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About me - Daniella Maggio

I am ...

* a wife

* a friend

* a teacher

* a student

* a reader

* a writer

I've been reading for as long as I can remember. In fact, I still remember the first book I successfully finished ON MY OWN! Because of my love for reading, I somehow transitioned into writing

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Rape: 1 of 34
YOU WILL NOT CONTROL ME! "You won't tell anyone because you're an ugly slut and nobody would believe you anyways." The handsome man told me as I cried and beat on the door to his room. "You came to my room on a military base and stayed watching movies with me after curfew. You wanted this and it was your fault. If you try to... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes How to organize a stag night: 1 of 10
HOW TO ORGANIZE A STAG NIGHTStag nights or bachelor parties' have become a rite of passion for men and women the night or nights before their wedding. They often include a nice meal, entertainment, and a group of close friends. To organize a perfect party you will need to know the person well that you are hosting a party for.... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spirituality (Other) Reflections: The power of faith: 3 of 24
Do you believe in miracles?If you had asked me this question before June 21st, 2005 I would have answered with a vehement, "No!" However, a course of events changed my mind and faith forever.On the morning of June 21st, 2005, I was supposed to accompany my husband to a U.S. Navy picnic. Instead of accompanying him, I decided ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Getting Ahead Being a dedicated employee on the job: 6 of 44
BEING A DEDICATED EMPLOYEEWe are in a time of economic hardship and struggle. Today's employees are not hiring randomly. They are seeking out employees who they believe will be honest, dedicated, and hard-working. My mother always taught me that a job worth doing was a job worth doing well. This applied to my time in school a... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Christmas gift ideas under $10: 2 of 14
CHRISTMAS GIFTS UNDER TEN DOLLARSThis idea started at work for me a few years ago. Each of us would draw a name and could only spend ten dollars on a gift. What does ten dollars buy these days? Perhaps, you might buy a generic gift card at some well known store? To me, that seemed like taking the easy and non-personal way out... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) A guide to scoring the best deals on Black Friday: 1 of 7
A Guide to Scoring the Best Black Friday Deals In our family Black Friday shopping is a tradition. It's one time of the year when all the women of our family get together, stand in long lines, battle mobs at stores, and warm up by drinking a nice cup of coffee together as we catch up on the last year together and talk abou... More..
Education > Learning Styles & Skills Tips to help children understand math concepts: 2 of 13
For many parents, math can stir up memories of worry and fear. However, your children need not feel that way. My personal motto about helping children understand any school assignment is to make it FUN! Adding a bit of creativity into any learning experience and offering rewards almost always has a happy ending.~ Counting~ Ad... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Does happily ever after exist?: 4 of 25
Does happily ever after really exist? This question plagues the masses as they turn to internet, phone, and dating services. Everyone seems to be searching for their 'perfect match' so that they may live 'happily ever after'. This search generates a huge amount of revenue for services cashing in on people's dreams. To some, t... More..
Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) Nontraditional menu ideas for Christmas dinner: 1 of 6
NON-TRADITIONAL CHRISTMAS DINNERSMy family has always been huge. Everyone from both sides of the extended family would gather together and eat after exchanging presents. As the family grew even larger and some of the children married off the usual huge Christmas dinner got split into three different houses. Because it was so ... More..
Style & Beauty > Body Care Product reviews: Lush Melting Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt: 1 of 6
Want a sweet treat that won't add on the pounds? Need a break from the everyday hectic rushed life that you live? Ever dream of being that woman in the commercial lying in her tub as her stress melts away with each tiny bubble. Well, try Lush Marshmallow Moment Bath Melt. It's a gift that you won't feel guilty for giving your... More..