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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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Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) The pros and cons of sharing an apartment: 1 of 9
In tough financial climates, it can be beneficial to have someone around to help pay the bills, and make ends meet. Now, more than ever, this is true. Having a roommate can be the difference between meeting your monthly financial obligations, and having to move back into your parents home. While sharing an apartment may be t... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise Tips Autumn workouts: 1 of 9
Autumn is a great time of year to get in some exercise. There's so much going on both outdoors and indoors and you don't have the heat and humidity of summer to contend with. It's truly one of the best times of year for working out. Put some of these activities into action to keep the pounds off and your body in shape. Outdo... More..
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing How to send the kids back to school in style without breaking the bank: 1 of 9
The school bells will be ringing before you know it; which means it's time to think about what your child needs to be ready for the big day. It also means you'll be, once again, trying to send your child to school in style without breaking the bank. If you want to save some money on your back-to-school shopping this year I'v... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Budgeting 101: Setting up your budget: 3 of 26
The idea of creating a budget to better manage money has been around for years. The benefits of having one are numerous, but the main one is that, with a budget, it's easier to adjust your spending habits in the event the need arises, and still meet existing obligations. For instance, if you were to purchase a new vehicle, y... More..
Entertainment > Movies (Other) Classic Disney movies that teach terrible lessons: 3 of 26
One doesn't have to look very hard or far to find less-than-desirable lessons being taught in the world today. One of the last places one would look for such lessons would be Classic Walt Disney movies. The truth be told, however, some of these old movies are riddle with just such lessons. Take a look at one of Walt Disney's... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Fun games to play in the car with your kids: 2 of 17
Are we there yet? I have to go pee. I'm bored. As parents we've all heard the familiar chants from our children while driving in the car. Sometimes, even just a short trip to town can turn sour real quick. For most of us, leaving the kids home isn't an option. In light of this, here are a few fun games to play in the car wit... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet & Weight Loss The smartest fast-food meals: 3 of 25
Fast-food isn't the best of choices if you're counting calories. But sometimes a trip to the drive-thru is unavoidable. If you're faced with choosing something off of one of those fast-food menu boards this article will outline the best meals for you as well as suggest some good substitutions for those high-calorie, high-fat... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Space heater safety: 2 of 16
The cost of heating fuel is so high now many people will look to heat their homes this winter by the cheapest means possible. Space heater can be a good alternative heat source to supplement your gas or other fuel consumption during the cold months. If you do choose to use a space heater this winter there are safety tips you... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips How to avoid the holiday bulge: 1 of 8
Weight gain and the holidays are almost synonymous with each other. It's no wonder with all the sauce-laden dishes, delectable sweet treats, and calorie-packed holiday drinks; self-discipline just isn't enough. If you can't seem to stick to your otherwise healthy eating style when the holidays roll around, here are a few tec... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety Tips for keeping children safe around the Christmas tree: 1 of 8
Having experienced numerous Christmases with babies and kids roaming about, I learned early on how dangerous a Christmas tree can be to children; and all took was a few times of having to re-right the tree, purchase new ornaments to replace the broken ones, and bandaging up inquisitive little fingers! Here are my tips for ke... More..