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Sarita Harbour

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Hello HubPage visitors! My name is Sarita Harbour. I am a freelance writer, technology journalist, website entrepreneur, and Chief Everything Officer of a busy family. 

A former financial advisor with over a decade of experience in banking, I write about personal finance, small business marketing, digital communications and responsive web design for my freelance clients. My work appears on sites such as Yahoo! Homes, IBM Midsize Insider, Money Crashers, Webdesignerdepot, and LovetoKnow. Please visit my site at www.harbouronlinewritingservices.com for more information.

My hubs and personal websites allow me to write about whatever takes my fancy!

Interests and activities include reading, cooking, baking, natural and herbal remedies, green living, frugal living and family.  When I'm not writing, reading, or parenting, I do laundry. Lots of laundry.

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  • 0

    Tent Camping in Ontario

    2 months ago

    Whether you are new to camping or just looking for a new area to visit, consider a tent camping trip in Ontario for your next family vacation.

  • 2

    How to Cast Off In Knitting

    12 months ago

    Now that your first knitting project is nearing completion, follow these tips and knitting instructions and learn how to cast off in knitting.

  • 2

    How to Change Colors While Knitting

    12 months ago

    Learning how to change colors while knitting is easy when you start with just two colors. Add more colors with these easy techniques and create a gorgeous knit project.

  • 17

    Work At Home Moms: Business Ideas

    4 weeks ago

    Mothers are choosing to run small businesses from home in increasing numbers, and they are doing so successfully. Use these tips,tricks and resources to generate ideas for your unique own home-based business.

  • 2

    The Beginners Guide to Herbal and Natural Treatments

    16 months ago

    For those who are interested in learning about home remedies, herbal remedies, and natural health, the first step is to learn some basic definitions of treatments and how they are prepared and used. Here is a quick primer on the basic terminology found in homeopathic treatments and natural health treatments, and remember, "a little knowledge is a dangerous thing."

  • 2

    Health Benefits of Nettle Leaf Tea

    2 months ago

    The health benefits of Nettle tea have been known since ancient times. It is used to treat skin conditions, digestive disorders, urinary infections, and for dry hair and scalp conditions.

  • 4

    The Benefits and Side Effects of Senna Leaf Tea

    2 months ago

    Senna leaf tea has been used for centuries to treat constipation, and it has recently it has become popular with dieters. Read on for benefits and side effects of senna leaves.

  • 5

    How to Make Fruit Smoothies With Yogurt

    23 months ago

    A yogurt smoothie is easy and inexpensive to make at home, and by using yogurt and fruit you can keep it healthy as well. Here are some tips and recipes for making yogurt smoothies using fruit.

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    What are Dulse Flakes and Why Should I Buy Them?

    2 months ago

    A red seaweed, the best Dulse comes from Atlantic Canada and is highly prized by gourmands for its unique taste and by alternative health fans for its nutritional benefits.

  • 6

    Mooncup Menstrual Cup

    2 months ago

    The Mooncup Menstrual Cup is a safe, environmentally-friendly and cheap alternative to expensive tampons and feminine hygiene products.

  • 2

    Buying a Grandfather Clock

    2 months ago

    A grandfather clock is a special piece of furniture; beautiful, functional, and often a link to the past.Prior to heading out to an antique store, clock store, or auction, familiarize yourself with the styles of grandfather clocks to find the perfect one for your home.

  • 0

    Tips for Buying a Roll Top Desk

    2 months ago

    Buying a roll top desk? Whether you prefer a large desk for your office with cubbyholes and drawers, or a smaller desk for your den at home, use these tips and tricks to make your choice.

  • 1

    Freezer Dinners

    3 months ago

    Also known as Once A Month Cooking (OAMC), the art of making large batches of food and then freezing them for later in the month is not just a moneysaver but a timesaver for busy moms.Use the following guidelines to make your Freezer Dinners a success.

