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Trudi is a freelance writer living in New England. She is a stay-at-home, single mother of 4 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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Autos > Driving & Safety Family road-trip preparation and safety: 22 of 24
When it comes to a family road trip, on the surface, it don't appear there's any more preperation required than making sure you've got enough cash to cover all your expenses and a good map with accurate directins. There's a little more to it than that, however; at least if you want to be rprepared for the unknown. You never ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: September 11, 2001: 38 of 40
I was busy at work when Danno came by my paint booth, and told me a plane had just flown into one of the Twin Towers in New York. While I was amazed, I didn't give it much more thought, as I continued to prep my next piece of metal to paint. Ten minutes later he came back, a look of distress on his face, and said a second pl... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) How to cut energy costs during winter: 20 of 21
Cutting energy costs at any time of the year is a good thing, but cutting your energy costs during the winter is even more important. Not only do budgets get tight with all the expenses of Christmas, but energy costs in general rise during this time of year. The heat gets turned on, sunny days for hanging laundry outdoors wa... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on electricity: 33 of 34
Saving money on electricity is real easy. In fact, with the price of just about everything sky rocketing it's a wise decision to save anywhere you can. Take a look at these tips for lowering your electricity consumption which will lower your monthly electric bill. During the warm months Properly maintain your air conditioner... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) Fun activities for children to do with a babysitter: 14 of 14
One of the favorite things about having a babysitter is the fun the children get to have with them, and there are lots of fun activities children can do with a babysitter. Listed below are just a few simply yet fun ideas a sitter can do to entertain children. * Hand puppets Not only are they fun to make, hand puppets are fun... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Things to consider before dating as a single parent: 12 of 12
Dating as a single parent is very different than dating as a non-parent. There's a lot more at stake, there are more lives affected by the dating, and the freedom to date whenever you feel like it just isn't there when you're a single parent. Whether you're a mom or dad there are a few things to consider before walking on to... More..
Local Guides > Charleston The history of the Fireproof Building in Charleston, SC: 8 of 8
Located just down the road from the Saint Michael's Church and the County Court house in Charleston, South Carolina is a building that set the precedence for what would constitutes a fireproof building. It's an attraction like none other in the United States. It's known as the County Records Building, but the locals call it ... More..
Relationships & Family > The Single Life Tips for women dating single dads: 7 of 7
Being a single mother though has taught me a thing or two about dating as a single parent; and many of them are applicable to both single dads and moms. Here's some tips to keep in mind when you're dating a single dad. Don't expect to get a single dad's undivided attention. Some women want to be the center of a man's univers... More..
Sciences > Physiology The role of the lungs in pulmonary circulation: 7 of 7
The human body is a wonderfully constructed intricate network of systems that, working in unison, are able to support life. And, even though the human lungs are one of the last organs of the body to fully develop after conception, they are, obviously, no less needed than the rest of the body's parts. In fact, the role the lu... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The benefits of using a nanny-cam: 7 of 7
Not only is it normal for a parent to worry about what goes on when there child is in the care of a babysitter, it's completely understandable and acceptable for a parent to implement the use of a nanny-cam for their child's safety and their own piece of mind. Nanny-cams are a parent's best friend, and there are many benefit... More..