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Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Should couples live together before getting married?: 18 of 275
The following story is, sadly, absolutely true. I made the biggest mistake of my life when I was twenty years old. I married a man without living with him first. He seemed like such a great guy while we dated, and during our engagement. He always brought me flowers, was respectful to my parents, and enjoyed spending time jus... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: A trip to Disneyworld: 4 of 22
There we were, all four of us, stuffed into our little Ford Festiva. My two boys, ages 12 and 7, sat high atop a pile of a dozen pillows and blankets. They fired away one question after another. "Which ride is the best?" "How much longer till we're there?" "Is Mickey Mouse married to Minnie Mouse?" The list went on and on. I... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Sizes & Fit Should plus-size clothing be modeled by plus-size models?: 18 of 97
Beautiful women come in all shapes and sizes. I take offense to the skinny women that are hired to model plus sized clothing. It's as if the same big corporations that rely on plus sized women to buy their clothing, don't find them worthy of representing the very products they sell. Are these corporations trying to convey th... More..
Style & Beauty > Personal Grooming Self-image challenges for women with facial hair: 1 of 5
As a teenage girl, I was arrogantly confident in my appearance. My skin was always tan, my hair was meticulously in place, and my upper lip was hair free. Those were great times, and I thought they would last forever. I'm not sure how it happened, or even when it began, but as I aged hair began growing in odd places. It star... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Special Occasion Gifts Ideal Valentine's Day gifts for guys: 4 of 14
The very best gift you can give your man for Valentine's Day will not be found in a store. Of course, you can spend money on something that he'll thank you for, but is it something he really wants or needs? Most likely not. So why spend the money? The absolute best thing you can do for the man in your life is pamper him. I g... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Raising boys: 21 of 48
Raising boys will turn just about any parent into a basket case. That's because boys don't sit quietly on the floor and play with Barbie dolls or draw in color books. Nooooo Boys are only happy when they're screaming down the road on their bicycle, jumping off ridiculously high ramps on skateboards, or wrestling on the brand... More..
Food & Drink > Cooking Desserts How to make homemade ice cream: 8 of 17
Some of my most cherished childhood memories are of making homemade ice cream with my Grandfather. We would sit on the back porch, a bag of rock salt between us, and listen to the churn of his hand cranked ice cream maker. My mouth would water in anticipation of the sweet, creamy goodness. There's nothing like a bowl of ice ... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) Pros and cons of using direct debit to pay your bills: 7 of 14
The use of debit cards for on-line, and even offline, bill payments has become increasingly popular. There really is no simpler, or speedier way to pay your bills, than with a click of a button on the computer. All major credit card companies, banks, and mortgage lenders offer the option of setting up monthly payments, or ev... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Would you stop your adopted minor child's search for biological parents?: 7 of 12
My biological father left me when I was three years old, so I never had much of a memory of him. I spent my childhood wondering where he was, if he thought of me, and why he left. Although I told myself I hated him for leaving, I couldn't stop wondering who he really was and why he abandoned me. My Mother moved on and marrie... More..
Education > Teachers & Administrators Should students be held accountable for their failing grades: 11 of 15
The problem with children these days is that they have been given permission not to take the blame for anything. Bad behavior is blamed on ADHD or hyperactivity. A foul mouth is blamed on television and movies. Promiscuity is blamed on celebrities and media coverage. And bad, or failing, grades are blamed on teachers or pare... More..