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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 > 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..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Guide to the size of rental trucks: 2 of 11
When renting a moving truck you are faced with the problem of judging the contents of your abode and how much cubic space they're going to take up when stacked together. Most rental truck agencies provide a general guide to point you in the right direction, but there are some considerations you need to take into account.The s... More..
Sciences > Archaeology What is an artifact in archaeology?: 2 of 11
Achaeological artifacts are objects that are made or modified by a human culture, and then recovered by archaeological endeavors. Often these objects are stone tools, pottery, metal objects like buttons or armory and personal items like jewelery and clothing. Bones found to have been manipulated by humans are also considered ... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History Biography: Lady Jane Grey: 1 of 5
Lady Jane Grey, also known as Queen Jane of England or The Nine Days' Queen, is one of the more tragic figures in Tudor history. A simple, intelligent and pious girl of royal blood, Jane was but a pawn in the hands of scheming and greedy men who wanted to rule England through her. After a lifetime of harsh treatment in an unl... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Biography: Sarah Emma Edmundson: 1 of 5
Quite possibly a master of disguise, Sarah Emma Edmundson is among a list of about 400 women who succeeded in enlisting in the army during the Civil War. Born in Canada to a father who so much resented the fact that she had not been born a boy that he constantly abused her, Sarah embarked on a life that would know her more as... More..
Jobs & Careers > Office Politics The more annoying co-worker: The tattletale or the gossip: 8 of 35
Let's face it - gossip damages your reputation and your feelings, depending on the subject being gossiped about. A tattler can cost you your job. Gossip is generally nothing more then idle chit chat amongst co-workers and more often then not the only thing that happens is someone's feelings get hurt. Most of the time this cha... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Importance of having a night out with your spouse: 4 of 17
Whether you're just starting out, fresh off the honeymoon or you're celebrating your 15th anniversary there are few things more important in the health of a marriage to spend at least one night a week in each other's company. Just one evening to be the couple that you used to be and reconnect. One night to catch up on each ot... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Should you find out the sex of your baby before birth?: 5 of 20
Here's the thing: it doesn't matter if you find out at 20 weeks or 40 weeks - it's still going to be a surprise! I'm not much for waiting, and surprises make me nervous. I was the kid that unwrapped presents under the Christmas tree and replaced the tape exactly where my mom had placed it originally. I figured out when and wh... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health How to bathe a dog: 4 of 16
It may come as a surprise to some but all of the elements in bathing a dog are not solely in the water and the soap. A complete bath consists of washing the coat and the ears, trimming the nails if necessary, and of course a good brushing out. Preparation is key in taking on this task so you'll need to begin by getting your m... More..