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My name is Samantha and I'm 19 years old. I'm young but have a lot of knowledge. I'm a mommy to a beautiful 4 month old little girl, and wife to a wonderful man. I'm currently a stay at home mom, who loves to write. I'm doing some work writing and designing

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Creative Writing > Memoirs Testimonies: I want the fairy-tale wedding!: 4 of 45

It was a "fairy tale wedding" from the proposal. My husband to be decided that since I wanted a simple traditional Italian wedding, that we were going to do things right, from the beginning. We attended family dinner, the way we have every Sunday, and while I was helping my mother and sister cook, he pulled my father aside. ...
Relationships & Family > Relatives Help and advice for relatives of prisoners: 4 of 18

All over our nation, there are thousands behind bars. Now a days all those behind the bars, aren't drug addicts, and murders anymore. I have a loved one doing 11 to 23 months, for a charge he already did time for. I never knew much about the legal system. During high school I had a few friends that were in and out of the cli...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Feeding & Breastfeeding Should babies be breastfed exclusively?: 4 of 16

Being a young mother did not change my mind about breastfeeding. I looked at breastfeeding as more of a natural nurturing process that allowed bonding time with my child. I never looked at it as a meal. Breastfeeding is great, but it's also a very hard thing to do, something most experience mothers seem to avoid telling you....
Parenting & Pregnancy > Babies (Other) Are babysitting fees too high?: 1 of 3

Most people say that you can't put a price tag on your child's well being, and of course that's true. But what are you supposed to do when your child's day care expense is more than your bringing home. My husband works a great job 40 hours a week, overtime if he's given the opportunity, and yet I stay at home because we can ...
Home & Garden > Home Interior What to look for when buying a new toilet: 3 of 8

The toilet concept itself has been dated back to nearly 2750 B.C. It was the end of the sixteenth century where the actual toilet was produced. In 1775 Alexander Cumming was granted the first patent for the toilet. Now toilets are much more modern, and let's face it, some are actually pretty. Almost all toilets are made from...
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Long nights: 13 of 27

Your days are filled with happiness, Lots of laughter and play. Bath time usually goes well, Till you realize it's the end of the day. You lay in bed as stars go round, on the mobile up above. Knowing that i'll stay right there, till your asleep my love. Mommy's tired, no exhausted, But you never see me sweat. I know those t...
Religion & Spirituality > Religion & Spirituality (Other) Parents have the power to end hereditary religion: 6 of 12

In order for parents to end hereditary religion, they must chose not to practice any religion at all. That only creates tension, and perhaps a feeling of resentment for their children. I grew up in a very strict Roman Catholic household. I have a very large Italian family, and we all attended church together on Sunday. Growi...
Education > Educational Philosophy The benefits and the drawbacks to block scheduling: 4 of 8

Being a student that attended seven schools in twelve years I have experience with normal scheduling, and block scheduling. Both types of scheduling provide a child with an adequate education, but they offer different structures. A block schedule can be very efficient in many ways. It offers enough time for a teacher to cond...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts Kids craft: Art projects using foam sheets: 1 of 1

Foam sheets can be found at any arts and crafts store. Their soft, bendable texture makes them fun for kids to work with. So grab a parent or other adult and let's get started on making you own name plate. First things first you'll need: your supplies! • Foam sheets: You'll need at least one sheet that's 6 inc...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Issues Teens views: Are required chores at home right or wrong?: 1 of 1

Growing up my mother always offered us the option of doing chores. Along with the option of chores came the option of allowance. When I was a teenage I constantly complained that I needed money to go out, or for a new outfit. My mother always refused unless chores were done. My mother always left the option open for the chor...