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I am a stay at home, single mother of 2 who earns a living through ebay sales, freelance writing, and virtual writing services. I write a wide variety of literature from non fiction articles to poetry, and my ebay sales are just as varied with everything from

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Business > Small & Home Business Home business ideas for moms: 1 of 33
They are excellent managers, exceptional leaders, have superior organizational and planning skills, can work well under pressure, communicate well, and are able to work effectively alone or as part of a team. Sounds like an excellent resume so far doesn't it? Whether or not she realizes it, this is the resume of just about an... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Birthdays Dos and don'ts of throwing a birthday party: 1 of 33
Throwing a kids birthday party can be fun, but also challenging. With things to buy, decorating to do, food to prepare, games to plan, presents to purchase, a cake to bake or order, and loot bags to fill there is just so much to do and so many decisions to make. How many kids should you invite? Where should you host the event... More..
Computers & Technology > Online Shopping & Trade eBay do's and don'ts: 1 of 25
Online shopping has become a wide spread hobby , with Ebay as a favorite shopping mall on the world wide web. While Ebay is a fun place to shop, offers a wide variety of items from cars to jewelry, and prides themselves in their buyer and seller protection, it is still the responsibility of the Ebay member to practice safe bu... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Backyard events: Planning a luau: 1 of 19
The birthday party. It's the event a child looks forward to for months, and expectations for the long awaited day tend to run high. For parents, planning the big event can be challenging, stressful, and expensive, and thinking up new and original ideas for themes, games, and activities which haven't been done at almost every ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Do single mothers raise bad sons?: 2 of 35
Do married moms raise bad sons? It would most likely be argued no, and is probably an issue which would not even make a topic of discussion or debate. So why then, would anyone argue the fact that single mothers could raise bad sons? Single, married, or divorced are all just marital statuses and does not, or at least should n... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Polycystic Ovary Disease (PCOD): Symptoms & treatment: 1 of 14
Upon first being diagnosed with PCOS, or Polycystic Ovary Sydrome, also commonly known as Polycystic Ovarian Disease, my first instinct was to panic. What was it? How did I get it? What would happen now? Was there a cure, or treatments? What did it all mean? I bombarded my doctor with questions, and through my own research, f... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Is blood thicker than water?: 6 of 76
Blood is thicker than water. Its a figurative saying we have all heard and while many still believe it to be so, there are thousands of families in todays society who would beg to differ, my own included. Is the blood which runs through our veins what makes us, and those whom we share a home and life with, a family? No, it is... More..
Health & Fitness > Medical Ethics When is abortion ok?: 1 of 10
Justifying an act that is cold, harsh, and to many individuals considered murderous can be one of the hardest, and most complex, points to argue. The debate on whether abortion is wrong or right has been ongoing for decades and both sides have been argued in intense debates, public protests, and in literature worldwide. For m... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Why do women tolerate abuse from their men?: 8 of 71
Why do women tolerate abuse from the men in the lives? This is undoubtedly a loaded question, and you can ask a hundred women who are in, or have left, an abusive relationship and will not get two answers which are identical. The fact of the matter is, women stay for reasons which are as varied as the women themselves, and ea... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Mother: 25 of 213
Everything I am Everything I know Everything I do is because of you. Because of your strength Because of your courage Because of your support given without limits. You made me who I am caring, compassionate, honest and real. You taught me how to be a friend, a daughter, a sister and now A Mother. I am me ... More..