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Let me introduce myself. I am Anna Manzi, a writer and homemaker. I have a Bachelor's Degree of Science in Human Resources and Business. I graduated Summa Cum Laude in 2007 from Colorado Technical University. I am married to a wonderful man for 33 years and

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Education > Homework & Testing How to get a defiant child to do homework: 1 of 28
It is frustrating to have a defiant child who refuses to cooperate to complete or even do any of their homework. What is a parent to do? Often at this point of your defiant child's life they are already defiant in other areas besides doing homework. No matter the reason why or when the child has become defiant, it is in their... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Leftovers: 2 of 48
Oh good grief Didn't I vow that last year Would be the last. The last of making a giant bird Along with mounds of mashed potatoes More vegetables than we could all eat. What got into me? What turned my head? I overcooked again. We face our third day of leftovers We had pumpkin pie and giblets for breakfast. What now? my brain... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Tips for cleaning out that winter pile of basement clutter: 1 of 19
Don't let the clutter control you, control the clutter! As you navigate gingerly around the winter clutter in your basement, it occurs to you that much of the stuff in the pile can be thrown out or sold in a yard sale. It is time to be ruthless and clean out that pile of junk that is assaulting your senses with its messy qual... More..
Travel > Hotels & Accommodations (Other) Extended-stay hotels: What to look for in an extended-stay hotel: 1 of 16
Google Your Way Into an Extended-stay HotelIf you want to find the best cost effective extended-stay hotel, search for one on the Internet. I personally Google everything I want to know or learn. Other search engines do just as well, but I stick with Google, I get the best information from it.When looking for a temporary home... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Healthy teen snack ideas: 2 of 31
Teenagers are the perfect snack eating machines munching their way through anything that tastes good to them. However what tastes good to them is not necessarily healthy for them. Teens love to eat junk food; foods that are high in fat, sugar, salt and calories and empty in nutrition. The trick to getting them to snack on hea... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Teaching your teen to set the table: 1 of 14
The simple art of setting a table is easy to teach and easy to learn. However, if you want to teach your teenager how to set a proper table, you must pursuade them in an effective way so they will want to learn, or use sneaky methods to teach them. It is all in the presentation on both accounts; you want to set a nice looking... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Harvest time: 2 of 26
Defiant heads sway Looking at death in the eye Backs strong but supple Ready to face their fate As machines hack away Their brethren down the long line Not drawing a breathe Unable to move from the beast Waiting for their turn To mow them down in their prime For their destiny to be bread More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) What to expect when you hire a maid: 2 of 23
Lucky you, you can now afford to hire a maid. It does not matter if this person comes in once a week or every day, there are two major policies to expect from your maid. First; the work agreed upon and paid for is the work she completes. Second; the work she completes consistently meets the standards agreed upon. There are al... More..
Education > College Study Tips Ways to improve study habits: 1 of 11
Are you inspired to study or are you floundering around trying to find the time and initiative to do so? Studying is your job when you are a student. Whether you are high school or college student, you must know how to study to get the most from your education. You have to take the initiative to manage a good study schedule a... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Challenges Arguments against teens working after-school jobs: 4 of 41
There are strong arguments against teenagers taking on after school jobs. They are just kids trying grow up and survive in today's world. Working after school is not healthy for them; psychologically, emotionally, or physically. The following are the reasons against laboring after school:* SCHOOL IS A FULL TIME JOB.Teens are ... More..