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By day I am a Social Worker for the state of Idaho and by night I write. I have been a writer since I can remember. Blessed with an avid imagination and passion for research, my writing has been a vehicle to learn about topics from; "How bruises are formed

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Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to plan for a Disney vacation: 1 of 20
A Disney vacation can be a magical time for your family. Whether it is your first time or your one-hundredth time, no matter how many times you take a Disney vacation each one has its own magic. If this is your first time you may be wondering on where exactly to start. Well, they say that the best place to start is at the beg... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Favorite family fun activities: 1 of 15
Have you finally decided that the television and the video games must be turned off and it is time to spend time with the kids but you don't know what to do? Great! This is the start to some long needed family bonding and <gasp> maybe even some physical activity. So let's get started.-Video Games-If you want to start th... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) Why trips always seem longer on the way there than back: 1 of 14
You have been planning, packing and waiting for your vacation. It feels like it will never get here as you count down how many more days you have left until you get to leave. When the day finally gets here, you have one more obstacle to overcome before getting to relax and enjoy your destination, the trip there. The trip ther... More..
Relationships & Family > Cheating Spouses & Affairs Why some married women have affairs: 10 of 136
One must first understand that women have affairs for different reasons than men do. One might be quick to assume that a woman has an affair for just the sex, as this is the reason that men usually have affairs. Also what else is an affair other than a sexual relationship with someone outside of your significant other? Howeve... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance How to shop for car insurance: 3 of 30
You change your oil every 3 months, you rotate your tires and you have your mechanic do a complete service of your car every 15,000 miles. You make sure everything on your car is well maintained and up to date. With all of this care that you put into your car, why have you had the same insurance policy for the last ten years?... More..
Travel > Travel (Other) How to get the most out of a roller coaster ride: 2 of 19
Riding a roller coaster is an exhilarating experience, the speed, the upside down loops and the drops. It makes our hearts race, our blood pump faster and when it drops it leaves our stomachs in our throats. But, how can you get the most out of your roller coaster ride for the maximum amount of excitement?~First Time Around~ ... More..
Travel > Boat Travel & Cruises To cruise or not to cruise: 1 of 8
Until this last year I had never been on a cruise before and I had never wanted to. My now husband was able to finally talk me into it, by suggesting that we have our wedding on one of Royal Caribbean's cruise ships. As we were having a hard time finding a place to have the wedding anyway, I agreed. I didn't realize how much ... More..
Travel > Travel Diaries & Adventures (Other) Why do you like where you currently live?: 16 of 125
A year and a half ago I made the decision to move to Lewiston, Idaho. This was one of the last places that I ever thought that I would live but, it was my husband's hometown so I packed upand relocated. Why did I never want to live here? For one outstanding reason...it stinks. Quite literally in fact. Lewiston is known as the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Do you have a role model?: 3 of 19
We all have someone that we look up to, someone whose life inspires us, and someone who reminds us that we can achieve so much more then we think we can. It may be someone in history, a fictional person, a person currently living, someone very close to us or a combination of them. For myself, it is a combination of people in ... More..
Education > Education (Other) How to prepare a child for the school bus: 2 of 12
How to prepare a child for the school busAs a child grows there are many small steps that they take in preparation to go out into the world on their own once they reach adulthood. Little steps here and there to learn how to survive without their parents always by their side. Riding the school bus for the first time is one of ... More..