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~Graduate of Central Michigan University: Fire Up Chips!

~Avid traveler: have been to 10 countries and 43 U.S. States

~Live in Texas and Florida

~Am an addicted marathon competitor with the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society's Team in Training

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Gift ideas guaranteed to make a new mom happy: 3 of 33
Want to make a new mom happy? Buy her 6 months of housecleaning or cooking services. New moms are usually not prepared for how needy newborn babies are; they need to be fed, and changed, and bathed, and cuddled, and rocked...usually several times a day. New moms know this, but knowing it doesn't really prepare them for the re... More..
Education > College Search Is college worth it?: 3 of 20
Like many of my contemporaries I believed that attending and graduating from college would guarantee a great job and a steady career path. My parents had hinted that I would have no hope of landing a well-paying job without a post-secondary education. Were they right? That depends.Since graduating with a degree in Sociology/C... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Keys to curbing sibling rivalry: 4 of 19
If you are a parent of more than one child, chances are good that sibling rivalry exists within your family. You may have minimal control over rivalries regarding boys (or girls), grades, or activities , but you can control the part you may play in rivalries for your attention and affection.It's important to let each child kn... More..
Personal Finance > Health Insurance Disability insurance basics for singles in the U.S.: 1 of 4
Disability insurance is designed to protect you in the event that you become injured or too sick to work. If you depend on your income to pay your bills, you should carry disability insurance. Single people need this insurance more than most married couples because they don't have the income of a spouse to fall back on.Once y... More..
Education > Distance Learning Distance learning: The benefits of attending college from home: 1 of 4
There are many benefits to distance learning through an online program. Distance learning allows you to work at your own pace, at a time that is convenient for you. This works well for people who work full-time, have children, or for whom the traditional college setting is not feasible.Distance learning is also beneficial in ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Deciding whether to give two weeks notice or not: 14 of 47
My decision to leave my position with a professional ballet company was one of the most difficult decisions of my life. I loved my job, and I excelled at it, so when I finally decided to quit my biggest road block was deciding whether or not to give a two week notice.Toward the end of my reign at the ballet company, my boss a... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Easy ways to make exercise a part of your day: 2 of 6
There are easy ways to make exercise a habit for even the busiest people. We may not always have time to get to the gym; between work, family, and other commitments we might not make it to the gym for days. A solution that most of us overlook is working exercise into our day.Take the stairs whenever possible. Park as far away... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Gift registry tips for the engaged: 4 of 11
The most exciting ritual for most engaged couples is the creation their gift registries. Whether you've each lived on your own or you co-habit together, the first thing you should do is sit down and make a list of all of the items you will need in your new life together. Make sure that you also include decorative items, and e... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy How to plan a family reunion: 7 of 19
Planning a family reunion doesn't have to be stressful. If you keep things simple and organized, you'll have more time to spend catching up with relatives. The following tips are ones that my family has used to help keep the planning of our reunions organized.OPEN A REUNION ACCOUNT. Each adult family member donates $20 a year... More..
Health & Fitness > Mental Illness Spring's effect on mental health: 13 of 33
I don't know what it is about springtime, but I look forward to it every year. Maybe it's the sounds of birds twittering, or how fresh and new the grass and trees look when they get a little green...Maybe it's the crack of a baseball bat signaling Spring Training, or the scattered bursts of color from flowers blossoming aroun... More..