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I just turned 50 in February. I am almost 6 years into my second marriage. I have three children 19-23 years old. And I have three step children 19-27 years old. Everyone refers to us as the "Brady Bunch".

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Religion & Spirituality > Setting Life Goals Being happy in your life: 2 of 83
Happiness is home made. By that I mean, only you are most responsible for your own happiness. No one else can create your happiness.If you are unhappy in your life, stop, look around and ask yourself why? Are you bored wih your job? In a relationship you would like to get out of? Did your life not turn out like you thought it... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts When you and your spouse disagree...big time: 1 of 8
My husband and I are 50 years old, but have only been married for six years. We have six children between us, with 3 living at home. Two are in college living at home, and one is away at college. The problem is, my husband will be laid off from the job he has had for 26 years in March. I would like to try to eliminate debt an... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Where have all of the good manners gone: 4 of 22
The typical family isn't so typical anymore. Everyone is running in different directions to meetings, sports activities, and just trying to catch up on todays work. Both parents work in many families. A dinner together is almost non-existent. Meals are fast food on the run.Along with the demise of the family dinner, most oppo... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Healthy eating tips for teenagers: 4 of 18
When my children were toddlers, I was in charge of what they ate. And they could only eat what I purchased and had in the house. But when they started school, I gradually lost control of what they ate. School meals are not the healthiest food because the goal is to keep expenses down. And as my children aged into high school,... More..
Autos > Cars Your dream car: 6 of 24
Last February I purchased a used PT Crusier. It is a 2003 and it only had 38,000 miles on it. I didn't go out specifically to buy this model of car. I had a price range I didn't want to go over. My priorities were low mileage and as new as possible. But once I test drove a PT Crusier I was hooked! Comfort and performance quic... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Joint custody with a difficult ex: 1 of 4
After a nineteen year marriage to a bullying jerk, I was awarded joint custody with this same jerk. The children lived with me and had every other weekend visitation with their dad. Any time their dad had plans on the weekends with the children he would bring them home to me, early. This jerk, also known as their father, made... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families Integrating stepchildren into your family: 4 of 14
I remarried six years ago. My husband and I have six children between us. The youngest two live with us. Both are girls, only six weeks apart in age, and 13 years old at the time. The other four children are all boys. The girls are as different as day and night. My daughter is short, stocky, quiet, popular at her school. She ... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to spend wisely on holiday gifts: 4 of 14
The most effective way to shop wisely for gifts, Christmas or otherwise, is to shop year round. Always be on the look out for sales. After inventory and after holiday sales are often the best bargains. But sales such as black Friday are misleading to some extent. I've found that stores use price leaders to get you in the door... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Things that can kill a marriage: 27 of 94
Second marriages, even third marriages, are the hardest. I've always heard love is sweeter the second time around. But in my opinion, second marriages are just too crowded. This over crowding is what can doom the marriage.When I say over crowding, I mean too many extra people. When you remarry after a divorce, each spouse usu... More..
Health & Fitness > Substance Abuse Rehab for substance abusers and their families: 1 of 3
My twenty two year old son is a substance abuser. I don't know all of the drugs he uses, but I do know he abuses Xanax Bars and Cocaine. As a family, we have been dealing with this for four years. As a family, we criticize how each other handles the situation. I know this is not good. But I am doing the best I can.My son's fa... More..