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Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Best ways to get married on a budget: 1 of 75
Money is so hard to come by these days. Gas is on the rise, milk is on the rise, clothes are on the rise...I guess everything is on the rise. So now we need to buckle down and start to budget our spending. Then comes your 23 year old daughter's boyfriend to ask permission for your daughter's hand in marriage. So, what is your... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Decorating your home in 'cottage style': 1 of 9
"Shabby Chic" or Cottage Style got its start in Britain. It was coined a phrase in an American Interior design journal by Rachel Ashwell when she helped America achieve that well aged, used vintage look in our homes over the last many years.You too can have that dream cottage look in just 10 easy steps. So move over Rachel As... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Facing death: 121 of 362
Happiness,joy and light,darkness,without delight.tap, tap, shovel,what can it befear and franticwho's burying me!gasp, choke,scream and yell,help me, help meI now am pale.gasp and shallowdark, now lightdeath is herefeel no fright.lightness, cloudsascension's near,at the gatethere is no fear.At the gate...I'm finally here... More..
Food & Drink > Candy & Desserts Proper eating of marshmallow peeps: 5 of 13
The proper way of eating delicious fluffy Easter peeps can be done many ways. Head first, tail first or eyes first have all been the preference of the beholder. Many have wondered if taking precious and delicate bites are best, or possibly eating the whole darn thing in one bite is best if you just can't decide! As for me, I ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Does birth mom ever wonder?: 2 of 5
It has been many years of rearing up a little one I call my own. But his beginnings from me, did not begin with me...there was another...and I wonder...Does she wonder where he is,does she wonder how he looks,does she think he may look like her,or take on the resemblance of his new mother?Does she wonder if he goes to a nice ... More..
Other What is the most embarrassing thing that ever happened to you?: 144 of 352
Don't beg me because I just can't even put into words my most embarrassing moment! That is how embarrassing it was! I wish I could but the shear humiliation could affect me even worse than me knowing it myself. But I will let you know my second most embarrassing moment that was my first until recently. Here it goes... My hu... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: On mothers: 72 of 172
The QueenLoser Mom, what can I sayI've been voted for today.I've kept my crown to no availwhen homework's undone and children aren't well!Loser Mom, you can bedrive around town, but do it for free,clothes undone and hair unkemptall while feeling so inept.Loser Mom, my title I've earned.unmatched socks I should have burned,clo... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies The dangers of mold to health: 8 of 18
I am an asthmatic and here is my story. It was a long time ago, over 35 years, and I was hospitalized with asthma as a child. With a move out of the city to the High Desert, I have pretty much been asthma free. I felt healed and healthy. Because I have had no real asthma symptoms in years and was living the good life and I di... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Silence: 94 of 201
Screaming, yelling in my head,All the noise is what I dread,Put the pillow on my ears,Can faintly take away my fears,Calmness, quietness to my delight,I will hear silence tonight,Dreams of nothing, nothing at all,Won't hear the pounding on the wall.Shut your mouth, put away the tears,Close your eyes, ignore the mirrors.Hear n... More..
Food & Drink > Dining Etiquette How to complain to the kitchen: 17 of 34
"Complaints in the kitchen can wreck havoc on your re-prepared dish." The thought of being the eater of the next reality show mishap can really make you want to never complain again, let alone eating out all together. But how common is this lash back mentality that a complaint will earn you spit or some other terrible fluid ... More..