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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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Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Pets: 3 of 138
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, m... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Tips for straightening curly or wavy hair: 1 of 14
The Straight TruthIt 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 cur... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art How to overcome artist's block: 3 of 41
Similar to writer's block, artist's go through artist's block whether it is drawing, painting or even doodling a story. I have sat down many times with an idea in my head and pencil to paper ready to create a drawing to paint and; nothing. I would say that just sitting down with an idea is enough, but I proved that to be wron... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Exploring the expression 'the grass is always greener': 6 of 68
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 gras... More..
Education > Homework & Testing How to develop good study habits in children: 5 of 55
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 about... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Mineral makeup: Is it for you: 1 of 8
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 fo... 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 our ed... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts How to crop photos for scrapbooks: 1 of 7
The thought of cropping photos can be daunting if you don't have a plan of action. Go through the photos to be used and place them in piles according to a loose theme; trips taken, kid's birthdays over the years or past holidays according to year. Once your photos are in loose categories a big part of this undertaking is alr... More..
Entertainment > TV Genres & Trends The Sci-Fi Channel's best shows: 2 of 12
Waking the Dead ZoneAnthony Michael Hall; "Sixteen Candles", "The Breakfast Club", "National Lampoon's Vacation", is all grown up now and starring in his own sci-fi series, "The Dead Zone". It mimics that of Stephen King's book, "The Dead Zone" which features a man who suddenly wakes from a deep, seven-year coma toting one si... More..
Entertainment > TV Show Reviews TV show reviews: Moonlight: 1 of 6
Blood-tini Anyone?Never in a million years would I have thought that my husband and I would double check our T-VO to ensure it was programmed to record the television show, "Moonlight" if we were going to be out for the evening. You see, "Moonlight" has a unique storyline; it's about a modern day vampire who is trying to find... More..