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Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Memorable mommy moments: My first pregnancy

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There was no doubt about it. Six tests couldn't be wrong. We had only been trying for a month, and I was pregnant! My husband and I were elated and stunned. We went out and immediately bought a couple of sleepers and a "bouncinette" for our little bundle to slumber in. It was late, but I also had to rush right over to my Mom'... More..

Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Assessing the effects of domestic violence on children

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How blunt shall I be, I wonder as I write this. I've started and erased several lines now, trying to explain, trying to get past the barriers I've set for myself as far as what is acceptable to share and what is not. It's not that I am against sharing, not at all - as a writer, that would be at odds with what I do. It's just ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Indoor rainy-day activities for children

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Rainy Day Sanity Savers The rain doesn't have to go away for kids to have a fun and energetic day of play. The fun is at your fingertips with these easy tips guaranteed to keep kids entertained on the rainiest of days!1.) Indoor hopscotch or tic-tac-toe: If you have a linoleum or other non-staining floor, mark out a hopscotch... More..

Pets & Animals > Animal Rescue & Adoption Tips for adopting a stray pet

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When I heard that one of my co-workers in the 911 center had gone out on her lunch hour and picked up a stray dog that someone had called in about, I thought she was nuts. When I walked out to her van to see the poor creature, what I didn't count on was falling in love. As soon as I opened the door, the dog, a very beautiful ... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Autumn

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Autumnal MusingsA baby's laugh breaks over the morning and dances away on the windStraw yellow pastures give way to the river smiling with its sunlightMorning loses its cold wet coat of cloud-fur and the world awakesThere are not words to share how the heart breaks at the blueOf a crisp late fall skyIts brilliant heralds the ... More..

Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Treats in a low-carb diet

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In this day of Atkins' and South Beach diet mania, low-carb no longer means that those of us with a sweet tooth have to suffer. Thanks to sugar alternatives such as Splenda, Equal, and natural substitutes like Agave nectar, the possibilities for satisfying that sweet tooth abound! A favorite recipe of mine from the Atkins' Ne... More..

Health & Fitness > Diet Programs Common low-carb diet mistakes

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I'm on the low-carb diet, but I'm not losing as much as they said I would. What am I doing wrong? How many of us have wondered this same thing? If you are in the beginning phase of a low-carb diet, more commonly known as the "induction phase" to Atkins' dieters, you may be sabotaging your diet without even knowing it. There a... More..

Relationships & Family > Dealing with Problem People Tips on dealing with manipulative people

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It can be tricky to deal with manipulative people. For one thing, if they're any good at it, you won't know you're being manipulated until you are well into a pattern of behavior with the person that is difficult to break. It is important to remember you truly do teach people how to treat you. If you tolerate the behavior, yo... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Inner struggles

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a letter to Algernoni used to be smart too, little mouse.i remember the days when my brilliant brain workedjust as it should, thoughts flowed and rivers ranlike lightning.not so great now, charlie man.the thoughts hide just around the corner from methey won't come out wherever they areDamn itfinding words like a search for sa... More..

Relationships & Family > Married Life How many marriages are too many?

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I would like to say that we should all marry once and stay married, happily ever after of course, to our perfect mate. But then I would have to wake up, get real, and write for real people pondering this question in today's world. My grandmother is married to her seventh husband. My best friend is married to her third. I am m... More..

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