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Trudi is a freelance writer living in New England and is a stay-at-home mother of 3 1/2 year old twins and a 9 year old. She has also managed to successfully raise 2 other children into adulthood.

She's been published in her hometown paper, Twins Magazine

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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness How to keep a long term relationship fun and fresh: 1 of 124
Ever wonder how some relationships last for what seems like forever? How the couple seems to be just as much in love now as they were way back when? Is there some secret formula? How do some people manage to keep that spark alive after so many years being with the same person? Read on to discover how some folks keep a long te... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Conservation Simple ways to conserve energy and save money in your home: 1 of 63
People are still concerned with preserving the environment. More than ever people are turning their attention to not only preserving the environment, but conserving energy and saving money as well. The good thing is that all of these objectives can be reached simultaneously. Here's some simple ways to lower your energy consum... More..
Relationships & Family > Children & Divorce Tips for helping children deal with divorce: 2 of 101
In most instances, divorce is a heart wrenching and painful experience; especially for children. They're often confused by the situation, and need help learning to cope with the profound changes that occur in their life. Adding to this confusion is the battle that sometimes rages on between the parents and the inevitable life... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Benefits of dating younger men: 1 of 47
Older woman dates younger man. This situation hits home for me. I was the older woman. I've dated older men, men of my age and some a few years younger, but this particular man was 12 years younger. Quite a jump out of the normal age range for me.To say he was completely different than the others wouldn't be true. He was a ma... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Is it better to have a large or small group of friends?: 2 of 91
When I hear the word friend it congers up other words in my mind. Close, intimate, personal, trusting, forgiving, involved and dependable to name but a few. While I'd like to think there is enough of me to offer these traits to a large group of people, there just isn't. For me, a small group of friends is just the right size.... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Backyard swing set safety tips: 1 of 32
Almost every schoolyard across America has a swing set and almost as many homes too. As much fun as a child has on a swing set, parents, nursery school owners and daycare providers should still be aware of a few safety tips associated with swing sets.PLACEMENT SAFETY TIPS1. Avoid placing a swing set near or over a septic or w... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The girl's guide to moving out and surviving the single life: 1 of 30
Having a place to call your own, where you make the rules, is nothing short of "The Ultimate" for anyone. Lots of young girls count the days until they're old enough to move out on their own. This is a big milestone, but there are some responsibilities and things to consider before making the move.When you start searching for... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Tips for bringing your workout on the road: 1 of 29
If you're a health conscious individual, and maintain a regular dose of exercise, there's no reason to leave your exercise ambitions at home when you find yourself on the road. Of course, there's no reason to bring your dumbbells and exercise ball with you either. (Although lugging all that extra weight around would be a work... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Quick, effective workouts: 1 of 27
Got too much on your agenda and not enough time to complete it? Welcome to the twenty-first century. You're not alone. Because there are never enough hours in the day to tend to all your obligations, the non-essential activities usually get put on the back burner and eventually forgotten. If you've been putting off working ou... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Pain in life: 1 of 26
When I awake in the wee hours of that unforgettable, early winter morning, I am overcome with a deep sorrow that pierces the very walls of my heart. Lonely and alone, I lay there in the quiet darkness of my bedroom, longing to secretly tip-toe into their bedrooms, peak at them while they peacefully sleep, gently pull the blan... More..