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I'm a stay-at-home mom of 2 wonderfully active little boys. They are enough to wear anyone down, but it's amazing to see their growth -both physical and mental- develop from day to day. I've been married for 8 years to a man that is possibly the most perfect

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Work: 1 of 22

"You've got it made." "Must be nice to be able to do nothing all day." "I'll trade you 'jobs' any time." I hear those comments often. Although my job is high in stress, low in pay, short on vacation time, and requires me to be on call 24/7, there is still a look of either envy or awe when I mention what it is that I "do." Wh...
Computers & Technology > Phone Buying Tips Choosing between prepaid and monthly billed cell phone services: 2 of 12

One of the most important decisions made in the purchase of a cell phone is whether to choose a prepaid plan, or a monthly billed service. Before you even purchase the phone, have in mind how you plan to use the phone. Will it be strictly for emergencies only, will it be for work, or is it going to replace your land line pho...
Style & Beauty > Jewelry Engagement ring design ideas that don't involve diamonds: 2 of 7

Diamonds are forever. At least that's what the jewelery commercials want us to believe. It is true, the pretty, shiny things are virtually indestructible and are a symbol of wealth and status to almost any culture. Diamonds however, no longer have to be a "girl's best friend." So you've found the girl of your dreams, you can...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs When to pursue speech therapy and what speech therapists do: 3 of 10

As a parent, it is hard to face the fact that your child may need speech therapy. Whether or not the child has any other contributing factors toward his/her delay, every parent looks forward to hearing their child move from the innocent baby babble to the inquisitive "Why?" of a toddler to the full blown know-it-all conversa...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: New age mommy: 3 of 9

Mom's of this new generation are more in touch with their offspring than previous mothers. We like the same music- my 6 year old is a Metallica fan! We identify with their clothing, with their need to express their individuality. The mini-van is passe now. The SUV's, trucks and sporty cars are the transportation of choice no...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Why having an imaginary friend can be good for your child: 2 of 6

Imaginary friends are wonderful for children to have! My 6 year old "captured" a Pikachu (yes, the Pokemon!) when he was about 2 1/2 years old. The arrival of Pikachu coincided with the arrival of his younger brother so my husband and I figured that Pika was his coping device because he was no longer the sole star of the fam...
Relationships & Family > Gay & Lesbian Issues How to prevent and fight homophobia: 4 of 10

As nice as it would be to snap our fingers and have the problem of homophobia disappear, it simply won't happen. Generations after the African slaves were declared free in the United States, racism still plays a part in American culture. Just as we have not cured the problem of racism though legal actions, the problem of hom...
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles 10 things women wish men knew: 13 of 31

Okay, ladies, admit it; we are a sex full of double standards and ask open ended questions just to test our man's awareness. Although, if a man was to put a little thought into it, decoding the secrets of femininity may not be as daunting of a task at it seems. 1) Never answer the "Does this make me look fat" question. We la...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety How to prevent children from climbing out of the crib: 1 of 2

Simply put: Children climb. If they can find something to use for a boost up, they will, and they will do their best (and usually succeed) in getting onto/over whatever obstacale is in their way. For newborns, having the crib mattress on its highest setting, and the railing as low as you feel is safe, helps lessen the strain...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I play role-playing games: 33 of 52

Why do I play role-playing games? I realize that as a woman, I'm a rather rare variety when it comes to fantasy games. It's quite simple for me though, I have always been artistic and creative at heart and leaped at the chance to be involved in a game that depended on both qualities. I was introduced to Vampire: The Masquera...