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I'm a homeschooling/stay-at-home mother to two beautiful children, and a wife to a very supportive husband. Besides my worship to my god; my family and writing are my greatest passions. In addition, I am an avid researcher; something that has been instilled

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts for Women Gift ideas guaranteed to make a new mom happy: 1 of 33
Carrying a baby for nine months, and bringing him/her into this world, is one of the hardest accomplishments for a woman. No accomplishment is more deserving of gift showering. Here are several gift ideas guaranteed to make any new mom happy.* Your Services.Being a new mom; although a joyful event; can often be mentally and p... More..
Relationships & Family > Friendship Advice Teen advice: How to resist peer pressure: 2 of 42
It's only natural to want to be accepted by others. Peer pressure tends to play on that desire. Many of your peers no doubt, urge you to join them in unhealthy activities. Many of them have yielded to the same influences that they try to force on you. They want to be accepted too, so they allow others to shape what they belie... More..
Relationships & Family > Break-Ups & Exes Teen advice: How to get over a relationship: 3 of 60
In the book, "The Chemistry of Love" by Dr. Michael Liebowitz - the onset of love is likened to the rush of a powerful drug. Much like the drug, love can trigger withdrawal symptoms if left unrequited. In addition to the loss of the sense of purpose in one's life, depression, physical illness, anxiety, and loss of appe... More..
Business > Business News & Issues Ideas for reducing unemployment: 1 of 20
"Unemployment is probably the most widely feared phenomenon of our times"- so stated the Organization for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD). This statement was made back in 1996. It is thirteen years later, and we find that the unemployment rate has skyrocketed at an alarming rate.The Commission of European Communit... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Styles (Other) What are you willing to sacrifice to stay home?: 1 of 19
No longer considered a position worthy of honor; in a society geared to glorified paid work, the sacrifices stay-at-home mothers and fathers regularly make are all too often overlooked. With a long list of duties ranging from teacher, housekeeper, nurse, cook, day-care provider, accountant, teacher, and general maintenance wo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Baby gift basket ideas: 1 of 18
A gift within themselves; " A new baby is like the beginning of all things- wonder, hope, a dream of possibilities".-Eda J. Le Shan.When thinking about gift items to help the parents-to-be welcome their newborn, gift baskets are the perfect way to go. Not only are the baskets themselves functional, the items included are of g... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Mother's Day & Father's Day Great gifts for the gardening mom: 1 of 18
"Let no one think that real gardening is a bucolic and meditative occupation. It is an insatiable passion, like everything else to which a man (or woman) gives his heart."- Karel Capek. Such is the sentiment of the gardening mother.Gardening often provides mothers with a great escape from the daily grind of everyday life. Whe... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gift Advice Gift ideas for a writer: 1 of 16
"Our admiration of fine writing will always be in proportion to its real difficulty and its apparent ease."- so spoke Charles Caleb Colton. It is this sentiment that is shared by all enamored by the skill and potential of fine authors, who's words both move us and inspire us to be creative thinkers. Since their printed works... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Recipe for a long and happy life: 1 of 15
Living a long and happy life is the innate desire of every living, breathing human being. However, with insurmountable pressures from external and internal influences, achieving such a goal can seem beyond one's reach. It's no wonder that there are thousands of motivational and self-help books, visual aids, and seminars cate... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teen Views Teens views: When you should tell a friend's secret: 1 of 15
Everyone makes mistakes. But what if one of your closest friends got themselves in serious trouble? For instance, what if she became involved in underage drinking, smoking, or started abusing drugs? What should you do? Should you confront your friend? Should you tell your parents? If you speak up, how will it affect your frie... More..