Corey Reynolds
I am a former Airborne Infantryman and EMT who went to college and now I am trying my hand at freelance writing. After spending twelve years as a single parent, I now live in central Virginia with my new wife, teenaged daughter and toddler-stepson.
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The Most Impoortant Lessons We Should Be Teaching Our ChildrenWhy do many Christian parents feel that teaching their children about their faith is "wrong?" Why is that feeling wrong?
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Backyard Gardening in Central VirginiaThis article goes over the basics of vegetable gardening in Virginia and provides several resources for information.
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How To Be a Responsible ParentA look at the putiing the responsibilites of being a parent before the niceties of being a friend to our children.
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Naturally Calming an Upset StomachHow I handle a mild to moderate upset stomach with herbal tea.
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Watch This: Three Must See Internet VideosHere are three viral videos which have recently cought my eye for being amazing, amusing or shocking. I hope you enjoy them also.
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Sadly, We Watch Ukrops Fade Away: The Passing of an EraMy thoughts as we watch the local area Ukrops Supermarkets being sold and rebranded as Martins.
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Good Burgers Along the 360 Corridor in ChesterfieldWhere to find good burgers beyond the classic fast food chains along the 360 corridor between Richmond and Amelia.
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Coffee Shops Along Hull Street Road in ChesterfieldIf you are in Chesterfield county, along Hull Street Road and are looking for a cup of coffee, this article might help you out.
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Cleaning Your Microwave Oven Without Spray CleanerNeed a way to clean your Microwave without expensive, smelly chemicals? Here it is. -
The Family Camping Trip - Lighting OptionsYou want to take you family camping and you do not have money for the $60 propane lantern at the sporting goods store? Here is an alternative.
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NiteIze IQ Switch: Product ReviewIf you love the Mini MagLite but you have always wanted an end cap on/off switch, you are in luck. It is finally here! -
Page' Up Paper Holder Product ReviewIf you work at a computer then you know how difficult it is to find a really good holder for loose papers so that you may read from them while typing. This small, inexpensive device does the job quite nicely. -
SanDisk Cruzer Micro Jump Drive Product ReviewShopping for a "Jump Drive?" Here is a little helpful information about the SanDisk Cruzer Micro. -
DVD Deals in Chesterfield, VirginiaA guide to finding the best deals on DVD's in Chesterfield, Virginia. -
MSR Whisperlight Stove ReviewIf you are looking for a good backpacking stove The MSR Whisperlight may be for you. Her is my experience with this reliable little liquid fuel stove. -
Waterproofing Boots with Sno-SealWith a little elbow grease Sno-Seal will greatly enhance your boots (or other leather goods) water resistance. This article tells you how to apply it.
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Where to Buy Discounted Men's SuitsIf you bother to pay attention, and shop around, you can probably save a bit of money on a mans suit. -
GE® 3.2 Cu. Ft. Super Capacity Washer Product ReviewMy experience with my GE 3.2 Cubic Foot Super Capacity Washing Machine.
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The Family Camping Trip: Sleeping GearYou can really spend a pile of money on sleeping bags and air mattresses but it is certainly not necessary. In this article we will look at how your family can sleep comfortably without draining the bank account.
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The Family Camping Trip - Camp Cooking Without Soaking Your WalletToday one can get anything for cooking in a campground, they even have battery powered microwave ovens, for a price. Yet you do not have to spend a fortune to take prepared meals for your family while camping. Pick up a few pointers here.
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Using Halloween to Meet Your NeighborsInstead of just handing out treats at the door this year, use Halloween as an opportunity to get out and meet your neighbors.
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Product Review: Casio Forrester WristwatchIf you are looking for a good field watch here are my experiences with the Casio Forrester.
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Book Review of Harry Turtledoves' After the DownfallFor someone who does not really enjoy fantasy books, I found this one to be oddly compelling.
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The Family Camping Trip: TentsA tent for your family camping experience will probably cost a bit but you should not blindly throw your money away. Read this article for some guidelines to consider as you look at buying your families tent.
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The Family Camping Trip Does Not Have to Cost a FortuneYou really do not have to buy all the pricey junk gear to go camping with, check out this article to get you started on family camping for those of us who are not made out of money. -
Aloe Plants - Nature's Burn MedicineThis easily grown plant is amazingly practical to have around and, if you burn yourself, you will be glad you did.
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Metro Richmond Zoo's "Miracle of Christmas"This is one free event worth taking the family to around Christmas each year. See the Biblical Christmas story performed live with real animals from the zoo. -
Growing Your Own Herbs in Limited Space - RosemaryA wonderfully aromatic herb which will delightfully scent any herb garden and is useful for cooking. -
Advice For the New Single ParentIf you are a new single parent and you think you are facing insurmountable, life changing odds, this may help. -
Resolving Conflicts with Your Child's PrincipalThe best time to "resolve a conflict" is before it starts. Failing that your attitude and knowledge will help you deal with a principal you find yourself at odds with.
