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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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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Visiting San Diego, California, in the winter: 3 of 7
When most of the country is battling snow, ice and sleet San Diego, California is experiencing average temperatures in the upper 50's and a few rainy days. Each year less than 10 inches of precipitation fall in San Diego. On average 267 days are mostly sunny with only 41 days of rain. Those are pretty good odds to deal with w... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Walk and talk: How going for walks together can improve your relationship: 20 of 46
What is more romantic than a sunset walk on the beach hand in hand with the one you love? Nothing right? Well, he could bring you some flowers, but then you would have to carry them.Going on walks together can improve your relationship, because there are far fewer distractions from your everyday life than if you were sitting ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Talking to your kids about racial stereotypes: 19 of 43
How do we teach our children that it is wrong to judge a person by the color of their skin? How do we teach them that it is okay to people to be different and that doesn't mean that they are better or worse than we are? It would be easy if we were they only influences in our children's lives, but we aren't.We live in a commun... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values When good deeds make you vulnerable to criminals: 8 of 18
It is a sad testimony to the state of our great nation when you can't even trust someone who appears to be in need of assistance. We have all read the emails about the predator who lured his victims out of their homes with a recording of a baby crying. What twisted mind came up with that?The amount of cautions we have to exer... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Popular movie themes: Stories about outcasts turned heroes: 16 of 35
Everyone wants to root for the underdog. That is why stories about outcasts and their journey to heroism are always a popular theme for movies. We all want to leave the Movie Theater feeling good about the world we live in.It is the excitement and satisfaction we get from watching someone face the impossible and come out vict... More..
Personal Finance > Mortgages & Home Loans Determining what you can afford when buying a house: 14 of 28
Want to know if you can afford to buy a house before you go to the Bank? There are guidelines lending institutions use to determine what you can afford when buying a house called debt to income ratios. There are also some other factors you will want to look at before taking the plunge into home ownership to make sure you don'... More..
Sports & Recreation > Boating & Sailing Sinking vessel: What to do when your ship is going down: 3 of 6
What should you do if your Yacht is sinking? -Weather you are going out for a couple hours or for a few days, you should always go over emergency and safety procedures with your passengers. A fifteen minute safety lecture could save lives. Every passenger should know where the life jackets are located at different points thro... More..
Local Guides > San Diego Visiting San Diego, California, in the spring: 2 of 4
Spring in most parts of the country means rain, but in San Diego, California they get most of their rain during the winter months so the spring is all clear skies and fresh ocean air. The temperatures usually don't raise into the seventies until early June, but with an average temp of 67 degrees a light jacket or sweatshirt i... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Visiting San Diego, California, in the summer: 2 of 4
San Diego is famous for its near perfect year round weather. During the summer months the average temperature is 75 degrees F with highs in the mid eighties and lows in the sixties and that sounds like paradise to me. Although San Diego is known for its dazzling beaches and abundance of water sports there is a lot more to see... More..
Travel > Vacations Guide to family vacations in Puerto Rico: 2 of 4
The Puerto Rican culture adores and embraces children; they consider family life a core cultural value. You will find during your stay that the fanciest restaurants, the beaches and resorts are all designed with families in mind.Most major resorts have multiple restaurants, water parks, kid's camp and teen clubs to help make ... More..