Julie Michael
I have 7 beautiful children and I love to write. Beyond that, I love my family, am loyal to my friends, and love to spend time with the people who matter most to me.
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playing on the Internet, writing, sewing, crocheting, soap making, candle making, quilting, spending time with my children, going to the casino, shopping, running, working out, yoga, dancing, writing, herbal medicine,Motto
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Goblins & Witches on Halloween NightA poem about all the little witches and goblins out trick-or-treating on Halloween night. -
Keeping Your Food Pantry Fully Stocked on a Low-IncomeIf you have a low income or are suffering from money problems - as most of the population occasionally does - then it's likely that even the prospect of trying to shop for groceries can be stressful or seem impossible.
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Why You Shouldn't Make AssumptionsWe all know how it feels to have assumptions made about us, but what about the assumptions we make about others?
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Making Purses from Vintage PlacematsSimple ways to make purses from vintage placemats.
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Ways to Recycle Old SocksIdeas for re-purposing, reusing and recycling old socks.
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Alternative Medicine WorksWhy I believe alternative medicine works and what has worked for me. -
Tips for Black Friday SafetyTips for staying safe while doing your Black Friday shopping this holiday season. -
What I'm Thankful for in 2009What a year! 2009, a year full of surprises- some good, some bad. But so much to be thankful for! -
Christmas Assistance for Military FamiliesA list of places you can go for Christmas assistance for Military families and what you need to keep in mind when seeking assistance.
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A Christ-Mas PoemA poem about the beauty of Christmas that is often forgotten.
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A Beautiful ChristmasThe joys of the holiday season, spending time with family and the ultimate Gift.
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Dancing with the DevilMicro fiction about a girl in a scary situation.
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Thank You, SoldiersA poem in celebration of Veteran's Day, thanking soldiers.
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Cranberry Sauce- a PoemThe one thing no holiday table should be without.
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Harvest TimeA short poem about harvest time in the fall.
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All of These I Am Thankful ForThanksgiving for life and love.
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Welcome Home, GoblinA little poem about a black kitten named Goblin.
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Black Cats and Witches on Halloween NightA Halloween poem.
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How to Talk Yourself into a Positive Self-ImageStopping negative self-talk is the first step in talking yourself into a better self-image.
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Dealing with Depression During a DeploymentHow family members and spouses of deployed service members can deal with depression during the stress of their loved one's deployment.
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Should You Confess an Affair to Your Spouse?Things to consider before confessing an affair to your spouse. Confession of an affair can kill or rebuild a marriage.
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Prostate Cancer is Not a Death SentenceA prostate cancer diagnosis isn't the end of the world, it doesn't have to be the end of your life. In a lot of cases, prostate cancer can be treated with a minimum of pain and sickness.
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To Ink or Not to Ink? Deciding Whether or Not You Should Get a TattooTattoos are a beautiful form of art and can be a way to express your individuality. But before you go and get that ink, there are a few things you should consider.
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Dangerous Medicine: Dealing with Prescription Drug AbusePrescription drug abuse isn't simply a bad habit, it's a devastating addiction that can be fatal to the person who is trying to deal with it.
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Tips for Surviving Your Partner's Financial InfidelityAs long as you and your partner can learn to communicate openly and honestly concerning finances - and all other aspects of your relationship - you will be able to work through the pain and stress of financial infidelity. -
Surviving Infidelity: Understanding that Infidelity Isn't Your FaultUnderstanding that infidelity isn't your fault is the first step towards surviving infidelity in a relationship.
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Are Fantasies About the Opposite Gender Dangerous to Your Marriage?Are sexual fantasies dangerous to maintaining a committed relationship? Can you be married or in a relationship and still sexually fantasize about somebody of the opposite gender?
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To the Brink of Insanity and BeyondA bit of humor about the frustration and craziness that becomes a part of dealing with secondary infertility.
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I Disguised the Broccoli, and I'm Not Even Sorry!Parenting is a whole challenge in and of itself, and sometimes you just have to think outside the box. Especially when it comes to getting your child to try new things.
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My Mom: The REAL Expert!Why getting advice and support from our own mothers is important to our journey in motherhood. And the main reason it's been true for me.
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Mom, She's Touching Me!!Dealing with sibling rivalry can be frustrating and aggravating to any parent. Having a sense of humor can make a big difference in how things get resolved.
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Afraid to SleepBad dreams and nightmares are extremely common after suffering from some form of abuse or any other traumatic experience. There are ways to cope and heal.
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After 6 Years in Iraq: How the War in Iraq Really Affects Our FamiliesWhether one supports the war in Iraq or not, all would agree that the price of war is high- but it's important to remember that casualties don't always come in the form of death or physical injury.
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Be Their VoiceChildren are innocent and precious, they're also small and defenseless. Adults have the responsibility to protect them.
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The Unbalance of Bipolar DisorderThere is hope for those living with bipolar disorder- it can be managed. Just because bipolar disorder makes one feel unbalanced, doesn't mean they can't have a "normal" life.
