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My name is Dana. I'm 28 years old and a stay at home mom. I am the proud mother to three children. Carter is five and a half, Nathan is four, and Lylah is two. I've been married to my wonderful husband, Zach, for almost eight years. We also have two dogs.

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Appreciation: 2 of 43

To My Husband I may not show it every day, but I appreciate you in every way. The things you do, the things you say, The way you work so our family can play. It seems our lives overflow with things to do. It's sometimes hard remembering to say thank you. Thanks for your love, for helping with our crew, And thanks for your he...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Patience: 3 of 29

One child is screaming! One is banging on the piano! One is yelling 'mommy mommy mommy'! The house is a mess! It's a never-ending battle! The dogs won't stop following me around! There's too much going on! I need the volume turned down! Before I snap! Before I yell! Before I throw a tantrum myself! I need Patience! I need Pa...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Single parents from a two parent point of view: 1 of 5

Let me start by saying that I am very fortunate and thankful not to be a single parent. I am very lucky to have help from my husband. Unfortunately, not everyone has someone to share in the child-raising responsibilities. Single parents do not have the luxury of relying on someone to provide income, be the homemaker, or to a...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Winter: 61 of 189

~Out the Window~ The still drops of the stiff water tug at the branches with all their might. Powdered white blankets cover the hard grass. Rigor mortis has set in. The pathways, though clear are deceptively slick. And I sit inside, Feeling just as cold, just as hopeless as the life that is just barely hanging on out the win...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Are hospital childbirth and labor classes worth taking?: 13 of 27

It is your first pregnancy. You are very excited and scared at the same time. The anticipation only continues to build as your pregnancy progresses. You have a mixture of emotions and you are not exactly sure what to expect with your pregnancy. Even more importantly on your mind though, is what on earth is childbirth going t...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Great bridal shower games: 4 of 7

Games or no games? That is the question many women debate over when they are planning a bridal shower for their friend, the bride-to-be. The reason this is such a debate is because so many of us have been to bridal showers with the same boring games, like word jumbo, and we do not want to recreate that lameness! The tip to k...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Low budget ways to entertain kids in the summer: 4 of 7

Summer is here and so are the outdoor activities! My children are young (4.5, 3 and 1), and I also watch my 2yo neice. So, finding something fun to do that will entertain all of them is, needless to say, a hard task! So, here are just a few low budget (and easy!) ways I've found to keep them happy! 1. Make icees! We'll make ...
Home & Garden > Pet & Pest Problems How to rid your house of fleas: 6 of 10

Fleas... the tiny little disgusting creatures that not only invade your loved pet, but also your home. We were faced with the problem of flea invasion in our home last summer. It was awful. So, I did a lot of research and testing on the best ways to rid your home of fleas. I tried many things and will explain the most helpfu...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Birth stories: 143 of 209

The births of my three children are the three most exciting days of my life and I'll never forget them! It was Thanksgiving morning, 2002. My husband and I had just finished a bit of nice love making and I was in the shower getting ready to go to my mom's house to help prepare dinner. Around 10am I told my husband I thought ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Pregnancy: Am I having a boy or a girl?: 7 of 9

One of the most asked questions a woman is asked during her pregnancy is if she's going to be having a boy or a girl. This question can be answered easily if the mother is beyond 20 weeks in her pregnancy and if she has chosen to receive an ultrasound to determine the sex. However, if the mother hasn't received an ultrasound...