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Hi. My name is Kim Stairs. I am happily married with three wonderful children. I recently went back to college to become a registered nurse. I have been a stay at home for 10 wonderful years!

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Personal Finance > Managing Credit How to get and maintain good credit: 1 of 11
If you are looking to start getting credit and to maintain good credit, it is a good idea to try to first talk to someone older and wiser about their own situation. This could be your parents, a teacher, coworker, or a financial adviser. But if you don't have any one to go to for advice, here are some helpful tips to get you ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Nannies: Find the best nanny for your child: 2 of 18
According to Merriam-Webster dictionary, the definition of a nanny is: a children's nurse or caregiver. Before deciding to hire a nanny, carefully weigh the alternative options, decided what you want from your nanny, gone through a lengthy interview process, and checked references. A nanny can earn anywhere from $400-$700 a ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Infant nursing and diaper products 101: 1 of 8
Wow you're expecting a baby! You're excited and you find yourself telling all your family and friends, but inside you're also a little scared. Babies don't come with a manual. There are so many products out there; it's hard to know what product will be right for you and your precious baby. Many companies make good products, b... More..
Jobs & Careers > Health & Sciences Jobs Career opportunities in nursing and healthcare: 1 of 7
According to Business Week, "The health-care industry has created 1.7 million new jobs in the past five years." If you have found yourself starting over in the job market or going back to get a degree, health-care may be what you are looking for. The health-care field offers several job opportunities. Many of these opportunit... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Adopting children into a large family: 2 of 8
Adoption has been on my heart since I was in high school. My mother and I used to think I may have infertility problems, because my desire was so strong at such a young age. However, I got married when I was 20 and we eventually had three children. We had one girl and two boys. They are now 9, 7, and 6. John and I had earlier... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy How I lost the weight I gained during pregnancy and got back my figure!: 18 of 56
One Hot Mamma!Hold the phone, who stole my body? I don't recognize this post-delivery form in front of the mirror. My pre-pregnancy weight was 110 pounds. I was a skinny new mom until; I started eating everything in sight (that is if it didn't make me nauseous)! Eating for two seemed never ending. Then upon my daughter's birt... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Facing death: 102 of 214
The sun had just set in its morning array of glory, and my eyes were trying to adjust to its brightness. But inside of me, it was dark. Of all the things I had to do today, this is the one that troubles me the most. I had to go to a school where I didn't know anyone. I tried to put the thoughts out of my head while I got read... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Parenting: How to spend quality time with kids: 18 of 37
Packed in two cars, we drove across New Mexico to Flagstaff, Arizona. Dad's head bobbed to music. Cari was in the back with her "travel bag". I was in the front looking out the window at the desert landscape. Ahead Judy and Tom, were in the hotter of the two cars. On this trip we got to stand in awe of the Grand Canyon. The r... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Assess your risk for osteoporosis: 5 of 10
Not too many young women are concerned for their overall bone health while they are out enjoying their twenties and thirties. The choices they make today will or could have serious impacts on their bones in the not too distant future. Osteoporosis is a condition characterized by porous bones (poor bone strength). Can be a res... More..
Health & Fitness > Anxiety & Panic Disorders Overcoming anxiety/depression with mental and physical exercise: 1 of 2
Pounding heart, muscles tension, fear, worry, chest pain... do these physical symptoms happen to you? Do you feel lonely, sad, fatigued, and like you're in a black hole? These symptoms may be a sign of anxiety and/ or depression. Two years ago, I started experiencing these signs of anxiety attacks myself, on a daily basis. I... More..