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I am a stay at home mom of 4 great boys. My youngest was born in May 2008 with a Congenital Heart Defect & so far has had 2 out of 3 open heart surgeries. I have my own jewelry business, Gaia's Gifts, that I started to help support my family while raising

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Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Saving money at home: How to reduce your utility bills: 1 of 15
When money gets tight and jobs get harder to come by we all start to worry. How much more are we going to end up paying for gas? How can we afford to buy groceries? What are we going to do if we can't pay the bills? These are all questions that are being asked everyday by millions of people and families across the Nation. You... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Time-saving tips for cooking at home: 2 of 27
How to Cut Down on Preparation Time in the KitchenYou have just found the perfect recipe in your favorite cookbook, recipe website or cooking Television show with a preparation time of 15 minutes and cooking time of 30 minutes. Unfortunately, 20 minutes into your prep time and you still can't find that measuring cup that is s... More..
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Is it better to consign jewelry to boutiques or sell on eBay?: 1 of 12
When it comes down to deciding if it is better to consign jewelry to boutiques or sell on eBay, it is actually a very difficult question to answer. In reality both options have good points and bad points. As a Stay At Home Mom, I do both, and they are nearly equally frustrating. I do feel that consignment is the better option... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to get to school on time: 1 of 9
School starts early and sometimes getting up and out the door can be a difficult, even crazy way to start your day. I have a few tips that will make waking up on the wrong side of the bed a thing of the past and even give you a few extra minutes to sleep in for a little bit of extra rest.Believe it or not, getting your kids r... More..
Food & Drink > Coffee How to make iced coffee: 3 of 21
How to Make the Perfect Iced Coffee at Home.You might think the only way to get the perfect Iced Coffee is to go to your local coffee shop and spend way too much money, but you would be wrong. When gas prices rise and food costs make it hard to put food on the table you have to start cutting back. Making your own Iced Coffee ... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Chicken pot pie: 2 of 13
How to Cook for a Large Family: Chicken Pot Pie.I have found that cooking for a large family is not as easy as doubling the recipe, it just never turns out the same. So, I have come up with my own recipes. This Chicken Pot Pie is great for a large family for dinner or for a smaller family for dinner and leftovers. This is one... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Family bonding: The best road trips are the unplanned ones: 3 of 15
Like so many other families, we are very busy with very little extra time. When my husband and I figure out that we both have a little bit of free time on the weekend we try to make plans to go somewhere. For us, making plans means that if we still have nothing else to do when the weekend arrives, we might go somewhere. That ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor How to adjust when your newborn ends up in the NICU: 1 of 5
Bringing a baby into the world is an amazing and wonderful thing. Most of the time the only things a new mom will have to worry about after delivery is how to get enough rest, when to find time to take care of herself and of course how to care for the new baby when he comes home. When your newborn ends up in the Neonatal Inte... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Conquering the learning curve: 1 of 3
Do you ever feel like "The Learning Curve" is most of the battle when it comes to learning something new? I love to write, but I have never thought much about becoming a Freelance Writer. For months now I have been writing articles in my head meaning to get them typed and saved on my computer. Every day I think to myself, I s... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Never fail pie crust: 8 of 23
How to Make a Double 9-Inch Pie Crust.Making pie crust from scratch is not something to be feared. For years, I only used store bought crusts. I tried a few times to make crust from scratch, but failed miserably. Then one day, I decided that I would no longer fear the pie crust and make it from scratch. It also helped that I ... More..