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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.
I live in Ohio,

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Relationships & Family > Dating Dilemmas Dating with small children: Does your new boyfriend want to be a father: 10 of 29
Being a Father is one thing, but does your new boyfriend want to be a stepfather? Does he want to take on the baggage that comes with being in a relationship with a woman who has small children? How do you find someone who will be a patient, loving stepfather to your children? Where do you look for these amazing men? When I ... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition How to introduce new foods to children: 7 of 20
Mikey won't eat it, he hates everything.' What's this stuff? Some cereal. Supposed to be good for you. D'you try it? I'm not gonna try it, you try it. I'm not gonna try it. Let's get Mikey! Yeah! He won't eat it. He hates everything. (Pause) He likes it! Hey Mikey! The morals of this story... getting your kids to just try ne... More..
Autos > Cars How to organize your vehicle: 3 of 8
Let's face it some of us spend more time in our cars than we do at home. I am constantly on the run. It was time to get organized before amount of "stuff" I carry around with me took over the passenger space of my vehicle. The first thing I did was take everything out of the car that had accumulated over time. I threw out th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges How to discuss sexuality with your teen: 28 of 73
Don't advertise what you're not selling. In today's world everywhere you look there is an Ad, TV show or Movie that is exposing your teenager to sex and sexuality. Almost every commercial from toothpaste to jeans is about attracting the opposite sex. Our children are constantly reminded that they need to be sexy in order to ... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) How you can recognize a good listener: 25 of 64
Can you hear me now? How can you tell if someone is really listening to you? When someone is a good listener they make you feel that you are the only one in the room. They are completely focused on you and what you are saying. Have you ever been talking to someone and you see their eyes focused on something else and you know... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 138 of 348
The first Christmas after you become a parent is like no other Christmas you have ever experienced. It gives a whole new meaning to Christmas morning and you understand why your parents stayed up all night Christmas Eve putting together bikes and doll houses. You want your children to feel the same awe and remember each Chri... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Cryptex of Time: 4 of 10
I found Cryptex of Time to be an interesting new twist on one of my favorite on line games. I have played Bejeweled for years and had gotten tired of the same old thing each time I played it. Cryptex offers me new challenges and different playing screens, but still has the familiar feel of my old beloved game. The jewels are... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How debt can make you feel: 11 of 26
I can't breathe! Or at least it feels that way. I sit down every Friday trying to figure out how to stretch a dime into a dollar. I look at what needs to be paid and what has to be paid and what my kids need for school or sports and I can't breathe. I think why do I even bother. It doesn't seem like I ever get anywhere. You ... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition Tips for getting your child to eat healthy: 12 of 28
All your children have to do is watch TV for a half-hour and they know exactly what sugary sensations are available at the local grocery store. Where are the commercials for carrots? There are several really good ways to get your child to eat healthier foods. 1. Start having Family meals. Kids are more likely to eat fruits, ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms How the elderly can make greater contributions to their communities: 9 of 21
We are so obsessed in this country with bigger, faster, newer, and stronger that we ignore one of our greatest national resources, the Elderly. They have a wealth of knowledge, experience and common sense that you can't learn from any book. The elderly people of our society have seen it all. Most of them lived through the hi... More..