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I am a 28 year old stay-at-home mother of 2 kids. I have a 7 year old daughter and a 1 year old son. Being given the opportunity to stay at home with my children is one that I am thankful for each and every day.

I have enjoyed writing for as long as I can

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Entertainment > Musicians & Bands Censoring musicians, like Eminem: 1 of 24
Censoring musicians, such as Eminem, is like telling a wild animal not to hunt for their dinner. Music is a way of expression. While some artists choose to sing or rap about watching their children grow up too fast, others choose lyrics that tell the story of their life struggles. If the words or behaviors are expressed in a ... More..
Food & Drink > Fast Food Are fast food restaurants like McDonald's and Burger King on the way out?: 3 of 58
Convenience is something that many most individuals crave. Whether it is the ability to send an email from a cell phone, purchasing insurance without the need to leave home, or satisfy hunger without stepping foot out of the car. As long as there is a demand for fast food restaurants, such as Burger King and McDonald's, they... More..
Relationships & Family > Friends & Peers (Other) Why do people have so few real friends: 2 of 33
Friend is a term that has become very loose in its meaning. We meet an individual that shares the same interests and they instantly become our friends. Social networking websites allow us to befriend many people, most of which we could pass by on the street and not even recognize. An abundance of friends is a commonality thes... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Gifts & Gift Ideas (Other) The best gift you've ever received: 17 of 174
At one point in time, I would have had to narrow down the list of materialistic gifts I received in order to choose the best one I've ever received. I've been given many gifts that are significant and special to me. To be asked to choose just one of those would have been a tough task to complete. However, that answer comes t... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Family Values The importance of parents being married before children are born: 5 of 51
Whether or not parents should be married before children are born is dependant upon each particular circumstance. Personal and religious beliefs as well as values play a big part in that decision. However, if marriage is important before children are born, this is not saying much for couple who choose to divorce. Marriage ... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips The consequences of quitting Facebook: 1 of 9
Facebook is a social networking website that allows people from all over the world to stay connected with one another. Staying in touch with family, friends, former classmates, and colleagues is as simple as logging onto the website. As technology advances, people are becoming more dependent on the new options available to t... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Working Parents Can working women be good mothers?: 7 of 51
Many working mothers face the undeniable guilt of leaving their children while they go to work. For some, staying home is not a financial option. For others, they have worked hard to get where they are in the workforce and can not see themselves as the stay-at-home mother type. With all of the excessive guilt mothers feel alr... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face Are Webkinz good play or harmful distraction for children?: 2 of 14
We are living in a world where children are playing video games that simulate war and violence, where music must be closely monitored due to vulgarity and explicit content, and cartoons are no longer what they used to be. Webkinz being the latest child craze is a breath of fresh air for most parents. Who could resist the vari... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Cheating: Is it really worth it: 5 of 31
In the long run, cheating never proves to be worth it. Unhappiness in a relationship or other underlying complications are often to blame for infidelities. At the time of the temptation, the long term complications may not be in the forefront of consequences. The consequences of cheating, whether a one time fling or a long t... More..
Health & Fitness > Pilates & Yoga The benefits of enhancing your core strength with Pilates: 1 of 5
Pilates is an exercise regimen that vastly improves balance, coordination, and flexibility. Over the last ten years, Pilates has become a popular choice for developing a strong core (center of the body). If Pilates is done correctly, it has the ability to change the shape of an individual's body. Enhancing core muscles with ... More..