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I am a daughter, a mother, a wife - master of my home on most days, a confused spectator on others. I am an attorney, a writer, and business owner. I am a riddle in nine syllables, wait, that's Sylvia Plath. I never really liked her work...

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership What you need to consider before getting a pet: 1 of 70

Pets can bring great joy into their owners' lives, but they can also bring unexpected results. Many new owners find themselves regretting a decision based more on a pet's adorable appeal than on an educated and thoughtful choice. Before choosing the pet for you, consider all of the factors of pet ownership. Use the following...
Arts & Humanities > Writing Tips Writing problems to avoid: Five things that kill good writing: 1 of 39

Writing is like a relationship: it's easy to miss all of the good things about it if you can't get over all the little problems. When a writer courts a reader, all of the romantic gestures are for naught if the writer forgets a birthday or misspells the reader's name. Writing requires more than mastering the art of storytell...
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Burger King fries really aren't as good as McDonald's fries: 1 of 13

When it comes to French fries, McDonald's beats Burger King, hands down. This one's just no contest. It's a good thing that Burger King can substitute onion rings as your side, because no one's buying the combo for the fries. I remember a huge marketing ploy arranged by Burger King within the past decade where the restaurant...
Society & Lifestyle > Lifestyles Tips for living with very little money: 3 of 24

Whether your money shortage is temporary or a permanent fact of life, it takes discipline and creativity to get by on a shoestring. While it's a given that you'll have to make a lot of sacrifices, you can live comfortably,and even enjoy life, on a tight budget. Here are a few tips to make the most when you have the least. MA...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Great teen party games: 1 of 8

Without collaborative planning between parent and adolescent, teen parties tend to range from uncomfortable silences to alcohol-drinking experiments, neither of which make for a good or appropriate night. While it is important that a parent be involved and completely aware of the goings-on of a teenager's party, the key to m...
Personal Finance > Real Estate Don't count out real estate just yet: 1 of 7

Housing bubbles. Mortgage crisis. Recession. The media reports doom and gloom as it paints the dismal picture of the current status of the real estate industry. Foreclosures are up, home sales are down, financing has all but completely dried up. Is there a silver lining in real estate? In short, yes. Just like many facets of...
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) The risks of dual agency in real estate: 1 of 6

Consider the fact that dual agency is no longer allowed in many states. There's a good reason for that. Dual agency is the arrangement in which the same real estate brokerage (and often the same agent from that brokerage) represents both the sellers and the buyers of a property. It is not only a conflict of interest, but oft...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys Your reactions to the 2007 recall of Aqua Dots craft kits: 2 of 11

Concern. Outrage. Fear. As a parent, you become accustomed to hearing about toy and children's product recalls. You just hope that it's not for a product that you have. Usually recalls target items that present choking hazards, so parents everywhere suffered a collective wave of shock when the news reported a toy recall asso...
Pets & Animals > Dog Training How to stop your dog from using the garden as a bathroom: 1 of 5

Some people pay for that kind of fertilizer. But the truth is, no one wants Spot to constantly trample the backyard garden and fill it with "land mines." While your dog doesn't differentiate your garden from any other area of your yard, unless he has a real taste for tomatoes, he can be taught to tell the difference between ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Are you a backstage parent? How to tell if you're pushing your kids too hard to achieve: 2 of 8

Take your blinders off. If you are pushing your child too hard, there are plenty of signs indicating this. You just have to open your eyes to a truth you may not want to see: You have become a backstage parent. Of course you, as a parent, want your child to be successful, and will do what you must to help them achieve that. ...