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Rebecca Laffar-Smith makes her home in the beautiful Western Australian suburbs with her loving dog, affectionate cat, and two young, bright, and rambunctious children.

Rebecca is a published poet, freelance copy writer/editor, and an aspiring novelist. She

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Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Hoochie wear: Assessing the trend of revealing clothing for young girls: 1 of 39
Commercialism or Parents: Dressing our daughters as sluts!A local news story that struck a few cords with me recently related to children's clothing and the advertising associated with products kids will use. I have noticed how skimpy and indecent some of the clothing for girls has become. I have a six year old daughter and w... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit A plus-sized girl's guide to flattering fashion looks: 1 of 22
5 Fashion Do's For Larger Ladies.We all dress to suit our personal tastes and preferences but sometimes the clothes we like to look at aren't the ones that like to look good on us. That dress on the mannequin in the designer label store looks fantastic, on stick figure girls, but when we are carrying a few extra pounds or lov... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Trends Understanding the difference between chat, instant messaging and forums: 1 of 15
Online communication has revolutionized the way we connect with each other but it can be a very confusing technological world to explore. A whole new, industry-specific jargon has been created to reference various aspects of the internet media. So what IS the difference between chat, instant messaging and forums?ForumsForums ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Internet Writing & Blogging Tips for writing the best blog: 1 of 14
10 Tips To Blogs That Get ReadBlogging has increased the potential for online income and diversified entertainment and information but there is also a high rate of blogs that never develop a readership. These ten tips will show you how to get your blog noticed:1. Fine Tune Your TitlesThe first thing your potential readers see... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Coming home: 2 of 25
A Sand-filled ShackShe's standing just outsideon the verge right by the road.Her eyes are large, she gazes upat me, her new abode.I feel like proudly preaning,before her joyfilled face.I feel like stretching out my eavesto give her my embrace.My timbers feel freshly sprung,not forty years with age,and while cut oak, grows no ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Single parents: Tips for finding time to exercise: 1 of 10
Raising kids is stressful, even in two parent families, but doing it on your own is harder still. How do we find the time to give ourselves and our bodies the much needed relief of regular exercise? How do we keep fit and our bodies healthy while overloaded with the many other responsibilities of parenthood?Tip 1: PrioritizeI... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Which diets work - and which ones fail?: 4 of 35
They ALL do. They ALL work, and they ALL fail.'Diets' become 'diets' because they work, have proven to work, are seen to be working, and provide success. They're all measured on the terms of losing weight in the short term and you can take any obese person, put them on any diet and if they follow it, they will lose weight, gu... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Finding the confidence needed to be a single parent: 4 of 24
Finding The Confidence Needed To Be A Single ParentWhen I first separated from my husband of four years one of my first thoughts was, "How am I going to do this on my own?" The overwhelming sense of responsibility and daunting knowledge of holding precious futures in my hands without the support of a fellow parent offered a f... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to stop the bickering with your ex: 3 of 18
A good relationship depends on the attitude of TWO people. The most vital element to creating an amicable association with your ex is their willingness to meet you half way. If you don't have that then the best you can achieve is a personal integrity that withdraws from battle rather than taking up the sword.Never Forget:You ... More..
Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Should parents be accountable for overfeeding their children?: 1 of 5
Overfeeding Our Kids = Child Abuse?Recently the new had a segment about obese children and the responsibility parents have to ensure they maintain a healthy diet and level of fitness. The question? Should over-feeding your children be considered child abuse?Apparently in the US and recently introduced in the UK there are laws... More..