team.

The best way to get some organizing and de-cluttering going on, is to start very simple. When you are going through your daily routines, take note of some areas that could use some work. For example: If you have a two story home, then you probably have a pile of stuff building up on the floor at the bottom and top of the stairs, or on the couch, or chairs or banister, closest to the stairs maybe??.

Go to the dollar store, or a good discount store (there is no need to spend hundreds on de-cluttering aids!) Find two or three good baskets that can fit on one side of the stairs, on the tread but not where it will get tripped over. Label them for your kids, or whoever hangs out upstairs, and when you are going through some basic tidy up routines, throw things into the appropriate basket, such as mail, socks, books, papers even laundry if you have the room..

At the end of the day, get the kids, or whoever, to take their basket of stuff upstairs. Get a couple of baskets for near the door you use the most at the end of the day, and have one for keys and another for the mail. If you don’t have room by the door, then on the edge of the kitchen counter, you could fit a couple of tiny baskets, just to keep these things neat.

Now, at least your living area will look somewhat organized, and by having these baskets around, you have a place to throw things, when you need to clean up in a hurry, such as for unexpected company.  free tips to get rid of clutter and find your floor again