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I am an aspiring stay at home mom. . .meaning right now I have to work part time but I want to stay at home with my daughter. I am trying my hand with some success at freelancing so if you need a project done, just ask! I have enjoyed writing since I was

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lost at sea: 1 of 20

Floating endlessly on the waves The shore no longer beckons Surrounded by the billows and gales A force with which he reckons Longing and anguish fills his heart Faces fill his mind As the sun and salt beat down and sting He holds tight and waits for a sign Those he left are lifting prayers To the unseen One above He prays h...
Autos > Buying & Selling Cars How to know a car dealership is reputable: 1 of 18

Finding a reputable car dealership can be a challenge in today's world, but it is possible. The key is to check out several before you choose one. The following is a list of things to look for so that you will know if you've found a trustworthy dealership, and tips on how to make them be honest with you without getting burne...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas shopping: Tips for getting a gift for everyone without breaking the bank: 2 of 33

Trying to do your Christmas shopping on a budget? Join the club! Though it seems like a daunting task, you can give an appropriate gift to everyone on your Christmas list without dipping into your life savings. The key is organization and knowing your recipient. Isn't that what makes a gift meaningful anyway? The following l...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blessings: 4 of 44

Blessings many or blessings few Perspective is the key One with little finds a blessing In everything they see One with much is harder to please Always wanting more Because they meet their needs with ease Being thankful is a chore If you look you'll find a blessing In each precious face Things will come and things will go Bu...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How to make needles and shots less scary for children: 1 of 11

I will never forget it. My daughter was 3 weeks old and had to have her blood drawn. I laid her on the table and the lab tech tied a tiny tourniquet around her little leg. She gazed trustingly into my eyes as her heel was swabbed with alcohol and then. . .OW! The look of betrayal in her eyes was heartbreaking. She was crying...
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School A parent's guide to playground safety: 1 of 11

A trip to the playground is often just what the doctor ordered. It gets you and your kids out of the house and into the fresh air and sunshine and is usually just plain fun! Here are a few safety tips to make sure your next day at the playground doesn't end in a trip to the emergency room. 1. Choose a playground that has mod...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Distorted: 2 of 21

Twisted images fill my soul Turning and winding and changing Trying to feel what is really there Leaves me gasping for air Is the shadow I see truly my heart Or is some other force here at work What lies beneath my calm outer shell Is more fearsome than I can allow I grasp at the feeling but is it enough? If only I may recog...
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Christmas letter ideas: 3 of 27

A growing Christmas practice is to send out an annual "Christmas letter" instead of or in addition to Christmas cards. While this can be enjoyable to letter recipients, the sender needs to remember a few basic guidelines. 1. Only send these letters to people who would want to receive them. Friends and family will enjoy catch...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Developmental Stages Countdown to no more diapers: Best potty training tips: 8 of 35

"Potty training"- the words can still make the hair on the back of my neck stand up. The thought of being diaper free with all those body fluids free to leak out at any time is quite frightening. Fortunately, with the right perspective and a few guidelines in place, potty training can be minimally painful and the payoff at t...
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Unique and personal gifts for new moms: 11 of 30

As a new mom, I was captivated by all of the "stuff" available to make life with a new baby easier. I thoroughly enjoyed my baby shower and all of the adorable little outfits and gadgets. But because baby stuff is all so "cute" . . . after a while, I couldn't remember who had given me what. The thank you notes were all sent ...