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I'm the typical mom doing five different things at any given moment. Writing is what I do for myself. Helium is great because it keeps me writing on the days when I have writer's block that is strangely the size of the never-ending pile of laundry that's always

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Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Expressing heartfelt love to your mate: 8 of 48
Not counting the very first time you hear the words, "I love you", those three words can soon become stale and almost cursory when in a committed relationship. It is important to come up with different ways of expressing the deep emotions that underlie the oft-repeated "I love you". Men and women have different ways of showin... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary New celebrities: Assessing the rise of America's Next Top Model contestants to celebrity status: 1 of 6
Tyra Banks' supermodel status helped launch the reality show America's Next Top Model. Her success in the modeling world also gave an air of credibility to the show in establishing the models' careers. As far as reality shows go, America's Next Top Model is pretty standard fare in it's premise and structure of the show. Girls... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Birth stories: 40 of 220
After I had been to my fifth baby shower in three weeks, I really started to think that there was something in the water here in Chicago. So a few weeks later, it was not a huge shock when my husband and I found out that we were going to have a baby too. As soon as that stick turned blue, a million thoughts swirled around in ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Mother's Day traditions: Memorable ways to celebrate: 5 of 25
Long after the Mother Day's corsage has faded, and the Mother's Day cards have been put away, the memories of the day are fondly remembered and cherished. Planning a Mother's Day that will truly standout requires some forethought and careful planning. Check with Mom's closest friends for gift ideas beyond the standard bottle ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Literature (Other) Recommended reading: Books that won't put you to sleep: 5 of 24
There are books that make your heart race and your fingers impatiently turn the pages in anticipation of what comes next. The following 10 books are guaranteed to keep you up at night because there is no way you can stand going to sleep without finding out what happens.If you enjoy murder mysteries, Alice Sebold's innovative ... More..
Education > Secondary School (Other) Stages of maturation during high school: 2 of 9
Chaucer must have been in high school when he came up with the famous line, "It was the best of times, It was the worst of times." High school marks the chapter in everyone's life when they experience physical changes in their bodies being to transition into adulthood. This physical maturation pales in comparison to the emoti... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Maternity-leave tips for avoiding social isolation: 3 of 13
Most women experience the highs and lows of the emotional roller coaster during their pregnancy. So at first it can be a relief once the initial rush of visitors coming to oooh and awe over the new baby dwindles down. Soon the new mother will be able figure out some kind of feeding and sleeping schedule for their infant. Afte... More..
Education > College Life Humor: College students guide to managing hovering parents: 3 of 11
The first time I walked into my college dorm, I flung the window open and screamed "Freedom" loud enough to make Mel Gibson proud. My cell phone rang two minutes later. It was my mother, she asked me if everything was all right because she thought she heard me yelling as she and my father were driving away from campus. Due to... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Best family vacations for teens: 8 of 28
If you asked a teenager what they wanted to do during the summer, they probably would just mumble something about hanging out at the mall. To get the most out of a vacation with moody teenagers, it calls for a lot of creativity and something different than the generic Disney World vacation. Tailor the vacation to the teenager... More..
Relationships & Family > Love & Lust Guys: Easy steps to making a girl love you: 26 of 80
Sorry guys, there is no easy way to make anyone love you. This title is a bit of a misnomer, true love is never easy. Still, that is not to say that there are not steps you can take to make a girl care very deeply for you. Before rushing headlong into passionate and flamboyant expressions of love, take the time to establish a... More..