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I am a mom of two daughters and a 5th grade teacher who loves to write when I get the chance!

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Entertainment > Celebrity Gossip & News Britney bald: Why did Britney Spears shave her head?: 8 of 130
The fact that at least 150 people have stopped to write about why Britney Spears shaved her head almost concerns me more than why Britney Spears actually committed the act of shaving her head. Seriously... Alas, I have to include myself in the one hundred plus who feel they must comment on the obvious.Britney Spears strikes a... More..
Autos > Engine Repair What it means when your car won't start: 1 of 16
When your car won't start it may mean one of several things, mostly very simple, but of course all equally frustrating. We depend on our cars. And when we get in, there is an element of trust. We know when we turn the key, the engine is going to respond in kind with the usual sound. But suppose this does not happen.First, wha... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Why you should avoid gifts and toys that say "Assembly required": 2 of 16
"Assembly required" is the phrase that stirs many ghosts of Christmas' past. My husband and I have to chuckle...now. But it sure wasn't funny then! The two pink big wheels in particular come to mind. Who knew "assembly required" meant very difficult handle bars, with wheels that had to be fit on the axles with just the right ... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice How to discover what your grandmother really wants for Christmas: 2 of 8

Buying gifts for grandmothers is often difficult because you may think they have absolutely everything they want or need. With that in mind, however, the best way to discover what they really may want for Christmas, or any gift-giving occasion for that matter, is to spend some quality time with this special person in your lif... More..
Business > Starting a Business Home businesses: Create a winning company: 1 of 4
Follow your passion! To start a successful home business, the first rule of thumb is that this business should be the result of something a person loves to do. The most successful and happy people whether working at home or out in the workplace are people who love to go to work and who love to do their jobs. Find your passion... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Technologies & Issues Should cell phone use be banned while driving?: 77 of 270
Cell phones should definitely not be used while driving. And those of us who do use cell phones are probably guilty of talking on our phone while driving at some point. However, the scales are tipping in favor of the cities who have already taken steps toward fining the cell-phone driver, and thereby banning the use of cell p... More..
Computers & Technology > Consumer Electronics (Other) Energizer vs. Duracell batteries: 2 of 7
Almost everyone uses some type of battery. The question is, "Which battery name brand will give a person the most life for his or her money." Statistics show us that Duracell and Energizer are the two top sellers of batteries, resulting from a possiblity of many factors. The reputation of both batteries could stem from actual... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Games & Toys What to look for when buying dolls for your tween girl: 3 of 10
Buying dolls for tween girls is as varied as each girl of this age is herself. By the time a girl reaches the age of what is considered tween, she may or may not still play with dolls, depending on how much the girl was into dolls in the first place at a younger age.There are a few sure bets for buying dolls for most girls be... More..
Autos > Engine Repair How to clean corrosion on your car's battery terminals and wires: 4 of 12
Corrosion on your car's battery will literally stop your car from starting if enough it builds up around the posts and/or cables. Cleaning off this corrosion on the battery is one of the easiest self-maintenance tasks you can perform on your own car. To know if your battery has corrosion on it, simply pop the hood, locate the... More..
Sciences > Zoology Differences between whales, dolphins and porpoises: 5 of 11
There are a few significant differences between whales, dolphins and porpoises. While dolphins and porpoises are considered and classed as species of the greater whale family, their appearance apart from the whale are quite obvious.The most glaring difference between whales, dolphins and porpoises is their size. Whales are th... More..