1. Málaga Spain - Birthplace of Pablo Picasso

By Linda Plummer Another lively Andalucian city and capital of the popular Costa del Sol Málaga has, in its time, been inhabited by Phoenicians, Greeks, Romans and Moors. Wide avenues and green spaces abound and, as with other major Spanish cities, it is truly steeped in history and culture. The Citadel or La Alcazaba (8th-11th centuries) as well as being the symbol of Málaga, is one of the largest ... read more

2. Seville Spain - Spectacular City Of Color And Romance

By Linda Plummer Capital of Andalucia and largest southern city of Spain, this dashing and romantic place is packed full of life, history and culture. Nature lovers will also find plenty on offer at the Doñana Nature Reserve and the Sierra Norte Nature Reserve. Children will delight in the Isla Mágica Theme Park, Aquópolis Seville Guadalpark Water Park, and nearby Mundo Park. Seville is, of cour... read more

3. Your Frugal Fridge!

By Cyndi Roberts Now that it's summer, most of us start thinking about keeping our electric bill in bounds! One way to do that is to keep your refrigerator and freezer, if you have one, running efficiently. Be sure to vacuum the condenser coils on your refrigerator at least once a year. You may have to pull your appliance out from the wall to do this, but when the coils are dusty, it keeps the... read more

4. WAKE UP! How to Get More Energy into Your Life

By Julia Kalish, CHHC CN Does the afternoon find you struggling to stay awake at your desk at 2pm? Do have the best intentions of doing fun activities after work but instead collapse in front of the TV for the rest of the night because you just have no energy left? You are not alone! Americans are tired - the US Department of Transportation estimates that 200,000 traffic accidents occur each year due to driver fatigue... read more

5. When a Publisher Asks for Photos

By Pamela White Article may be used in free emags, newsletters, websites or print publications. Minor editing for grammar and punctuation is fine, just please keep most of article intact. Resource box at end of article MUST be included. Thanks. WHEN A PUBLISHER ASKS FOR PHOTOS by Pamela White While requirements from various publishers will vary by their reproduction process and their mechanical setups, y... read more

6. Cellulite: The Biggest Female Epidemic

By Beth Scott [EMAIL] [FNAME],[LNAME] Cellulite is probably one of the most embarrassing of all physical faults that women have. Cellulite isn’t just a problem with the obese or overweight either. Normal sized and even skinny women suffer from cellulite as well! It has been surveyed that 90% of ALL women have cellulite somewhere on their bodies. That leaves only a small 10% who are actually fre... read more

7. Seven Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Start

By Pamela Hatheway Seven Simple Steps to a Stress-Free Start By Pamela Hatheway Most of us lead busy lives, trying to successfully juggle the responsibilities of home and work and personal interests into one cohesive happy life. There is nothing that could better start your busy day than having a smooth stress-free morning. You know the ones where no one raises their voice; no one has to search the botto... read more

8. Frugal Outdoor Cooking!

By Cyndi Roberts Firing up the grill is a great way to cook in the summer! Here are a few grilling tips and a couple of recipes, too. For great grilled burgers, form the patty gently. Smashing the meat forces out moisture. Sear both sides of the burger on both sides, then move the burger and cook with indirect heat till done. Use a meat thermometer to gauge when the meat is done. Ground beef shoul... read more

9. The History of Lancaster Castle Pt1

By Stuart Bazga Welcome to Lancaster Castle or as it is commonly known John O’ Gaunt’s Castle. In part 1, we will take a trip back in time discovering the origins of the castle from the early Roman period to the present day. Lancaster Castle stemmed from an original fort built by the Romans overlooking the town of... read more

10. Spanish Food - How To Prepare Boquerones by Linda Plummer

By Linda Plummer Whilst on your travels in Spain and pausing to take a breath from site-seeing, you have surely experimented with "tapas" at a welcoming bar. If this is the case, it is more than likely that you have come across the small, tasty filleted fish, preserved in olive oil, sliced garlic and chopped parsley, and highly popular throughout Spain. This delectable dish is usually known as "boq... read more

11. Barcelona Spain - That Sensational Second City of Spain

By Linda Plummer What more could you want out of life than a tremendous trip to Barcelona?! Second city of Spain and major Mediterranean port, bustling Barcelona incorporates a delightful historic mix of Roman remains, medieval quarters and 20th century avant-garde art. It also possesses beautiful beaches nearby! Nature lovers need not travel far to be able to hike through hills that are part of the... read more

12. 7 Frugal Activities for Bored Kids!

