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I am a working mother of two delightful boys. I enjoy this site because it sparks my creative juices and gives me an outlet in which I can indulge my love of writing.

I began writing in high school where I enjoyed editing the school newspaper. I went on to

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Best baby gifts for new mothers: 8 of 89
When I had my baby shower, I thought the best gifts were the cute outfits my friends bought for my newborn child. However, after the baby came I realized that the best gifts I got came from experienced moms who really knew what a new mom needs. Although they may not be the most fashionable or glamorous gifts, these items stoo... More..
Creative Writing > Essays Essays: Observing people: 3 of 32
Some of the most solitary times of my life have also been the most interesting thanks to my habit of people watching. I have spent many a lonely afternoon watching the world go by from a park bench or a sidewalk cafe. I have seen some of the greatest dramas unfold before my eyes by simply sitting back and waiting for somethin... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Childbirth: 6 of 40
Months of anticipation and I had almost reached my due date. My mom had arrived that morning to help me out. The doctors said I could go at any time. I was puttering around the house when suddenly the phone rang. "This is Laura from your employer's insurance company. I am calling to find out why you haven't been to work this ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Halloween: 14 of 54
SKIN DEEPShe opened the door to find a witch standing there."Trick or treat," the little girl with the black pointy hat on Cathy's front stoop cried out."Oh, aren't you cute!" Cathy lied. This was either a really great costume or a really ugly kid. Being a former beauty queen, Cathy always pitied the aesthetically challenged,... More..
Business > Sales Why "cold call" sales techniques are outdated: 6 of 17
To survive in today's marketplace, companies can no longer rely on cold calling techniques to make the majority of their sales. First and foremost, technology has gotten in the way. Between answering machines, caller ID devices with enhancements that even block out unidentified callers, and the increased use of cell phones ov... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Saying goodbye: 24 of 50
As she looks at the rain hitting the hospital window, the memories come flooding back. She remembers holding her newborn child in her arms and looking at the rain through another window of the same hospital. At that time, she was a patient in the maternity ward, not the ICU. She had looked down at this wrinkled, wriggly littl... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Movies: The best Christmas flicks for the family: 7 of 13

Although there are countless Christmas movies that are appropriate for family viewing, the best ones are those that everyone in the family can enjoy for different reasons. One such movie is "A Charlie Brown Christmas." For the older generation, this movie will bring back memories of a simpler time when the holiday season was ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: Vacations: 14 of 22

As we drive up the exit ramp the wide, hot blacktop of the New York State Thruway gives way to shady two lane county routes lined with quaint motels displaying vacancy signs out front. Every year this transition brings a wave of relief as shamrock shaped swimming pools and brightly colored deck chairs promised a relaxing week... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Bedroom decor: How to design a Disney Cars theme bedroom: 12 of 17
Car-themed decor has been a mainstay in boys' bedrooms for years. Today, the popularity of Disney's Cars movie has made the love of all things automotive even more appealing with colorful, unscary, and fun characters that are perfect for a young boy's bedroom. The array of products with a Cars theme is staggering. By combinin... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Garage sales: 12 of 16

Each year, as soon as the temperature starts to creep above 60 degrees, I take a look at the contents of my garage sale room wistfully hoping that this will be the year I unload the mother lode. It all started with a garage sale box. In that box I had long ago placed some college textbooks that held such valuable information ... More..