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About me, I officially started writing in March 2008 and unofficially for as long as I can remember. Writing is my outlet, always has been. It's one of the best ways I know to express oneself and is a part one of my mission

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Personal Finance > Managing Credit & Debt (Other) How the recent financial crisis has affected you negatively and the steps you are taking to correct the situation: 1 of 44
The recent financial crisis has forced me to living on less, while also trying to find a way to make ends meet and saving for retirement. Don't get me wrong, it wasn't like I had much to begin with. While I could say that it was challenging, I don't believe that "challenging" sums it up in a pretty little nutshell. I believe ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Reclaim the holidays: 2 of 70
Reclaiming the holidays begins with going back to the basics. Why the basics? Because the basics help you to remember why you celebrate in the first place. The holidays should be for family time, enjoying company and being grateful for the good things that have happened in the year. Gift giving has it's place, but should not ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Which is harder: Getting ready for a vacation or returning home afterwards?: 2 of 50
The rush of planning for a vacation. The thought processes, the packing, the getting everything together, from babysitters to the mail.Although planning for a vacation on top of the daily grind can be quite a challenge, just the countdown alone to vacation is enough to relieve the stress. Coming back, on the other hand, is an... More..
Business > Marketing Marketing your small business during the recession: 3 of 73
Marketing your small business during the recession doesn't have to cost you an arm and a leg. If you want to get the word out about your business and the economy is taking a bite out of your marketing dollar. Fear not. There are several ways to market your small business during tough economic times.Word of mouth.What better w... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: What you want to tell mother, but cannot: 3 of 65
There are many things that I would love to tell my mother, if I had the opportunity. I had a lot of angry words and hurtful things to say when she was alive, but not now. Instead I will tell her that I love her. Her actions were hers, not mine. Her love or lack of it was hers, not mine. I would tell her that I am choosing... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life The boomerang kids: 3 of 47
Boomerang kids; out into the real world and then back again. Stepping out into the real world can be tough and expensive. Normal living expenses, the high cost of gas, food, cell phone bills, using credit cards to help make ends meet, purchasing work attire, etc. can eat away at your hard earned dollars. Add to it a low pay... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political & Economic Theory Should the federal government intervene to save big corporations from bankruptcy?: 2 of 31
No. Why should the federal government intervene to save big corporations from bankruptcy? Unless the government enjoys throwing good money after bad.Extravagant spending, high salaries and a general "devil may care" attitude are one of the pitfalls of a capitalistic society.Where does the money go?When a corporation or compan... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy When the state of the economy hits home: 7 of 105
When the state of the economy hits home, the effects are felt financially, physically and mentally. It takes over your being and permeates your mind. Constant thoughts of how the economy is this affecting you and your family and why is this happening to me. The thought of losing everything slowly takes over your mind and you ... More..
Personal Finance > Managing Credit Tips for credit card management: 1 of 14
The tips that I have come from this fact: I manage to get almost to almost maxed out, but I do not go over the limit. I live on the edge so I'm not the pay-it-off type and I'm not really a shop-a-holic, I just don't like to spend my own money, soooo, out comes the credit cards. I always liked to hold onto my own money, for se... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is Christmas becoming too commercialized?: 6 of 69
Is Christmas becoming too commercialized? Although I would love to tell you that the answer is no, I can't. Most retailers make the bulk of their revenue at Christmas, so the pressure to get Christmas up early is both significant and important to them. We are bombarded with Christmas music as early as the day after Thanksgivi... More..