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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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Arts & Humanities > European History The six wives of Henry VIII: 2 of 15
Henry VIII (1491-1447). His portrait is one of the most recognized of the kings of England. His brutality during the Protestant Reformation is legendary. He produced three legitimate heirs that each made their own significant mark in history. Henry VIII is quite possibly the most famous king in all of English history - but no... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for hosting a garage sale before your move: 2 of 14
The time honored tradition of pawning off all of your old stuff on the neighbors is a terrific way to lighten your load before a move. The more you get rid of, the less you have to pack and transport to your new home. If you've never had a garage sale you should know that it can get a little chaotic at times. There are early ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for finding a good school before you move: 1 of 7
Whether you're moving across town or across the country, everything about relocating can be challenging, unnerving and scary. There's nothing like finding the perfect house in the perfect town only to find out the schools are about as far from perfect as Mercury is from Neptune. As the mother of three children whose education... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for packing wine and liquor bottles: 1 of 7
When moving wine and liquor bottles the packing should be done very carefully. While the breakage of a poorly packaged bottle or two may not constitute much of a loss, when you find the contents spilled all over the rest of your belongings you may rethink that. If you don't have much to pack it may be advisable to just put it... More..
Travel > Accommodation Tips & Advice How to tip a hotel maid: 2 of 13
Tipping a hotel maid is probably not something a lot of people think about. Although we are all smart enough realize there is a human being coming in behind you and cleaning up, the fact that it is done when we are not there makes it look a bit like a magic. You head out for the beach or amusement park for the day and when yo... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Dos and don'ts of hiring movers: 2 of 13
Hiring movers means you've hit the big time - or at least the post-college days when most of your belongings aren't disposable and your furniture is no longer dumpster chic. Essentially your stuff must be more plentiful and heavier then you and a few of your buddies can manage on some pizza and a case of beer. The first thing... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice The essential packing list for day trips to theme parks: 5 of 31
When planning a day at the amusement park you want to make sure you bring along the essential items for everyone in your traveling party. The easiest and most comfortable way to tote your things is in a regular book bag or backpack, especially those with a main compartment for large items and a smaller compartment for things ... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends A family affair: How the love of a soap opera can span generations: 3 of 18
One of my earliest memories is of the opening credits to The Young and the Restless. Artfully an invisible hand would draw the characters of the show on a white canvas and the haunting Nadia's Theme would announce the beginning of the afternoon. This show would not only bond me and my mother through soap operas, it also spark... More..
Pets & Animals > Aquarium Fish Why betta fish make great pets: 1 of 6
Matching beauty with simple maintenance, the betta fish is quite possibly one of the best freshwater fish to own, and it is certainly the most popular. Whether you're new to owning fish or you're old hat and are just looking for a new species, you can't go wrong with the betta fish. The betta could be described at the gateway... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Biography: Hillary Rodham Clinton: 1 of 6
Hillary Diane Rodham Clinton, born October 26, 1947 in Chicago, IL. She had a happy childhood in Park Ridge, IL with her two younger brothers, Hugh and Tony. She was active in her church and in school, even earning awards as a Brownie and Girl Scout. She was a member of the student council and the National Honor Society, and ... More..