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Health & Fitness > Fitness Basics 10 Best ways to stay in shape: 8 of 14
Many experts and wannabes think they know all the answers. They say cut fat, count calories, count your steps, time your aerobics, clear your mind... Who are they? Do they know my body, or my lifestyle? I am here to tell you that it doesn't matter how good the advice sounds, it matters what you do with it. Three years ago, I... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Worst reasons to marry: 62 of 104
"I won't make the same mistakes my mother did," "I can't do this alone," "Things will get better once we're married," "I will finally be right in God's eyes again." These were all thoughts going through a 21 year old mother of two daughters. She knew the boy she was about to marry was not "the one"; however, she didn't think... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods Reasons why you shouldn't spank: 12 of 20
He just needs a good spanking, barks your mother-in-law over the three year old temper tantrum erupting on her living room floor. Is she right? Would a spanking calm him down, stop the tantrum? Most likely not, it would probably result in the exact opposite. His alligator tears turning into full-blown, heart-stopping sobs, f... More..
Society & Lifestyle > African-American Issues 200 years after the abolition of slavery, how far have we really come?: 6 of 10
The fact that this question is being asked alone answers the question itself. The fact that we still use color defining words to categorize our fellow citizens. The necessity to implement laws and regulations which offer special privileges to minority groups, and specialized grants and scholarships for these groups, proves t... More..
Education > Distance Learning Tips for earning your degree online: 7 of 11
The economy crunch has gotten every American up in arms. Unemployment rates continue to rise, and companies close their doors every day. The only hope, the only option for many of us is a degree. We need a piece of paper to back up our knowledge and abilities. We need an edge on the competition. However, most of us don't hav... More..
Education > Distance Learning A mother's guide for online college: 2 of 3
Before you had the chance to go to college, or finish your degree, you fell in love, settled down, and started a family. The wild and lofty dreams of your youth have been replaced. You now dream of days with no diapers, shirts without spit up stains, and pockets free from snotty tissues. You are a mother now, and your kids a... More..
Education > Homeschooling How to use kids' magazines for homeschooling: 7 of 9
Most homeschooling families pride themselves on creative and inventive ways to use, and reuse, items from around the house. When it comes to kids' magazines, the opportunities are endless. I could give a list of recommended titles and ways to fit them into your curriculum. However, I'd rather share with you some of my family... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Building a snowman: 15 of 18
Scene1: Cooped up in the house A small apartment in Minnesota. A cold January day, after a three day snowstorm. Mom is busy indoors with her daughters, Ally(3-5) and Morgan(2-4), while Uncle Jay digs out the car. The girls are wired and can't seem to relieve their bordem. Mom is at her whits end. Mom: ALRIGHT! That's enough.... More..
Education > Educational Philosophy Should schools be allowed to teach creationism alongside evolution as part of their science curriculum?: 47 of 53
Isn't science based on theory? I remember learning that the scientific method begins with a hypothesis. What's the difference between a hypothesis and a theory? My dictionary defines a hypothesis as a theory needing investigation: a tentative explanation for a phenomenon, used as a basis for further investigation. It defines... More..
Creative Writing > Drama Drama: Getting your children to shovel the driveway: 5 of 5
Setting: A suburban home in the middle of winter. It's late in the afternoon, after a big snow storm. Mrs. Smith is sitting in her kitchen drinking coffee with her neighbor, Mrs. Thomas. Their teenage daughters are enjoying their snow day. Mrs. Smith: Well, I guess the weatherman is telling us it's time to take down these Ch... More..