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In all that I do as a wife, mother of 3 gorgeous children, business consultant, charitable worker, I strife to fulfill my mission: to create healthy environments for children, their parents and their communities.

I have studied both child development and business.

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Pets & Animals > Dog Accessories Dog accessories: Halloween outfits for dogs: 1 of 5
Dog-o-ween is the best holiday! I started dressing our terrier mix "Petey" for Halloween because I was looking for a Halloween project for my school-aged children that wasn't scary and wasn't focused on sugar. Years later, we are still dressing Petey-in fact, it is now a Halloween addiction for our family that's stronger than... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Recognizing early pregnancy symptoms: 6 of 27
My Aunt Lucy KNOWS when women are pregnant. We call her the "Pregnancy Whisperer." She knew I was pregnant with my first son before I had any symptoms, and a week before I confirmed it. She can see a cousin across a dinner table and just know. Aunt Linda can't explain what she sees-she just says "Pregnancy shows."Not everyone... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Halloween party tips: 2 of 9
Halloween parties are events to remember! Guests have a chance to play with costumes, make-up, and cultural (sometimes scary!) themes. Hosting a Halloween party is fun because you can express your creativity by setting the stage for a spooky good time.What makes a Halloween party a success?1. Fantastic InvitationsPick the bes... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Why writers should support independent booksellers: 3 of 13
I was lucky enough to take a trip of a lifetime to Paris a few years ago. On of the first things I did was make a pilgrimage to Shakespeare & Company, the independent bookstore once owned by Sylvia Beach. In the 20s, this bookstore was a home away from home to ex-patriots and the greatest minds of the times, including James J... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing on a budget: Time saving writing tips: 4 of 16
CREATIVITY AGAINST THE CLOCK-TIPS FOR WRITERS WHO NEED 26 HOURS IN THE DAYIf time is money, time to write is diamond studded liquid gold. If you are like me, life as a writer would be perfect if you just had two free hours to devote to your craft. Either that, or you are wishing someone would support you while you wrote as mu... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to go green during Christmas: 2 of 8
Christmas is a glorious time for families and communities, but it many ways it has become a danger to our environment. We produce a great deal of trash and make wasteful consumer choices during this time, which degrades both the purpose of Christmas and the environment around us.Families can commit to making Christmas a green... More..
Jobs & Careers > Stress & Time Management Late for work: The best excuses: 2 of 8
Dogs, kids, keys, traffic, car problems, parking-these are all very typical excuses. They are sometimes truthful, though there are other things that keep people from being timely-fights with spouses, phone calls, sleeping in. The best excuses by the best slackers (and as a supervisor, I've known plenty!) come with props. It's... More..
Business > Advertising Responsible ways of sending bulk email: 1 of 4
SENDING BULK EMAIL RESPONSIBLY"You've got mail!" That ping of new mail can feel great if it's from a friend, but annoying if it is from a marketer trying to sell you unwanted Viagra or home loans. Our companies and citizens lose money and time every year as servers are crowded with SPAM. But just because it is prevalent doesn... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Toy recalls and safety alerts: What parents should immediately do: 1 of 4
WHAT YOU CAN DO IMMEDIATELY ABOUT TOY RECALLSToy recalls and safety alerts are terrifying. As parents we work hard to keep our children safe, so it is shocking to find out that a plaything we purchased could cause harm and in fact has hurt other children. It is a powerless feeling. We can take charge, however. As parents, the... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) What to expect and how to care for yourself after giving birth: 3 of 9
Most expectant parents focus on both the baby and the mother's health before birth, and then almost exclusively on the baby's health upon birth. But there are three important post-partum months for new mamas, and that trimester is just as important to the health and well-being of both baby and mama as were the first trimester... More..