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I grew up on the East Coast and have spent time in New Jersey, Florida, and Virginia. I have raised chickens, worked in Manhattan, tutored 1st graders in reading, built dollhouses, been married and divorced, raised kids. In chronological order my interests

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Hobbies & Games > Video Game Culture & Community World of Warcraft: Is it a waste of time?: 1 of 27

World of Warcraft: Is it a waste of time? That would depend on the world view that one has been raised with. In families where hobbies and recreation are embraced, World of Warcraft is certainly as ligitimate a past-time as fishing, reading, or scrapbooking. In families where those activities are not seen as productive time ...
Relationships & Family > The Single Life The single girl's guide to surviving Valentine's Day: 5 of 21

Valentine's Day is almost here, and you can feel the sense of panic welling inside of you. It is bad enough you aren't in a relationship, what if you don't have a date? You are feeling certain that the day will be spent with no flowers, phone calls, or romantic dinner. Fact is, you will most likely be spending the evening al...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Fertility & Infertility Issues What not to say to a woman dealing with infertility: 5 of 19

When they first married, Kristin and Max immediately started trying for a baby. She wasn't very worried for the first few months, it would happen. As months stretched to nearly a year, she began worry. Ten years later, she has done everything the doctor told her to do, she took the injections, had egg retrieval , went to all...
Relationships & Family > Blended Families Dealing with getting married again when you have children: 3 of 10

Making the choice to get married again when you have children will be a decision that is not hard to make if you have chosen the right mate for yourself and consider your children's health and well-being at all times. The right mate for me now, is one that meets a more stringent set of standards. Men that may have been suita...
Relationships & Family > Blended Families How to deal with your ex and your new blended family: 2 of 5

Conducting yourself with grace and integrity while seething over an exes behavior and beliefs is a hard pill to swallow. There are 6 key strategies to making your blended family one that works: 1. Respect the Ex It doesn't matter how you feel about your ex. It doesn't matter if they climb trees and swing around like an baboo...
Sports & Recreation > Hunting Five things to consider when setting up deer stands: 25 of 28

You may be considering setting up a deer stand this year and spending your time waiting for that big buck to come to you. One thing you should consider is whether you really want a permanent deer stand. Many people find that they do not like sitting for so long in one location, and may bore quickly with the wait. If you do n...