Life Got You Down?

Remember, when life's got you down, there is still chocolate!

Custom Labels and Stickers

Image Courtesy of Frontierlabel.com

If you are anything like I am -- addicted to scrap-booking and crafts -- than you understand the sadness I feel every year at this time. The holidays are over, Christmas displays have given way to Valentines candies, and the craft stores are resetting themselves for the new year. All this makes me sad, because I wish it could be Christmas all year 'round. 

However, I do take some comfort in the knowledge that another Christmas is only a little over 300 days away. That is why, in the beginning of the new year, I resolve to keep plugging along with all of my arts and crafts projects as if it truly was Christmas every day. Since I am the only one on my own custom calender, finding all of the Christmas-themed items I need for my crafts can be somewhat of a challenge. I have found a great solution though that helps me get through the year. Frontier Label is an online company that provides custom labels and custom stickers all year 'round. I simply design the Christmas images I want to use, submit it online, and the custom stickers are shipped directly to me. It is fun and easy to use, and has actually given me a great creative edge in my scrap-booking.

To learn more about Frontier Label, custom labels, custom stickers, and other arts and crafts accessories, visit them online at:

http://frontierlabel.com/

Online Source for Questions Regarding Drugs and Addiction

Courtesy of DrugRehab.us.

Individuals of any age, both young and old, may come across a time in their lives where they have questions about drugs, alcohol, about drug rehab, or treatment options for various substances. These questions may be personal questions, questions for a friend, or can be a general curiosity about addict treatment out of the concern, for a family member. While there are many outlets one can turn-to for this information, drugrehab.us has long been a well-respected and detailed source for information on drug rehab treatment and counseling.

With "down-to-earth" articles that readers can easily relate to, drugrehab.us is the thoughtful and insightful resource for those who have serious questions. Questions like "Can I get fired for going to rehab?" are answered with State and Federal law facts and precedents that provide readers with a definitive answer. News articles and blog topics cover concerns, such as, "What happens in rehabilitation?" ; case studies illustrate the long term effects of drug abuse on the brain, and their reviews and blogs offer help for individuals returning to work after heroin addiction.

If you have questions or concerns regarding drugs, alcohol, addiction, therapy, recovery, or addiction treatment options, visit:

http://www.drugrehab.us

From Holiday Vacation to Spring Semester

Kids and young adults can have a tough time getting back into the swing of their studies when returning from a winter holiday break. Add to this, the fact that school studies and classes tend to get a bit more difficult in the second semester of the school year, and you child might have all of the ingredients to begin slipping in their grades.

The best way to contend with the spring semester slips, is to be proactive and to seek help before the issues become a real problem. Math is traditionally the subject in which students begin to fall behind in the latter half of the year, with math being the overall "toughest" subject to recover from. Vaughn, Ontario math tutor Mathnasium is the #1 location for help and tutoring in math. Assisting students grades 1-12, Mathnasium can take the problems your kids have in math, breakdown the problem-solving steps, and equip kids with the skills needed to work through math problems from beginning to end.

To learn about the programs that Mathnasium offers, and for locations, hours and pricing, visit Mathnasium online at:

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Writing, and Getting Published

Writing is a very sacred art, held high by those who perform it. To some, a book is simply tens of thousands of words that look imposing to have to read; for bibliophiles, it is a very detailed and alien world that is just waiting for you to dive in and explore its secrets.

While a perfectly crafted story, tale, or yarn  has the possibility to bring your dreams to life, getting that story into a publishers hands, printed, and into the public can be a nightmarish ordeal. With the great amount of digital publishing solutions available on the web today, traditional publishers or companies offering publishing services are becoming much more selective when it comes to what they accept, publish, and market. What does this mean for you and your story? Well, it means that unless there is an obvious way to make millions and millions of dollars off of your book, the traditional publishers and publishing houses will not be interested in paying you for your story -- even if it is well-written and interesting.

The large publishers have set themselves into their own self-made rut, in-which the company loses money on most of its clients, and brings themselves into the black with only a handful of titles that are widely marketable (i.e. Harry Potter and the billion dollar movies, Twilight and their die-hard fan base, and 50 shades of grey and the hormones it inspires).

If your book doesn't have a clear way to make its own millions, you better get ready for dozens of rejection letters until one editor finally gives you a chance. If you are looking to get your book published a little sooner that this, one option is to self publish the book. Now, this means that you will have to front the bill for publishing and marketing costs, but your book will be printed.

There are many publishing services that offer this type of service, often called vanity publishing, and they can get you set up with the best plans and budgets for your goals and current strategy. SPi Global is one such company that offers e-book conversion and other publishing services.

To learn more about how to self publish a book, visit SPi Global online at:

 http://www.spi-global.com/

Holiday Habits

 By

Anonymous

We are now on the cusp of Christmas. Only a few days away is the jolliest day of the year; a time when we spend memorable moments with family and friends, exchange beloved gifts, and indulge in bountiful feasts. For me this is the best of times, and the worst of times... I am a former addict.

Drugs were never anything I wanted any part of. Friends of mine would use drugs for recreation around me all of the time, but I never touched them... I never even wanted to. For me, alcohol was my only vice. I drank socially at first, but looking back, I can see that it was always at a slow and steady increase from the first drink. At my worst of times, I was easily drinking a half gallon of rum per day.

This will be only the second Christmas I have celebrated since I left drug rehab in California a few years back. Christmas is the toughest time for me, because I see so many friends and family that I haven't seen in a long time. Every one of those friends and family members drinks, and they especially like to drink during the holidays -- this poses many threats for me.

12 step recovery programs have taught me essential lessons for fighting temptations such as those I am about to face, but the holiday temptations can put even the strongest of wills to the test. What I truly have to do is put myself into a healthy and calm state of mind, and do my best to get through the holidays the best I can. Though I am confident in myself, and I know I will exercise every reserve I have, I still do get worried that the temptations will be too great, and I will end up back in 12 step addiction recovery.

So, as I prepare to travel across the country and brave my way through the holidays, I am placing my fate in God's hands, and asking for the strength to get through this, and continue with my sobriety.

Live Life in a Great Neighborhood

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