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I'm a stay at home mom who loves the opportunity to watch her child grow. I've always loved to write. Putting pen to paper allows me to release my busy mind in such a freeing and creative way. Journalizing allows me to document my life, gain inspiration, expand

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Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Choosing the 2008 Presidential candidate: 4 of 70
Here's a little political food for thought . . . Why is it that during campaigning, the two main parties, the Democrat and the GOP, are focused on and the Independent, Liberitarian, Green Peace, and Constitution party candidates seem to get little or no press at all? With the spending of billions and lose of lives in the war ... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Halloween party theme ideas: 2 of 8
Here's Some Awesome Ideas for Halloween Themed Movie Nights! With the economy as it is, you might be looking for an alternative activity for Halloween. Or perhaps you have other plans for Halloween but are looking for things to do to make the October Halloween season last a bit longer with some pre-Halloween fun. Why not try ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to get your child to eat vegetables: 7 of 18
When my child was a toddler, he would eat vegetables with no never mind. When I heard other mothers complaining of their kids not eating vegetables, I thought I had it made. Until he started becoming more aware of his sense of taste. I had lost my veggie eating monster!For a while there, getting my son to eat his veggies was ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Creative Halloween costumes for adults: 8 of 19
You've been so busy this October that the last thing you wind up thinking of is Halloween. It's three days before and you've been invited to a Hallow's Eve party last minute. You go to the costume store and either you can't find anything that appeals to you or the store has been ransacked with not a single costume left. You m... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Thanksgiving Secrets to enjoying family holidays: 15 of 26
Is Thanksgiving no fun for you because you spend it in a lonesome kitchen? Perhaps Thanksgiving is a boring holiday for your family because you can't seem to figure out what to entertain with. Why not turn the holiday of gratitude into a day of thankfulness with harmonious attitude?! I have a few helpful ideas to make this co... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Budget Tips for a great but low budget wedding: 19 of 32
Your Wedding Day can be challenging enough on it's own without worrying about costs. While the special occasion should be meaningful and memorable, you can have a beautiful wedding without having to give an arm and a leg.The trick is to sit down and pre-plan what elements of "the perfect wedding day" are important for you. Ar... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Presidential Elections 2008 Ten reasons why I did not vote for John McCain: 33 of 54

I might have been undecided up to the last minute as to whether I was going to give my vote to a third party or for Barak Obama; one thing I did know was that I WAS NOT GOING TO VOTE FOR MCCAIN! 1) At 72 years old, after going through 1200 pages of comprehensive medical records, he has had 5 different skin cancers, as reporte... More..
Pets & Animals > Reptiles & Amphibians Do turtles make good pets?: 7 of 11
I received my sulcata tortoise as a gift from my mother when I was first moving out on my own. She thought having a tank based reptile would be something to keep me company. I love Zoe and I'm glad I have her, but I should have been informed better of the growth and care of a Sulcata Tortoise by the pet shop that sold her to ... More..
Style & Beauty > Fashion Trends & Styles Does the prosti-tot fashion trend encourage danger to young girls?: 5 of 6
After reading a friend and fellow parent's concern regarding her recent clothes shopping experience, I'm feeling sorrow for our children's future. When does the rushing to adulthood end? When you're shopping for underwear for your potty training toddler and notice packaged thong underwear for your very young 2 year old daught... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Discipline Strategies Why parents should set boundaries for children: 5 of 6
The Art of a Mother's Quality "No,". . . Any suggestions? What is it about the word "no" that make one so crazy? Why is it, in most cases, so devastating to hear? Why is it that most children refuse to hear the word? And, most importantly for me, why is it that my child pretends like he doesn't hear the word "no" at all? I wa... More..