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Relationships & Family > Family Bonding How a road trip can foster family communication: 5 of 29
There is one road trip I'll never forget. It wasn't the typical two hour drive to my pap-paw's farm. No, during those trips, I remember fighting with my younger brother who got to sit in the front seat, what radio station we were going to listen to, and counting down the time to our destination by watching the cow population ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Top 10 must-have baby products: 7 of 39
Oh, baby! Swollen feet, achy back, and you're ready to pop! As you waddle around in your last months, a few baby showers are sure to pop up. You expect the normal things: clothing, diapers, bottles, blankets, and so many stuffed animals you could start your own zoo. What are some creative things that a new mother could use to... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: My husband is a father: 5 of 21
"I don't want any kids," my husband always stated. "Kids don't like me, and I don't like kids." For years I heard this mentioned whenever I brought up the subject of starting a family. I also heard, "I won't be a good father", and "I'll screw up their lives". Did I mention that my husband is particularly ornery? Truth be told... More..
Home & Garden > Furniture Tips for buying a bar stool: 1 of 4
As a former furniture salesperson, I assisted many a person with choosing a barstool. Of course, when it comes to making such a purchase, there are many questions to be asked and answered.1. What height do you need? Barstools come in 24" or 30" height. Most kitchen counters are made at 36" height. For that size counter, you w... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Pregnancy brain: Dealing with your new-found forgetfulness: 5 of 13
Wait, what was I writing about? I hate to admit it, but my forgetfulness came upon me during pregnancy, and has yet to go away. I fear forgetfulness is here to stay unless I forget that I have the habit of being forgetful.While I was pregnant, I slowly noticed myself forgetting simple things I needed to pick up at the grocery... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts Ideas for crafty paper dolls: 2 of 4
Perhaps the most enjoyable paper dolls I've made within the past couple of years were ones that I found on a website called www.makingfriends.com. I used these printable dolls for several craft ideas, bulletin boards, and learning centers for my preschoolers when I taught 3-5 year olds. With these dolls, I printed out several... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade How to retract a bid on eBay: 1 of 1
Bid retraction on eBay can be a seller's worst nightmare. It is understandable that sometimes life happens and maybe the buyer just can't afford to purchase the item. Most other times, the buyer just changes his mind. And, on occasion, you can just be one of the lucky ones who gets the guy who gets his kicks by trying to brea... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 161 of 272
It all started with a single yellow rose. My momma had just given birth to me, a healthy baby girl, and her parents arrived to visit the new family. Upon entering the room, my mam-maw presented my mom with a single yellow rose bud in honor of me. From that day on, my mother grew very fond of yellow roses. Time would only tell... More..
Business > Online Advertising & Sales Boost your eBay sales with good auction photos: 6 of 9
A picture is worth a thousand words, and for potential buyers, it means more details. For sellers, it usually means more traffic, and more bids. I am a seller and buyer on Ebay. I have been for seven years. I can't say I make a living off of the things that I sell, but it's a nice way to turn some things for a little cash. It... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade Tips on using Excel to manage eBay auctions: 2 of 3
Ninety-five percent of my items up for sale on eBay are taken in on consignment. Seeing that is the case, I had to come up with a fairly easy way to keep track of all of the items and their fees. Thankfully in high school I took accounting classes and have a Grandma who has done bookkeeping all of her life that have helped me... More..