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    Preparing for the CFA Chartered Financial Analyst Exam

    2 months ago

    Prepare and organize your study plan PRIOR to beginning the CFA course to optimize your chance of success with these tips and tricks.

  • 4

    Natural and Herbal Remedies for Diaper Rash

    2 months ago

    While some babies seem to be more susceptible than others, there are many natural and herbal remedies that you can use for diaper rash rather than rushing to the store for medicated ointment. Diaper rash is often accompanied by a yeast infection, or candida, which flourishes in damp, moist area such as a baby's diaper area. I have included some natural remedies for yeast infections as well.

  • 10

    50 Herbal and Home Remedies: Morning Sickness

    2 months ago

    When it comes to home remedies, morning sickness has had women searching for natural ways to treat nausea throughout history. Here are 50 suggestions.

  • 8

    Vintage Baby Patterns and Clothing

    2 months ago

    Use these tips and tricks to find unique vintage children's clothing, antique baby furniture and vintage knitting patterns.

  • 4

    Best Leftover Ham Recipes

    2 months ago

    Looking for the best leftover ham recipes?  Whether you serve ham for Easter, Thanksgiving, Christmas, or this Sunday's dinner chances are you will have some left to make these frugal yummy baked ham recipes.

  • 0

    Natural and Herbal Teething Remedies for Baby

    2 months ago

    While some parents still turn to traditional pain relief and teething treatments,increasing numbers of parents prefer natural, herbal, or holistic methods of treating their infants' pain and the other symptoms that accompany teething. Here are some tried and true natural teething remedies.

  • 3

    Bissell 12 Amp Steam Cleaner: Pros and Cons of the Proheat 2x

    2 months ago

    While I am quite happy with the results of cleaning my berber carpet and broadloom, the Bissell upright steamcleaner is not without its problems. Here are the Pros and Cons of using the BIssell Proheat 2x 12 Amp Steamcleaner.

  • 6

    How to Make a Heart Shape Cake Without A Heart Shaped Pan

    23 months ago

    Here is a quick and easy version of a heart-shaped cake which doesn't require a specially shaped cake pan.

  • 2

    Dog Supplies: What Do I Need to Buy for My New Puppy or Dog?

    2 months ago

    What do you need to buy for a new puppy or dog? Choosing a leather or nylon leash, learning how to crate train a puppy and the rundown on must-have dog toys and supplies are all covered here.

  • 4

    How Much Does It Cost to Adopt a Puppy and Raise a Dog?

    16 months ago

    Congratulations on your new dog or puppy! It is important to be aware of and to plan for the financial responsibility that accompanies your dog. There will be the initial cost to bring your dog or puppy home, and that will vary depending on where you get your dog from, the dog breed, and any immediate medical treatments that will be required. Then there is the daily cost of feeding, sheltering, raising and possibly clothing your dog. Finally, there are annual and unexpected costs.

  • 7

    Best Dog Breed: Choosing the Right Puppy for You and Your Family

    2 months ago

    Wondering how to pick the best dog breed? Choosing the right puppy for you and your family is an important decision. Use these tips and tricks to get a dog that best suits your lifestyle and home.

  • 7

    Frugal Ground Beef Recipes

    2 months ago

    Stretch your family's grocery dollar with these budget ground beef recipes. Slow cooker chili, ground beef casseroles, and ground hamburger meat sauce for pasta - read on for great ground beef recipes!

  • 7

    Inspirational Books To Motivate You

    15 months ago

    Here is my list of inspirational and motivational books that have become near and dear to me over the past twenty-five years. Some are biographical, some are spiritual, but each and every one of them has either lifted me when I am in despair, motivated me when I feel too tired to continue on the path I have set for myself, or helped me to come to a decision or to re-affirm one I am questioning. The individuals who are the subjects or the writers of these works are as varied as the times and plac

  • 2

    Best All-in-One Cloth Diapers for Baby: A Review of Kidalog AIO Cloth Diapers

    17 months ago

    The best cloth All-In-One Diaper that I have used for my children were bought on eBay and are made by Kidalog, an award-winning Canadian family owned business based in Camrose, Alberta.

