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Natalie Gibbs (just another voice) is a divorced mother of four twenty-something children, and Grandmother of three. When not working, she enjoys reading, writing, cooking and spending time with family. Natalie has just begun her travel experience and plans

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Enforcing bedtime: The importance of a good sleep routine: 31 of 57
A good sleep routine is very important. It doesn't matter if you are two, twenty two, fifty two or eighty two, everyone needs a certain amount of sleep in order to function normally throughout their waking hours. If you enforce a strict bedtime at an early age, along with a routine leading up to sleep, your child will sleep b... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs What makes a classic barbecue sauce?: 6 of 11
What makes a classic barbecue sauce? That question has a few answers. It really depends on what you like, where you live and how you use it. A barbecue sauce is "classic" when it has just the right amounts of the spices you like, from the area you live and can be used for the recipes or dishes you want. Barbecue sauce is basi... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Meats Tips for barbecuing baby back ribs: 5 of 9
Barbecued baby back ribs are one of my favorite foods. I order them when I go out to eat if the restaurant sells them. I look forward to having them at family cook-outs. But they are always better when I cook them myself. The great thing about barbecuing baby back ribs is that you can do them on the grill or in the oven. Eith... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking (Other) Inexpensive meals that freeze well: 4 of 7
I always freeze things ahead to save time. It's an added bonus if the frozen time-saver could be a money-saver too. I found two easy, inexpensive dishes to freeze that are even portion controlled so you can serve yourself tonight, your family tomorrow or unexpected company any other night. One is individual meatloaves and the... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) What's in your favorite sandwich?: 22 of 38
I like to eat. I mean I like to eat anything. Meat, veggies and pasta are favorites but, I can enjoy a sandwich and soup just as well. I like a lot of sandwiches but my all time favorite, since I was a teenager has to be roast beef, ham and cheese. This is not the most popular sandwich, and it may not be found on restaurant m... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Understanding Ebonics: 7 of 12
Understanding Ebonics. What an oxymoron. How can I understand something that does not even exist? Ebonics, as it's called, is not a language. It is just another way for lazy, uneducated freeloaders to get something they think they deserve by pulling the old "nobody understands me" routine. Not only is this pathetic, but it ta... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) Strange sandwich fillings: 6 of 10
Most people would think strange sandwich fillings are something so weird that they just couldn't eat it. This used to be my point of view until I grew older and found that the very sandwiches I thought to be disgusting, turned out to be some of my favorites. Is brains and eggs on whole wheat toast considered strange? I used ... More..
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Tips for cleaning your barbecue grates: 8 of 12
Cleaning your barbecue grates is as important as it is easy. It is especially easy if you follow a few of my tips. I really don't like to clean the grates at all so I take the easiest way to do it. There are many ways to clean them, just decide which method works best for you. Since barbecue grates are really just grill pans ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Where to find great diaper bags for less: 4 of 6
You will definitely need a diaper bag , so it will be in your best interest to find one that will suit your purposes. There are many places to find great diaper bags. There are places you can get inexpensive bags. If you are lucky, you may even be able to find diaper bags at no cost to you. A little shopping around is all tha... More..
Food & Drink > Cuisine & Food (Other) How to create a great American steak sandwich: 2 of 3
Since my absolute favorite food is steak, I'm sure that I'm the best person to describe how to make a great American steak sandwich. I love any kind of steak, grilled, baked, fried, you name it. I can eat steak plain, with sides, in a salad or on a sandwich. I think I make a pretty great American steak sandwich. Let's see wha... More..