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I am a single stay-at-home mother of one who finally found a profitable way to stay home. No, it's certainly not an easy road and it's not always fun, but I wouldn't have it any other way. I'm finally making a living doing the writing I've always loved, I'm

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to be a responsible pet owner: 1 of 56
Having worked with animals most of my life, I'm constantly surprised at how easily many people enter into a big commitment - specifically, adopting a new pet. Thinking back, I can remember many summer days sitting in front of the local grocery store giving away puppies (my dad refused to have his dog spayed) and even now I ca... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Transformers (2007): 2 of 104
I have a confession to make...I never watched the Transformers cartoons. In my younger years my family did not own a TV and the only cartoons I watched were Saturday morning cartoons on the rare occasions we stayed in motel rooms while travelling. My husband, on the other hand, was one of those kids who sat wide-eyed with his... More..
Relationships & Family > Marital Conflicts How to argue without fighting: 1 of 52
Humans are very social creatures - even the most solitary of us generally wish for some quality companionship. The majority of people seek out some form of social interaction, whether it be mass socialization such as in a club or more one-on-one like game nights with friends or casual dates. Unfortunately, along with these so... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Departed: 1 of 48
Tired of the same old spy movies? Let's give this a try...Billy Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio)gets in a bit of trouble every now and then. He recently beat up an MP and is in danger of losing his job in the Massachusetts State Police, especially with his family ties to some of the biggest crooks in the industry. The next thing ... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Prestige: 1 of 29
Hugh Jackman and Christian Bale play Robert and Alfred, two young English magicians aiding their mentor, Cutter (Michael Caine), with his magic show along with Robert's wife Julia (Piper Perabo) in a time when convincing magic tricks were the height of entertainment and people were willing to pay mightily for the greatest tri... More..
Jobs & Careers > Self-Employment How to make sure you actually work when you work from home: 2 of 57
For many people, there is no greater dream than to work at home. Whether through self-employment or working in a home office through an employer, anyone who has not worked at home full-time tends to envision a life of comfort and ease devoid of the aggravations of the workplace. However, working from home is not for everyone.... More..
Entertainment > Movie Reviews Movie reviews: The Bridge to Terabithia: 1 of 26
This is the story of Jesse Aarons (Josh Hutcherson), a lonely boy who tends to feel neglected amidst his numerous sisters with parents who are preoccupied with financial troubles. Add to that, Jesse has a hard time making friends in school and is hounded by the school's troublemakers. That is, until a new girl named Leslie (A... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Is it possible to live without regrets?: 2 of 50
He who regrets not hath lived not. This may be true, but it doesn't explain the entire reason why a human being can not possibly live without regret. Not only can a life completely free of regret exist, it is unhealthy to never regret anything. Every person who ever walked the earth did something they were not proud of, or d... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Justice System Is the death penalty just or unjust?: 2 of 47
On whichever side of the scale you look, the death penalty is not just. On the one side, there is the possibility for error, whether truly accidental or intentional. Conversely, the death penalty is not nearly a stiff enough penalty for those who are guilty. Not a stiff enough penalty? Well, what could possibly be worse than... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) How to keep a clean, organized home when you have small children: 1 of 20
I'm thinking of a word that elicits more groans than almost any other word in the English language...housework. I bet right now you're thinking about all the things you should be doing instead of sitting in front of your computer screen, yet just thinking about that pile of work is discouraging you from getting up and tacklin... More..