PinnedWords That Wow Part Two — How to Start Strong With a Killer First LineThe first line of a book or article is arguably its most important. Why? Because without a compelling opening, readers won’t stick around…Mar 24Mar 24
PinnedWords That Wow: How to Start Strong with a Killer First Line — Part OneA killer first line isn’t just an introduction — it’s an invitation, a promise, and a hook all wrapped into one.Mar 18Mar 18
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Words That Wow Part Three: How to Start Strong with a Killer First LineOkay, so I promise this is the last article on how to write killer first lines … well, unless I come up with any further ideas that I just…4d ago4d ago
Don’t Toss Those Towels! Creative Ways to Reuse ThemSo, I’ve been looking for more ways to stop throwing out as much and use up what I already have. One of the issues I have in my house is…Mar 25Mar 25
10 Delicious Ways of Using Up YogurtYou can also read this article for free here: https://thecannylass.com/2025/03/18/ten-delicious-ways-to-use-up-yogurt/Mar 18Mar 18
10 Unusual Uses for MayonnaiseSo, before we get into these, I should say I’ve not yet tested any of these unusual uses for mayonnaise. They are all ideas thrown up by…Mar 9Mar 9
