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I have a B.A. in Journalism and Psychology from Baruch College. I've been writing ever since I was about 7 and used to write stories about a group of animals who lived together in their own little community. The characters were based on my dolls.

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Top 10 must-have baby products: 2 of 38
Any new parent is definitely overwhelmed by all the baby products available these days. On the Babies' R Us registry checklist, there are over 100 categories of must-have items to choose from. So, besides the obvious clothes, diapers, and a place to sleep, what baby products are really going to help you when you need help mo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Baby Accessories Baby gift basket ideas: 3 of 18
Looking for a more unique gift than the standard baby clothes (which every new baby always ends up with too much of), bibs, or receiving blankets? Then try your hand at creating a gift basket. They are always lots of fun for both the giver and the receiver. It shows you put a lot of thought and love into your present. And fo... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Pregnancy Tips for what to pack for the hospital: 4 of 15
Packing your bag for the hospital can be either exciting (Wow, I'm actually going to have a baby!) or scary (Oh no I'm actually going to have to go through labor!). So people tend to pack either too early or too late. When you are around 8 months pregnant is a good time to have your bag ready. While packing, keep in mind tha... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childbirth & Labor Cesarean section: Overcoming the emotional toll: 6 of 14
During my pregnancy, I had everything thought out. I wanted to have a natural birth, no drugs, no epidural, and no pitocin. I went to a midwife instead of an obstetrician knowing she would honor my choices. I bought books on the Bradley method of birthing and read them over and over. However, things didn't go as planned. I e... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam What Islam tells us about animal rights: 1 of 1

Islam is more than just a religion, it's a way of life. Because of this, Islam includes rules for its followers in all sorts of areas of life, from how to conduct business to how to dress, and this includes how to treat animals. Islam instructs its followers to be kind to animals and show love for all living things. Islam ca... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Islam Hajj: An overview of the dress code for the pilgrims: 4 of 4
Hajj is the Arabic word for pilgrimage, and it is a time where Muslims from all over the world gather at the Kaaba in Makkah for worship. It is a time for togetherness and unity, a time where there is no difference between a king and a beggar. To that end, there is dress code during Hajj that ensures that everyone is the sam... More..