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My two young daughters occupy most of my time. I also write (both articles and creative writing) as much as I can.

Things that make me happy include: gardening, hearing my daughters laugh, playing board games with my husband, cooking and baking new things,

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Travel budget: How to save money on vacation: 1 of 38
Believe it or not, it is possible to travel on a tight budget and to save money on vacations. Let's look at some of the biggest travel expenses (accommodation and food), and how to reduce them to fit your budget.Being pampered in a nice hotel can be fabulous, but you can also spend a month's rent on just a night or two. There... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to live a greener life: 2 of 31
How can you do your part and live a greener life? You might not be able to put solar panels on your house or change cars, but here are five things that each of us can do to help the planet.1. Compost!Millions of tons of rubbish are being sent to landfills while you read this article. Landfills are detrimental to the environme... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Best board games for preschoolers: 1 of 13
Preschoolers are old enough that most will be able to begin playing games. Three and four-year-olds aren't ready yet for very long or complicated games yet, but they can begin playing board games. Playing games together can be a lot of fun, and can help both their fine motor skills and development as well. Here are some of ... More..
Arts & Humanities > The World Wars Holocaust: Why it should never be forgotten: 4 of 41
Society distance[d] itself from the Holocaust, as though one could be infected by getting too close to such an eruption of evil, but it was like covering a volcano with cement. The basic questionsHow could it have happened? How could human beings do such things to each other within a civilized society? Why did no one interfer... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed How to cope with your child going to preschool for the first time: 2 of 17
Your baby started crawling, and then suddenly became a walking and talking toddler. Now your baby is a big kid, as they probably like reminding you, and they're starting preschool! It can be an emotional time for parents. Your little girl or boy is suddenly so big and seems so grown up. On one hand, it makes you nostalgic abo... More..
Arts & Humanities > African History Reflections on the historical legacy of Rameses the Great: 1 of 7
Almost everyone has some interest in ancient Egypt. Movies like The Mummy are proof of this. The pyramids are iconographic, and we could all tell you at least a few facts about mummies. Only a few pharoahs, though, are still remembered by name. Ramses is one of them.The son of the Pharoah, Seti I, and Tuya, Ramesses II (also ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Building stronger bonds between young siblings: 3 of 18
Your toddler is probably used to being the center of your world. They are your baby and are used to having a lot of one-on-one time with you. Their world is forever changed when they become a big brother or big sister. You can help your toddler to foster a loving and close relationship with their new younger sibling. H... More..
Computers & Technology > Website Reviews Website reviews: Freecycle.com: 1 of 6
You may not have heard of Freecycle, but it has over 7,000,000 members world-wide. People all over the world are actively participating in Freecycle. This group is helping people and the environment, and it's all run for volunteers on a non-profit basis. Sound interesting so far? Here's what Freecycle is. Freecycl... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips How to get more calcium-rich foods into your diet: 3 of 17
Calcium is an essential part of a healthy diet. An adults needs at least 1,000 mg of calcium per day, and can need more depending on age and medical concerns. It may seem difficult to eat enough calcium, especially for people who eat little or no dairy. However, dairy is not the only source of calcium, and is not nece... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Pets: 29 of 158
Miriam Feeding Her Fish Enthusiasm.The whole school congregatingto the sprinkled flakes. More..