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Having wound through the briers of being Momma to 10, observing the birth of a child after burying her, teenagers, being a ghost writer, draft editor, retail manager (read salaried babysitter), paralegal, election commissioner and entrepreneur (thrice over)...Here

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Relationships & Family > Grief & Loss Grief: Coping with the death of a child: 3 of 76
Who would ever know that someone less than two pounds and not but 12 inches tall could affect so many lives in just 16 days? But she did. Not just her mother, but dozens of nurses and doctors, the ambulance crew, her community and family that she would never meet.I can undeniably tell you that a Cesarean section without anest... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Tips for successful grocery shopping: 1 of 24
Successful grocery shopping is getting what you need, at the best price, in the smallest amount of time. If you follow ten rules, you will be successful every time.1. Read the ads to make the list.The number one way to control spending in the grocery store is to have a list. If you only buy the things you need, you will spend... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Paying your bills: Organization tips: 1 of 23
Organization is key to paying your bills on time. I have a great plan that I know for a fact works, since I have used it for years! And my credit report, tax return and my bank account are happier for it.If you are the lucky one who pays the bills the days they arrive, you can use this plan as well. The tax advantages are fan... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US Economy The government should be held to the same principles of good business management as a publicly held US corporation: 1 of 20
The United States has spent the last century in the red. Government spending has been plagued with pork belly spending riders attached to bills that were truly in the public's best interest.Businesses in America that operate in the red, may only do so for the first seven years. Then, either they must turn a profit or close in... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Toddlers Parenting in public: Tips for managing tantrums outside the home: 1 of 20
Tantrums are a child's number one guaranteed attention seeking behavior. Whether you have friends in your home for a function or you are in a store, these seven simple steps will help you manage those screaming outbursts in public.1. Do not be "embarrassed" by his poor behavior.This will reinforce that his attention-seeking m... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Dusting tips to make life easier: 1 of 19
Stop dust in its tracks! How about a dust-free home in the first place? Shy of a bubble over your house, you cannot prevent it all from coming inside, but try at least one of these to slow the entrance of dust. Then we will conquer the dust that is already inside!1. Check the weather stripping around all of your doors and win... More..
Autos > Fuel Economy How to save on gas without buying a hybrid vehicle: 5 of 90
Driving across town to get gasoline at a cheaper price defeats the purpose of saving money! You can get more gasoline for every dollar.~ Only buy gasoline in the early morning while the ground is still cold.As gasoline heats, it expands. Since all gas stations have their tanks underground, the colder the ground, the denser th... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development Building stronger bonds between young siblings: 1 of 18
Young siblings often fall prey to jealousy. For this, the parents are at fault. With ten children, jealousy has no place in our household. Bonding between siblings at a young age is necessary to combat the jealousy.First and foremost, parents must realize the new baby is not more important than the older child. Children as cl... More..
Health & Fitness > General Health (Other) Why don't more people give blood?: 1 of 17
Top Ten Reasons People Don't Give Blood ...And the Argument Against ThemWhen polled, most people will say more people do not donate blood for religious reasons than any other. The most often supplied excuses are listed here in order of prevalence. Each excuse has a compelling agrument against it.1. I am afraid of needles and ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Political Issues Are high taxes on cigarettes fair?: 4 of 66
"Taxation without representation." This argument goes directly to the heart of what brought colonists to America in the first place. Luxury taxes, like those on cigarettes, alcohol and gasoline, are not earmarked for funding the ill results of the products' use. Cigarette taxes are spent on everything except health care for t... More..