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Kristina began blogging in 2003, but her experience in design and online writing began a lot earlier. Kristina started with a little creative writing personal website hosted on Geocities (before Yahoo purchased it) and eventually its popularity outgrew the

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Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: House: 1 of 25
Maybe it's Dr. House's (Hugh Laurie) extreme obnoxiousness and conceit that do it for me, but the fact of the matter is that I never miss an episode. If you don't know what I am talking about, I suggest that you tune in to Fox on Tuesday evenings at nine o'clock , or Friday evenings at eight. The characters- for the most part... More..
Education > Financing College Finding money for college: 1 of 11
Finding money for college requires patience, as well as both the willingness and the ability to research. There is money to be had, but the biggest mistakes that parents, and students alike, make is thinking that the scholarships and/or grants will find them.When looking for money it is important to begin early. Waiting until... More..
Education > Homeschooling Deciding to homeschool: Parent's guide: 1 of 9
I was home schooled from 2nd grade to 5th grade. I would have been home schooled longer, but my mom had to get a second job. I am also a teacher (HS English) so my opinions come from both sides. The following are rebuttals to common arguments against home schooling.1) HOMESCHOOLING PROHIBITS THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIALIZATION.>... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: First time motherhood: 26 of 61
Secrets of Motherhood for the First Time MomI wanted to be a Mommy so badly and until it happened, I never believed the one or two complaints of Motherhood that I heard on television. I couldn't imagine that people would actually find this complicated. I mean all you have to do is love a cute baby. How hard could that be, rig... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Breastfeeding tips: 12 of 23
While I agree that breastmilk is the best source of nutrition for your child, I know that it is not the easiest way to feed one. Many pro-breastfeeders will turn their noses down at pumping breastmilk and feeding your baby bottles of it. However, as a pro-breastmilker, let me tell you that HOW you feed your baby is not more i... More..
Education > Study Skills & Test Taking Do final exams help or hinder the education process?: 17 of 21
As a high school English teacher, I often hear students complain about having to take final exams. They complain that there is too much information and are, more often than not, overwhelmed by the possibility that their success in class may ride solely on how they perform on one exam. It is a reasonable gripe, but the fact of... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Dealing with unsolicited parenting advice: 23 of 24
"Opinions are like butts. Everyone has one, but no one wants to hear them."Although the above statement is very true, most people don't abide by it. When it comes to childrearing, EVERYONE has an opinion and often times these opinions are actually defenses of one's own parenting choices. Even more so, these opinions are unsol... More..