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I am a 24-year-old wife and mother of two boys (four and two). I write in my spare time and hope to be a full time Graphic Artist soon!

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Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Cucumber salad: 8 of 36
CUCUMBER SALAD 1 lg. cucumber DRESSING 1: 1-2 tbsp. salad oil 1-2 tbsp. vinegar Pinch of salt 1 tsp. finely chopped herbs Peel the cucumber, starting at the tip and work towards the talk. Cut into fine slices. Mix with one of the salad dressing. DRESSING 2: 1-2 tbsp. salad oil 1-2 tbsp. vinegar Pinch of salt A little sugar 2... More..
Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Grilled fajita salad: 2 of 9
CHICKEN FAJITA SALAD 2 tbsp. cooking oil, divided 1/4 c. lime juice 1 garlic clove, minced 1/2 tsp. ground cumin 1/2 tsp. oregano 1 lb. boneless skinless chicken breasts, cut into thin strips 1 onion, cut into thin wedges 1 sweet red pepper, cut into thin strips 1 can (7 oz.) chopped green chilies, drained 1 c. whole almonds... More..
Relationships & Family > Acquaintances & Co-Workers How to deal with rude people: 19 of 80
The word is a mighty thing, often much mightier than the deed. By nature we are given the ability to speak at an early age and by nurture we are taught to use it. As adults, how we choose to use speech to interact with each other gives great insight into our character and our mind. Those who choose to speak in a manner that ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Winter: 9 of 37
It was snowing. The cold crystals crunched softly under her boots as she walked through the frozen yard. With each step, the snow tumbled over their tops and drenched the woolen socks inside. She didn't mind, for she had always loved winter. The way every thing looked clean and pure. She loved to watch the snow as it fell an... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Parenting etiquette: Visiting relatives when you have a baby: 3 of 11
As there is with almost everything in life, there is a certain etiquette when visiting relatives with your baby. Family visits can be a fun time for the baby to bond with their relatives, but can also be a disaster if not throughly thought out. Below is a list of Do's and Don'ts to keep in mind when visiting. 1.) Don't hold ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to combine gardening with kids: 21 of 68
At four years old, my neighbor's daughter checked a picture book out of the library. The book told a story of how a simple seed turned into a beautiful flower. She read the book over and over and decided that she was going to plant her own garden. The next day she was out in her yard digging a small plot near her house. I as... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Hate: 3 of 9
I remember hate. I remember how once it latched onto me, it spread like an angry cancer, eating away at my insides until all that was left of me could be summed up in one word. . . hate. I hated everything. Everything I touched seemed to fall apart. Everything I said seemed to fall upon deaf ears. I hated my life and I begge... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Careers: How to handle being passed over for an outsider: 2 of 6
I worked for a big customer service center doing data entry. I really enjoyed my job and did it well. However, when an opening came up for a better paying job that I was qualified for, I signed up. I was pretty confident that I would get the job because I had already been helping with the work load of someone in that positio... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Children's toys you should avoid: 1 of 3
Picking the right toy for your child is very important. You may be tempted to give into every toy desire your precious baby might have, but you must be sure to only give your child toys that are safe for their age. It's hard to imagine any unsafe toy making it to the shelves of your local store, but it happens all the time. ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Schools of Thought What kids can teach grown-ups about right and wrong: 12 of 33
Children are the perfect teachers in regards to right and wrong. For them there is no gray area. If you push a kid off the swing, you pushed him off. It doesn't matter if there is evidence supporting the fact that you pushed him off, it doesn't matter if the push was justified. It doesn't even matter if the push was racially... More..