Articles by Gracie

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  How-To Warm Up Your Voice before Singing

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  The number one thing you want to do before you sing (especially before any type of performance) is to warm up and free your vocal range.  There are several ways to relax your throat and prepare...

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  Singing with Soul

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  Not too long ago I attended a show for Amel Larriuex, one of the greatest American soul, R&B and jazz singers (in my opinion).  Singing at the historic Jazz Alley -- where artists of international...

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  Sewing to make bridal dresses

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  Why do you want to learn sewing?    I want to become a female MacGyver.  Now, I won't necessarily have countless episodes where I will need sewing skills to save me from death; however, knowing the skill...

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  Molding Clay with Your Hands

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  Why do you want to learn pottery?    Something about using your hands to squish, mold, pinch and sculpt a block of clay into something uniquely beautiful is pretty fascinating.  Furthermore...

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  Jewelry Making: Customized for You

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  It's crazy these days how you can practically sell anything online.  Take for example a bobby pin.  Simply glue a button onto the bobby pin and there you go:  a hair ornament.  Sell that pin for $2 dollars...

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  I'm really glad I learned how to speak Spanish

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  What was the best part about learning Spanish?  Spanish and English are neck-and-neck as the second most spoken language in the world. As of 1999, Spanish had 332 million speakers, while English had 322...

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  How to perform a Tae-Kwon-Do Axe Kick

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  Tae Kwon Do is a martial art that literally means "the art of hand and foot".  In Korean, tae is to kick, jump, or strike with the foot; kwon is fist, or to strike with the hand; do is the way or the art...

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  How-to create a meaningful relationship

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  Friendship bracelets, though cheap and usually made from colored-string, are an easy way to strengthen relationships.  If you're a teenager, a friendship bracelet is cute and stylish; however when you...

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  Photography is a Great Hobby

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  What was the best part about learning photography?    The best part about learning photography is the field work in the actual photo-taking.  You place your eye to a lens and capture your image...

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  How to really eat Bi-Bim-Bap (mixed rice + vegetables)

  February 12, 2009 by Gracie

  Of course you can simply enter into a restaurant, sit, eat, pay your check and be on your merry way. But where's the cultural experience in that?  Here are the steps to make and enjoy a traditional Korean...

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