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Hello, my name is Gretchen Parent, I am the mother of two wonderful (spoiled) children. My daughter is 6 yrs old and my son is nearly 2yrs old. I have been married to their father for nearly 9 years now. I am a work at home mom, wife, housekeeper, cook, chauffeur,

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Pets & Animals > Horse Training & Riding How to fall off a horse and avoid injury: 12 of 18
I must say, if you have to fall off of a horse, do it gracefully, if possible. Here are some tips.1.) If the horse is bucking, and you know you can not stay on, try to get with the rhythm of the buck. Then dismount and try to land on your feet. This is not always possible, but you can try.2.) If you can not dismount gracefull... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: Financial planning before pregnancy: 9 of 12
Financial planning before pregnancy; well, this is an overused and an assumptive approach to planning a family. Unless you make an obscene about of money and are not so selfish that you spend it on yourself, it is nearly impossible to be completely financially prepared for a child. The average common family would never have c... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: Lifestyle changes of parenthood: 27 of 35
Absolutely nothing can make you change your lifestyle quicker than having a child, especially when it is unexpected. With my experience on this, I was a heavy smoker, avid coffee drinker (2+ pots a day with lots of sugar and cream),liked to take nice long extremely hot baths, and I did not in any way have a routine. I quickly... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Common cat illnesses and their symptoms: 7 of 9
There are many common feline illnesses, and some of the symptoms can mimic different illnesses. After doing some research I have compiled the following list of illnesses and their symptoms. This is not a complete list of common illnesses, but they are the more common ones. You should always consult your vet when you suspect y... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Dog health: Canine influenza symptoms: 7 of 9
Canine Influenza Symptoms (AKA: Dog Flue)Mild* low-grade fever* nasal discharge* persistent cough (could last longer than three weeks)Severe* high fever* difficulty breathing* other Pneumonia type symptoms Canine Influenza is a new, contagious respiratory disease that may mimic signs of kennel cough, including sneezing, cough... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health Feline diabetes symptoms: 8 of 10
Feline Diabetes Symptoms (Diabetes Mellitus) * Weight loss due to the body's inability to handle glucose* Vomiting* Weakness* Abnormal Breathing* Dehydration* Poor skin condition* Poor coat condition* Excessive thirst (polydipsia)* Excessive urination (polyuria)* Ravenous appetite* Liver disease* Weakness in hind legs (diabet... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Potential parents: Wrong reasons to have a baby: 35 of 41
Well, let's see.... What are the wrong reasons for having a child? Do people really consider the child, the child's well being, or how the child's life will end up if the the child is conceived out of selfish and childish reasons. Okay, let's consider this as a scenario... A young woman about the age of 18 and her high-school... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Farm Frenzy: 25 of 28
Wow! FarmFrenzy is a great game. I got hooked after the first level. At first it seemed kind of childish, but after you get started time does fly! The animals are really cute and the game is pretty fast paced. I think the truck could have gone faster at times, especially when you have 2 bears caged and 2 in storage, their cag... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) Are small dogs safer pets around children?: 94 of 103
In my experience with animals, as former veterinary assistant, small dogs are more likely to bite anyone, not just children. I have been bitten three times and each time it was by a small dog. I have had small dogs around children, my own and relatives, and they show more aggression towards them. I believe that this is more s... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Care & Health Common allergies in the Bichon Frise and how to treat them: 7 of 7
The Bichon Frise is a breed prone to skin allergies, and allergies are the #1 problem with this breed. The allergies can be caused by several factors, such as; food, environment, and household chemicals. The most common allergy is known as atopy; a skin condition related to inhalants. The Bichon has very sensitive skin and mi... More..