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Tips for Challenging School PoliciesIt is important to know how to handle a conflict with your child's school over a rule or policy. Here are a few tips to help you out. -
Single Fathers: The Unmentionable Single ParentsSingle dads, you are not alone. There are others out there. Here are some ideas I have found useful in helping me raise my daughter as a single father. -
Coping with Long-term GriefIf you have lost a loved one you know that almost all help with your grief is aimed at the "short term," This article looks at the "long term."
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Ten Ways to Reward Your Tween During an Important Time of DevelopmentThe tween years are very important in the development of your son or daughter. How you reward them is a key part of this.
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Antique Cabinets for Your Kitchen: Hoosier CabinetsConsider the Hoosier cabinets of yesteryear, it may not be as outdated as you might think. -
Baking Soda: The Jack of All Household Trades and Master of ... Well Most of ThemBaking soda is an often overlooked substance which is tremendously useful for far more than merely cooking. It can even save you money.
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Refinishing a Wood Deck Takes a Little WorkIt may take a little work but refinishing your wood deck can pay off in the end.
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David Motari and the Puppy-Throwing IncidentA Marine threw a dog off a cliff. This shows a lack of discipline.
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Father's Day Grill Gifts: The Aussie WalkaboutAre you looking for a gift for the dad who grills? Consider this little portable grilling wonder.
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Clearing a Non-Draining DishwasherHaving trouble with your dishwasher not draining? Here are a few things to try before calling an expensive repairman. -
Judging a Pie ContestSome handy advice should you ever find yourself judging a pie baking contest (or any other cooking contest for that matter). -
Premature Babies: How Joe Scarborough's Situation is Similar to MineJoe Scarboroughs' premature baby crisis reminds me of what I went through a decade ago.
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Richmond, Virginia Area Family Day Trips, Drewry's Bluff & Fort DarlingIf you are looking to take the family out for an afternoon in the Richmond area, and you do not have alot of money to blow, then this may be the thing for you.
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The Rockwood Dog Park in Chesterfield, VirginiaIf you live in central Chesterfield County and you need a place to excercise your dog then this is it. Here is the info on the Ruffhouse Dog Park at Rockwood. -
Should We Be Bitter About Obama?Obama has made a Statement which the news media is getting all worked up about, well I I think the media is worked up about the wrong thing.
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One Day Trip from Central Virginia on a Budget: Colonial Williamsburg/ Jamestown FerryIf you need an affordable one day trip for your family, this is it. You may have to buy gas but the destinations are free.
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Is Bob Barr Another Ross Perot?Former Georgia Congressman Bob Barr is trying an third party run at the White House. While this election is actually open to a third-party run at the presidency, he probably does not have the financial backing.
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Lessons to Be Learned from Marie JarryJust because you leave work does not mean you cannot do something boneheaded enough to get yourself fired.
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A Day at the Zoo: The Metro Richmond ZooDo you need an inexpensive thing to do with the family in the central Virginia area? Do you think all the zoos are at least a 3 hours drive away? There is one a lot closer than that.
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Old Tech for Some Fancy Cooking at the Campsite: Dutch Ovens in Modern CampingDo you like camping but wish you could fix something better than hot dogs & beans? Maybe you've seen pricey propane stoves but they look like alot of money for something a bit flimsy and unreliable? Maybe a good old Dutch oven will fit your bill.
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What Can You Really Buy for a Mother Who Has Lost a Child?What can you give a mother who has lost a child? It may be simpler than you think but it may be harder than most people can do.
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Vehicle Safety Kit: How to Put Together One for Your CarIf you drive a motor vehicle without a safety kit of any kind then you might want to read this article. It is always a good idea to prepare for the worst and hope for the best.
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Where to Shop for Bluetooth Wireless HeadsetsA quick overview of where to shop for new Bluetooth wireless headsets. -
Free Family Activities in Richmond, VirginiaNeed a free spot to take the kids this weekend in the Richmond area? Try Maymont Park.
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The Best Virginia Day Trip Deal: The Blue Ridge ParkwayIf you live in central Virginia and are looking for a one day trip destination the Blue Ridge Parkway might be just the ticket. -
My New, Blended Family's Inexpensive Mother's Day CelebrationAfter 13 years as a widowed, single father, I finally took the plunge again and remarried last July. My wonderful days of carefree bachelorhood - I mean, my ordeal of horrible loneliness - has come to an end. -
Jewelry to Wear to a Job InterviewWhat not to wear to a job interview. These days people show up to job interviews wearing the most outlandish jewelry you can imagine and then wonder why they did not get he job.
