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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 > Fantasy & Science Fiction Harry Potter: To trust Snape or not?: 4 of 13
The fact is Snape is a double agent. But for who? He's either on the side of good and playing Voldemort for the fool or he's playing Dumbledore and he is truly a villain. There are a lot of questions we want answered in Deathly Hallows and whether or not to trust Snape has got to be close to the top of that list. There is th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Myth or fact: Breast-feeding prevents pregnancy: 2 of 6
As a mother of three girls, all of whom were breastfed for a little over a year each, I can attest that breastfeeding is NOT a reliable method of birth control. If it were my third daughter would not have arrived when she did. There is a glimmer of truth in the way hormones react to breastfeeding and how it suppresses ovulat... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility Issues When do you ovulate after childbirth?: 1 of 3
Ovulating after childbirth depends on a few key factors and is unique for every woman and each of her subsequent births. While one woman may be fertile again as soon as 10 weeks after birth, another can conceive in as little as 6 weeks which accounts for many of the big shocks some women receive when they return to their OB ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How accurate are pregnancy due date calculators?: 1 of 3
Pregnancy due date calculators are only as accurate as the person using them and should be taken with a grain of salt. The are certainly not childbirth prediction devices. Provided you have an accurate record of when your last period was and your cycles are fairly regular any online calculator will be able to supply you with... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Why the Dachshund is a popular dog in the USA: 1 of 3
Having grown up with dachshunds I am a card-carrying lover of all things dachshund. From their fierce attitudes to their undying loyalty for their human companions - what's not to love! The dachshund was specifically bred for its tiny legs and long, muscular body for the job of badger hunting. In fact the name itself transla... More..
Entertainment > Celebrity Commentary Will Bindi Irwin follow in her father's footsteps?: 1 of 3
She already is, isn't she? For all intents and purposes Bindi Irwin was born into the same world her father was and clearly shares the same passions. There's no reason to suspect that she wouldn't follow in her father's footsteps. Although the Australia Zoo was born around Steve and Bindi was born into it, their lives are la... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Finding the right feeding schedule for a baby: 1 of 3
First let's take the word 'schedule' and throw it out the window. The second thing you need to consider is if your baby is bottle-fed formula or is nursing, or even both. Breastfed babies need to eat more often, as breast milk is processed much quicker in baby's tummy. Formula-fed babies can go longer between feedings becaus... More..
Sciences > Archaeology Introduction to archaeozoology: 1 of 3
Archaeozoology allows us a glimpse into the past through the study of animal remains in prehistoric times. Mainly consisting of bones, teeth and shells, this line of study helps scientists determine which animals were used in human diets, as well which animals were used for transportation, decoration and even pets. There is ... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) How to get the most out of a roller coaster ride: 7 of 20
Roller coasters were designed with high speed thrills in mind, but they can be much more then that. It could be your first time or your 1001st time and yet the ride never gets old. Sure you're probably in it for the dips, loops and corkscrews and when it comes down to it - who isn't? But the rest of the ride can be enjoyable... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: A day in the life of a mother: 11 of 31
As usual my day begins prematurely. At 1:30a.m. I receive an unwelcome visit from my three year old who insists that she needs a drink of water. A half hour later that drink of water turns into another nocturnal disturbance to visit the potty. The unchanged rhythm of the logs being sawed from the other side of the bed assure... More..