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I am a 28 year old stay at home mother of 5 girls aged 5 years and under. I live with my partner and brood in a small country town called Gympie, which is credited with setting up the state of Queensland because of the gold mines here.

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Relationships & Family > Friendship Issues & Advice The importance of discussions with friends: 1 of 14

Friends Help Us To Find Ourselves Verbal communication is one of the most common forms of communication that humans use on a daily basis to get their messages across to other people. These discussions are easily facilitated by a telephone or face-to-face. Humans like to talk, some a little too much and other not enough, but ...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The guilt I feel from having to give up my pets: 1 of 4

My Guilt At Having To Give Up My Beautiful Cats Once upon a time, my partner and I had three beautiful, tortishell cats. There was Lady, Shania and Sake. They were our babies and we had been their 'parents' for over three years. We loved them to bits and were as responsible with their care as we could be. Most of their lives...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: The best gift you've ever received: 53 of 140

The Best Gift I Have Ever Received I am going to have to go with a cliche and say that love is the greatest gift I have ever received. Why? Well, in order to tell you, I am going to have to tell you a bit about my life and the people who have shown me love and shaped who I am today. Before I begin, you must understand that w...
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Tips for laundering finished stitchery projects: 1 of 1

Washing Your Precious Finished Pieces You have completed your handiwork and are looking forward to having it framed or used in another project. You have spent hours stitching away, unpicking, re-sewing and putting your heart and soul into your work. The end result is pleasing to the eye and you are very proud to have finally...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I sew: 12 of 21

Sewing For My Life. My journey into the sewing world began when I was 12 years old, and my form of sewing is cross-stitch. I remember that my baby sitter at the time got me into it, and from there it has become an obsession. I am able to take my work with me just about everywhere I go, and when I can, I pull it out and begin...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Rain: 154 of 226

My Rain Drops Pitter, Patter, Drip, The rain drop hit my lip. Pitter, Patter, Pop, Will it ever stop? Each is cold and small, growing faster with each one that falls. More and more come tumbling down, increasing in size, and what a sound! Pitter, Patter, Splash, Another lightening flash. Pitter, Patter, More, Surely our dams...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Why I write: 186 of 244

Why I Write There are many reasons why I write and many forms to my writing. Some people may share these reasons or forms of writing and others may not. The main reason I, or anyone else, writes is for communication. Writing is the easiest way to convey a message or feeling. You can write to someone on the other side of the ...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Sleep: 144 of 172

Waiting For Sleep It is early morning, and I'm still awake, the world is quiet around me. I knew I shouldn't have eaten that cake, for it did nothing to tire me. Here I sit, pen and paper in had, and no one else is stirring. I'm waiting for the brain command, and now it is whirring. Sleep is ready to come to me now, and yet ...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Escape: 40 of 45

Squish The Fish Life is so boring. I swim and swim and never get anywhere. I can see the World Beyond, but there is this invisible barrier in the way. My nose is so sore from landing against it and I really want to get past. My friends are on the other side of the Big Space and I wish I could go and play with them. They are ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Cures for sore nipples from breastfeeding: 3 of 3

A Helping Hand for Sore Nipples There is so much emphasis on breastfeeding and the benefits that it provides for mums and babies. Sure, it is the most convenient way to feed, always ready and less time consuming and a great way to bond with your baby. It also has great benefits to babies and is said to provide them with the ...