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My name is Courtney. I'm 23 and a stay at home mom of two energetic little boys. I live in a little town outside of Saint Louis, where I've lived all my life. About six months ago I re-enrolled in college and now I'm a full time college student pursuing a

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding The best formula for your baby: 1 of 7
With dozens of options, choosing a formula for your newborn can be overwhelming. Each formula offers something different, and deciding which fits your baby best can be a struggle. New mothers are bombarded with ads and coupons for different brands, all of which can be confusing when you don't know the basics of the formula in... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing Causes and results of low self-esteem: 1 of 6
Melissa cracked her bedroom window and lit a cigarette. She knew that if her parents smelled the smoke they would kill her, but she didn't care. She took a drag and glared at the red prom dress her mother had bought her. Oh well, she thought, no one will notice if I'm not there.James sat alone on the park bench. It was Tuesda... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Issues Why it's important to listen to the elderly: 10 of 37
If you wanted to learn how to paint, who better to teach you how to hold a paintbrush than a painter? If you dream of learning to sew, who better to show you how to perfect every stitch than a seamstress. If your desire is to live a good, fulfilling life, who better to advise you than a person who has lived one. With experien... More..
Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing Writing as cheap therapy: 14 of 35
When I was a freshman in high school, I encountered my favorite teacher of all time. She taught English, and I was a student in her first hour class. She was one of those teachers who taught more than words from a textbook. She was open, she listened, she mentored, she was truly one of a kind.I'll never forget the first day o... More..
Personal Finance > Life Insurance Guide to saving money on life insurance: 6 of 13
While shopping for life insurance can be a hassle, and no doubt less than enjoyable, now is a perfect time to consider purchasing coverage. With the added competition between companies, prices are reaching all time lows, making the time ideal to focus on buying or lowering the cost you already pay.Most importantly, don't put ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: How do I feel in my skin color?: 21 of 43
How do I feel in my skin color? I've never really thought about it. Sure I'm happy to be who I am, from the length of my hair to my crooked little toe. But to really think about the question, to dig a little deeper than whether or not I'm satisfied with my complexion, I'm having a hard time narrowing it down to one feeling or... More..
Entertainment > Movie News & Previews Christmas 2007: Hottest new action DVDs: 7 of 12
Got a big burly man on your "to buy for" list this Christmas? No worries, those rough and tumble guys who are usually so hard to shop for will be a piece of cake to satisfy this year. Whether it's a shoot em up flick or a car chase thriller, every macho man loves a good action movie, and this year there were some good ones. H... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Behind the name: Jacob: 18 of 29
Its popularity world wide, Jacob has taken its place high atop the charts, becoming America's number one boys name. Parents everywhere love the name and have been calling their baby boys Jacob for centuries because it portrays an image of honesty, strength, and goodness.Appearing first in the Old Testament, Jacob was born to ... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Mourning: 13 of 20
"She had a mothering soul, quick to comfort others, to offer a hug, to lend her ear. Sadly, these were the things that she needed most, and sadly she could not do them for herself."It was a short eulogy, told of life that had ended to quickly. For some reason, these words have replayed in my mind for months. Perhaps it is bec... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics Hemp: Miracle fiber or drug?: 2 of 3
It's no secret that the medicinal marijuana issue has been highly debated for decades. The Controlled Substance Act of 1970 defined marijuana as a drug lacking an accepted medical use, while there are thousands of suffering medical patients through out the United States who illegally use marijuana daily and claim otherwise.Wi... More..