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My name is Cara Boynton, and I live in Lexington, Texas. I am the mother of two teenage daughters, one of which has mental and physical disabilties.
I made a huge career change three years ago. I went from being a hairstylist for 20 years to being a cafeteria

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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting (Other) The challenges faced by a mother: 1 of 33
Why My Daughter Was An Inspiration I was sitting on my front porch, swinging in my handmade porch swing. It was a warm day, considering is was the beginning of December, but that wasn't unusual in Texas. Both of my daughter's were at school, and I had the day off. My oldest was in the first grade, and my youngest, who was f... More..
Other What would you consider to be the most important things that have been a major inspiration in your life and why?: 11 of 155
I would have to say that the birth of my children have been the most important things in my life, especially the birth of my youngest daughter, who is mentally and physically handicapped. She has been an inspiration to me because she has taught me that there are no limits on what you can do. When she was born, I was told she ... More..
Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Children's stories: 35 of 396
The Butterfly Princess By Cara Boynton Chapter One Mandy woke up with the sun shinning into her eyes and the birds chirping just outside her window. She had to think about what day it was. Did she have to get up and get ready for school? She rubbed her eyes, stretched and looked at her clock. It was only 6:30 A.M."No school o... More..
Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Living with an alcoholic: 3 of 29
Let me start by saying my husband has been sober now for 28 days. I'm married to and living with an alcoholic. It has not been easy. His problem started fourteen years ago when he was injured in a traffic accident, which ended his career as a police officer.To cope with the pain from the accident and the pain of losing his li... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care How to cut your own hair: 1 of 8
With the economy in the state that it's in, we are always looking for ways to save that extra buck. If you spend any time in a hair salon, then you know it can be expensive. Why not save some money and cut your own hair. It can be done, you just need a few items and some patience.Each month it's estimated that people spend ab... More..
Personal Finance > Personal Finance (Other) How to make it through the tight spots when you can't pay your bills: 1 of 8
In this day and age, with the way our country is heading, unfortunately this has become a problem for just about everyone. It's a sad fact, but prices are going up on just about everything. The price of oil is at an all time high, in turn rising the cost of other things. We all have bills to pay, families to feed, and once w... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Marriage: Until death do us part: 4 of 31
Marriage is a wonderful thing, if you have the right spouse. So many times we make bad mistakes in choosing a life partner. What may look and feel wonderful while dating, can change the second you say "I Do." I have learned so much from my first marriage, for instance, when I was about to walk down the isle, I was asking myse... More..
Relationships & Family > Domestic Violence & Abuse Choosing when to leave an abusive relationship: 5 of 26
That should be an easy answer, right? Most would say as soon as it happens. Most people who say this, have never been in an abusive relationship. It's easier said than done. I know, I was once in an abusive relationship. My ex-husband abused me for five years before I could get the courage to leave. My marriage started off ri... More..
Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Observations from a bored housewife: 7 of 30
While doing my daily chores, I noticed something strange in my bathtub. I took a closer look and realized, to my dismay, that it was mouse droppings. I turned the faucet on so I could wash them down the drain, and sanitize my tub. When the water hit the drain, a little mouse jumped out, and scared me half to death. It was ju... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating How to please your man: 12 of 50
Pleasing your man doesn't have to take a caveman mentality. All it takes is you giving your man a little TLC. Yes, men sometimes do act like cavemen, but you have to know how to tame that wild man. Don't drill him when he walks into the door five minutes late. Men hate that, they need a wife/lover, not a mother. Make sure you... More..