: About Me

I am a happily-married mother of three beautiful homeschooled children.

While often busy, I find my multipurpose lifestyle offers many exciting and often hilarious inspirations for articles. I once was told a writer needs to know a little bit about everything. I'm certainly an expert on anything to do with running a household, raising a child, managing a home office, repairing a relationship, ignoring my physical appearance, wailing in frustration and indulging in chocolate.

Attempting to mention hobbies pursued during leisure time seems absurd, but upon the rare occasion I have the opportunity to relax, I enjoy playing computerized adventure role-play games, making bead jewelry, sketching, reading... and breathing, simply breathing.

My passion is ...

my beautiful and deranged family.

I know too much about ...

the inner workings of my children's digestive systems.

My parents always told me ...

you're so talented.

My childhood ambition ...

to become She-Ra, Princess of Power.

My favorite memory ...

my grandmother calling me on the phone to let me know Wheel of Fortune was playing - I miss her random phone calls.

Why I write ...

I need to release the onslaught of words that roll through my head every day.

My first job ...

As an enterprising eight year old, I opened a rather unsuccessful detective agency. The phrase,"Mind your own business," became well versed in our home.

My best moment ...

The moment I became a mother, I became a better person.

My inspiration ...

My mother and both my grandmothers inspire me to become a strong and self-sacrificing woman.

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When planning your personal fitness and diet plan, it’s important to understand what it takes to lose a pound of body fat. One pound of body fat contains approximately 3,500 calories. Usually a calorie deficit of 500 calories a day will help you lose one pound a week. In order to create that calorie deficit, it is important to cut calories from your daily diet and also exercise. Of course, different factors will affect your individual weight loss. Men and women burn calories and lose weight differently. Find a system that works for you. Generally a lower-calorie diet and moderate exe...

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