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I am a forty something year old wife and mother of three. Currently I am staying home with them, but I am also an elementary school teacher. I feel very lucky to be able to be here for my children.

Prior to joining the mini van set, I was educated at Moravian

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to make the most of your vacation time: 1 of 24
I have had the opportunity to take vacations in a variety of situations. I have taken groups of teenage girls who were labeled "delinquent" on cross country trips, I have traveled across Europe with a fifteen month old child. I have planned trips for school aged classes. I now plan vacations for our family which includes thre... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for deciding when it's time to move: 1 of 15
Deciding if it is time to move is a difficult decision to make. It depends on a number of factors. Do you rent or own? Is the location of your home no longer ideal? Is the number of family members increasing or are you planning to have it increase? How are your financial resources? Are there family reasons that would make a m... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Meeting the foreign exchange student: 1 of 14
You can imagine the buzz that went around the school when the news hit that we would be getting a female Swedish exchange student. Every boy began to pant, every girl rolled her eyes. The last thing they needed was competition from some Nordic Goddess.Sarah wasn't what they had expected, much to the boys disappointment and th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) What surprises people most about having children?: 2 of 22
There are many snarky things people say when you are expecting your first child. "Hope you're getting lots of sleep, you'll never sleep again!" "You'll never use the bathroom alone again!" "There goes your sex life!" "Say good bye to your figure!" "Sometimes they leave it at the ominous, "Just wait!" You can take these at fac... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Social Values & Norms Etiquette guide for holiday shoppers: 2 of 22
As the holidays near, it is easy to forget the reason for the season, and see only all the many tasks that, added to the stress of our already harried lives, tend to make us cranky. Crankiness does not appreciate shopping. Crankiness wants a nap. Taken out in public, Crankiness tends to lash out at unsuspecting cashiers, push... More..
Education > Primary School (Other) Dealing with a tragedy in the elementary school classroom: 1 of 11
It is cliche to say that "Life Happens," but it does and as classroom teachers, we must be prepared to deal with everything from first crushes to tragic car crashes and worse. It is in our best interests to do some thinking about the what ifs ahead of time. Learn you schools procedures for dealing with difficult situations an... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood The myth of the good mother: 6 of 54
What does it mean to be a "good mother?" How can you possibly determine one set of criteria for all mothers, of all children, in all situations? Being a good mother is an ever changing role which is defined by the needs of the child or children and the women involved.The Mother who chooses to give up her child for adoption, b... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Garage sale treasure hunter tactics: 1 of 9
The season has begun! No, I don't mean Spring! I mean Garage Sale Season! Oh the joy, watching the signs bloom on the telephone poles! The thrill of seeing the first listings run in the paper. Be still my pounding heart. Since there is no way that a seasoned garage sale pro would disclose their tactics, nor take a newbie alon... More..
Pets & Animals > Rodents Why you should always have two gerbils: 1 of 9
When considering if a gerbil is the right pet for you, think in pairs. You should not keep a gerbil by itself. These rodents are very social and will not thrive unless they have at least one litter mate. They need their pal to box with, groom and sleep with. If you want a rodent that will be more than happy to be alone, purch... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Rudeness in today's society: 7 of 59
To really get a good look at the state of our society today, all one needs do is spend a few hours at a McDonald's play land. There you will see the roots of rudeness and the occasional struggle against it. It might seem an odd place to go, especially if you don't have children, but it is the perfect place to watch people int... More..