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My name is Elizabeth and I am a mother of three, college grad, and avid reader. I have always loved to write, journal and analyze poetry.

Major weakeness for dark chocolate and a good and dry vodka martini. I do love to exercise too, so in the end it all balances

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Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) The link between money and happiness: 2 of 52
There is a link between money and happiness to a certain degree. Living in abject poverty without the means to purchase basin needs such as food and housing not only diminishes happiness it can literally kill via starvation or exposure. If a person does not have any money they will live in despair and oftentimes commit illega... More..
Health & Fitness > Holistic Health Good natural remedies for improved health: 1 of 23
As I age in this youth obsessed United States I have discovered five non addictive, non-prescription formulas for youthful features and attitude. If applied faithfully these five simplistic measures will take six to seven years from your face and they are all within your grasp. The cost for all five tools is nothing, except a... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Thoughts on God Does God exist?: 15 of 105
I do not question, analyze or pontificate whether God exists... He is the omnipresence that I view in the morning sunrise and the Holy Spirit that guides me when I am lost. My parents never brought me to church or forced their views upon me, yet the views grew stronger as I sought to learn more about God. My mother and father... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition (Other) What are benefits of organic foods?: 3 of 15
The benefits of organic foods can not be overstated. Soil that has been depleted through the years and crops that are doused liberally with pesticides,artificial growth hormones, and processed compost to ensure larger produce size are truly diminishing flavor and nutrition. If you hold an organic grapefruit next to a processe... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope Teaching children how to resist peer pressure: 2 of 9
Peer pressure starts as soon as there is peer interaction. My daughter started pre-school and had to deal with the "dare you"attitude from another pupil age four. She was put in time out the first time she decided to listen to the peer pressure andand act out during quiet reading time. Gracie did not follow the teachers direc... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Single parents: Keeping the children occupied at night: 1 of 4
I have three children and they range in age from 13 (the glorious sarcasm and eye rolling years) to age four. My husband is not here very often in the evening because he works as a police officer and a paramedic therefore the night time hours are filled by my ambitions and woes with the children. Here are some basic ideas to ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy How rising gas prices have affected your daily life: 45 of 92
Rising gas prices have affected my daily life since we are currently a family of five with one spouse working full time. My full time job entails cooking, cleaning, paying bills, shopping and driving three children around town in the big gas guzzling mini van. Today the gas prices in Michigan soared over the four dollar mark ... More..
Health & Fitness > Pediatrics What are breath-holding attacks?: 1 of 1
A breath holding attack is when a child holds their breath to the point of causing an unconscious state. I am not a doctor, nor do I intend to psychologically analyze the child over the breath-holding attack. I am the mother of three healthy children and one of these is a very stubborn child and could actually perform this wo... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Memoirs: My great, true, personal garden story: 315 of 392
I love raspberries. The smell, nubby feel of the berry, and the succulent juice, are heavenly to me. My mother had a mature and prosperous raspberry patch in our backyard and when I was growing up we would risk scratches and thorns to retrieve the berries and then partake in my mom's amazing raspberry pie. She would see us ge... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Introducing healthy eating habits to children: 5 of 6
I have three children and they are very healthy and will partake in varying foods without complaint. My son is 13 and his favorite cereal is Kashi Go Lean almond flaxseed served with organic soymilk. My second child, Lauren, adores cherry tomatoes and will consume them rapidly and happily. My third child, Grace, is crazy for ... More..