  • 3

    All About The Aga Range

    3 months ago

    Are you looking for an upscale oven to add character to your new or renovated kitchen? An Aga cooker, or an Aga range, an Aga (short for the Aktiebolaget Svenska Gasaccumolator), is a brand of cast-iron stored-heat cooking stove popular with foodies worldwide.

  • 3

    How to Install an RCA Flat Digital Antenna

    2 months ago

    Tips, tricks, and instructions for installing an indoor HDTV flat multi-directional antenna. How we installed and optimized our RCA CANT 1400 Flat Multi-Directional Indoor Antenna.

  • 8

    Tiny Home: Living in a Really Small House

    2 months ago

    Whether by choice or necessity, you are considering purchasing or building a tiny house. Here's a list of questions and concerns you should take a long hard look at and answer honestly prior to investing in a tiny home.

  • 14

    How to Be an Organized Mom: Single, Working, or Work-At-Home

    2 months ago

    Being a parent who works outside the home is rewarding and challenging. Wondering how to be an organized mom? Use these tips and tricks to organize the household responsibilities and stay sane.

  • 8

    Best Inexpensive Gifts For People With Expensive Tastes

    3 months ago

    Are you struggling to find an inexpensive gift for someone with expensive tastes? Choose from these frugal but elegant selections ranging from luxury pens to gourmet chocolates.

  • 5

    Call of Duty Black Ops 2: How to Set Parental Controls and Manage Your Kids' Online Playing Time

    2 months ago

    Setting parental controls for Call of Duty Black Ops and managing your kids' online playing time is a challenging issue for parents today. Use these tips and tricks to set your guidelines.

  • 2

    Best Presents For New Parents

    4 weeks ago

    Gifts for new parents that will save time, work, or money are always appreciated. Here are 13 Unique Gifts (plus options) for new parents to fit every budget.

  • 3

    How to Choose an Artificial Christmas Tree

    6 months ago

    How do you choose the best artificial christmas tree? Before you start searching the weekly flyers or hit the stores, there are several important things you should consider in your search for an artificial Christmas tree. All fake trees are NOT created equal, and doing some research ahead of time will save you time, money, and frustration.

  • 4

    South Indian Christmas Recipes from Goa Plus Recipe for Christmas Cake With Almond Paste Base

    23 months ago

    Goan Christmas Family Recipes for Sorpatel, Sannas, Kul-kuls and Christmas Cake from my great-grandmother.

  • 5

    Budgeting For Baby: The Nursery

    2 months ago

    Looking for cheap ways to get ready for a new baby? We got everything we needed for $340, using these moneysaving tips and frugal tricks to find inexpensive baby items.

  • 1

    Bread Machine Recipes: Rolls,Pizza Dough and White Bread

    2 months ago

    Use these 3 bread machine recipes every week in your Oster 2 Pound Expressbake Breadmaker to save time and money. 2 lb. white loaf, pizza dough, and whole wheat bread recipe.

  • 1

    2010 Burlington Ontario Area Santa Claus Parades and Christmas Events

    7 months ago

    A List of Family Friendly Christmas Parades and Christmas events/activities in Burlington, Ontario and Surrounding Areas

  • 0

    Best Weekend Family Trips: Travelling With Teens to New York City (NYC)

    23 months ago

    How I used a 24 hour seat sale from JetBlue, Fasstrack coupons from CAA, and a 24hour hotel sale to book a cheap weekend vacation to New York City with my teenage sons.

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    3 Great Recipes for Using Leftover Cranberry Sauce: Cranberry Orange Bread, Cranberry Whip, and Cranberry Granola Bars

    6 months ago

    Use up that leftover cranberry sauce to whip up Cranberry Granola Bars, Cranberry Orange Loaf, or Cranberry Whip.

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