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I am a stay at home mom of 5 beautiful children and have been happily married for 5 years to a wonderful man who works very hard to support his family.
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Creative Writing > Short Stories Short stories: Pain from love: 47 of 111
"And we're back," said the television reporter. "I am here with Amy Love, you've been quite busy, haven't you Amy? Your new movie is premiering in theaters this weekend, your album just hit stores last week, and you've already started on your next album and movie, isn't that right?" Amy nodded. "How do you find time for movi... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents Is it acceptable for a parent to vent to their kids about the other parent?: 32 of 75
We see it happening far too often, divorced parents trying to turn the children against the other parent, or the other parent's choice in a new partner. It even happens in families where the parents are not divorced or even separated. I can tell you from experience, this does nothing but hurt the child or children, and in th... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Psychology How to bond with a new cat: 9 of 21
Bonds between a person and a cat all depend on the person. All cats can be loved. A person who flat out hates cats will never have a bond with one. I am a fierce animal lover, and own five cats, and I love every one of them. If I lost one, I'd feel as though I just lost my child. They each have their own different personalit... More..
Food & Drink > Restaurant Reviews Restaurant reviews: Olive Garden (United States): 9 of 21
There are three things I love about Olive Garden. 1. The atmosphere. You feel like you are at a really fancy Italian restaurant, although you're paying a fraction of the cost of any of those fansy places. It is calm and relaxing and definitely inviting. Once you're there for five minutes, you'll never want to leave. 2. The h... More..
Relationships & Family > Parents When parents don't agree with your choice in a significant other: 15 of 32
Find out Why! Your parents have been down that road before. They have seen their fair share of bad people, and believe it or not, in most cases, they know a lot more about life than you do! Ask them calmly what they don't like about your boyfriend/girlfriend, and really seriously listen to them. Ask for specific examples. As... More..
Personal Finance > Smart Spending Are savings from coupons worth the trouble of collecting them?: 9 of 19
So you spend $1.75 a week to get the Sunday paper just for the two or three pamphlets of coupons inside it. Then you spend hours carefully clipping each coupon you think you may eventually use, and organizing them in a coupon holder or envelope. You then carefully plan your grocery shopping list around the coupons which you ... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership How to make the choice between a cat or a dog as a pet: 32 of 65
It all depends on what kind of person you are, and how much time you have to commit to your pet. Cats are low maintenance. Ensure their food and water dishes are always full and clean, and their litter box is clean, and they'll be happy. Cats don't require much attention or entertainment, they can amuse themselves or find a ... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Life Responsibilities as a stay at home mom or dad: 12 of 24
Being a stay at home parent can be a full time job in and of itself. The benefits are just as rewarding, although they don't present themselves in the form of finances. One of the best rewards of being a stay at home parent is the fact that you are able to spend more time with your children and have more time to complete the... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values If you could change one decision you've made in your life, what would it be: 22 of 43
How often does one wish they could go back in time and change just one thing that happened to them? We often think our lives would be better today if only we had done things differently in the past. We all have things we regret, things we are ashamed of. Hind sight is always 20/20. But what would happen if we really did go b... More..
Personal Finance > Budgets & Saving How to save when money is tight: 18 of 34
Raising four children on a single income makes me somewhat of an expert on this topic. For my family, it's not about saving, it's about getting by. Here are some of the ways we do it. Shop at thrift stores, especially when buying clothes for children. Children do not need designer clothes, and their clothes aren't going to l... More..