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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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Education > Education (Other) How to get to school on time: 1 of 10

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...
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Saving money at home: How to reduce your utility bills: 3 of 16

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. Yo...
Hobbies & Games > Beading & Jewelry Making Is it better to consign jewelry to boutiques or sell on eBay?: 2 of 10

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 optio...
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes: Chicken pot pie: 3 of 12

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 o...
Food & Drink > Pasta, Grain & Rice Recipes Recipes: Easy baked macaroni and cheese: 2 of 8

Cooking for a Large Family: Baked Macaroni and Cheese. Your kids are going to love this easy Baked Macaroni and Cheese! My kids love the basic boxed Mac and Cheese, but honestly, I can only handle so much of it before I get sick of it. This recipe is a wonderful alternative to eating out of the box that makes everyone happy....
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) How to make baby food: 2 of 6

Making your own baby food at home is one of the easiest and cheapest ways to feed your baby. I can't think of many baby foods easier to cook up than carrots, so this is a great place to start if you have never made any cooked baby food before. Carrots freeze well, so you can make a large batch of pureed carrots and store the...
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 ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor How to correctly time labor contractions: 1 of 3

When your pregnancy gets to the point where you think you are in labor, it is important to know the correct way to time contractions. When you call your Midwife or Obstetrician they will need to know exact times of your contractions, how long they last and how far apart they are. If you are incorrectly timing and recording y...
Food & Drink > Coffee How to make iced coffee: 5 of 13

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 Coffe...
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Never fail pie crust: 9 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 ...