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Problem In-Laws and Gaining Your Spouse's LoyaltyIn-law problems can be the bane of a marriage. You can't have a negative relationship with your in-laws and expect that it won't affect your marriage. -
10 Things I Love About Living in a Small TownAfter a recent move to a small town from a large city, I've discovered I actually enjoy living in a small town. Here are 10 reasons why. -
The Need for Intimacy in a RelationshipThe importance of both physical and emotional intimacy in a relationship. Why your relationship won't survive without it.
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Dating Someone from a Different CultureDating someone from a different culture than your own can be exciting or disastrous. Here are a few tips to make it work!
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Feeling Lonely in Your Marriage?How good communication between spouses will help to deter loneliness in marriage.
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How to Have a Happy Valentine's DayYou alone can decide whether or not this Valentine's Day will be a happy one. Make it what you want it to be, but don't allow unrealistic expectations to ruin the day.
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How to Keep Anger from Destroying Your RelationshipTips for dealing with anger in relationships, and reasons why you shouldn't let anger stay in your relationship. -
The Moments that Make Me Proud to Be a MomThe little moments that make one proud to be a Mom and that let you know motherhood is worth the effort.
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Juggling Multiple Kids: What to Do when You're Outnumbered!Juggling multiple kids is difficult, requires organization and tons of patience. But it's also a very rewarding part of parenting!
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Toddler Mom ConfessionsI admit it; I'm a toddler Mom. I have two toddlers to be exact. Truth be told, I have six children, and I've always had two toddlers at once.
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Losing the Baby Weight: Baby Weight? What Baby Weight?A Mom's thoughts on motherhood, losing baby weight, and the battle to accept yourself the way you are.
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Motherhood: What Mom Forgot to Mention!No matter how many children you have, no two children are alike, and parenting doesn't get any easier just because you have more experience.
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Using a Babysitter You've Never MetHiring and using a babysitter you've never met before.
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Why Couples Should CommunicateOf course most people would want to communicate with your partner. If you didn't want to communicate with your partner, why have a partner in the first place?
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Why Helium.Com Is a Great Writing Option for HomeschoolersThe benefits of using Helium.Com as a writing option for your homeschooling teen. -
Disadvantages of a Traditional ClassroomTraditional classrooms and why they aren't effective for every child.
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Laughing During SexWhy laughing during sex shouldn't be "taboo" and why it's actually healthy.
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Remarriage and Your ChildDealing with your children and your remarriage.
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How to Make Your Husband Love You MoreIs it possible to make your husband love you more? Is it necessary?
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How to Fight Fair in a RelationshipWhy you shouldn't focus solely on "winning" a fight, and why you should learn to "fight fair."
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What to Do with Holiday Gifts You Do Not WantWe've all recieved gifts that we can't use or don't want. Some tips on how to handle them without hurting the giver's feelings.
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How to Stick to Your New Year's ResolutionsTips for sticking to your New Year's resolutions! -
Eric Mangini Fired from JetsWhy people tend to focus on news that isn't really news, and why Eric Mangini's job-loss isn't a big deal. -
In Over Your Head?Tips for managing post-holiday debt so it doesn't manage you.
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New Year's Resolutions: Bound to Fail?The idea that perhaps we've made keeping New Year's resolutions impossible by making unreasonable goals. -
Tips for Dealing with DeploymentTips for Service Members and their families on dealing with deployment. What the military doesn't prepare you for.
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Book Review: Between Two Worlds- Escape from Tyranny: Growing Up in the Shadow of Saddam by Zainab SalbiBetween Two Worlds is a heart-wrenching memoir of the impact Saddam Hussein made on a young girl's family and the Iraqi people in general. -
Thoughts on Being a "Super-Hero" MomThe joys of being a stay-at-home Mom, and the realization that our children view us as Super-Heroes simply because we take time to play with them.
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How to Save Money on Christmas Wrapping PaperEasy ways to save money on Christmas Wrapping paper. -
Recycle Your Christmas CardsA few tips for recycling Christmas cards after the Christmas season is over.
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I Am Lucky.Thoughts on being thankful for each blessing we have in our lives.
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Natural Remedies for Soothing a Baby's Cold SymptomsSafe, home remedies to use for your baby to help ease the symptoms of the common cold. -
Tips on How to Cope with Secondary InfertilityDealing with yourself, your spouse and secondary infertility.
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Folic Acid: Natural Food Sources & SupplementsAn over-view of the necessity for folic acid whether pregnant or not, and some food sources for folic acid.
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Helping Your Wife Cope with a MiscarriageThe basics of helping your wife cope with a miscarriage and the grieving process.
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Encouraging Bonding Between Older Children and a New BabyYou've either got a new bundle of joy or are expecting a new baby in your family. What do you do to help ensure that your older children body with him/her, and don't feel "left out" or "replaced" by baby?
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Identifying Conduct Disorder in Your ChildWhat is conduct disorder? How to identify conduct disorder.
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Tips for Taking Your Baby OutsideInformation about taking your baby outside and being prepared to do so.
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Dealing with Being Divorced at ThanksgivingTips and suggestions for dealing with Thanksgiving and the holiday season after a divorce.
