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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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Health & Fitness > Depression Antidepressants and weight gain: What you should know: 7 of 18
Well, I can only go on what I know first hand. Yes, antidepressants can cause weight gain; however, they can also contribute to weight loss. Oh I was in such a snit over this conflict. When I first started taking medication for anxiety/depression, I failed to accept the fact that I was a depressed person. I liked to have fun... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Classroom management techniques for elementary school classes: 6 of 15
When one visits the monkey exhibit at the zoo, it can be a chaotic scene. They are swinging from one end of their habitat to the other, teasing each other and basically, just enjoying the freedom of not having any boundaries; they shouldn't-they are monkeys. When it comes to a classroom filled with elementary students (NOT t... More..
Hobbies & Games > Scrapbooking & Paper Crafts What is a simple scrapbook?: 4 of 10
When one hears about a scrapbooking party they may feel the need to run the other way due to the overwhelming feeling that you are behind on something; their photos that are sitting in an oversized drawer at home. Scrapbooking does not have to be overwhelming and can be completed quite easily with just a few tools, organizat... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Food: 56 of 139
Food; it can comfort us when we are blue, it energizes when we need fuel and is, and is essential for survival. I find the same true for that piece of chocolate cake that is needed to avoid a melt down after a very stressful day. A block of tofu or a boiled zucchini does not to cut it. I found that I needed to go for the har... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values How to become a better person: 80 of 192
"Today, I vow to be the best person that I can be". If you truly feel this way and practice and live it, you can be on your way to a better you. Start each day with a similar, positive statement. Think about it while taking your shower, drinking your morning coffee, and randomly through out the day. You have to BELIEVE that ... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: How a cat changed our lives: 14 of 33
Unconditional Love Have you ever felt like someone or something is watching you? When I experienced this sensation I was relieved to find that I was the recipient of an interested cat's stare. I was in the pet store buying fish food when I was drawn to this black cat with velvety, fur and hazel eyes. Those eyes expressed cur... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Do we need humor on a daily basis?: 29 of 63

Chuckling Is Better Than Cackling Well, all I can ask is this, would you rather spend an entire day without laughter at all, or a day filled with laughter and being around fun-loving people? It's a known fact that laughter makes people feel better. Doctors speak of patients who need surgery and how important it is for the pa... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Fairy tales: 30 of 64
I loved the tale, "Hansel and Gretel" when I was a kid. There was a house made entirely of candy, and the little old lady who lived there was so friendly that she would go the extra mile to convince little children to come in and join her for a sugary snack. I wished our family had lived next door to her! I was obviously una... More..
Home & Garden > Real Estate (Other) Commentary on long-distance moving: 33 of 69
Moving On and Back I feel I am qualified to share commentary regarding this topic considering that my family and I have moved 3 times in the past two and a half years. You read correctly; we are now a professional moving family. Moving is moving, whether it is 2,000 miles away or 200. One finds they are paying for moving cos... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Finding bugs in the house: 36 of 75
Insects, bugs, creepy crawlies, however you refer to them, have the ability to scare some people to the point of short-term insanity. These very same people turn that temporary insanity into a harmless, "I wasn't really scared of that bug", tale and try to laugh it off. We have to save face right? I have always believed that... More..