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As a beginning children's book writer, I have completed 3 books waiting to get published. I'm a young writer at the tender age of 24 residing in California with my husband, an active duty aviation electrician in the Navy, and 2 month old daughter. I enjoy

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Entertainment > TV Characters & Personalities Your favorite winner of American Idol: 4 of 27
It's fair to say that the first winner of a series of annual competitions will be unforgettable. This goes for Kelly Clarkson. No other American Idol winner has remained as famous as this Texan pop star who made it big with her debut performance "A Moment Like This". If I try to think of any of the other Idol winners, I hones... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 54 of 236
So, you've just made a boo-boo. Could've been a major one or it could've been a minor one. Either way, a mistake is a mistake. There are several reasons why people do these things.1) Not paying attention. Probably the major reason why they made a mistake. When you wander around with your head in the clouds, chances are you wo... More..
Education > Colleges & Universities (Other) What is a bachelor's degree?: 4 of 17
Any single man who wishes to pursue a college diploma defines a bachelor's degree. Of course that's not the definition. However, once you earn a bachelor's degree whether it be of arts or sciences it is your passport to many options. I wrote an article on how getting a master's degree is worth the extra thousands of dollars. ... More..
Jobs & Careers > Professionalism The best ways to distract yourself from a job you hate: 5 of 21
There was once a quote that goes as follows: "If you love your job, you won't have to work a day in your life." The truest words in form, huh? I find it to be true myself and if you find yourself to be sleeping more at your desk than in your bed at 2 in the morning, maybe you have to rethink your job position OR discover ways... More..
Jobs & Careers > Career Path & Goals Are you hindering your passion?: 5 of 16
Life comes in steps and what a misconception it is to tell yourself to follow the rules. You get your high school equivalency diploma or graduate from high school. What's next? You go to college or trade school. What comes after that? You enter the job market that relates to your diploma. Would you say that you're happy with ... More..
Relationships & Family > Married Life Does your career compromise your family?: 16 of 45
"All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy". How many times have we heard that saying...except from the gazillion amount of pages in Jack's book? We can actually take The Shining as an example and of course we won't take the extreme into the picture. Just keep the ax away from daddy.When one is fixated on their job they tend... More..
Home & Garden > Home & Garden (Other) Home improvement: Adding or updating counter tops in your home: 3 of 6
Adding or updating counter tops in your home is one of the wisest investments a home buyer can invest in. According to a report by Home and Garden Show at the New York State Fair Grounds, Spring of 2007, home buyers can expect a 98.5% return when remodeling their kitchen. One of these renovations include counter tops. In orde... More..
Relationships & Family > Ancestry & Genealogy Great gifts for the genealogist: 3 of 6
Heirlooms are genuine and may even given a Certificate of Authenticity if the owner allows it. With that said, they could be a great gift for the genealogist. When I was taking an Italian-American course, I was asked to give a presentation on my Italian-American background. Well, I didn't expect it, but I was given a handkerc... More..
Arts & Humanities > Marketing & Selling Writing Book reviews: Children's Writers & Illustrator's Market: 1 of 2
When I compiled three written children's books, I thought to myself, 'Hmmm..What do I do with these? What is the best publisher who will accept them?' I was an amateur writer and had no idea where to start. My first reaction was to research through the internet and google 'children's book publishers'. Most of the publishers' ... More..
Style & Beauty > Tanning & Sunscreen How to soothe your skin after sunburn: 1 of 1
Don't you hate that stiff feeling after coming home from the beach or from a good bike ride around the neighborhood? Your arms and shoulders are stinging. Your nose is tingly. Your cheeks can't compete with the color of a lobster! It's the attack of the dreaded sunburn. There are some ways to soothe your skin to prevent you f... More..