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Entertainment > Movie Analysis Does Pirates of the Caribbean: At World's End deliver where Dead Man's Chest didn't?: 1 of 31
Disney definitely has another swashbuckling hit on their hands in P3. As a fan of both of the earlier movies even I will admit that the first was more satisfying because it seemed to have at least an end to the specific adventure. P2 left us with so many questions that, although good, left you uncomfortably waiting for months... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Thoughtful baby shower gifts under $20: 3 of 28
There are SO many cute little options that you can buy someone for a baby shower. In fact, there are so many that if you want to stay under $20 you may want to plan ahead to make it go the farthest that you can. If not, you will either be overwhelmed with nothing in your cart ... or spend WAY more than you bargained for becau... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I play role-playing games: 6 of 53
Why I play role-playing games?I have actually been asked this a lot before. This is largely because I was one of very few gamer gals in my area for a long time. Like many gals that game I got into it originally because of a relative, boyfriend or spouse (in my case it was a previous boyfriend, but my spouse is also a gamer). ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Should girls be allowed in the Boy Scouts?: 3 of 25
I think that the Girl Scouts should include all of the same advantages for girls as the boy scouts do for the boys, but not that the Boy Scouts should be forced to include girls. However, I do believe a coed version of the organization does exist for parents who do want a coed environment (and there are always 4H and other co... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Care for an unborn child: 1 of 8
Believe it or not - in up to 9 months it will seem odd NOT to worry about every day decisions regarding your food or over the counter medicines. If you are not yet pregnant, but want to be, now is the time to begin taking a folic acid supplement. (Continue to take this until you are pregnant and begin taking prenatal vitamins... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Archives Christmas 2007: Gift ideas for grandpa under $10: 1 of 6
You thought you were done shopping when you suddenly remembered that you forgot to fit something in your budget for your grandpa? Uh oh. What can you get him that's under $10? If your mind is suddenly blank - don't worry. Here's a ten-point list to get you started:1) Is grandpa a gardener?Get him a new pair of gardening glove... More..
Computers & Technology > Business & Office Software Software reviews: TurboTax Deluxe + State: 2 of 10
I've used TurboTax Deluxe + State for several years and will likely never switch!When I was in college, my dad did my tax paperwork. I was still living at home and my fast-food job's income was peanuts - so I'm sure my forms were the easiest ones dad ever did, but they were daunting and filled with confusing language to me. A... More..
Arts & Humanities > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: To trust Snape or not?: 3 of 13
One of the beautiful things about the character of Severus Snape is that we don't know whether to trust him or not. Personally, I like to think that perhaps he is a double-agent but I have my hopes that Dumbledore saw something about Snape that we did not and felt he could trust the good side of Snape to win out in the end. A... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to protect yourself from the "bridezilla syndrome": 5 of 19
My husband and I had just under 5 months to plan our wedding because our church was moving to a new building and they didn't know when they would be able to do a wedding in the new facility once they moved...No problem, right? People plan weddings in less time than that all the time...Sure there were some stressful moments, s... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers How to change your toddler's clothes without a tantrum: 4 of 15
"NO!" my toddler shouts and wiggles as I try to pull the shirt over her head for the fifth time.. Just as I get the first arm through a sleeve she manages to pull the shirt back off of her head (argh!) It was making me later and later for work every day as the struggle grew in intensity.I knew my daughter was just trying to b... More..