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I'm currently full time mum to two wonderful children whilst running a small business from home.
My interests are numerous and varied. They include writing, drama and music.
I am quite creative and enjoy seeing this encouraged in other people.

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Food & Drink > Food & Drink (Other) 10 nutrients women need: 14 of 15
Top Ten Nutrients for Women There are a number of nutrients which women need for a healthy life and plenty of foods in which these nutrients can be found for a balanced and varied diet. Research shows that it is not universally agreed as to the top ten most essential nutrients however there are eight which appear consistentl... More..
Sciences > Biology (Other) Should men be allowed to be pregnant and conceive babies?: 18 of 19
As much as I, or many other women, would love to find out how a man copes - or doesn't cope - with a pregnancy, it is not something that is right nor good to do. A man is not designed to carry a baby and therefore, assuming that it were somehow possible and assuming no ethical debate, it would mean a lot more technology in o... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I want the fairy-tale wedding!: 43 of 45
I am, as far as I can tell, a woman. I have been engaged to a man since the end of 2003. The proposal was sort of traditional. He did get down on one knee and asked me while we were out. That is to say we were out in a pub where he was drowning his sorrows due to the poor performance of his football team. He had not got a ri... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Blank canvas: 135 of 140
Writer's Block Looking for inspiration But nothing comes to mind I don't know what I'm looking for Nor what I'm going to find I need a little help here I need a point to start But why can I not think of one When poetry is my art? More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts Should I stay or should I go?: 72 of 74
Choosing whether to stay or leave a relationship can be very difficult. First of all, no matter what has gone on during the relationship, it is likely that you still have feelings for your partner. I am in what I feel is a "bad" relationship. It is not terrible, my partner does not physically hurt me, he goes to work and he ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to identify needs vs. wants when reorganizing costs: 26 of 26
Identifying needs versus wants is really not as difficult as some might think. Most of us can cut down on spending in at least one area of our lives. The only problem we have is not knowing how to go about it or where to begin. Simple steps towards reorganizing costs: 1. Household bills (rent/mortgage, utilities): Obviously ... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving Family budgeting for the coming year: 4 of 4
Working out a budget can be daunting for anyone but especially those budgeting with a family in mind. There are so many simple and practical ways to make the most of your money. The first and most important thing to think about is "How much money is coming in?" That's how much is actually coming to you after all taxes and de... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Should discipline training be included in prenatal classes?: 4 of 4
It is always helpful for new and expectant parents to have as much advice available as they possibly can. However, I do not think it is necessary to provide discipline training during prenatal classes. My reasons for this are several but come under two basic headings. The first is the simple fact that every child - and every... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables Are canned vegetables as healthy as fresh ones?: 2 of 2
Yes, in the main, canned vegetables are just as healthy (or at least almost) as fresh ones. Also, frozen vegetables are healthy too. Sometimes, depending on how quickly they have been frozen, the frozen vegetables can be the most healthy option of the three. It may well be that certain brands of some vegetables may be of les... More..