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I am just your average, run-of-the mill, stay at home mom. I have opinions on just about everything, which is why I love writing for Helium. It gives me an outlet for my energies and gives me a chance to do research, which I really enjoy doing.
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Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why some people cannot succeed: 1 of 66
Why some people cannot succeedThere are some people out there that just go through life taking each day as it comes. They never strive for anything, they never take any risks and as a result they have no sense of accomplishment or success.In order to succeed in life you have to want to succeed. It isn't something that can be ... More..
Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People How to deal with people who drain your energy: 2 of 79
Everyone has an emotional leech in their life, someone that will completely drain you emotionally and sometimes physically if we let them. They always have a problem or need help. Your relationship with them is totally one sided. You give and you give and they take and they take.So how exactly do you deal with the people who ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Why I don't celebrate my birthday: 4 of 41
Who wants to be reminded that they are getting older? Not me!When I turned forty I told all my friends and family that I was no longer having Birthdays. It was bad enough to actually be forty I didn't want a bunch of people acting like it was a cause for celebration. Giving me over the hill gag gifts and telling me I have gra... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends Reality TV: Generation Jackass: 2 of 18
Who said you had to be gifted to become a star? If they did they haven't seen Reality TV. All you need to become truly famous is the ability to be difficult and have absolutely no shame what so ever or have undiscovered talent.What the American people define as entertainment has changed over the last few years. We want to see... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: BubbleWorld: 2 of 17
The main purpose of Bubbleworld by Bibo Games is for Cindy the Fairy to free all the animals and items that have been trapped in bubbles by the evil witch. Sounds simple doesn't it?The first couple levels are relatively easy and left me thinking this is a game for little kids. Even though the graphics are slightly on the pres... More..
Travel > Vacations How to have an action-packed lake retreat in Lake of the Ozarks, Missouri: 1 of 7
Lake of the Ozarks is located in the central Missouri and is within a day's driving time of major cities in Arkansas, Missouri, Oklahoma, Tennessee, & Texas. Lake of the Ozarks is considered Missouri's premier vacation destination. There are so many different attractions and activities it would be impossible to see it all. Yo... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Re-examining the role of role models in today's society: 5 of 30
Our society has people that our children and teenagers look up to, but very few should be honored with the title role model. I don't know about you but in my day the term role model was bestowed on people for doing more than dancing around a stage half naked or being so rich you can afford to get divorced and pay $100,000.00 ... More..
Travel > Vacations A baby boomer's guide to vacationing in San Diego, California: 1 of 5
For those of you who thought San Diego, California is just for bikini clad beach bunnies or hard bodies surfer you couldn't be more wrong. There is so much more to San Diego than just beautiful beaches and near perfect year round weather. This area of California is a rich blend of history, culture, entertainment and adventure... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Great Tree: 3 of 12
The Great Tree by Reflexive games has a dramatic fairytale theme. The first time you play this game the narrator takes you through the history of the Wren Faeries, who are apparently thousands of years old. The Faeries live in a Great Tree that used to give them everything they needed to survive, but things started to change ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Scrapbooking supplies: Great tools to make your project unique: 13 of 49
Scrapbooking , was virtually an unheard of pastime 10 years ago, has become something millions of people love to do in their spare time. There is something very satisfying about taking the families vacation photos and turning them into a beautiful scrapbook album. And with the supplies available today even the least creative... More..