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I am a SAHM to three crazy kids ranging in age from 15 to 2. I have a BS in Business Administration and am 5 classes away from my Masters. I also have an AS degree in Legal Assisting. I love learning.

I write poetry and love to help people learn with my articles.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Nutrition and your toddler: 3 of 11

Toddlers are notoriously picky eaters. Many toddlers spend months eating only one type of food. My 3 year old wants pizza for every meal. Cheese pizza with very little sauce, to boot! The problem with this picky eating is that toddlers need a well balanced and nutritious diet to help them grow up strong and healthy. Parents ...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Diapering Diaper bag essentials: What you really need to pack: 3 of 10

When you give birth to your first child you tend to be terrified that you will be caught out of the house without necessities. You pack your diaper bag full to bursting with everything you could possibly ever need to take care of your baby. And then you spend precious minutes digging through it all to locate the one thing th...
Food & Drink > Soups & Stews Recipes: Vegetable soup: 7 of 21

Homemade soup is the greatest comfort food of all time, it is also a healthy alternative to the canned soups you can buy. The fresh ingredients and the ability to control the amount of salt you add make it much better for you than canned. I love serving soup on cold or rainy days and the smell of soup cooking makes my whole ...
Arts & Humanities > 20th & 21st Century US History How to celebrate Martin Luther King, Jr Day: 2 of 5

Martin Luther King Jr Day is celebrated each January on the third Monday of the month. We celebrate his life and his accomplishments. His dreams and good works are never forgotten. But, how do you make this man and his accomplishments alive and fresh for your children? Many children see Martin Luther King Jr Day as just a da...
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Quick tips for spring cleaning: 8 of 17

Spring is a time of renewal and fresh starts. For our homes, spring brings with it a need to start the dreaded spring cleaning. While we all need to accomplish this task, most of us really hate the process. However, the end results, a clean, refreshed and welcoming home, make the hard work worth it in the end. Major tasks th...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending How to save money at CVS: 1 of 2

CVS has a rewards program just like many different grocery stores do. They call it the Extra Care Rewards Program. The Extra Care Rewards are called Extra Care Bucks (ECBs) and you can earn them at any CVS pharmacy store when you use your Extra Care Card. You can get your card in one of two ways. Either go online to CVS.com ...
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Glossary of terms for saving money while shopping: 1 of 1

The CVS Extra Care program, Walgreens Register Rewards and coupon shopping in general is like any other specialized system, it has specific terminology. If you are unfamiliar with the terminology and abbreviations, it can be very confusing. Here, I have listed and defined the majority of the terms that you will see used in c...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The significance of Groundhog Day: 1 of 1

Groundhog Day is observed on February 2nd every year. Most people know that this is a day when we find out whether spring will be here soon or if winter will continue for another six weeks. But, why do we observe this holiday? Why February 2nd? Why a groundhog? Where did this come from? IS there any truth to the myth of the ...
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Savory baked beans: 5 of 9

With a family of five and only one income, frugal meals are something I am very familiar with. With two toddlers and a teen, fast meals are also important to me. This particular recipe is both fast and frugal. It meets all of my basic requirements and is delicious as well. I usually try to keep the ingredients for this meal ...
Food & Drink > Cooking with Spices & Herbs How to roast garlic: 4 of 6

Roasting garlic is so easy that anyone can do it! And the uses for roasted garlic are endless. You can spread it on crackers, bread or crustini, make garlic toast, use it in marinades and sauces, add to salads, mix it into softened butter, add it to your pizza toppings, mix it into pasta dishes or make garlic mashed potatoes...