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My name is Amber and I'm 23 years old. I have 4 beautiful children. I am a manager at an AA club in Albuquerque, NM. I love to write, read, scrapbook, spend time with my family, sports, outdoors, shooting, whatever. I'm a very open-minded person with a good

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Politics, News & Issues > Death Penalty The case against the death penalty: 2 of 55
Many people are for the death penalty, but many more are completely against it. Every year 50+ men and women are sentenced to death row throughout the United States. Is the death penalty really just and moral when there are other punishments that would be more just and moral? 1. Capital punishment charges taxpayers more money... More..
Health & Fitness > First Aid First aid for broken bones: 1 of 15
A bone will split or break usually when there is more stress or pressure put onto the bone than what it can withhold. A break of any size is considered as a fracture, but if the bone punctures the skin, it is called a compound fracture.Someone is more likely to break a bone during a fall from a higher height, slip, a motor ve... More..
Politics, News & Issues > US News Who is to blame after water-drinking contest fatality? 1/16/07: 2 of 24
Imagine this: you're participating in a contest to win a game system for your children and as a result of the contest, instead of winning, you die. That's what happened to Jennifer Strange. She was a 28 year old mother to three children, a wife, an employee, and a woman trying to win a Wii Nintendo System for her family.Jenni... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Dirty secrets: What if a parent likes one child better?: 1 of 9
I do believe that deep down most if not all parents has a closer, stronger bond with one child, than with another. Whether it be because they are the first child, the baby of the family, or another reason, I don't know. Mothers are known to possibly be closer to their sons than daughters, and fathers are known to possibly be ... More..
Education > Secondary School Issues Does sex education in schools encourage teens to have sex?: 10 of 88
Can you picture your 13 year old daughter coming home from a friends house telling you that she just lost her virginity? Can you imagine the rage that would go through your entire body when you find out that the school she attends encouraged it and practically told her to go have sex? No parent in their right mind would want ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Holiday Crafts Christmas crafts: How to make a homemade creche: 1 of 7
A creche is just another word for a nativity scene, which is complete with baby Jesus in a manger, animals, the wisemen, and the shepherd.Last year, I was browsing one of my favorite websites' craft sections and found this beautiful nativity scene. I made my first nativity scene during last years holiday season and let me tel... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Do stay-at-home moms get the recognition they deserve?: 11 of 72
I, personally, do not believe that stay at home mom's get the recognition they deserve. Being a stay at home mom is quite a tough job, especially when you have more than one child. If one child doesn't need something at that moment, the other does, and it's like a ping pong game. The children all want something at different t... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) Essential babysitter checklist: 5 of 32
I am extremely skittish on leaving my children with a baby sitter and will only do so if the babysitter is a close friend or family member. The people that do watch my children know them very well but I would still rather be safe than sorry. There are a few things that you can do to make the "leaving baby/child with someone e... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Racism Understanding why people stereotype: 7 of 44
A stereotype is a fixed, commonly held notion or image of a person or group, based on an oversimplification of some observed or imagined trait of behavior or appearance.There are many forms of stereotypes, and it can be a negative or a positive view. Some people may say that black men play basketball better than white men. Ot... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Risky Child Behaviors Assessing suicidal behavior in teens: 2 of 10
Depression is not something that you should play around with. It isn't something that should be "gotten over," and it definitely isn't something that should be ignored. According to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention, suicide is the third leading cause of death in 15-24 year olds. Your straight A student, quarterba... More..