Heather Horvat Atwood graduated with honors from Southern New Hampshire University with a Bachelors in English Literature & Communications. She plans to attend SNHU Graduate School for Nonfiction Writing in winter 2011. She is a member of several honors societies. Currently she is a freelance writer and photographer living with her husband, ex-racing greyhound, & three cats. When she is not writing she volunteers with a local greyhound adoption organization.
Whether you are bringing a new pet into your home, or just tidying up the house, it is important to be aware of some common household items that are poisonous to your dog or cat. Both plants and foods, along with household cleaners and mouse poisons pose a threat to your furry friend. Knowing...
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Acupuncture simply defined is a broad term to describe a variety of techniques involving stimulation of certain points on the body. The most common and most often scientifically studied acupuncture technique uses thin metallic needles to penetrate the skin, and then the needles are manipulated by the hands or by electric stimulation. To understand...
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Ghouls, ghosts, pumpkin carving, and trick-or-treating. Nowadays Halloween is a booming business for retailers and candy makers and, according to National Geographic Online, the holiday merchants grossed an estimated $5.8 billion in 2010. The average person spent just over $66.00 for a costume, candy, and decorations. However, Halloween was not always fun and innocent,...
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Jack-O-Lanterns are synonymous with Halloween nowadays, with scary faces or funny faces carved into them. The origins of these carved pumpkins carry a much creepier connotation, however. European ancestors lit carved out turnips and pumpkins in an attempt to ward off the evil spirits traveling on Halloween night. The concept of today’s Jack-O-Lantern is...
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By Heather Horvat Atwood New to yoga? Confused about the different types of yoga available? Or maybe just looking for a change? With all the available classes, DVDs, and books, choosing a yoga style to suit you and your individual needs can be a daunting task. With September being National Yoga Month, take a...
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By Heather Horvat Atwood Imagine stabbing pain in your head so great that all you can do is lie down, not moving; a sensitivity to light and noise make being around people unbearable. The pain is so intense sometimes you feel as though someone has reached in your brain and scrambled it. Scents are...
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By Heather Horvat Atwood Summer is winding down and vacation season is almost over. However, it is still important to remember your pet’s safety, whether on road trips with your furry friend, or playing ball in the back yard. Being prepared for unexpected accidents and emergencies will not only keep you calm in such...
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by Heather Horvat Atwood Wine tasting can be a fun activity for weekend adventures, or it can turn into a serious hobby. Either way, there are a few basics every wine taster should know in order to get the most from a tasting. To take tasting to its highest level and fully enjoy wine,...
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by Heather Atwood With the final installment of the Harry Potter saga out over the weekend in theaters, many people are now asking what is next for Harry. Will Potter live or die in the hearts of children all over the world? And why is Harry so popular in the first place? The midnight...
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by Heather Atwood What do Cleopatra, the Tudors of England, and 3,500 people each year worldwide have in common? Each of them have owned greyhound dogs. Whether bred to be the best show dog or a racing dog, these beautiful, sleek animals have won the hearts of many people around the world, spanning centuries. ...
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