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I am just starting to write again, which is what I'd really wanted to do in the first place. I graduated from college with a degree in English and Secondary Education. But, instead of becoming a teacher, I followed a childhood dream of joining the military

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Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to prevent overweight children from eating too much: 1 of 19

When your baby had cute little pudge rolls on his legs, it was adorable. Squeezing his cheeks was nothing short of gleeful. But as your baby grows into a toddler and into an adolescent, it's time to focus on nutrition and eating. Childhood obesity is on the rise. In the United States, more than 30% of adults are obese, setti...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Tips to help mothers stay organized: 2 of 37

With kids at practice, husbands at late meetings and moms running the show, no wonder trying to get organized can be difficult. Before you roll your eyes at the mom who breezes through the supermarket, checking off her organized list, holding children who have on matching socks; read through these top ten get organized trick...
Health & Fitness > Respiratory Diseases COPD signs and symptoms: 1 of 15

Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) is a disease that obstructs your airflow and interferes with normal breathing. It slowly damages your airways and is currently the fourth leading cause of death in America. In 2004, nearly 11.4 million Americans were estimated to have COPD. It can often creep up on people slowly, ...
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness How healthy is your home?: 1 of 13

With crime, pollution, terrorists, even every day stressors like our jobs and high gas prices, we look to our homes as the one place where we are safe and protected. It's no wonder that we spend up to 90% of our lives there. But, unbeknownst to us, our homes can be dangerous to us, posing sneaky health risks to our families....
Health & Fitness > Health Care Tips for preparing your child for a hospital stay: 1 of 12

A child would rightfully be terrified of spending a night in the hospital, if not a week, or a month. They can be cold, sterile environments and even at their best, they are simply not as comfortable as their homes. Preparing a child for a hospital stay is imperative to making it a little more comfortable and a little less s...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Best inspirational books for teens: 1 of 12

A teenager's world can be filled with angst and troubles. And as much as we'd like to, as parents, we don't have all the answers. They'd like to have a place to turn that isn't us and we can give that to them through inspirational books. Thankfully, there's a virtual bounty of them to choose from. LIFE'S LITTLE INSTRUCTION M...
Health & Fitness > Disease Prevention Skin problems caused by swimming pools: 1 of 12

Swimming is a fantastic low-impact cardiovascular exercise. The heart healthy benefits are numerous and there's no words to describe the refreshing tingle as your body slices through the water on a hot day. But, as with anything you subject your body to, there are some potential nasty risks. Skin and health problems can cree...
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: The dollhouse mystery: 3 of 35

Discovering Disarray in the Dollhouse Suspects: T.J. Crazy Carl Aunt Regina Creepy Crawlers Ghost in the Attic I sighed, looking around my new bedroom with pride, honing in on my dollhouse in the corner. Dad made it for me when I was a baby. And although I was almost thirteen, big enough to move to the attic, I wasn't ready ...
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Hot fashion: The professional woman's guide to wardrobe during Rio Grande Valley's hottest days: 1 of 11

Sitting on your porch, sipping a cocktail and being supremely satisfied with your choice of community as the temperature soars to a comfortable 80 degrees on a typical December day, it's hard to come up with reasons why anyone would chose to live anywhere other than the Rio Grande Valley. With its temperate climate, booming ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Teens Tips on teaching your teen girl to shave: 1 of 11

It's embarrassing to be a hairy beast. At least that's how your daughter feels when she suddenly realizes that she has a layer of fine black hairs blanketing her legs or dangling from her underarms. Or worse, if someone's pointed the offensive hairs out to her before she's noticed them herself, she's humiliated. And, she nee...