: About Me

I entered college with the aspirations of being a writer. I was gently steered towards education, informed by more than one professor that professional writing is a hard egg to crack and wouldn't make the kind of money that would provide a comfortable living. After much persuasion and realizing my love of teaching, I pursued a career in education. I did not give up on my writing, but placed dreams of doing it professionally on the back burner while teaching school. After having a beautiful baby girl last year, I decided to become a stay at home mom and educate her myself.

I have always written in a journal. In 2004-2005, I also published several unpaid online music reviews in former online magazine Kyndmusic, never considering myself a freelance writer. It was the birth of my daughter that taught me that dreams do come true! I found myself wanting something that was solely mine. Writing has always been that for me. So begins the story of my freelance writing career.

I am currently working on a novel and also hope to write articles that can provide me with opportunities to prove it is possible to write for a living! It's never to late to fulfill a dream and my time is now!

My passion is ...

My family and writing poetry.

I know too much about ...

Cooking!

My parents always told me ...

Never give up.

My childhood ambition ...

To be a professional writer!

My favorite memory ...

is of my mother singing and the smell of freshly cut grass.

Why I write ...

To tap into my emotions.

What I am reading/watching/listening to ...

I like to listen to blues and bluegrass music.

My first job ...

At a restaurant.

My best moment ...

Giving birth to my daughter!

My inspiration ...

will always be my mom.

Parenting & Pregnancy > Problems Parents Face The stay-at-home mom's guide to staying sane

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If you have chosen to stay at home with your child, then you already know the benefits this can bring to your family. Your child is receiving one-on-one instruction and care, adapts to your family's schedule, develops a major bond with you, and stays healthier than the average kid at daycare. Being a stay-at-home mom can be very rewarding for both of you, as long as you stay happy and sane in the process! Staying happy while staying home requires some fine-tuning on your part. I have outlined six tips for helping you regain your sanity (and you will lose it!) Sanity Saver #1: Stick to a Sc...

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