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I'm a single stay at home mom. My son is now 2 1/2 years old! Before my son was born I had been working in childcare centers for over 12 years, and have had a hand in raising 300+ children along the way. ! I Love children, they are what keeps me young !

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Food & Drink > Sauce, Spread & Dip Recipes Recipes: Green tomato relish: 1 of 1
GREEN TOMATO RELISH (PICCALILLI) Ingredients:1 peck (12 1/2 lb.) green tomatoes1 qt. large gherkins Or Sweet Pickles2 green peppers4 White onions1 cup salt2 qt. Cider vinegar1 cup White Sugar1 tbsp. Peppercorns1 tbsp. Celery seed1 tbsp. Mustard seed1 tsp. whole cloves Directions:A) Chop the tomatoes, gherkins, peppers and on... More..
Creative Writing > Memoirs My true garden story: 165 of 298
At 24 I left my hometown and ventured half way across the country. I was living with the love of my life Rob, in a beautiful little house, on a corner lot, in in the middle of suburbia. Hahaha! He had originally lived in the house with another woman a few years prior to my arrival. They had done many beautiful renovations tog... More..
Health & Fitness > Healthy Living & Wellness Classic comfort foods made healthy: 7 of 12
There are a couple of Tricks to cutting Fat & Calories in your cooking, without loosing those fantastic flavors, that are both quick and easy!1) Natural Herbs & Spices:They are Key to adding great flavors to your healthy meals! Garlic, onions, oregano, summer savory, etc. There are so many choices and great combinatio... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adolescence Tips for increasing awareness and respect toward teenagers: 10 of 16
I am a 28 year old woman. I stand at 4 feet 11 1/2 inches tall and weigh in at 103lbs. I am mistaken for a teenager at least 3-5 times a day! So I see how teens get treated, on their level. I have a 2 year old son, and we are on the go all the time. With him in the stroller and me pushing behind, I get so many dirty looks a... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Basics Good fats versus bad fats: 5 of 7
CHOLESTEROL: What is it? A waxy substance produced in our liver. 80% of our Cholesterol is genetically determined, 20% is affected by what we eat. It is produced by animals and not plants. That's why people who eat lots of red meat and eat little veggies, tend to have rather high cholesterol. If you are like many people thes... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Christmas Is perpetuating the myth of Santa Claus good for children?: 23 of 32
What kind of rediculas question is that? If you want to be a Scrooge, Scrooge it up on your own time, and leave Santa out of it! With all the violence, corruption and just plain EVIL going on in the world. Who wouldn't encourage the belief of "Santa Claus". He is dependable, comes the same time every year, he does not see rac... More..
Food & Drink > Dessert Recipes Recipes: Cupcakes: 3 of 4
Ice-Cream Cone Cupcakes Ingredients: 12-20 Flat bottomed ice cream cones, colored or plain. 1 box Cake or Cupcake mix 1 jar of frosting (any kind you like) Colored sprinkles Directions: Prepare cake mix, according to the box directions Place cones onto a cookie pan Fill cones about half way with batter (Do... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Sauteed mushrooms with herbs: 3 of 4
*Sauteed Mushrooms with Herbs and Spices*10 Small to medium White Mushrooms, sliced or chopped in chuncks(whatever you like)(make sure mushrooms have been washed)1 tsp olive oil2 Green onions sliced1 Clove Fresh Garlic1/2tsp of each: celery salt, pepper, and parsley.1tsp Onion soup mix* For a bit of extra flavour,add 1/2tsp O... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Health benefits associated with using garlic: 16 of 21
*THE MANY USES AND BENEFITS OF GARLIC* For thousands of years, garlic has been known as natures most powerful & effective medicinal herb. It can be administered internally, orally, used as a rub or compress, for a number of different ailments. Blood clots, common cold & flu, cuts, scrapes, bruises, stress, toothaches, boils, ... More..
Travel > United States Guide to seasonal weather on John's Island, South Carolina: 8 of 9
John's Island, South Carolina has a total Population of 11,477. Although is rapidly changing from a rural farming community to a suburban bedroom community, Charleston County. It is only one of the many Beautiful Sea Islands that are along the beautiful sunny coast of South Carolina. Did you know, John's Island is the fourth ... More..