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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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Relationships & Family > Blended Families Is it possible to have a happy blended family?: 24 of 45
Only with openness and honesty are we able to have happy blended families. I was a single mother until my child was four years old, at which time I began dating my best friend. At first we were only dating, and I did not expect him to take any sort of role in my child's life. However that all changed when I became pregnant. ... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Finding true love at a young age: 8 of 15
Decades ago women got married immediately following graduation. Women were not expected to work, so college and developing a career were not important, nor necessary for young women. It was common for a woman to marry at 18 and begin having children soon after. Things are a lot different now. Women are expected to support th... More..
Arts & Humanities > Who & What is Helium The reasons why one should write for Helium: 14 of 25
Anyone who has something to share, whether it be poetry, short stories, essays, knowledge or just opinions should let their voice and talents show on Helium. One of the great things about Helium is the fact that it has many different topics and channels to choose from. You don't have to be a poet or novelist to submit articl... More..
Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Which makes a better pet: A dog or a cat?: 85 of 150
A cat makes a far better pet than a dog, mostly because they require far less responsibility. Give a cat clean water and fresh food and make sure their litter box is clean. Aside from the occasional vet visit, that's as much work as you'll have to do with a cat. Dogs on the other hand have to be walked constantly, they have ... More..
Food & Drink > Ethnic & International Foods Which country's food is the best? Why?: 18 of 30
If American food is the best, then why have Chinese, Mexican, and Italian eateries at every corner? Most of American food was adapted from other cultures. The only thing that comes to mind that is American is burgers and fries.....of course I've always wondered about fries, if they're American, why are they called "French fr... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Tips on managing your household finances: 12 of 20
Mismanaging the household finances is often the main cause of financial distress. Once in a hole, digging yourself out can be difficult, seemingly impossible. By following a few simple steps, you can both stop yourself from falling into the financial trap, and slowly work towards bringing yourself out of it. Write down all p... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Feminism & Women's Rights Is feminism outdated?: 41 of 68
I don't believe feminism is completely outdated, but I do believe that certain "old fashioned" ideas need to make a reappearance. I believe women should be treated equally and given equal opportunities, but I think some women may be taking this a step too far. Striving for equality should not cause a woman to abandon her res... More..
Relationships & Family > Successful Dating The most important aspects of a relationship: 8 of 13
Honesty, loyalty, communication, and romance. Honesty: this includes being open about everything. Hiding things you've done is the same as lying, don't do it! If you are afraid of hurting someone's feelings, it is still best to be honest and give them time to get over it instead of lying and covering it up. Loyalty: remain f... More..
Pets & Animals > Cat Care & Health What you should know about declawing your cat: 19 of 30
What reason does a person have for declawing an animal? 1. So the cat doesn't claw up the furniture. If your furniture is that important, don't get a cat in the first place! Also there are ways around this, sprays that help keep the cat away from certain areas, claw tips call soft paws that are cheap and glue on the real cla... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology The 10 men a woman should never marry: 18 of 28
Marriage is forever and before you enter into this union you need to take a good long look at who you're going to spend the rest of your life with. If your soon to be spouse is abusive, postpone the wedding! Yes he says he's sorry. He says he'll never do it again. Don't believe him! This is a trap too many women fall into. H... More..