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With my children growing more independent and in school full time, I found that the spare time I so craved years ago when I was changing diapers 24/7 and had a kid wrapped around my leg, was finally here! I didn't have any trouble filling in the newly found

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Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Exploring the expression 'the grass is always greener': 1 of 70
I've encountered people who have remained content with their life thus far. The grass in their yard was the same color green as the grass in their next door neighbor's yard. I'd view them as complacent and rarely taking chances, always maintaining their lawn by simply adding water to it here and there. Well, I noticed my gr... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pets: 3 of 129
I am one of those people who may go into a store for only one thing, and end up coming out with a cart load of items. Well, that's kind of what happened when I adopted our cat, Lucy. I had stopped at the pet store for a can of fish flakes and I ended up leaving with a cat starter kit, a hundred pound bag of litter and food,... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Tips for straightening curly or wavy hair: 1 of 18
The Straight Truth It seems that women who are adorned with straight hair wish that they had naturally curly hair and curly haired women wish that they had been born with straight hair. Isn't that the way it usually is; we want what we don't have. Well my curly, wavy friends you can straighten those locks of frizzy, coarse... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Mineral makeup: Is it for you: 1 of 11
I remember trying mineral make up when it was first introduced on the cosmetic market. The idea of foundation in a powder form was personally appealing because there would be no messy liquid to deal with. The goal with mineral make up is to achieve a more natural appearance in wearing make up instead of the waxy look other f... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Work: 19 of 201
When I greeted my students at the doorway on their first day school, little did they know it was my first day as well; as a teacher. I shutter when I reminisce about some of the situations that I faced those first few months in the classroom. I can tell an array of different tales about those years; however, one story in pa... More..
Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities The characters of Spongebob: 3 of 24
A few years ago a friend mentioned a cartoon that her kids loved. The main character was a yellow sponge that sported brown, square shorts, and headed up a cast of characters that entertained a younger audience while delivering cleverly subtle humor that its adult fans could enjoy as well. I thought the premise of the show... More..
Health & Fitness > Depression Depression: Types, symptoms and treatment options: 5 of 39
"How are you this morning?" For someone suffering from some form of depression, this can be a loaded question. Over the past several years, researchers have found that depression involves a lot more than feeling down or sad, it can devastate someone's life over a short period of time and even lead to suicide. We all ha... More..
Education > Primary School Issues What happened to recess?: 2 of 15
How Can Schools Stop Running From More Recess Time? Let me get this straight; the United States is supposedly the "fattest" country in the world and our kids have a TOTAL of forty minutes, per day, of recess? Oh, and they take Physical Education for an additional thirty minutes ONCE a week as well. What is going on with ou... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to develop good study habits in children: 8 of 57
Consistency is a must when introducing good study habits to your child. It involves planning a daily study routine that is maintained and well prepared for both parent and child. There are several contributing factors to consider when designing a plan that can lead to a lifetime of successful study habits. Routine is all... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Special Needs What every parent of a child with learning disabilities needs to know: 3 of 21
It seemed like our daughter was continually getting reprimanded at home for not completing simple tasks such as cleaning her room, making her bed and getting dressed when asked. One evening when she expressed great frustration because she could not get out of the tub, dry off and get her pajamas on when asked bells and whist... More..