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I am a full time mom to three wonderful little girls and am celebrating ten years of marriage to my husband, Jim. We tend to move around a lot and writing is my way of staying grounded.

This year I took on the role of Girl Scout Leader to my oldest daughter's

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Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to keep a male dog away from a female dog in heat: 4 of 4
Spring is in the air. The birds are singing. The sun is shining. There are forty male dogs on your front porch, tongues hanging and tails a-wagging. It's mating season! Whether you've got an un-neutered male dog in your home or you just want to deter the neighborhood canine gigolos, keeping your female dog in heat safe and N... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas gift ideas for the Brownie in your home: 4 of 4
As a leader of a troop of Brownie and Daisy scouts, two of which are my own daughters, I have been giving this idea a lot of thought. Brownies are in the 6-8 age range, usually just getting their first taste of scouting. It's important to remember their own likes and dislikes, as well as supporting them as a Girl Scout. Your... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The annulment of King Henry VIII and Katherine of Aragon: 3 of 3
When Henry VIII became betrothed to his brother Arthur's widow he felt he was doing his duty. He was, after all, a young lad of 10, second-born son to Henry VII and Elizabeth of York and previously dedicated to a life in the Church. He wasn't raised to be a king and he certainly wasn't old enough to be a husband. On the heel... More..
Sciences > Zoology Why the Killer whale attacks other whales: 3 of 3
Killer whales, otherwise known as Orcas, are actually the largest members of the dolphin family, and as such are not whales at all. They are the great hunters of the ocean, often being compared to wolves for their hunting ability and desire to remain in a pack, or pod. They are not usually violent creatures but are at the to... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Education during the Elizabethan era: 3 of 3
Education in the Elizabethan era was a privilege reserved mostly for the male population of the upper and middles classes, however females of the upper class and nobility were often given a strong education as well. All education during this era began in the home by parents who taught their children the basics of manners, re... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Wedding etiquette: What to do when the bride's parents are divorced: 2 of 2
My parents had been divorced for most of my life when I got married 10 years ago. And while they were the type of divorced parents that got along just fine, discussed the important parental decisions of my youth in calm, rational tones and stood as a unified front when I got in trouble the planning and pulling off of my big,... More..
Local Guides > New York City Kid-friendly hotel recommendations in New York City: 2 of 2
It may be called 'the city that never sleeps' but if you're traveling to New York City with small children you are definitely going to want a place to rest your weary heads and keep the kids happy and entertained as well. NYC has a wide variety of hotels for every lifestyle and budget, and kid-friendly hotels are just as ple... More..