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I am self-employed married mother of 2, with an opinion on everything. I love to learn about nutrition, it is amazing what different foods can do for/to your body. I also love learning about religion and am a certified news junkie. My world revolves around

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Style & Beauty > Body Image It's not so easy being skinny: 1 of 22
Hi everyone, it's me! That girl you love to hate. You know, the one who eats anything she wants and never gains a pound. The one whose exercise routine mostly consists of cleaning the house, and chasing after the kids. I'm that girl who never tries on clothes, because I've been the same size since high school and can tell by ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Waiting staff: How to double your tips: 1 of 21
As a former employee in the service industry, I know all to well what it takes to be a great server and it's not as easy as it appears. As a service manager for a major casual dining chain, I know how hard it is to find qualified servers, and no not anyone can do it. It is a tough job, with a mostly tough crowd of customers e... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) All the benefits of having children: 1 of 16
For me, the list of benefits of having children could go on endlessly. My children have done so much to enrich my life and make me a better person. They are by far the greatest gifts I have ever received and I thank God every day for all they have given me.Having children has forced me to put away my party girl shoes and be a... More..
Personal Finance > Spending & Saving (Other) Favorite store for bargains: 1 of 12
I love a good deal, and finding it isn't always easy. Of course there are the stores for which one would expect to find a bargain, like all the different dollar stores out there. But there are many other places to go, you just have to know the right the time to go. I have it almost down to a science in my area!I absolutely lo... More..
Education > Primary School Issues Elementary and middle school fundraisers: 1 of 10
I never realized until my kid's hit elementary school, just how many fundraisers schools have each year. Usually organized by the PTA, fundraisers play an important role in how schools spend their money. They pay for playgrounds, school functions, class parties, field trips, materials and library books, and so much more. Sinc... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics Are children overdiagnosed with attention deficit disorder?: 9 of 89
There are many reasons why I believe ADD/ADHD is being over diagnosed in children, specifically in boys. There is the school system and the teachers, the impatient parents and our fast paced lives, the doctors and the testing process, and lastly diet and sleep.Let's start with the schools and the teachers. Firstly, boys and g... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How I lost the weight I gained during pregnancy and got back my figure!: 7 of 56
Gaining weight during pregnancy is an inevitable, but not permanent, downside to having that cute little bundle of joy. Sure there are plenty of women out there who can fit back into their size six jeans in a matter of weeks, but the majority of us can't do that. For women like myself, who gained a whooping 70 pounds with eac... More..
Politics, News & Issues > War & Peace America must win the heart of the muslim people: 6 of 44
America winning the hearts of the Muslim people really falls into two categories. First there are the American born Muslims and those that have immigrated to this country. Then there are the Muslims that are not from this country, specifically those in the Middle East and parts of Africa, where you will find more Muslim extre... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Healthy children's packed lunches: 1 of 7
We all want are children to be happy and healthy eaters. Unfortunately, school menus seem to be dominated by fatty, fried, and processed foods that are really not the best choice for our children. The only thing to do is pack a lunch, but it can sometimes be hard to give your children variety. Most schools don't allow childre... More..
Relationships & Family > Romance & Sexuality What makes a man sexy?: 9 of 56
What makes a man sexy really depends on the woman looking at him. Some of us find bad boys sexy, while some of us prefer a nice sensitive man. Some of like skinny guys, and others like a big beefy man. For me, when I think of a sexy man I immediately think of my husband.When I first met my husband on the dance floor I was ins... More..