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I am a Teacher turned stay-at-home mother of seven children who has always enjoyed writing. My family enjoys spending time together with sports, traveling and entertaining with friends. I do most of my writing when the children go to sleep, between loads

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Relationships & Family > Family Bonding How to learn to cherish family: 1 of 17

We have all had that feeling. The one we get when we imagine our lives without the ones we love. We think about how we'd react upon hearing of the sudden loss of a spouse or losing a child. We get a pit inside us, our heart aches and our eyes tear. As horrible as this all sounds, I believe these intense emotions can actually...
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Easy ways your family can "go green": 37 of 219

Easy ways your family can go Green My brother Paul is Green, and has been for quite some time. In times past this may have meant envious, ill or even a little nave. Nowadays we know this to be a lifestyle choice; one that is learned over time and can be as rewarding as it is necessary to our collective well- being. The goal ...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Fun rainy day craft projects for kids: 3 of 15

So you wake up in the morning to yet another rainy day. "What am I going to do with the kids today?" you wonder. Through the years I have thought this countless times. With my seven children, we have some kid tested craft projects that I call our "Tablecloth Art". As art projects are inherently messy, there's really no fight...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Colors: 24 of 75

In morning light the creamscicle sky awakens, sweet swirls of orange for us to devour the day. Shiny dew-drenched blades of grass lay green, waiting for eager feet to come and play. Cardinals come in devoted duo to graze under the tree, her subtle brown and his regal red majesty. Strawberry cheeks are flushed with heat Summe...
Home & Garden > Furniture Tips for buying storage solutions for kids' rooms: 12 of 15

Anyone who has children knows that having kids means having stuff- and lots of it. With seven children, most of whom share bedrooms, I have found some interesting ways to keep it all organized. First, let me say, I am hooked on hooks. Installed at children's level either inside closets or behind doors, they are a great place...