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My name is Amber and I am twenty five years old. I am a military wife and mother of two boys, Christian who is five years old, and Aidan who is 5 months old. I enjoy writing, photography, crafts, music, cars and a little bit of everything. We lived in Delaware

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Self esteem issues in teenagers: 1 of 53
IT STARTS FROM THE INSIDE OUTBeing a teenager isn't easy, even though you may think your parents just don't understand you. The truth is, no matter how out of style and out of date your parents are, they have been in your shoes before. When your parents try to give you advice, try to keep in mind that they are doing this to s... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Commentary: Breed specific legislation (BSL): 2 of 46
It is hard to determine what "dangerous breed" can mean. A lovable poodle could take a nip at you just as quick as a pit bull could lick you to death. A breed does not determine a dog's character. Rather the relationship between pet and owner could determine how that animal may behave.If a pet owner confines their pet to a sm... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Communication: Your most burning questions in life: 2 of 40
SO MANY QUESTIONS, SO LITTLE TIMEIn a day and age where values and morals have so drastically changed, we are left with so many questions as to why certain things happen or why a person does what he or she does. You see crime at its worst, people at their worst, but occasionally a few people and ideas at their best. There are... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to safely bathe a baby: 1 of 16
Sometimes the best times are bath times! It can be a very scary time, however, if you are a new parent and are learning how to bathe your child. The doctors tell you, that for the first week of life, you shouldn't give your child a bath. Instead, use a wash rag and some baby soap, until the umbilical cord falls off. When you ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories How to buy crib bedding: 1 of 9
A babies room is not nearly complete without the perfect crib bedding and matching accessories. The colors, styles, and patterns for crib bedding are endless! Whether your leaning towards a trendy room, or a more classic look, crib bedding can set off any child's nursery.You can find bedding, along with other baby products, o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Helping children for their first day of school: 2 of 16
-SCHOOL DAZE-AH the daze of school days. The time will be upon me soon, when my soon to be five year old starts kindergarten. Every time a school bus goes by our house, I see tears in his little eyes. He doesn't understand why he can't go to school yet. Even though he is physically ready for school, I wonder if he is emotiona... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to buy the National Parks and Federal Recreational Lands Pass: 1 of 7
Starting in January 2007, the National Parks pass was replaced with a new annual pass. It combines several federal recreation passes. The new pass was named "America the Beautiful". The pass covers recreational activities on public lands that are managed by Federal agencies. The agencies include the Fish and Wildlife Service,... More..
Hobbies & Games > Hobbies & Games (Other) Is gaming addiction a problem?: 9 of 61
To Play Or Not To Play.....That Is The Question!In a world of technology, games of today are nothing like their ancestors played on Atari or the original Nintendo. Even the determining of children's game time has changed since then. Back in the day, homework must be completed, chores done, and a certain amount of time was set... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life When your husband works too much: 3 of 20
It is very hard to feel like you are in a loving relationship when your husband is away working all the time. When my husband was in the service and sometimes gone for a few days at a time, I thought it was tough. After getting out of the service he had to get a job somewhere and he decided to become a truck driver. The money... More..
Sports & Recreation > Football (Other) How to kick a field goal: 2 of 13
How to Kick A Field GoalKnowing how to kick a field goal can be the difference between winning and losing the game. Not only should you be physically prepared, but you should be mentally prepared as well. You don't need any distractions while you're on the field. You should feel comfortable when preforming a field goal, as it... More..