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I grew up in a household that did not hold back from correcting grammer & encouraging the use of proper english. My mother was a high school english teacher as well as a singer/songwriter & my father literally followed the beat of his own drummer. They met

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Entertainment > Music Genres, Trends & Scenes Assessing if rap can really be considered music: 1 of 41
Regardless of personal taste, rap is most definitly a form of music. Looking at the facts & paying close attention to widely accepted dictionary definitions, it becomes abundantly apparent that to deny rap as a musical genre is to apply a strictly judgmental opinion that has little-to-no evidential support. Let's first take a... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Styles Managing curly hair: The best products and how to use them: 1 of 11
As someone who has dealt with a full head of curls since the age of three, I've experimented with just about any tip you could ever find in a magazine article, web resource or book. I've fussed and fought to understand what it takes to get my hair to not just cooperate, but to reach its full beauty potential. Curls are often ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Is owning a pet right for you?: 3 of 29
Whether or not owning a pet is right for you depends first and foremost on your "parenting skills". Some animals take less maintenance than others, but all animals demand a certain amount of attention and care. When planning to go into pet-parenting it is critical to take into account just how much time and money you are will... More..
Entertainment > Movie Genres Best movies ever: 12 of 81
To definitively nominate certain films as being the "Best Movies Ever", one must take into account the fact that film is a universal language that speaks to all ages and races, men and women. Film is an artistic medium that has the ability to touch on a broad scope of topics, emotions, and subject matter. Taking these notions... More..
Health & Fitness > Diet Tips Moving past the concept of dieting to embrace a broader approach to healthy living: 2 of 8
It is difficult to transform a person's mentality or habits surrounding food and fitness overnight. Dieting often requires that you do just that. As of a particular day, you are asked to suddenly live by a new set of rules that will govern your eating and workout habits. Healthy living focuses more on educating yourself about... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating (Other) Moving in with your boyfriend: Women's truths: 4 of 15
"We're moving in together." These words can be the kiss of death for some couples & the breath of life for others. Sharing a home with your significant other before taking a step down the aisle has become a very common choice for many. Essentially, it's a way of trying the married life on for size. It is important to note tha... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Tips for hosting a bachelorette party: 3 of 11
I recently had the pleasure of throwing my first bachelorette party. Prior to this experience, I was a party planning virgin (pun intended). I've been to my fair share of bachelorette parties & I knew they all shared similar themes: female comradary, debauchery, & all around celebration of a woman's last go-round as a single ... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Tips for a successful garage sale: 11 of 36
ANYONE can put on a successful garage sale. All it takes is a little planning, some ingenuity, & a great deal of patience. You may even find enjoyment in the process & not just the outcome of arranging & mainatining such a community enouraging event. The best way to achieve just that is by being prepared. The most important t... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money on food: 39 of 79
Grocery shopping has rarely been considered a fun-filled activity, but nowadays it has become an outright horrific ordeal. The thought of ever-increasing prices in the neighborhood supermarket aisles is enough to make even the most optimistic of Americans cringe in fear. Here are some ideas meant to assist you in making chang... More..
Local Guides > Massachusetts (Other) A guide to Cape Cod vacations in the spring: 1 of 1
Although your typical tourist wouldn't usually plan a trip to Cape Cod in mid-April, you could be one of the special few who recognize the allure of visiting a normally tourist swamped destination in the off-season. Just because the weather may not be the warmest, there are still plenty of things to do in this beautiful East ... More..