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About me - Jan Vroegin

After spending my college years in journalism, I continue to write on a variety of topics ranging from a parents' column to travel websites.

For the last year, I have been working on a children's book geared for 5 - 8 year olds. My main passions include being

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Tips for buying and wearing maternity clothes
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When a woman first discovers she's pregnant, most thoughts turn to the pending arrival of a newborn baby. Her body usually shows no evidence of the pending arrival for three months, at least. But thoughts quickly change when her body seems to expand overnight. One prevailing thought takes over: "What am I going to wear?"This ... More..

Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Tips for making pizza healthy
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Healthy pizza begins with healthy ingredients. It's a simple concept, but one that will pack a nutritional punch to your pie! Pizza enthusiasts will tell you that the three main ingredients that determine the success of a pizza are the crust, the sauce, and the cheese. So, let's examine how to notch up the health factor in ea... More..

Food & Drink > Meat & Poultry What to look for when buying rotisserie chicken at the store
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Rotisserie chicken is the ultimate convenience food that goes with any side dishes. As the dash for dinner begins at the end of the work day, the deli sections of most grocery stores know to have plenty of chicken doing the slow turn for the expected crowds. So, what's a hungry consumer to look for when purchasing store bough... More..

Travel > United States Guide to Kissimmee's natural attractions
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All Kissimmee roads do not lead to theme parks, which is welcome news to nature loving tourists! Not far from the roller coasters and the bright lights of fantasy worlds exists a world of pristine beauty, amazing wildlife, and sights only Florida can provide. Whether traveling with kids or spending time with friends, the area... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood My most embarrassing mommy moment
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Embarrassing mommy moments occur in every mother's life. Unscheduled, unplanned, and definitely unforgettable, embarrassing mommy episodes seemed to occur regularly for me as I raised my four children.My first and most embarrassing mommy meltdown moment came in Atlanta in June 1987. Driving to a family reunion alone with my 1... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Selecting a wedding date and time
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Wedding bells ring out all through the year, in all cultures, and faiths, but is there a best time of year to marry? Yes and no. If the couple is considering a medium to large size wedding, then more logistics are factored into the date selection. After all, you might have to fly in frail Aunt Harriet from Connecticut or wait... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Politics, News & Issues (Other) Rezoning Harlem's Main Street
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Rezoning Harlem's Main StreetThe hustle and bustle of Harlem's residents in the recent past has been to the whispers and subsequent shouts of revitalization, but now another word has the Harlem streets astir. Rezoning. Just last Monday, a city commission approved a massive rezoning plan for Harlem. Historically, municipal rez... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: New Orleans
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Big Easy CurrentsBanks holding muddy Mississippi water-River, your strong currents invite meBut the pull of another current wins.Steps over the trolley tracksThe Saturday crowds stroll byAn occasional jazz note hits the earsA messy beignet hits the lips.It is the French quarter awakening-3:00pm and the children withTheir momm... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions
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Family Traditions that Endure Through Life's SeasonsMy family celebrates a variety of traditions that lovingly and laughingly cement us as a family unit. Just as "Tradition" is sung out in the musical, "Fiddler on the Roof", our traditions are sung out in our hearts throughout the year.From our annual Mother's Day photo in th... More..

Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss How to support a friend who is grieving
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Supporting a Friend through the Season of GriefOften people sum up their support of a grieving friend with a simple check list that runs something like this:Attend viewing. Check.Attend funeral service. Check.Send sympathy card. Check.Send flowers. Check.Take meal. Check.Yet, the season of grieving continues long after the fl... More..

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