Crystal Marie
Contributing Writer
Crystal Marie - Karen Balvin
Crystal Marie is a wilderness-dwelling granny, quilter and freelance writer. In addition to enjoying the grandkids, she creates custom memorial quilts, writes for a few sites online and shares practical advice for the second half through her blog, The Best 50 Years.
Recently Crystal started a new blog, Rugged Canyon Jewelry, for the family businesses which include Horn's Jewelry and Rock Climbing Jewelry.
Latest Articles
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Mother's Day - Origin and Tradition Across the Globe
Celebrations honoring mothers have been held since ancient times. Based on this rich history, Mother's Day festivities occur in countries around the globe.
Apr 27, 2010
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How to Declutter for an Organized Home - 3 Tips for Success
Many people have accumulated too much stuff. Remove clutter for good and create an organized home with these three simple strategies.
Apr 21, 2010
- Crystal Marie
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Signs and Symptoms of Juvenile Diabetes
Juvenile diabetes is a serious condition that usually strikes where no family history of diabetes exists. Know the signs and watch for symptoms of type 1 diabetes.
Mar 22, 2010
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High Blood Pressure Basics
High blood pressure kills. Possibly even worse, elevated blood pressure may lead to a debilitating stroke. Here are a few things everyone should know about hypertension.
Mar 20, 2010
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Create a More Eco Friendly Home at No Cost
Going green doesn't have to be expensive. There are plenty of no-cost eco friendly changes that anyone can make right at home. Here are six simple ideas to try.
Mar 18, 2010
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10 Tenant Screening Tips for DIY Landlords
Screening tenants is the most important and most difficult part of being a DIY landlord. To avoid future headaches and financial disaster, screen tenants carefully.
Mar 16, 2010
- Crystal Marie
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Small or Home-based Business Ownership Options
Choosing the correct legal form of ownership or type of business entity is critical when starting any business. Give this matter serious thought and choose wisely.
Mar 15, 2010
- Crystal Marie
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Small Business Advertising Options Using Video
For any size business, there are pros and cons to a television ad campaign. For a small business on a budget, other video advertising options should be considered.
Mar 15, 2010
- Crystal Marie
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How to Prepare for a Secure Retirement
Retirement is a dream for some and a nightmare for others. Preparing to be financially secure once retired is the key to enjoying the golden years.
Dec 28, 2009
- Crystal Marie
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The ABC's of Breaking Bad Habits
New Year's resolutions are often centered on breaking bad habits. Try these tips to make breaking a bad habit easier.
Dec 28, 2009
- Crystal Marie
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