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About me - Linda Alter

I am full time caregiver for my mother, who has lung cancer. I have a thirteen year old daughter who is going to start junior high school in fall after being homeschooled for the last several years. I just found out my mothers lung cancer is out of remission

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Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss Why you should lose weight
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WHY YOU SHOULD LOSE WEIGHTI think this is a rather stupid title for an article, but then I didn't choose it! I will tell you this. I am NOT going to tell you why YOU SHOULD LOSE WEIGHT. I will, however, tell you why you should examine your reasons why you should WANT to lose weight.Everyone has to want to lose the weight for ... More..

Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: WALL-E
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FINALLY! A MOVIE FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY! This is supposed to be a family movie, but I chuckle to myself as I sneak in as silently as possible. The kids with parents look at me like I am an interloper, because I have no baggage, no child along with me to view the movie. The fact is, I came to enjoy the movie alone. The fact is, ... More..

Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: For children
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The Count Who Stayed DeadA Halloween Story for ChildrenThe dance was scheduled for the Halloween night. Everyone in school was going to be there; everyone but me. I wasn't going to be there because I hated dances. I was a tomboy, through and through. My name is Lillian. I am twelve years old and I live in Alma City, Michigan.... More..

Education > Homeschooling Good reasons for homeschooling your children
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There are so many good reasons to home school your children. If you ask 50 people why they decided to homeschool, you would probably get at least 35 to 40 different answers! Many people have more than one reason for homeschooling. They are all legitimately good reasons, even if they don't apply to all homeschooling families.M... More..

Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Preschool craft ideas for Father's Day
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Father's Day is such a special day for Dads, especially if Dad is a first time father! Whether you work in a day care center, or you are a Mom, looking for a great craft project to work on with your child, I have some fantastic suggestions for you! Stay tuned for more!FATHER'S DAY PAPERWEIGHT:A simple and easy gift for presch... More..

Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Setting goals key to dieting success
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Much of today's society is in need of losing weight. I am on the road to recovery and losing the weight I have been carrying around for years. I would like to share some tips with you today that I have found have helped me. I have failed so many times in past years, and it has been so frustrating, that if I can keep just one ... More..

Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes The first time I sang karaoke
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The First Time I Sang KaraokeThe first time I sang karaoke was the last time I sang karaoke. It was about ten or fifteen years or so ago. It wasn't because it was such a bad experience, but because I just don't sing so well. I just don't feel like everyone would enjoy it if I got up on the stage and belted out a tune. I would... More..

Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Benefits of dating younger men
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Remember that old song "Older Women Make Beautiful Lovers?" Well the old adage rings true in many cases! Men and women are physiologically different. Women reach their peak sexually at a later stage in life, while men reach their peak much, much earlier. While a women will be more sexually aroused and satisfied in their 30's ... More..

Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Fun Flag Day crafts for kids
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FUN FLAG DAY CRAFTS:Flag Day can be a fun and unique experience for kids! It doesn't have to be the same old boring flag made from colored construction paper and glue! If you've followed some of my other articles, you know I have worked in the daycare field, so you know I have some GREAT ideas! Here are a few super ideas!IDEA... More..

Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Homeschooling and the single parent
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I have noticed some people have such a negative concept of homeschooling families. I started homeschooling last year, and it was amazing how many of my friends and family were critical of my decision. My daughter is 11 years old now, and in fifth grade. She has a high school reading level, and has been so bored with school, t... More..

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