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My name is Emma Rayanne. I'm a stay-at-home mom and a writer. I have a bachelors degree in English Education and love teaching my own children. I enjoy reading mysteries and historical fiction. I also love biographies.

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Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Should people have sex before marriage?: 4 of 50
Currently our culture encourages "safe sex" before marriage but safe sex is an oxymoron. Safe from what I'd like to know? Our society has bandied this phrase about to the point that young people simply disregard the realities of having sex before marriage. Even the teens I know who are using "protection" are not prepared for ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Marriage: Happy ever after ?: 4 of 20
People get married because they want to be with their spouse for the rest of their lives. They want to commit to a relationship based on love and trust. Unfortunately, the number of divorces in this country rising. Nearly half of first marriages end in divorce and 60% of second marriages fail also. This begs the question, "ho... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy How to keep your sex life alive: 15 of 60
Never underestimate the power of variety when it comes to the bedroom. Shake things up a bit! We all fall into ruts, at work, at school, with friends and even in our intimate relationships. Occasionally we just need to liven things up a bit, and get out of the routine. It doesn't have to be drastic or out of your comfort zone... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for packing pictures and frames: 3 of 12
A picture is worth a thousand words and when that picture holds a memory or feeling it is priceless. Moving large pictures or frames can be a precarious experience. In order to avoid broken glass, scratched frames and dinged corners you have to take some precautions. Tip#1: Ge a box. One mistake people make is thinking they ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The decision to homeschool: 13 of 46
"Your kids will be socially inept if you home-school" said a gray haird woman. This pretty much sums up the responses I get when I tell people I've decided to homeschool my kids. Almost no one is worried that they won't be able to spell or do math. Overwhelmingly the concern is that they will not "fit in" with their peers. ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for moving your plants: 5 of 12
Moving your favorite plants to a new home can be a very stressful process. The chances of a prized specimen dying during the move is high and can be devastating when you've put so much work into caring for it at your current location. I moved my own plants from Arizona to Vermont in January and using a few simple techniques t... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for packing books: 9 of 19
For some of us books are cherished possessions. Whether it be the collectors edition of "Sense and Sensibility" or the trusty copy of our favorite novel, we want no harm to befall our books when we move. As a veteran book mover I know that packing and hauling your favorite books can be a nerve racking experience, sometimes w... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Great ways to say "I love you": 31 of 64
Everyone understands love differently. The best thing about saying "I Love You is that there are so many different way to do it. For some people a hug and a kiss mean "I love you". For others it is a warm meal when they get home from work or someone volunteering to do the dishes. Some people need a few minuets everyday to ju... More..
Health & Fitness > Health Care How to choose a doctor for your needs: 3 of 6
Finding the right doctor is can be challenging. Your doctor will be responsible for your health and the health of your children, you will confide sensitive information with this person and expect kind, knowledgeable service. Combine all this with the limitations put on you by insurance companies and you have the recipe for fr... More..
Computers & Technology > Camcorders & Digital Video Recorders How to make a holiday home movie: 11 of 17
I can remember dusting off the VHS tapes and eagerly putting in one of the many labeled "Christmas". I was filled with excitement to relive the expressions and hear the silly comments as gifts were unwrapped. After a moment of TV fuzz the scene opened, the camera positioned to catch all the details of the room. Ten minuets l... More..