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I am a hopeless romantic, a mother of five beautiful children, and a creative spirit. I love to dance and sing no matter what anyone else thinks of how well or poorly I do it at the time. I love to write short stories and poetry, and have been known on occation

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: Victims of drunk driving: 11 of 96
Four years ago Jenna, her 2 year old daughter, and Jenna's best friend were on their way home. As they turned a corner they were struck head on by an oncoming car driving in the wrong lane. Jenna's daughter's neck snapped instantly from the impact and was killed. Jenna's best friend also died. While Jenna was in the hospital ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Crafts with children: Using recycled materials: 1 of 8
As a mother of 5, and former preschool teacher of 8 years, I have found that there are endless ways to recycle materials into crafts, projects, and games for the kids. Here is just a brief list of a few of the fun projects you can do with your children, which will provide hours of learning, fun, and entertainment for you all.... More..
Education > Early Childhood Ed Teaching science to preschoolers: 1 of 7
As a former preschool teacher of 8 years, I have compiled a short list of science activities you can do either at home with your child, as a home day care provider, or in a classroom setting as a preschool teacher yourself.1. Sink or Float: this is one of the most popular experiments to do with young children as it is one of ... More..
Health & Fitness > Childhood Disorders ADHD in young children: 1 of 6
The most important thing to remember is that not all children with energy have ADHD. If you are concerned that your child may suffer from ADHD take him to the doctor for testing. There are a range of different medications which are available as well as natural alternatives and life style changes that can help. There are many ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Get ready: 7 of 39
This is the moment you've been waiting forit all comes down to thisevery detail has been plannedget ready for the blissThe music starts to playnow it's time to take that leaptension running highfeelings running deepAll you've dreamed of as a childwrapped up in this one dayand now it is your turnwith just two words to sayI do,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Far away: 36 of 187
Far away you sit beside methe words so hard to findwhatever would you think of meif I spoke what was on my mindFar away you hold me closedraw me near and don't let gotell me why it is my dearthese feelings are so hard to showFar away you kiss me sweetlypromising all I've ever dreamedthe walls around my guarded heartare strong... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Don't ask: 36 of 176
Banging pots, slamming doorssweeping, mopping, scrubbing floorswashing windows, dusting shelvesdid you think it was all done by elves?vacuuming the carpetcleaning off the stairsfolding all the laundryas if you even careDon't ask me to stopand don't get in my wayif you value your precious lifedon't bother me todayYou're the on... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Wide open: 11 of 49
Wide open are my arms to youwide open is my heartwelcoming and trustingfrom the very startwide open is my mindthe future so unknownwide open is my doorto make this house a hometake my hand in yours my lovewalk with me a whilewide open is the path we takeshare with me and smiledon't fret yourself with uglinessthe negative and ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face How to get your kids to help with chores: 5 of 22
As a former preschool teacher of 8 years and single mother of 5 children, I have a style all my own when it comes to getting the wee ones to help around the house. Having children help with chores is a vital step in their developmental process. It gives them self-help skills, self confidence, a feeling of being a productive m... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Insider tips on women's secrets: 1 of 4
I cannot speak for all women, and as I have been told by many "you are truly one of a kind"; I can only truly speak for myself.My biggest secret is this: When I am spit-fire angry, no matter what the reason or who ticked me off; there is one solid, fail safe way to completely dissolve my hostility. When the man I love simply ... More..