By Cyndi Roberts Christmas is over, but the kids are still home from school for a few more days. You're all tired of playing the new games, but what else is there to do? Try these fun, frugal activities! 1. Go to the park and feed the ducks. Bundle up and take along some stale bread, rolls (leftover from Christmas dinner) or crackers. The kids will love it and the ducks will be glad to see you! 2.... read more

13. Solving The 7 Most Common Whole Wheat Bread Baking Mistakes

By Beth Scott Let’s face it EVERY cook makes mistakes (yes, even us professional bakers make boo boo’s). I’m going to list here, the 7 most common whole wheat bread baking mistakes that you’re probably making, or might make if you’re not forewarned, and what you can do about them. Whole Wheat Bread Baking Mistake 1 By far the most common bread baking mistake is when the salt is forgotten to be added ... read more

14. Your Frugal Freezer

By Cyndi Roberts When you're trying to make those grocery dollars stretch as far as possible, a home freezer can truly be your budget's best friend! We all probably realize that extra beef, chicken, etc. can be kept for long periods of time in the freezer; and also that surplus produce from the garden can be preserved easily in the freezer. I have researched and found some items which can be frozen that... read more

15. Caution - I Brake for Yard Sales!

By Cyndi Roberts In some areas they are called garage sales, or rummage sales. Sometimes they are called yard sales. In Britain, they have what they call "car-boot" sales. Whatever the name, it is a fun part of a frugal lifestyle. Here are some of the ways I have found to save money by shopping yard sales. Expecting your first child? Yard sales can be a great place to stock up on necessities. Ever... read more

16. Frugal and Nutritious Summertime Snacks

By Cyndi Roberts Lately, there has been a lot in the news concerning obesity in America. And not just in adults--our children are over-weight, also. It's not surprising, considering the advertising dollars that are spent each year aimed at persuading children that potato chips, candy bars and other "junk food" are good for them. While we may not be able to change the world, we can change what is... read more

17. Spanish Food - The Tasty Tortilla by Linda Plummer

By Linda Plummer It certainly is a poor man or woman who cannot find a few eggs, a couple of potatoes and an onion in their store cupboard! The ever-practical Spaniard realized this and thus created their marvellous "tortilla" - an easy-to-make dish that could be savoured by rich and poor alike. Not only cheap to make the tortilla, or Spanish omelette, is immensely adaptable: you can eat it hot or ... read more

18. Resource Box Rules: Winning Tactics

By Beth Scott Lets face it, people use articles to send traffic to their websites. But if their resource box is lousy and not worded right they will get minimal, if any traffic. Thats a fact. So, you ask, What kind of resource box do I need? You need a resource box that is attention grabbing, heart stopping, world jolting.... Okay, so maybe thats a wee bit of an exaggeration! What you really need is ... read more

19. Spain´s Beaches - You´re Spoilt For Choice

By Linda Plummer Spain offers the visitor over 4,000 kms of coastline where s/he can enjoy shining sun and sapphire seas in wonderful settings. And what a choice of sands! Golden sands, white sands, grainy sands, powdery sands, and even the black sands of the Canary Islands! Allergic to sand? No problem! Just plump for a resort with smooth, white pebbles! You´ll find a good selection! Already ho... read more

20. Family Night on a Budget

By Cyndi Roberts When you and your family are on a tight budget, sometimes one of the first things to be cut out is money for entertainment. When our 3 children were small, my husband and I always tried to find fun things to do together as a family that didn't make a huge dent in our budget. One thing we recommend is setting aside one night a week for "Family Fun Night". Turn off the TV and the phone... read more

21. Common Newborn Ailments (from Baby Lullaby Ezine)

By Topsy Slater Baby Lullaby is newsletter for young Moms and those who are ready to be a Mom. Wholesome tips and advices that help you to bring a smile on your Baby face as well as Free Baby & Parent stuff. For more info visit http://babylullaby.bravehost.com. =========== ~*** Common Newborn Ailments ***~ Sickness is always worrisome, especially if you have a new baby and have never been a parent. Th... read more

22. Your Weight Loss Problem: How-To Cure It By Watching Movies Or Reading Books!

By Beth Scott [EMAIL] [FNAME], [LNAME] I don’t know anything about you but if you’re anything like me then you struggle with a weight loss problem. Your weight loss problem consists of you struggling to keep your weight down or struggling to make your weight go down. Most people who see me wouldn’t believe that I have a weight loss problem, but I do. I’ve battled bulimia and constant gains and losses ... read more

23. The Ghosts of The Tower of London Pt2

By Stuart Bazga In this final instalment of The Ghosts of the Tower of London, you will learn about the fate of Catherine Howard and discover the treachery behind the death of Lady Jane Grey who was Queen of England for only nine days. The most grisly execution and thus haunting is that of the 70 year old Countess of Salisbury, the last of the Plantagenets. King Henry VIII had her executed for political reason... read more

24. Spanish Food - How To Make Spicy Gazpacho Soup by Linda Plummer

By Linda Plummer Home-made soups are so good for you - all that nourishing stock and chock-a-block full of vitamins and minerals. But ... who on earth could face boiling bones for hours on end during the scorching Spanish summer weather, not to mention preparing the soup once the stock is made? I don´t think it would tickle anybody´s fancy to then have to tuck into a piping-hot soup! For this rea... read more