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Vanessa Calleja is a freelance writer specializing in scrapbooking, pets, family relationships, & health and wellness topics.

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Business > Human Resources What do people want from work?: 3 of 41

One of the first things people consider when taking a job is the money they are going to make. When you are an employee with a family there are many things that you look for in a job. After all your family is important too. Flex schedules- This is a trend that works for the employee but still benefits the employer. The emplo...
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Accepting differences in marriage: 1 of 3

We are different? Is that the problem? Don't opposites attract? In my marriage that is definitely the case! Twelve years and running...not always..sometimes lagging and not sure where we were headed. I love my husband. He is my life. I can't imagine life without him. Having said that...there are some days that I am fit to be...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Why take up scrapbooking as a hobby: 7 of 20

Do you have any photos stored away in a shoebox that you have no idea who is in the picture or when it was taken? Do you want your stories to be put in a shoebox someday to be forgotten? While looking through my grandma's tattered, mildew stained, scrapbooks, I realized that almost every photo was deteriorating and fading. A...
Education > Primary School Issues What to do when your child is scared of school: 9 of 25

Going to school is supposed to be an exciting time. But, for some people it can be terrifying. If your child is scared of school, you have to get to the root of the problem. Talk to your kids. And don't minimize anything that is bothering them. If it is bothering them it is important. The littlest things can cause big proble...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Holidays & Celebrations How to donate to those in need for the holidays: 12 of 31

During the holidays when my family has more than what they need I begin to look at ways to donate to those in need. This is one of the greatest blessings my family experiences at Christmas time. This year, things were not as easy for us. With a failing economy I was limited to what I could even purchase for my own kids. Howe...
Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Living with regrets after losing a loved one: 10 of 24

On May 12, 2006, life ended as I knew it. I got a phone call from my sister stating, "dad fell down the stairs. We are at the hospital. We need you to come," she said sobbing. I fell to my knees. On the plane ride, I told myself it would be okay. People fall down the stairs all the time. My dad was tough. As I stepped o...
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking as an important way to preserve family history: 5 of 12

Do you have any photos stored away in a shoebox that you have no idea who is in the picture or when it was taken? Is this preserving your family history? While looking through my grandma's tattered, mildew stained, scrapbooks, I realized that almost every photo was deteriorating and fading. All of the memories that she wante...
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Should chaining dogs outdoors be legal?: 8 of 18

How would you like to spend your day chained up outside? How do you think a dog feels when this is it's daily routine? If it is a matter of chaining your dog up so it wont run away I don't have a problem with that. I believe it is responsible when you are preventing the dog from being harmed. I have never understood why peop...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Personal experiences with the healing power of dogs: 46 of 100

Have you ever seen a face that was so ugly it is cute? That is my pug, Bella. Her eyes are huge. Her belly is pudgy. Her tongue sticks out most of time. But, if you look long enough you will find yourself laughing. She has a great personality. If you throw a ball she will barrel after it. If she comes in from the rain she te...
Jobs & Careers > Business & Professional Jobs What is a realtor?: 5 of 10

You need to sell your house. You don't know the first thing about selling a house. You need a realtor. What is a realtor? A realtor is a type of real estate agent. They are members of the National Association of Realtors. That is a technical definition. But what do they do? When you tell your realtor the kind of home yo...