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I have a wonderful husband and six beautiful children, and I love to write. Beyond that, I love my family, am loyal to my friends, and love to spend time with the people who matter most to me.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Behavior & Discipline (Other) Are parents who scream out of control: 1 of 18
Parents who scream at their children are definitely out of control. Screaming at your child accomplishes absolutely nothing, it usually scares the child (or causes them to completely tune you out!), makes their behavior WORSE, and you just end up having a sore throat and being more upset! I remember quite a few instances whe... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Should a husband tell his wife about his romantic past?: 1 of 17
I don't believe that either spouse should tell the other about their romantic pasts, unless both partners are completely at ease with their relationship, and unless the lines of communication are completely open. Telling about your romantic past can put a damper on your relationship in a hurry! Telling too much can cause a ma... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life What should a husband do to make his wife happy?: 6 of 99
First and foremost, you can't "make" another person happy. It just can't be done. No one has that kind of power over life or another human being. That being said, there are ways to help make your marriage peaceful and a happier relationship for both parties involved.Husbands, Pay attention to your wives. I don't mean sit ther... More..
Relationships & Family > Male / Female Communication Styles How negativity affects your relationship: 3 of 48
Negativity in a relationship has many devastating effects... often not seen until it's too late.In a fashion much like the Titanic disaster, what appears to be smooth sailing water, will- out of nowhere- to turn into an ocean made treacherous by "icebergs." It's said that only 10% of an iceberg is visible above water, the oth... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts When your spouse is in the military: 2 of 32
Being a military spouse is almost as difficult as being in the military itself. In my opinion, when you're married to someone in the military, you're married TO the military! I know, that sounds a little extreme. But in my situation, it seems to hold true.My husband and I are dealing with our first deployment. He's Active Dut... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2008: How to save money on Christmas wrapping paper: 2 of 31
Wrapping paper. Not just the way we present gifts to our loved ones and friends, but part of the gift itself. Isn't it ironic, that we tend to spend more on Christmas wrapping paper, than we do on some of the gifts we end up wrapping. And wrapping paper certainly isn't cheap. The closer it gets to Christmas, the more expensiv... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Young people are less courageous than three decades ago: 2 of 30
Young people are definitely less courageous than three decades ago- they're less courageous than TWO decades ago. Why is this? I'm personally of the opinion that young people have gotten spoiled, and take for granted everything that they have or are given.Three decades ago, there wasn't near as much blatant disrespect of elde... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How to make sure your actions influence your children in positive ways: 2 of 30
Children learn by example.Who doesn't know this?One of the first things a parenting book will mention is the fact that children learn by example. But reading the words and hearing the words, are completely different than truly understanding them.Think back to your own childhood and the life lessons you learned.Did your parent... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to cope with a spouse with a gambling problem: 1 of 15
Gambling is a serious problem, it's an addiction. Coping with a spouse who has a gambling problem, even if your spouse is willing to admit they have a problem, can be extremely difficult, and heartbreaking. It takes a lot of love, support, and courage to help your spouse with a gambling problem.And while you're trying to help... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Should cheating husbands be forgiven?: 3 of 42
Should cheating husbands be forgiven? Wow, what a topic for conflicting feelings and answers! Many will say yes, absolutely, no matter what. Many others will say no, never, no matter what. Still others, will say "I Don't Know" or "Depends On The Circumstances." I fall into the Category of "Depends on The Circumstances." Howev... More..