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I am a mother of four wonderful children, and wife to a wonderful husband. My most rewarding pursuit is that of staying at home with my beautiful family. I love to read, and write. I'm always up for a good political debate or discussion and think the key to

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Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best reasons to marry: 7 of 87
I had a dear friend come to me once very concerned about their current relationship. After dating for a sufficient amount of time, it seemed that marriage would be the next step, but my friend didn't feel comfortable with proposing. He said that he just wasn't sure that she was the right person for him. While he wasn't scared... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life What wives want from husbands: 8 of 76
I want, at the end of a long day full of dirty laundry and a broken washing machine, spilled milk and a box of cereal dumped on the floor, a daughter with a crisis at school, a son with a bloody nose at soccer practice, and 200 cupcakes made for the PTO bake sale, to not have my husband come in from work, look at the mess in ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Worst reasons to marry: 30 of 104
"Dearly beloved... we are gathered here today because these two individuals would like the tax benefits that come from being married..." I have seen marriages that appear to be so mismatched you wonder if their wedding vows actually had anything to do with love! I think we could all agree that any reason having to do with fin... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Should you find out the sex of an unborn child?: 5 of 9
I love the surprise of finding out the sex of my babies... the sweet anticipation of that final moment, lying there on the ultrasound table that I hear those special words... "It's a..." I'm not sure I could spare the agony of waiting those last few months knowing full well that I could know what I was having, but didn't. As ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Elections Archives Mitt Romney: Can a Mormon get elected president of the U.S.?: 17 of 29
Will their be people that are blind to political issues and look only at a person's faith as qualification to lead this country? Sadly, the answer is yes. Some will be blinded by their own prejudice. There will be voters who would not vote for Mitt Romney because he is a Mormon. Along that same vein of thought though, there w... More..
Entertainment > TV News & Commentary Does American Idol showcase contestants with real talent?: 15 of 25
An interesting question... does American Idol showcase real talent? As someone that has loved many of the past idols, I have to say yes. I still listen to Carrie Underwood, Chris Daughtry, and Clay Aiken. No one can say that these and other artists from the show don't have real talent. What can't be ignored, (and I think this... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering What brand do you think is the best Huggies or Pampers: 3 of 5
Personal preference has a lot to do with what diaper you choose. It may be one brand for one child, and a different brand for another. From my personal experiences though, I can at least make some recommendations. Pampers Swaddlers are great for newborns. Pampers Cruisers are also a really great diaper... very stretchy and ea... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Common marriage myths: 36 of 54
I had a friend once who was frustrated at her seeming inability to develop a lasting and meaningful relationship with someone. She paraded through her list of dating experiences, sighting this little thing, or that little thing that turned her off to the man in question. "I shouldn't have to get over the little things. If I a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Baby fashion: How to save money on brand-name baby clothes: 11 of 15
There is something terribly frustrating about spending $35 (or $75 if you shop in the stores I can't even afford to look at) for an outfit that your baby can only wear for a few months. We can't stop our children from growing, but we can become expert shoppers, finding discounts, deals and amazing bargains. So where do we sta... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Sleep Issues How to prolong your baby's sleep: 7 of 9
One of the most popular questions that I get about my new baby is "How is he sleeping?" I think the reason people like to ask is because babies are so frequently terrible at sleeping. Parents struggle with nap time, bedtime, nighttime wakings three or four times a night, and other countless problems that seem to keep little o... More..