Elizabeth Bastos
Contributor
Looking out at the bustle on Huron Street - Javier
I am a freelance writer with a background in non-profit fundraising and grant writing.
My work has appeared in What's Up Eastern Shore, The Appalachian Mountain Club Magazine, Mandala, McSweeney's Internet Tendency, and the members magazines of the Museum of Science, Boston and the New England Aquarium.
Latest Articles
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Book Review – Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao
Author Junot Diaz casts a spell with The Brief Wondrous Life of Oscar Wao, an story of magical realism set in the Dominican Republic and Neuvo Yol, a.k.a New York.
Apr 21, 2009
- Elizabeth Bastos
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Honey Face Mask and Hydrating Cream
Honey is a pantry staple and it's also a great moisturizing treatment for dry skin. Avoid expensive, ineffective cosmetics and leave your beauty treatments to the bees.
Feb 25, 2009
- Elizabeth Bastos
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Easter Lechon (Roast Suckling Pig)
A lechon or Latin-American roasted suckling pig for Easter is is spectacularly unexpected. It's not the traditional holiday ham or lamb, but it's a delicious showstopper.
Feb 25, 2009
- Elizabeth Bastos
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Eco Easter Presents
Traditional Easter baskets include environmentally toxic "grass," plastic eggs, and candies made with preservatives and dyes. Give greener springtime holiday presents.
Feb 25, 2009
- Elizabeth Bastos
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The Well Stocked Pantry
A well stocked pantry means inexpensive family meal planning is a snap when the basics every kitchen should have are ingredients are already on hand.
Feb 25, 2009
- Elizabeth Bastos
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Easter Keepsakes Kids Can Make
Crafty kids will enjoy shaping Easter bunnies of this easy salt clay, made from inexpensive pantry staples.
Feb 24, 2009
- Elizabeth Bastos
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Chocolate Truffles for Mother's Day
Wow then mother in your life with homemade chocolate truffles this Mother's Day. It might be what your mom has always wanted.
Feb 24, 2009
- Elizabeth Bastos
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How to Write an Executive Summary
The executive summary of a grant proposal should, in less than 500 words, deliver an organization's merits and goals and distinguish why a foundation should fund it.
Feb 24, 2009
- Elizabeth Bastos
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Elegant Halloween Decorating
Spooktacular décor and color-rich harvest flower arrangements will set an elegant yet playful tone for your adult Halloween party.
Oct 2, 2008
- Elizabeth Bastos
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Vegan Thanksgiving Dinner
Throw a vegan Thanksgiving feast with tofu-turkey and heart-healthy sidedishes that are milk-, meat-, and egg-free like vegan garlic mashed potatoes and pecan pie.
Oct 2, 2008
- Elizabeth Bastos
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