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I am a stay-at-home-mom of a blended family with six children (aged 5 to 16). I had three children when I married my second husband, he had two, and we had one together. Our life is Brady Bunch meets Peyton Place since our exes married each other a week after

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Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights The lover as rapist: An alarming trend: 1 of 52
It is becoming more common or at least better known that lovers have become rapists. Some may think that it is not prevalent in our society, but I know firsthand that it does happen. It happened to me and if it could happen to me, it could happen to anyone.Being raped by a lover, or more accurately in my case being raped by s... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Frustration: 6 of 267
Silent BondsWhat quietness is this that exists to torment my soul,That you readily provide me with?How am I to evaluate this silence?Do I break it and risk the anger that may follow?No, I cannot face an anger that I cannot control.Yet, how can I go on,Unsure of what may be going on in your mind?Are you sad, mad, depressed, di... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Trash & Recycling Composting: A brief guide for the beginning composter: 2 of 71
I started composting by accident. It started in the fall when I designated a spot to put our raked leaves and continued in the spring when our lawn clippings were added to the same spot. Imagine my surprise when I decided we should start composting and I learned that we had already started!What is Composting?Composting is the... More..
Food & Drink > Beef, Pork & Meat Recipes Recipes: Low fat hamburgers: 1 of 22
Low Fat Beef HamburgersMany people are cutting back on fat in their diets either as a mandate from their doctors or for the desire to lose weight. Hamburgers are a favorite food of many people and are usually quite high in fat. The leanest hamburger you can buy can result in a dry, crumbly, and tasteless hamburger because of ... More..
Style & Beauty > Face Care Product reviews: St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Scrub: 1 of 14
I have been a fan of St. Ives products since I was a teenager. Since I did not have a lot of money I was attracted to St. Ives products for their price. I continued using the products because of their performance and quality.One of my favorite St. Ives products is their St. Ives Swiss Formula Apricot Scrub. I have used differ... More..
Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Black bean and corn salsa: 1 of 12
What could be a more satisfying healthy snack that salsa and tortilla chips? Salsa is a fat free, low calorie treat that is full of flavor and if you use baked tortillas instead of fried it is truly a no guilt snack. There are many different kinds of salsa available in the supermarket, but we prefer to make our own. While the... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care What is a skin tag?: 1 of 11
Skin tags are small growths that can look like little flaps of skin or like a small ball attached to the skin by a stalk. Skin tags are typically the same color as the surrounding skin, but can also be a shade or two darker than your regular skin tone. Most people, including doctors, refer to skin tags as skin tags, but they ... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs How to make popsicles using herbal tea: 1 of 11
Making popsicles with herbal tea follows the same process as making any homemade popsicle. You start with the desired liquid, pour it into a mold, and freeze. It is a very easy process and anyone can master. That being said, there are always tips and recipes that can make the process easier and tastier.There are many differen... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Breathing deeply and its benefits to health: 1 of 11
One of the best, and easiest, ways to ensure a healthy body is to breathe properly. We are born with this intrinsic knowledge. Just watch a baby's belly slowly expand with each breath and you can see this is true. Slow, deep breathing from your diaphragm is the healthy way to breathe. Unfortunately, as we get older we seem to... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Banana split brownie pizza: 1 of 11
If you like brownies and banana splits then you will love Banana Brownie Splitza. It is a decedent dessert that will be a favorite for any special occasion. I make mine with a homemade brownie base, but a boxed mix can be substituted (just follow the mixing directions on the box).Banana Brownie SplitzaBrownie base:Ingredients... More..