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A mother of 6 very active children I am very proud of, I am a very busy woman. Luckily my loving husband keeps me sane by chipping in and giving me time to read, write or just relax.

In school I wrote articles and edited our student newspaper. After graduation

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Personal Finance > Smart Spending Money-saving tips: How to save money dining out: 26 of 40
If you live on a tight budget you have to make many sacrifices to keep between the lines. But no matter how low your income or how high your bills you still need to find time and opportunity to enjoy life. A great way to break away from every day routines and to relieve some stress is easting out. Dinner out may not be free,... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Teacher tips: How to deal with meddlesome parents: 13 of 20
There is always that parent that has to know everything, has to be involved in everything and is always on your and their child's case. Sometimes you may just want to tell them to shut up in no uncertain terms. Their meddling interferes with the success of the whole class including their own child. Step back and take a deep ... More..
Sports & Recreation > Sports & Recreation (Other) Rodeo: The basics of bull riding: 2 of 3
So you ignored all your mother's pleas to become a doctor or lawyer even though she means well. You feel destined for greater things. You need adrenalin rushing through your veins on a regular basis, you want to live on the edge even if that means being penny less and going through excruciating pain. Before you throw yoursel... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to decorate a bedroom on a budget: 21 of 29
Different strokes for different folks, just as the saying goes as diversified as personalities are so are the styles of our living spaces. The bedroom is no exception if anything it is the one room where we really show who we are. It is our retreat or hide out from the stress of the world. Every one of us spends a large amou... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Student teachers: How to avoid being sucked into school politics: 8 of 11
School politics appear in every school in every country. There is no point denying the fact that the problem exists. You can only hope to be able to navigate around it and not being sucked in. You simply do not have the time or energy to get too involved. Your primary goal is to learn how to be an educator not a politician o... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Non-traditional weddings: Alternatives to the father-daughter dance: 3 of 4
The father-daughter dance has a long tradition. In history the father danced with is daughter and during the course of the dance handed her off to the groom symbolizing his approval and her step from his house to her husband's. Now in a lot of weddings it is reversed to the groom dancing first and then the father. Either way... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to decorate a dorm room on a budget: 7 of 8
Your dorm room is the extension to your class room, the place you go right after class and stay until the next class begins. It is where you study to ensure great test results. Since you are always studying and have no social ambitions your decorating needs are simple, make sure your room stays well organized and you are not... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests Maid of honor tips: What to do if the bride has cold feet: 9 of 10
You have been working for weeks along side your best friend to plan the perfect wedding. Everything is set and the father of the bride is waiting to walk her down the aisles so she can live happily ever after. Sounds like the perfect fairy tale, if it wasn't for nerves. Right before the ceremony the bride has second thoughts... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) Your most meaningful family traditions: 314 of 348
We are a patchwork family of eight and it is sometimes hard to honor traditions from all parts of our family, so we decided to customize our own tradition. We needed to find something that we could and would all participate in, something that doesn't require much financially and that we enjoy. It all starts with a family mee... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Safety First aid tips for common injuries in children: 20 of 22
Accidents and injuries occur all the time. In a perfect world we would prevent all those dangers and keep our children safe from harm. But since we as parents are only guardian angels in training and do not possess those ultimate powers yet we have to educate ourselves in the best treatment for those resulting injuries small... More..