Articles written by Maryellen Grady

It shouldn't be difficult to choose among the many energy bars to find some that offer taste, value and nutrition. This article's intent is to help you make a selection.

May 19, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

You paid thousands and thousands or you may have paid nothing for your rehab treatment, one thing is sure: your addiction cost you more than anything else in your life.

May 18, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

Compassionate children will become compassionate adults. People aren't born compassionate. It is a learned behavior. Parents can teach their children compassion early.

Apr 23, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

According to the website, The Hands-On Guide to Surviving Adult Children Living at Home, nearly 25 million adult children live with their parents in the U.S.

Mar 23, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

The US State Department has issued warnings against college students traveling to Mexico for spring break this year. There are many great alternative vacations available.

Feb 24, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

Sometimes the desire to volunteer somewhere is strong, but it's difficult to figure out where to begin. Let these online agencies help narrow the locations and choices.

Feb 21, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

Spring 2009 hair cut trends are the cropped bob-even long hair pinned underneath to look like a bob, the pixie crop, long hair period, and the simple bob.

Feb 20, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

Spring fever will be hitting the kids soon with a loud chorus of, "Mom, there's nothing to do". Be ready for them with these suggestions from gardening to birdwatching.

Feb 11, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

Leave the sweat-smelling health club and get out in spring's flower-scented air. Get out of the confines of the indoors and go out and walk, ride, run and do yoga.

Feb 10, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

New writers who are eager for a byline can almost count on being published in a magazine if they write one of the most popular articles of the day--the personal essay.

Jan 20, 2009 - Maryellen Grady

Traditional Greek cooking takes fresh, natural ingredients and does the least possible things to it. Processed foods are rarely consumed in traditional Greek cooking.

Nov 24, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

It's really possible to get the clips to submit as samples to get that foot in the door as a food writer. This article will help a writer breakthrough into food writing.

Nov 24, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

An idea catcher is meant for a writer to jot down her caricatures of fascinating strangers, bits of overheard conversation, life's mission and dog's real name.

Nov 23, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

ED2010 has all a young magazine writer needs to get started, including mentoring, job leads and advice, a glossary, networking and salary information.

Nov 23, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

When it comes to Chinese restaurants here, the food is "Americanized" which increases the fat and calories. The trick is to choose wisely at Chinese restaurants.

Nov 22, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

Can dieters trust that they will be safe at restaurants like Applebee's, Ruby Tuesday's and The Cheesecake Factory?

Nov 21, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

If you and your family are on diet, you can so make them happy and not feel deprived by preparing a delicious low-calorie, low-fat Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner.

Nov 17, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

Brainstorming is a method of generating new ideas leading to an outline. You can brainstorm by yourself, with the help of others, or with free software readily available.

Oct 24, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

Indigestion is the result of digestive juices normally found in your stomach backing up. Antacids aren't the always the long-term answer. It's time to try herbs.

Oct 1, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

Patients are taking control of their health with the new integrative health movement in patient care. It uses the best of traditional medicine and the best of alternative

Oct 1, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

You don't have to be one of the people at a late holiday party this year talking about the extra five to ten pounds you've packed on since Halloween. Here are some tips

Sep 28, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

Why not bring the book club to you this winter? With the many available resources on the Internet starting an online book club is easier than it sounds.

Sep 16, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

The kids are back in school and peace descends. Now to get you some housekeeping help.

Aug 30, 2008 - Maryellen Grady

Amethyst Initiative is a July 2008 plan signed by over 125 college presidents asking legislators to lower the drinking age to 18. Critics say it won't stop drinking.

Aug 28, 2008 - Maryellen Grady