M.M. Schmelz
A native of North Carolina, currently living in Louisiana. I am a thirty something stay at home mother of two, an artist and a part-time art teacher. We also have a third baby on the way in 2010!
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Bachelor of Arts, Art, Psychology, 1993Interests
architecture, art, art history, cooking, drawing, feng shui, fitness, painting, peace, recycling, yoga,Motto
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Solar Power in LouisianaThe advantages of solar power, especially in Louisiana! -
Spider LilliesThe Spider Lillies aka Lycoris or Hurricane Flowers that popped up in our yard this past fall. -
SWEPCOMy poetic plea to SWEPCO (our electricity provider) during our post-Ike power outage of 73 hours
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The Indecisive OneOn decision making and being quite indecisive.
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KindergartenA poem.
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Fleurville Diaper Bags Combine Form, Function and DurabilityIn my research, I came across many brands, but Fleurville was one that stood out from the rest and intrigued me. Fleurville is a company based in San Rafael, California that was created by Catherine and Steve Granville. -
Mother BirdI caught a few pictures of the mother bird in the bird's nest sitting on her eggs. They are not great because I was quick to not scare her. -
Things Growing in Our Yard Part IIMore pictures of the flowers and plants growing in our yard. -
Sleepynol: Dietary Supplement Helps You SleepWhen I experienced trouble getting to sleep at night, My doctor told me to take Benadryl or something such as Tylenol PM or Advil PM before bed.I slept too well at night and was such a zombie in the mornings. My friend recommended I take melatonin
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Pure & Natural Cleansing Rosemary & Mint Body Wash: My New FavoriteI am always interested in trying new brands and scents of body wash. Recently, I spotted something new on the store shelf. This product really stood out in its clear, brown bottle with a picture of the rosemary and mint plants. It looked so natural sitting there.
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Curbside Recycling: Coming Soon to Shreveport, LouisianaShreveport, Louisiana, will finally start curbside recycling in the fall. -
Things Growing in our YardSome of the other things growing in our yard. -
Bird's NestA bird has made a nest in our toddler swing on our back patio. We looked yesterday morning and there were eggs in it. I looked later yesterday afternoon and there was a mother bird in the nest sitting on the eggs. -
Weddingmoon: Marriage on a Honeymoon is a Stress-free AlternativeMy husband and I were engaged in early 2001. We immediately started planning our wedding. There were so many choices available, and it was all so confusing, extremely stressful and expensive! -
Reusable Grocery Bags: Do Something Important to Save the EarthNext time you are at the grocery store, when they ask "paper or plastic?" think outside the box and choose to reuse!
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The Making of a Stay at Home MomMy experience in becoming a stay at home mom -
Blue Angels at Barksdale AFBThese are pictures of the Blue Angels performing in the Barksdale AFB airshow on May 11, 2008. The pictures were taken from my backyard. Every year we always get a good show, even when we do not attend the airshow. -
Review: Emusic - Not ImpressedHere is our experience with a free trial of emusic
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Vacation House Rentals in Oahu, HawaiiOur experience renting a vacation house on the island of Oahu, Hawaii. -
Art Majors: Consider Art EducationAs an artist, teaching art is something that I never thought I'd do. Now that I have tried it, I love it and wish I had tried it sooner!
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Two HeartsPoem
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FortyOn getting closer to forty
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AlwaysPoem on the death of my mother-in-law
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Appliance Review: GE JES1139 Microwave OvenReview of the GE JES1139 Microwave Oven -
Our ResponsibilityPoem about taking care of the Earth
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HungerHungering for chocolate
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Man in BluePoem about a police officer
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Little ThingsMotherhood Poem
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Your WayPoem about the Dalai Lama
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Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Daily Exfoliating Gel Cleanser WorksA review of Garnier Nutritioniste Nutri-Pure Daily Exfoilating Gel Cleanser
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RainbowPictures of a rainbow taken from our yard in October 2007 -
Only Forward the FactsAre you unknowingly spreading rumors?
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Amaryllis in AprilThe amaryllis plants as they flower in my yard. -
A Light MeditationMeditation on a candle