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I have a Master's degree in International Economics. I was recently married and had a beautiful baby boy. I find writing about my experiences with pregnancy and first time parenthood to be very calming. I love writing about things that I have first hand experience

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Arts & Humanities > Thoughts on Writing The benefits of journaling: 5 of 148
I was never a big fan of journaling or even writing for that matter. When I was a young girl, I had a diary with a lock and key. But it was more for the novelty of it than for writing my innermost thoughts and secrets. Sure I wrote about which boy was cute and who I had a crush on, but it was nothing more than that.As I got o... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life How to build a healthy marriage: 2 of 41
When you first meet your soul mate, the person you are meant to be with, it is easy to ride those emotions to the altar. Love will get you through anything, right? Not so. Yes, love is a major component of a healthy marriage but is by no means the only thing that will keep your bond strong. So how does a couple keep a mar... More..
Relationships & Family > Dating Psychology Signs your relationship is getting serious: 1 of 19
How do you know when you relationship has changed status from casual to serious? It doesn't matter if you have been on two dates or have been dating for a year. Some relationships stay stagnant and never really become serious even after a long time dating while others become serious very quickly. So what are the signs of seri... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Parents reflect on "The Terrible Twos": 2 of 29
I had always heard the phrase Terrible Twos before becoming a parent and had thought that it was an old wives' tale. I just couldn't understand how a child could become a monster at the age of two. Did it happen at Midnight on their second birthday? Turns out that the terrible twos can start well before the child turns two... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Going back to work after having a baby: 2 of 28
It is no longer automatically assumed that women will stay home once they bear children. In fact, a lot of households could not survive the loss of income. Many women have children and either choose to go back to work or must go back to work.I was one of those moms. I found out I was pregnant right around St. Patrick's Day. I... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) How to survive (even thrive) in difficult economic times: 6 of 64
Cycles of the economy are as inevitable as death and taxes. So what do you do when the economy is in a downward spiral? Economic analysts and government initiatives are in place to lessen the impact of a decline on the general public. But what can we do personally to soften the blow of a weakening economy? There are many prac... More..
Jobs & Careers > Nonprofit & Service Sector Jobs Telemarketing: A comical view: 2 of 15
Telemarketers are like cockroaches, there is an abundance of them and all you want to do is get rid of them. But as an employed person, I have to take a step back and remember that telemarketers are not cockroaches. They are people who are trying to earn a living so they can put food on the table and clothes on their backs. W... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Save on groceries: 15 of 107
Grocery stores can be a land of temptation. Everywhere you turn there are delicious foods that are hard to resist. But with a few useful tips, you can avoid breaking the bank when shopping to feed your family.Tip #1: Eat before you go. There is nothing worse than shopping on an empty stomach. Before you know it, things end up... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Party & Guests How to deal with the question of a long distance maid of honor: 2 of 14
Historically, the maid of honor was the person who helped the bride get ready on her wedding day. Throughout the years, a wedding has become a more elaborate event and members of the wedding party have taken on a new role. The maid of honor is not only the wedding day helper but also the support system during the planning pro... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Essential vitamins for pregnant women: 1 of 7
A women's body goes through many changes during pregnancy. Different foods and supplements contain essential vitamins that are necessary to ensure the growth and development of the baby. A pregnant woman shares everything she puts into her body with her growing child so it is important that the mom-to-be gets all of the vitam... More..