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I am a SAHM of 2 girls, 2 1/2 yr old and 11 mo and I am also an Army Wife. I have always enjoyed writing, I took creative writing classes in high school and college. I love animals and home improvement and ANYTHING that makes mommy life easier.

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Creative Writing > Novel Excerpts Novel excerpts: Romance: 11 of 226
Seth reaches over and takes my hand beneath the table and squeezes it gently. He seems nervous or upset. Could it be that he is disappointed that the summer has come to an end too? Suddenly he stands up. I have an announcement, if everyone could listen for a moment please, I'd greatly appreciate it. Seth says. I wonder if he ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Freedom: 24 of 283
warm sunlight dances on my facea gentle breeze passes softly through my hairthe sweetest fragrance of wildflowers pulls me forwardluring me in helpless, entranced i move effortlessly into the shadowsfarther and farther into the depths of the wild wood treeslooming high in the amethyst and crimson skyfaster, farther, my heart ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My husband is a father: 4 of 21
My husband is a father now, but what was he before? And why did it make being a father so special. When my husband and I met, he was/is an Airborne Soldier in the U.S. Army. He was 23 and getting ready to transfer to Germany for 4 years when we decided to get married and threw a wedding together in 2 weeks so I would be able ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Losing your children to foster care: 3 of 10
I'm not complaining when I say that my 2 yr old daughter isn't challenged in any way mentally or physically, I'm thrilled it's not something more than it is. However, she is challenged in one way, she has an eating disorder. At 2 yrs old she weighs 20 lbs. Wow?! A 2 yr old with an eating disorder? Who would have thought, righ... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety What to do when a car is on fire: 8 of 25
Having been a part of this type of situation first hand the best and safest thing to do when a vehicle in on fire is get out and get as far away from the vehicle as possible. It would seem my family has had it's fair share of car fires, must be the evil car gremlins after us. In my 24 years I have witnessed 3 vehicles catch o... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Should preschool children be in talent contests and beauty pageants?: 1 of 3
It is unfortunate that so many people do not see the changes that the pageant and talent industries have made in the last several years. Since the murder of pageant queen JonBenet Ramsey, many believe that pageants and talent competitions foster ill behavior and sadly that is not the case.More and more pageants and talent com... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Breeds Best breeds for guard dogs: 27 of 72
The best guard dogs know their place in the family. Yes, family. Pets, especially those in a service position need to understand that they are part of the family and not on the outside looking in. Guard dogs are intimate with the family, they understand their feelings. Scared, Happy, Sad, and the dog is able to interpret that... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Grandparenting Family tree: True stories about gardening with my parents (or grandparents): 56 of 135
There's a song "Every Rose Has it's Thorn" by Poison. Brett Michaels wrote it about an exotic dancer that broke his heart. Nanny wasn't an exotic dancer, thank God, but in many ways she did break my heart, not in the way of a lovers heartbreak, but in the sense that she taught me that life is hard and it's better to be prepar... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Advantages of cloth diapers: 6 of 14
Think cloth diapers are still prefolds and plastic pants? Think again! The new generation of cloth diapers has evolved and they offer so many advantages over using disposable diapers. Want to know how I know that? I switched from disposable diapers to cloth diapers for my 19 month old daughter 3 1/2 months ago. If we have a t... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Basic living room decorating ideas: 11 of 23
Decorating a living room doesn't have to cost a lot of money and can make such a positive impact on your daily life. There are many things you can do to enhance the space you have to really show your personality and to fit your lifestyle.ORGANIZATION IS KEY. Furniture should not be "heavy" on one side of the room; the TV, cou... More..