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I am a stay at home mom with three kids: two 12 year olds and a 6 month old! I never expected to start all over raising children, but here I am! It is a challenge, but a wonderful one, as I could not imagine my life without my newest little sweetie! My happiest

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Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Nonsense: 3 of 140
Did you ever wonder about the magical world that exists just through the mirror? Its a place brimming full of wonderment, with the absence of all fear. An easy escape right through the glass, yet seems an eternity away. I've been there several times in fact, I now can easily find my way. My troubles are all long forgott... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Top 10 must-have baby products: 1 of 38
During those wonderful yet extremely uncomfortable nine months of feeling like you swallowed a basketball, you are bombarded with the latest and greatest news on thousands of baby products. Products you did not even know existed. Fisher Price catalogs and Baby's R Us advertisements pile up on the coffee table, pages marked ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: A kiss: 7 of 167
slight brush eye contact lingering hand quiet breaths fluttering lashes shy smile nervous giggle moving closer quick breaths hearts beating soft lips quicker breaths hearts pounding lips moving eyes shut lips parting hushed whisper eyes opening lips smiling More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The Grim Reaper: 2 of 22
His scythe scrapes the ground as it drags, a flash of silver under black emptiness. He knows exactly where he is going, and he never needs a map. His thoughts contain a memorized list that grows by the hour, but he evens it out just as quickly. He steals lives for a living, but souls he cannot take. He has no soul and nor can... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Exit: 1 of 4
I walked out of that room Away from that life Shut the door on the turmoil Broke loose from the strife Tears escape as I walk the long hall Never again will I let myself fall My new life will not be based upon lies Which is why I know I must break all ties The future is mine, it is a clean slate For the first time I realize,... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: The real enemy: 4 of 13
So judgmental and harsh So cruel and critical So mean and unfair So misguided and misjudging My enemy is all of these things, and as I bravely look up to meet the eyes of my enemy, I realize it is but a mirror, and the real enemy is me. More..
Religion & Spirituality > Self-Awareness & Realization Is it possible to live without regrets?: 17 of 55
I do believe it is possible to live without regrets, as long as you have the mind to do so. Personality has so much to do with the task of living regret free. For example, people who have an obsessive personality, are "worry worts," or are very negative tend to dwell on the past, mainly their regrets in life. They focus on ... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: My bright star: 7 of 22
I have this tendency of letting the light get dim I'm not sure why, but its always been that way. For the first time in my life I have a strong and steady light. He is my bright star. His smile pulls me out of my darkest mood. His laugh is contagious. His eyes remind me of why I love life. His voice brings me comfort. His h... More..
Relationships & Family > Communication Skills Why the key to effective communication goes beyond small talk: 1 of 3
Small talk is a big part of our everyday lives. We talk about the weather, current news topics, new music, and movies we have recently seen. This kind of talk fills empty moments in elevators, standing in long lines, or chatting to a friend on the phone. We small talk with our significant others on a daily basis: prepping for... More..
Style & Beauty > Makeup Makeup tips for blue eyes: 5 of 10
My number one rule when applying makeup to my blue eyes is: Do not go overboard with blue shadows and liners. Actually, blue makeup is not the best choice to dress up blue eyes. I choose other colors that really make my blue eyes "pop." Neutrals, browns, sands and golds are wonderful colors to accentuate the bl... More..