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I'm a married 40something SAHM living in a highly diverse community in southeastern Massachusetts. I have one brilliant and beautiful daughter whom I am homeschooling.

I volunteer within my community at our library and various small town government committees.

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Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) True gardening stories: What happened when I tried to include my family in my gardening project: 1 of 66
Family togetherness is a wonderful thing - except when it comes to gardening. Then all of life's lessons like sharing & taking turns go right out the window and it's every man, woman, child for himself. At least that's what happened in my family.My joy of gardening was unexpected. My husband and I bought a home with a 1/2 acr... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Starting seeds: 3 of 15
English garden, cottage garden, potager garden. Organic gardening, hydroponic gardening, chemical dependent gardening.There are as many types of gardens as there are yards to grow them in. As many methods of gardening as there are people who garden. So, too, with starting seeds. There are MANY methods of growing plant from se... More..
Education > Homeschooling Tips for homeschooling inexpensively: 4 of 17
One of the most frequently asked questions by potential homeschooling parents is: How much does it cost? The short answer is: As much or as little as you want to spend.You can spend $500 per year on boxed curriculum or spend close to $0 using found resources. It all depends on your homeschooling style, your child's learning s... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschool co-op groups: Beneficial or harmful?: 1 of 3
Participating in a homeschool co-op is great - once you find the one that fits your needs and expectations. Not all co-ops are created equal! Just because every parent in the co-op homeschools doesn't mean that you'll be fast friends, have the same educational, moral or social goals for your children or even have the same int... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Recycling: Creative ideas for household discards: 7 of 20
Much to his disgust, my husband has had 7 years of learning what creative things one can do with household discards! But he has learned! He first gave up on "WHERE did you get that?"He no longer ASKS "What are you going to do with THAT?"He has even given up the big eye rolls when I come home with a new treasure.Yes, I don't s... More..
Home & Garden > Landscaping Landscaping ideas using rocks and stones: 6 of 15
Ah rocks - the bane of every gardener. You try to dig a hole to plant something and "CLANK" - hit a rock. Maybe it's a small rock - most often it's something large that must be extricated using a series of techniques that include various tools, hands and words reserved only for special occasions!But then - POP! Out it comes. ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Should adoption by those over age 50 be permitted?: 10 of 22
Before forming an opinion on whether a person over age 50 be permitted to adopt a child, consider some sobering facts provided by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.According to the Administration for Children and Families, Children's Bureau Adoption and Foster Care Analysis and Reporting System (AFCARS):- 513,0... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Packing fun and memories into your kid's 'snow day': 5 of 10
Snow = cold wet feet, soggy mittens, frozen fingers, runny noses and ENDLESS POSSIBILITIES for fun! A snow DAY is the be all end all of great days! So much better than even going to the beach in July.Ten years ago, if you had told me I'd make that statement, I'd have laughed incredibly hard at the improbability of it! I hate ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Why a moving company with SoHo oFFice is better than its competitors: 4 of 7
When you're relocating there seems to be an endless amount of tasks to complete before moving day: utilities to turn off, subscriptions to cancel, forms to fill out, cleaning, packing and the list goes on. In the midst of it all, one herculean task faces you: finding a mover. Not just any mover, but a reputable mover to provi... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues Was Martin Luther King, Jr. or Malcolm X a better leader for civil rights for blacks?: 11 of 14
Why isn't there a "NEITHER" option? Or an "OTHER" option? If any Helium debate needed a different choice or an additonal choice, it's this one.First, I don't feel that either man was a "leader" for civil rights. The civil rights movement started before them and involved countless others who have largely gone unnamed. These me... More..