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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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Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Bad reasons for quitting your job: 1 of 43

10 Reasons Not To Quit On any given day more than half of employed Americans are unsatisfied with their jobs. Here are 10 reasons to keep your pay packet. 1. UNDERPAID So the pay stinks but seriously, bad pay is better than no pay. If you're unsatisfied with what you earn discuss your options with your employer; if they are ...
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice A plus-sized girl's guide to flattering fashion looks: 1 of 16

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 l...
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Tips for introducing cats to dogs, and dogs to cats: 1 of 14

Although often considered natural enemies, cats and dogs can get along. With the right introduction into your family home the two can live a comfortable and often affectionate existence. These unlikely siblings have individual needs for attention and care. You cannot expect miracles from day one, but with patience and consid...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to stop the bickering with your ex: 1 of 14

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: Y...
Arts & Humanities > English Language The decline and corruption of the English language: 1 of 13

The English language has changed over hundreds of years. The language continues to grow with the development of new words and context, but is this really aiding our communication skills? This Internet has been perhaps the greatest technological set-back to human communication skills. For centuries we had progressed; our lang...
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Hoochie wear: Assessing the trend of revealing clothing for young girls: 2 of 25

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...
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: Prioritiz...
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Which diets work - and which ones fail?: 5 of 26

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, ...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Critiquing your critics: 1 of 5

Critiques and reviews are an important part of every writer's success. There are many helpful responses readers, writers, editors and agents will give you but along with these you'll often find much of the feedback you receive will be of no use to you. Some suggestions, if followed, could actually prove problematic for your ...
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues Understanding the difference between chat, instant messaging and forums: 3 of 14

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? • ...