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I'm a wife and mother of four boys. I am delighted and still a bit shocked to be welcoming twin girls into our family in a few short months! I like to live loudly. I drink way too much coffee. I really need an editor. I love to blog and to write about what

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: The highs and lows of being a housewife: 3 of 29
This morning I sat in my lime green bathroom (the quietest room in the house) and was reading this weeks U.S. News and World Report. My sweetie had wanted me to see how well Georgia Tech ranked in the list of engineering schools...blah, blah, blah... What I did see was a short column on the effects of a coffee study. Apparen... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Styles of crust used by Domino's Pizza: 1 of 9
Hand tossed, deep dish, thin or Brooklyn, what crust will you choose on your next Domino's Pizza? Domino's Pizza offers four styles of crusts for your pizza enjoyment, which just may put Domino's Pizza in the lead as far as crust variety goes. Variety in crust types is important to m ost pizza fans, as most have a preference... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Countdown to no more diapers: Best potty training tips: 5 of 42
By far, my most triumphant day in mommyhood was when I potty trained my fourth son! After ten and a half straight years of diapers, I felt like I had finally finished a marathon. Hopefully the following tips will help you with your potty training marathon. 1. Just because you are ready, does not mean your child is ready. A w... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to fight high energy bills in the summer: 17 of 103
Summertime is known for being care free and easy, but when high energy bills creep up, it can become a stressful time. Fortunately, there are some easy things you can do to make sure you stay cool, and your bills stay low. 1. Make sure your equipment is properly maintained. Clean air filters frequently so that your air condi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Asking older children to babysit for siblings: Guidelines: 2 of 12
A favorite saying of mine is that it takes twelve years to grow a good babysitter, and twelve years is well worth it. Asking your older child to babysit younger siblings may seem like an easy alternative to hiring an outside babysitter, but be careful of the pitfalls that are involved with this arrangement. *Pitfall 1: An ol... More..
Autos > Driving & Safety Guide to car seat safety: 1 of 6
If you are new to the world of child car seats or have been strapping them in your mini van for as long as you can remember, it is a good idea to refresh your knowledge on child safety seats. 1. According to the National Highwasy Traffic Safety Administration,the best car seat is the one that fits your child correctly, is ea... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Tips for creating a dress-up collection for children: 1 of 6
I have spent a lot of time and money building up toy collections for my four sons. But the area in their toy closet that they return to day after day is their dress up corner! Boys and girls love to play dress-up. It is a fabulous way for them to explore the often frightening world of grown ups. It is an outlet for their cre... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to be an effective advocate for your child at school: 4 of 23
Many parents assume that when they drop their children off at school, their job is done. Nothing could be further than the truth! We cannot assume, as parents, that every contact that our children make in school is beneficial. We cannot assume that the classroom placement for our children is ideal. There are many personality... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Chocolatier: 2 of 11
Chocolatier 2: Secret Ingredients is a sequel game that truly lives up to the expectations of the fans of the original game. Created by casual game giants, Playfirst Games, you will not be let down. In Chocolatier 2:Secret Ingredients you take on the role of a novice chocolate maker in 1920's San Francisco. Your boss and pat... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Does the Special K diet work?: 3 of 14
There is great news for dieters everywhere. The Special K diet, if followed correctly, works. The bad news is that this diet probably is not effective for long term wieght loss. This is not surprising. The Special K diet works for the same reason the Slim Fast plan works. If you, the dieter, significantly cuts the calories t... More..