My Helium Articles

I posted more than a couple articles to Helium, which is a site that pays a (very) small amount of money to it's members based on how many page views your article receives.

In an effort to get my article views up, I have decided to post links to all of them here. Hopefully there will be something of interesting that catches your eye.

Are you bored of the same old sandwiches
Not everyone in my household has a microwave at work so I usually end up making sandwiches everyday. I have learned to be pretty creative with my s...

Has political correctness undermined free speech in the US?
Are you kidding me? I spent 5 years living in the States and, don't get me wrong I absolutley LOVED my time there but heard more politically incor...

How to make a Shirley Temple
A classic mocktail, one that most kids love (and adults, too, although we won't admit it in public) is the Shirley Temple. I serve this easy to mak...

How to spend wisely on holiday gifts
I would like to divulge a very personal and embarrassing secret about myself. A secret so incredible that even the most open minded of people whom ...

Teens and car insurance: Who should pay?
"Mom. I want my own car" One of the many sentences, uttered from your teenagers mouth with, the ability to inspire both fear and exhileration....

How to prevent indoor cats from scratching furniture
Preventing indoor cats from scratching furniture can be a frustrating - no - maddening experience! Even if you are lucky enough to catch Fluffy in ...

Boarding kennels: Pros and cons.
Most pet owners think very carefully about where and with whom they would like to leave their pets. Luckily there are many options to choose from a...

Road trip tales
My boyfriend and I were just two days into our two week road trip. Our plan was to drive through Alberta and British Columbia before crossing the b...

Ideas for great vacations
A great destination spot for families, couples, and international backpackers is Banff, Alberta. Located in Banff National Park, Banff is known as ...

How to save money while eating at great restaurants
Even those of us who are not flat broke find that it is wise to implement and carefully follow a budget. Budgets can help us pay off debt, save f...

Should girls be allowed in the Boy Scouts?
My younger brother is currently enrolled in Cubs. There are about four or five girls in his troop and one of his three troop leaders is a woman. I ...

Tips for using waste wool
There are several ways to use up waste wool but I would simply like to share my favourite tip. When I was a child, my grand mother would save al...

Is your trash can a treasure chest for identity thieves?
Can trash cans be a treasure chest for thieves? Let me answer that question with a short story. When I moved in with my boyfriend he had papers ...

Great ideas for fundraising bake sales
Bake Sales are a wonderful and traditional way to raise funds and community spirit. I have organized and implanted several bake sales and I can hon...

When and how to end a friendship
Breaking up with a friend is often more difficult and more emotional than breaking up with a partner. This is because romantic relationships fail m...

How to pamper your pet in style
After centuries of unwavering loyalty, affection and service, our canine companions are finally being awarded in the lavish manner they deserve. It...

How to cut food costs as a retiree
There are several ways for retirees to save money, some of them innovative and some more traditional. When trying to conserve cash, one of the firs...

Recipes: Your best invented dish
I absolutely love sushi. Unfortunately, it can be somewhat time consuming to make and rather expensive to eat at a restaurant. I created the recipe...

Deciding if a business degree is right for you
The decision to earn an undergraduate business degree did not come naturally to me, nor did it come over night. This is because I had never really ...

True gardening stories: My funniest garden experience
Having spent the better portion of my life living in an apartment in the city, I had absolutely no gardening experience whatsoever. This fact did n...

Smart spending vs. being a cheapskate: Tips for telling the difference
I love getting a good deal. Although I can be somewhat impatient when it comes other areas of my life, if it comes to getting a deal, I can be a ve...

I wrote tese articles for fun, really. More to stay in practice. Since I am writing them, though, I might as well share. Feedback is appreciated