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Shoes to Wear to a Job InterviewMen, do the shoes you wear to a job interview matter? They do if you wear the wrong ones!
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Of Prayer and Car Wrecks: God Does Answer PrayerJust when I was thinking God was moving a tad slowly on my prayers He went and answered one immediately. It was a good thing to since it was a lifesaver. It also reminded me that prayer does not have to be answered immediately in order to be effective. -
How to Use Your New Bluetooth HeadsetSo you have a new Bluetooth headset and now you have no idea what to do with it. Relax i got thorough it let me give you a hand.
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Where to Buy Verizon Bluetooth HeadsetsWhen I went looking for a set of Bluetooth Headsets for my Verizon cell phones I did not have to go far.
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Bluetooth Headsets for a Verizon Cell PhoneIf you are with Verizon Wireless and considering the purchase of a Bluetooth device here are a few tips on the device I have been using for a few months. -
Where to Purchase the Motorola H500 Bluetooth HeadsetLooking for a Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset? Here are some options for where you might find a good deal.
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Motorola H500 Bluetooth HeadsetA review of my experience with the Motorola H500 Bluetooth Headset.
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Shoppers' Guide to the Brandermill, Virginia, Target StoreA guide to the Brandermill, Virginia Target store.
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History of Fundamentalist Mormon Movements: Part 5Here we will look at other controversial issues with Fundamentalist Mormons today and the conclusion.
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History of Fundamentalist Mormon Movements: Part 4This article will look at the potential problems with modern polygamy in extreme fundamentalist Mormon groups
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History of Fundamentalist Mormon Movements: Part 3This article will look at the beginnings of modern fundamentalist Mormon sects and to examine the potential problems with polygamy.
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History of Fundamentalist Mormon Movements: Part 2This article will look at the point where Wilford Woodruff Issued his "manifesto" banning plural marriage, thus setting the stage for the modern Mormon fundamentalist movement.
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Is McCain Buying Votes with Gas Tax Plan? Do I Care If He Is?Is Senator McCain trying to "buy votes" with his gas tax relief plan or does that really matter?
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Dealing with Grief: Advice for Healing from one Who has Been ThereHave you lost a loved one and feel like you are going through something which no one understands, something in which you are all alone? I have been there also. Read what I found helpful as I experienced these hard times.
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Sleep Apnea and C-PAP Machines: How I Learned to Sleep AgainDo you wake up tired every morning? Maybe you should be seen by a sleep lab and try a C-PAP machine if the doctors there recomend one. It sure helped me.
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Restoring Old Cast Iron in a Self Cleaning OvenDo you have some old cast iron hanging up for decoration that you would not dare use because it is just too nasty? If you have a self cleaning oven it can be as good as new again.
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Hotel Travel Points: How to End Up with Free VacationsIf you travel frequently and do not know about free travel hotel travel points you are missing out on free hotel nights. Read this article to find out about them.
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Topiramate: Side Effects I Had with This MedicationA look at the side effects I have noticed while taking Topiramate.
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History of Fundamentalist Mormon Movements: Part 1The first of a five part series reviewing the history of Mormon fundamentalism and polygamy.
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Cougars in Chicago and Other Wild AnimalsAs Man encroaches more and more into what little habbitat is left to the animals we must expect to come face to face with them more and more often as happened in Chicago. Here is my story of an unfortunate run in with a wolf some years ago.
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Stretching the Food BudgetWith food prices as high as they are every idea that might save you a dollar or two is worth listening to. Here are a few that work for me.
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Applying Online for Government Jobs in Central VirginiaHow to search state and local government websites, in central Virginia for a job and then apply to that job. -
Toyota Recalls Cars over WindowsToyota Issued a recall for half a million cars because of faulty windows. What does one do for a recall? Been there, done that, have the matching hat and t-shirt. Let me share with you what to expect.
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Cell Phone Usage While Driving Could Cause Fatal Car AccidentsWhat can be done about cell phone use and driving? What should be done about it? How big of a problem is it? Maybe we jsut need to apply a little common sense.
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Free Starbucks Coffee? How About Some Other Choices?Starbucks is offering free coffee, well maybe, but is Starbucks all there is?
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The Hardest Task of All: Cheryl Cottle and Dealing with SuicideOne of the hardest things any of us will ever have to face is the suicide of a loved one. For those of use who have lived though it it is a traumatic experience. Here I share my history and insights on how I got through it twice.
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Remembering Charlton HestonVery few actors have so thoroughly imprinted themselves onto American film history as has Charlton Heston.
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Aciphex: Side Effects I Had with this Anti-Ulcer DrugI experienced periods of dry mouth while I was taking Aciphex. While not severe, these periods were mildly annoying and left me with a false sense of thirst.