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Education > Adult Education Education and training: Best venues for stay at home moms: 3 of 13
Now days, it is becoming easier, and more convenient to complete, or further your education on-line. This leaves many would-be students (including stay at home moms) questioning, Is this for real?' There are many websites peppering the internet with promises of quick degrees, and instant gratification.' Before you click on a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Dealing with the pregnancy of a teenage daughter: 4 of 15
I was that teen daughter. I was so very scared to tell my parents, what would my religious family think of me? Emotions are running high when you find out your daughter is pregnant, but keep in mind that SHE is going through something too. You may consider asking her to have an abortion, or give the child up for adoption. Yo... More..
Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders How to make a holiday home movie: 6 of 17
If you are going to document your Dad arm-pit fart a carol, or have proof that, yes, someone DID give you a hot pink sweater covered with jingle bells, then you might as well do it right.Who wants to watch 3 hours of kids fighting over toys if it's going to be shaky film? Not me! I want to watch drunk relatives in QUALITY (be... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 98 of 270
No, I mean, why should it. You are only risking your own saftey. Oh crud, I almost forgot, you are risking other non-distracted drivers. Hmm, that does put a damper on things.I wasn't really against cell phones and driving before. Well, that is if you don't count all the times I've scoweled with out mercy at the little idiot ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness From dating to marriage: Rules for success: 31 of 66
1. No you do NOT need to know every position they every used in their past relationships.2. Shot gun weddings are so over. 3. Keep secrets. No, I'm not talking about keeping the fact that you are a millionaire shhh. I mean you do not need to tell EVERY little thing. Believe it or not, guys do NOT want to know just how long yo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Biography: Sarah Emma Edmundson: 2 of 4
Sarah Emma Edmundson, was born in Canada December 1841. An extraordinary woman who is best known for her role in the American Civil War, where she spend much of her time disguised as a man she named Franklin T. Thompson.' Franklin,' ironically enough, was also asked to go undercover as an African American, or a woman. Sometim... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Engagement tips for the smart bride and groom: 1 of 2
What's my best advice for bride and grooms to be? Save money! The world is a brave new place, full of technology, and for once, it can actually offer you more benefits than annoyances. If you are planning a wedding, and don't know just yet where all the money is going to come from, then please let me extend a great idea your ... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss How many calories should you eat: 16 of 29
How SHOULD I eat... well, it's definitely not how many I WANT to eat! Calorie intake varies by your activity level, but a general number that people are familiar with is less or around 2000 calories a day. Of course, you should talk to your Doctor to see what number is right for you, but here are few great numbers and ideas y... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories A guide to buying a stroller for twins: 5 of 9
Twins? I don't know much about that, but I have two kids, back to back. When we had our first little one, we were of course, the over joyed, over prepared parents! EVERYTHING was planned down to the tiniest details! Then, around two months into the endless, sleepless nights of Parent hood, we discovered ANOTHER little bun in ... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) How to get your kids involved with gardening: 12 of 21
Kids need to get out in the sunshine and away from the TV. So how do you make gardening fun, and not a chore?It's best to start as young as possible. If possible, give your kids each their own little square of ground. Take them to the store, and let them each pick out a packet or two of seeds that they would like to try to gr... More..