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Relationship Advice: How Do You Know when You're with "The One?"How do you know if you're with "The One?" Is the person you're with your "Soul Mate?"
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Should You Fast on the Raw Food Diet?Risks and possible side effects of fasting on the raw food diet.
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Things to Think About when Considering FruitarianismWhat is fruitarianism? How difficult is it? What to consider before choosing fruitarianism.
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The Struggles Inside an OCD MindWhat life is like when you have obsessive-compulsive disorder.
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Christmas Gifts for Your SpouseA few tips and Christmas ideas for shopping for your spouse.
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Is it Possible to Support the Troops and Not the War in Iraq?Opinion piece discussing why it's possible to support the troops and yet not support the war in Iraq, explaining why we must support the troops.
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Coping when Your Sibling Has a Mental IllnessSome struggles that siblings of people with mental disorders deal with, ways to cope with having a sibling with a mental disorder.
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Dealing with a Mixed State when You Have Bipolar DisorderAn article discussing the importance of having a "crisis plan" in place, explaining what a "mixed state" is in regards to Bipolar Disorder, and how to deal with it.
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Seeking Treatment for Eating Disorders in CollegeEating disorders are rampant among college students, this article deals with Where to go, Why Keeping Resources Available and Easily Accessible is Important, and How Parents and Peers Can Help.
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Recognizing and Treating Alcoholic DepressionHow to recognize, treat and cope with alcoholic depression. What alcoholic depression is, symptoms, and causes.
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How to Exercise with TendonitisTips for returning to your normal exercise routine or starting a new one when dealing with tendonitis.
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Discussing Alternative Remedies with Your Primary PhysicianAn overview discussing reasons as to why you should discuss alternative remedies with your conventional doctor, and how to go about it.
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Identifying Depression in Your Pets: Signs and SymptomsAn overview of the signs and symptoms of depression in pets.
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Rudeness in Today's SocietyA look at where we are headed in our society, due to allowing rudeness to be accepted as society's "norm."
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Tips for Buying a Massage Gift CertificateThe Do's and Dont's of buying a massage gift certificate for your friends or loved ones.
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The Dangers of Dating an Idea of Someone Rather Than a RealityDating an idea rather than a reality? Isn't that something we've all done? You know, where you are so caught up in your idea of someone, that you can't see things as they really are, and refuse to see that person for who/what they really are?
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Why Thinking Before You Speak is a Good IdeaWords can and do hurt, and can cause permanent emotional scars and wounds!
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Stalking: Personal Experience and TipsPersonal experience story and tips for dealing with harrassment and stalking.
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Living with Anorexia: A Personal TestimonyPersonal Testimonial On Living With Anorexia
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The Dangers of Pro-Eating Disorder WebsitesThe dangers of Pro-Eating Disorder Websites, which promote Anorexia and Bulimia as a lifestyle, rather than a disorder.
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Making the Most of Small Spaces on a BudgetHow to make the most of your small living space without breaking the bank!
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Decorating Your Dining Room on a BudgetHow to easily and cheaply decorate your dining room to make it warm, comfortable and inviting for your family and guests.
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Decorating Your Living Room on a BudgetHow to decorate your living room on a budget, and make it what you want it!
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How to Cope with Your Spouse's Gambling AddictionTips and methods for dealing with your spouse's gambling addiction.
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How to Deal with a Spouse Who Spends Money like WaterTips and methods for coping with a spouse who is an impulse buyer/spender.
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Decorating a Bedroom on a BudgetDecorating a bedroom on a budget doesn't have to be difficult or impossible!
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When Your Mother-In-Law Gets Too Involved in Your BusinessPersonal testimonial about dealing with a mother-in-law, and tips for dealing with interfering mother-in-laws.
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Tips for Dealing with Rude PeopleThere's always at least one in every crowd or setting.
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How You Can Give Support to a Friend Who is GrievingHow To Support A Friend Going Through The Grieving Process.
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A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth GeorgeA Review of A Woman After God's Own Heart by Elizabeth George
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Finding My Faith AgainThe freedom of finding God and my faith again.
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The Real Truth Behind Exotic DancingFirst Hand Experience Of A Former Exotic Dancer
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How Many Babies Should You Have?Making the decision about the number of children you have.
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Money-Saving Tips for New ParentsWhere to find good deals on diapers, formula, baby clothing, carseats, etc.
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Does Living Debt-Free Mean Living in Poverty?What Living Debt-Free Means, And What It Doesn't.
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What Wives Want from HusbandsOpinion article on what wives want from husbands.
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Dealing with a Deployed SpouseA short guide to dealing with your spouse's deployment, for the spouses left behind.
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Should People Need a License to Have Children?Gives reasons why being required to have a license to have children is a good idea.
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What Kills a Marriage?Knowing what kills a marriage, and how to prevent or fix it.
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Can a Marriage Survive Cheating?Tips and advice on helping a marriage survive cheating.
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When Your Spouse is in the MilitaryThoughts on being a military spouse, being married "to" the military.
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Can a Marriage Survive Lying?Can a marriage survive lying? The damage that lying can do to marriage.