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I am a 26 year old single mother, I have one son who is 6 years old and has grounded me in so many ways. I know children say the darndest things, however the things my son comes up with, continues to amaze me every day. Often times it is he who makes me stop

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Style & Beauty > Tattoos & Piercings Tattoos: Purposes: 1 of 11
A tattoo can have a different purpose to every single person. To some they come with age, wisdom, a right of passage..to other's it's an expression of yourself, to remember hard times and good times, to commemorate an event, to keep a lost loved one near and to some it's "just because". I myself have 2 tattoos and both are cl... More..
Relationships & Family > New & Old Friends What do online friends mean to you?: 3 of 27
I can answer this in one word EVERYTHING! but since I need 350 words, I will elaborate a bit for you. I have 3 specific friends who I met online around 5 and 6 years ago. I met each of them at different times, in different places, but all for the same thing. We either met in a pregnancy chat room, or through a pregnancy board... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology How to deal with your cat when it's angry with you: 2 of 17
So you have a mad cat? Well, been there done that! I have had cats all my life, and a couple have been "crazy" or "moody" but as others have stated they do get mad for a reason. It's not like a child to get mad and glad within in seconds. A cat is like a tiny teenager in fur. The pickiest, moodiest, angriest cat I have had is... More..
Relationships & Family > Blended Families Calling step-parents mom or dad: 8 of 60
While some do this, and many prefer it, I am not one of those. Just lastnight my bestfriend and I had a conversation about this topic. In my eyes, the child should be the one who decides. It should never be FORCED upon anyone to call someone else mom or dad. It goes along with the age old question "Do I call my mother in law ... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed The pros and cons of using relatives for child care: 4 of 28
While having relatives even friends watch your child is very convenient, it often becomes a bigger problem. Sure there isn't much problem in having them watch your child every now and then, however let's look at full time. We'll use grandparents as an example.While most grandparents love to watch their grandkids it can pose a... More..
Pets & Animals > Cats (Other) Common myths about cats: 3 of 18
They will take a babies breath, a black one means bad luck if they cross your path, they bring lightening, what else is there? The myths about cats seem endless, I have heard just about every myth there is from the scientific to the crazy, and the truth behind each one lie in the eyes of the beholder. If you believe a cat wil... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for line-drying in an apartment or a dorm: 1 of 6
Been there, done that, still do it! I am a single mother in an apartment complex that doesn't allow tenants to have their own washer and dryer. Not only do I dry in my apartment, I often wash in my apartment as well. Depending on where you are doing laundry you always need to think about the drip factor when line drying your ... More..
Entertainment > TV Networks & Industry PBS kids: Television for toddlers: 1 of 6
Television for TODDLERS? It is for everyone, if toddlers is being described as who watches pbs kids then you better consider my 6 year old a toddler! We love pbs around here, he has learned SO much from watching that channel. Until 5pm there is nothing but educational fun shows for children. No violence or suggested materials... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Voices: 10 of 55
Is that you?I hear in my earor is it the voicesthat are so frighteningly nearlook at whatyou've made me doI have to resort to hearing "voices"just to get me throughthey wont go awaythey are with me all nightthey wont let me slipout of their sightI have tried to runI have tried to hidebut the "voices" knowI will be back in tim... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology Intelligence of cats: 6 of 33
Whoever said cats aren't intelligent, obviously never had a cat. I'm not saying ALL cats are intelligent, but the amount of knowledge and understanding they posses is amazing. I have had cats all my life and a couple continued to astonish me on a daily basis. I never tire of telling people how my cats compare to dogs, how the... More..