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I married the most incredible guy in the world over a decade ago, and we have five adorable (when they're sleeping) children, ages nine to new. Yes, we are done. Yes, we do sleep. No, none of them were accidents, and yes, I would absolutely do it all over

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Choosing the right babysitter: 1 of 11

For some, finding a babysitter is as easy as calling the teenager next door. For others, it requires much more. Whether you already have someone in mind or you don't even know where to look, these tips will help you choose the right babysitter for your family. 1. Finding candidates: Most parents of small children know parent...
Autos > Driving & Safety The pros and cons of carpooling: 1 of 10

Carpooling is a great idea - in theory. The mere thought of not having to face the daily commute with hands clenched on the steering wheel and eyes glued to the road is enough to have some folks clamoring for "shotgun!" If you've had enough of facing the drive solo and your eye is on the carpool lane, you might want to consi...
Creative Writing > Memoirs Good-bye: True gardening stories relating to love, life and gardening: 31 of 257

My grandfather had the most impressive garden a kid could ever lay eyes on. He would spend hours out there in the blistering sun, cultivating life from the relentless earth, which was sometimes like pavement and other times a soupy, soggy mess. We still joke that he spent his days out there to stay away from my grandma, but ...
Autos > Auto Body Repair Tips for painting your car yourself: 1 of 6

Painting your car doesn't have to be time consuming or difficult, but doing it the right way will be a lot of both. Whether you're feeling really ambitious or are just plain cheap, you'll need to clear a whole weekend to do this job properly. To begin, use an orbital sander to remove the finish. Any imperfections that are vi...
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to care for a leather jacket: 1 of 5

A good leather jacket is an equally good chunk of change, and taking proper care of it is just plain common sense. Whether you have a brand new coat or want to start taking care of an old one, you can find out how to care for your leather jacket right here. Proper storage is one of the first steps you can take to make sure t...
Autos > Brakes & Tire Repair Automotive maintenance: Change the brake fliud: 1 of 5

Why should you change your brake fluid? The short answer is so you can stop your vehicle. Clean brake fluid comes in handy if you want your brakes to work. If that's not a compelling enough reason for you, then read on. The brake system is pretty basic by design. It works on the principal of action and reaction. When you pus...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Pros and cons of knowing the sex of your unborn baby: 5 of 21

Second only to "When are you due?", the inevitable "Is it a boy or a girl?" is one of the top questions asked of any mom-to-be. Even strangers will hit you up for the answer to this one, and most will assume that you'll be able to tell them. Why? Because an overwhelming majority of parents find out the gender of their baby a...
Autos > Engine Repair Basic car-diagnosis tips for the nonmechanic: 1 of 4

If you own a car, chances are that you'd like to have it run reliably. The odds are even greater that at times it will not. Fortunately, even the most mechanically challenged among us can follow a few simple steps that may get things rolling again. Here's how to determine if you can do it yourself (DIY) or if it's time to ca...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Dangers of tanning while pregnant: 2 of 7

If you've made it this far in life without hearing the many dangers of tanning, then you have been in a dark place indeed. Before you crawl out from under that rock and into the sun, you owe it to yourself - and your unborn baby - to take a few things into consideration. Like virtually everything else, the to-tan-or-not-to-t...
Food & Drink > Meat How long does it take to fry a turkey?: 1 of 3

Fried turkeys are gaining popularity at an impressive rate, and with good reason. Tender, succulent, and - surprisingly - not at all greasy, this deep-fried twist on the traditional bird takes only 3-4 minutes per pound to cook. Before you head for the backyard with your fowl in tow, however, you need to know how to cook it ...