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I am the middle child of three. I had a special relationship with my mom through my whole life. She was always there for me when I needed her and when I didn't. I stand by my kids the sames way. I am a work a holic and believe in doing things the right way.

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Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The best gift you've ever received: 14 of 174
What makes a gift the best you ever had? Well, that could be many things. It could be that the gift was that unique and exquisite or it could be that it came from someone very special. Many things go into how good or how bad the gift was. I think the best gift ever got was a ring and necklace from my youngest son. He had re... More..
Health & Fitness > Emotional Health & Wellbeing How to beat the blues during a recession: 2 of 18
Does the recession get you down? When times are hard it is easier than ever to feel down and depressed. You can't let it get to you though. Now don't get me wrong, everyone deserves to have a pity party now and again. But when you are done, you have to pick yourself up and get on with it. Things are not going to get better if... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Issues How paying to get referrals works: 1 of 5
You are one of the people trying to earn money online and want to know if buying or renting referrals is worth the cost. That all depends on the site and the amount it will cost you. PTC sites pop up all the time and many fail or are scams. There are those sites out there that have been around for a while and are legit. It c... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Teens (Other) Advice for parents when children leave for military bootcamp: 2 of 9
Should you sign for your child to join the military before they are Eighteen years old? This is a good question that plagues many parents especially when we are in times of war. You hear the news and hear of the lives lost in war. You see the very young faces that are fighting for our freedom and see the youth in their faces.... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Should boys be taught to sew?: 5 of 22
Why shouldn't boys be taught to sew? Some of you may think it will make them a sissy. Some may think that is what they need a woman for. These are just as silly as the question itself is. Boys need to know how to sew just as much as a girl does. It makes them capable of repairing and mending clothing items. If you think abou... More..
Pets & Animals > Dogs (Other) How to make your pet dog a part of the family: 5 of 17
Making your dog apart of the family really does not take much effort. Dogs are very social animals and like to be included in the family. When you bring a dog into the family, it will decide, based on how it is treated, who is the leader of the pack. There is always a leader and always a follower. You want to be the leader s... More..
Health & Fitness > Herbal & Natural Remedies Health benefits of cinnamon and honey: 3 of 10
Honey and cinnamon combined together have some awesome health benefits. Some of you may scoff at the thought but don't be so quick to judge. There have been studies done at Copenhagen University that show great results when dealing with arthritic patients. In this research they gave arthritis patients a mixture of one cup ho... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Dealing with children reluctant to move out: 3 of 8
You have raised your kids through the years and now your day has come. They are finally grown and at least should be ready to be on their own. Maybe you have even prepared them for this time in life by letting them know at certain age they are to move out and begin their life. When that time comes and they don't make a mov... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) What to do if you win the lottery: 14 of 36
If I ever win the lottery I know exactly what I will do. I have thought about it both seriously and as just a fun idea. I feel like part of the trick to not letting it ruin your life is in having a plan. My plan, in the event I ever win the lottery, is to first set up a trust fund for each of my children so that they won't ha... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Politics (Other) Town hall meetings are democracy in action: 6 of 15
A town hall meeting for political reasons is democracy at its finest. There are not any rules per say on what behavior is allowed. This is probably why we are seeing violence at some of these meetings lately. It is an informal meeting for the politician to invite their constituents to hear their views on the subject being dis... More..