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Dawn Rutt has been writing since 1994. In that time, she has written articles for several publications, both online and in print, including "The Old Berthoud Recorder," "The Lyons Recorder" and "Times Call." She holds certificates in creative writing from

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Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Feeling sexy after having a baby: Getting back to being you: 1 of 11

Along with your first born may have come several surprises…you may not have realized how much newborns pooped, you may not have anticipated how painful breastfeeding would be and you may not have expected to still look pregnant when you walked out of the hospital. For those first few month, feeling sexy is probably th...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning Fall wedding favor ideas: 1 of 6

"Autumn is a second spring when every leaf is a flower." So stated Albert Camus, a French Philosopher and author. And what better time to start a new life and make a new beginning by planning a wedding? Autumn has become the most popular time to say "I do" and with valid reason. The season is cooler and the foliage is puttin...
Religion & Spirituality > Ghosts & Paranormal Phenomena Most haunted places in the world: 2 of 9

The Ghosts of Bingham Hill Cemetery Tall weeds obscure many of the tumbled down gravestones, their owners names long ago erased by the elements. A rusty iron chair sits among the graves. The ground is uneven, sunken in places where the dirt has settled over a long forgotten coffin. Bingham Hill Cemetery, located just outside...
Health & Fitness > Bipolar Disorder The stigma of bipolar disorder: 2 of 7

My brother is Bipolar. It does not make him less of a human being. It does not make him a loser or a criminal. He may have made many manic-induced bad decisions over his lifetime, but that doesn't mean that he's stupid or deserving of ridicule and eye rolling. I don’t claim to be an expert and sometimes I get just as a...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips How to find me time as a parent: 5 of 11

How to find me time as a parent A happy mommy makes for happy kids, but it’s impossible to be a happy mom without finding that ever elusive “me time”. Unfortunately, the great myth of “me time” is nearly impossible to come by. As a working parent, you are forced to merge work and family. A...
Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Traditions & Themes Fall inspired wedding cakes: 4 of 8

Approximately one quarter of marriages occur during fall, with September being the most popular month and October coming in at third. More and more couples are choosing to host their special day in fall and with good reason. The weather is often more temperate and the foliage has begun to take on the golden hues of autumn. A...
Arts & Humanities > Ancient History Understanding Egyptian religion and spirituality: 1 of 2

At first glance, the Ancient Egyptians seemed to be abnormally obsessed with death. As a culture, the seemed to worship the dead. So much emphasize was placed on mummification and tombs that, at first glance, that does seem like a reasonable assumption. That space in time brings to mind grand burials and golden relics langui...
Celebrations & Holidays > Celebrations & Holidays (Other) The history of the Labor Day movement: 5 of 8

The History of the Labor Day Movement The first Labor Day celebration was September 5, 1882 in New York. 10,000 workers assembled in New York City and marched uptown, where they then joined their families in Wendel’s Elm Park for a picnic, concert and speeches. Over one hundred years later, there is no definite ...
Relationships & Family > Communication (Other) Things to keep you busy when you're home alone: 8 of 11

Things to do to keep you entertained while home alone What can’t you do when you are home alone? Just think of all the possibilities! You can clean the kitchen floor! Vacuum! You can do laundry! Dust! You finally have the undivided time you’ve been needing to clean the baseboards. Or…maybe not. Time alone ...
Health & Fitness > Depression How to know if you are depressed: 12 of 16

I'd spent the last hour trying to get my difficult one year old to take a nap. Finally, finally his eyes fall shut and I slowly, carefully lay him down. And blessedly, his eyes stay closed. I tip toe away, just as my five year old slams a toy down on the table, angry because I won't get the playdoh out right that second. And...