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I live in Missouri, with my husband, two children, and dust bunnies.

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Relationships & Family > First Dates A gal's guide to planning a first date: 7 of 12

Since, traditionally at least, women don't plan the first date, the pressure is on from the start. The guy, or gal, that you've asked out or were asked by will be curious, men in particular, just what does she have in store for me? They might be trembling in anticipation of a chick flick marathon. What you want to do is repr...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Dealing with the pregnancy of a teenage daughter: 8 of 13

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...
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Engagement tips for the smart bride and groom: 2 of 3

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...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories A guide to buying a stroller for twins: 6 of 7

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...
Home & Garden > Furniture Tips for buying kids' furniture: 11 of 11

One word: Multi-purpose. No matter if you buy new (if you do, think outlet stores, generally cheaper, still good quality), or used (which you may luck out on and find top quality at garage sale prices), you have a few things to keep in mind. If it's going to be used by more than one child, buy a little heavier duty furniture...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Biography: Calamity Jane: 10 of 10

Calamity Jane. Part woman, and part myth. I take special interest in Calamity' as she was born in Missouri, where I claim home. She was born May 1st 1848, in Princeton, Missouri not as 'Calamity Jane,' but as Martha Jane Canary, oldest of six children. At only four years old, her mother died, from "washtub pneumonia," and he...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Biography: Charlotte Perkins Gilman: 5 of 5

Charlotte Perkins Gilman (July 3, 1860 - August 17, 1935 age: 75). "The glory of our race is its power of communication. We share our strength and knowledge and rise as one; we share our failure and weakness and help each other bear it." Charlotte Perkins Gilman, "Our Place Today," 1891. Charlotte was born in New England int...
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Biography: Carrie Chapman Catt: 3 of 3

Was born January 9th, 1859 in Ripon, Wisconsin. Carrie Clinton Lane was the middle child of the three children, and was also the only girl. Her parents were Lucius and Maria (Clinton) Lane, both high school graduates (unusual for the time) from New York. They had moved west soon after their wedding. Carried followed in her p...
Food & Drink > Salads Recipes: Watermelon and mozzarella salad: 2 of 2

Summer Sensation Salad! Easy, tasty watermelon mozzarella salad. With all the fresh garden greens available to us during this season, we should take advantage of the tasty, and healthy benefits! Here's what you'll need: Head of romaine lettuce 1/2 Cup balled sweet watermelon 1 TSP salt 1/2 Cup Soft Mozzarella balled, or grat...