Jennifer Wright
Jennifer is a freelance writer, being a freelance writer allows her to stay home with her five children. Having been a military wife for ten years she has a special interest in supporting the troops.
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My Winter Survival Guide for ParentsAs a mother of five children who lives in Northern Idaho where it snows a ton, I know how tough winter can be when it comes to parenting. So, I’ve gathered together a few of my survival tips for wintertime parenting to share with you.
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Winter Activities for KidsWintertime can be a stressful and boring time for both children and parents. Children tend to get all hyped up when they are cooped up inside, which only leads to stressed out parents. -
Why I Drive Over Fifty Miles to Grocery ShopThe economy continues to struggle throughout the United States, unemployment isn’t getting any better and wages for those who do have jobs aren’t going up, but other things are…like the price of groceries.
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Top 4 Places to Stay in the Coeur D’Alene, Idaho AreaCoeur d’Alene, Idaho is one of the most visited places in all of Northern Idaho. With its majestic mountains and beautiful lakes visitors come from all over to experience it’s wonders.
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The Walking Dead, Season Two: Mid Season Finale RecapLast night AMC aired the mid season finale of The Walking Dead. This final episode, until February, pieced together a lot of the mysteries and loose ends that we have been wondering about throughout the season. -
Christmas Craft: Candy AirplanesCandy Airplanes are very easy to make and are perfect for putting up on your Christmas tree. Even small children can participate in this craft, my son is three and he made his own with just a little bit of help.
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Movie Review: Breaking Dawn Part 1 (The Twilight Saga)Well I finally got to go see Breaking Dawn. I normally only go to the movies once or twice a year and The Twilight Saga movies are ones I always go and see. This time we went about a week after opening day, I don’t care to go when it’s super crowded.
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Movie Review: ImmortalsI saw the trailer for this movie and it looked awesome. Our family doesn’t go to the movies very often and I decided that Immortals was one of the movies that I wanted to go see in the theater.
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Newt Gingrich Challenges the Child Labor LawsRecently, Newt Gingrich spoke at Harvard's Kennedy School of Government about his proposals to change the culture of poverty in America. During this speech, the Republican presidential candidate called the child labor laws “truly stupid."Also published on:
- Yahoo! US News
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Free Places to Visit Near Portland, OregonWhen you take a vacation the best thing that can happen is finding free things to do along the way.
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My Favorite Five Books I’ve Read This YearSince the year is coming to an end I thought I would give you all a short list of my favorite five books I’ve read this year. Just keep in mind that these are my favorite books, not a best sellers list and my preferences might defer greatly from yours.
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5 Great Christmas Gifts for Large FamiliesAlmost all of us have friends or relatives who have large families and finding Christmas gifts for large families isn’t always easy. -
Can Kristen Stewart Pull Off the Role of a Fairy Tale Princess?The trailer for “Snow White and the Huntsman” was released a few days ago and there is some major talk about the casting of Kristen Stewart as Snow White.
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How to Get an Awesome Book Cover for Your NovelThe cover of a book may not be the most important part (because the writing is most important) but, the cover is what people will first notice about your book. It has to catch the eye of the potential reader. -
Predictions for Season Two of the Walking DeadThe Walking Dead is now in its second season and recently shown its fifth episode. This exciting television show airs on AMC on Sunday nights. I have a few predictions for the rest of season two.
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Traditional Irish Christmas RecipesChristmas is the perfect time of year to make Irish Christmas Recipes for family and friends. If you want to do something a little different this year, maybe think about trying a traditional Irish Christmas Dinner. -
My 10 Favorite Christmas Movies of All TimeChristmas movies rock! I love Christmas movies and have been known to watch them all year long. Here, I have listed a few of my favorite Christmas movies, just in case you were dying to know what they were. -
Tips for Promoting Your Book OfflineThis article is a follow up to Tips for promoting your book online. Online promotion is a huge part of promoting your book and yourself as an author, but you can’t forget the offline promotion part of marketing your book.
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How to Throw a Successful Book Launch PartyAre you considering throwing a book launch party for your new release? This article is full of useful tips to help aid you in having a successful book launch.
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Tips for Promoting Your Book OnlineSo you have written a book and joined the wonderful world of indie authors. But, what is the next step on this journey?
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How to Get More Likes on Your Facebook Fan PageAre you having trouble getting those coveted “Likes” on your Facebook fan page? Wondering how some people do it? Well here in this article will be a few ideas for you to get your fan page a few more likes.
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Tips for Building a Fan Base on TwitterTo be successful at social networking on Twitter, you must learn to use it.
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Top Five Things to Do in Sandpoint, IdahoSandpoint is a small town nestled in the Idaho panhandle. But, for a small town there are still a lot of attractions that make Sandpoint worth the visit. -
The Dangers of Teens and SextingWe all know our teens text more than we would like. But, how much of the texting our teens are doing is inappropriate? -
A Brief History: Who was St. PatrickSt. Patrick's Day is a holiday we celebrate every year on March 17th, but why do we celebrate it? And who was St. Patrick anyway?
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St. Patrick's Day: A Brief History and TraditionsEach and every year we celebrate St. Patrick's Day on March 17th and along with the celebrating of St. Patrick come traditions and customs of the holiday.
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FBI-Led Raid on Hells Angels Clubhouse in Spokane, Wash.In Spokane, Wash., a clubhouse of the Hells Angels was the target of a city FBI-led raid. This particular clubhouse for the Hells Angels is the Washington State headquarters for the motorcycle club.
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A Brief, but Interesting History of Mardi GrasWe have all heard of Mardi Gras, we know that each year New Orleans has a spectacular celebration during Mardi Gras, but what exactly is Mardi Gras?
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Tyler Perry Signs on for the Role of Alex CrossTyler Perry has signed on to play the role of Alex Cross in "I, Alex Cross," an upcoming movie based on James Patterson's popular novels about a crime solving detective-psychologist.
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Charlie Callas, You Will Be MissedCharlie Callas, a well known and beloved comedian, died on Thursday, Jan. 27, in Las Vegas, Nevada. His work will be remembered and remain beloved by many.Also published on:
- Yahoo! US News
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Claire Danes Wins Top Female TV Actor at 2011 SAG AwardsThis year Claire Danes took home the award for outstanding performance by a female actor in a television series in the show "Temple Grandin."
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2011 SAG Awards: Al Pacino Not Present to Accept Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Television Movie or Mini-SeriesDuring the showing of the clips for each nominee, the actors all appeared easy going but still a bit nervous as the moment drew near.
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Betty White Wins Outstanding Female Actor in a Comedy Series at the SAG AwardsEven though all the nominees were very worthy of winning in this category, it was an enthusiastic moment when Betty White was announced the winner.
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Alec Baldwin Gets Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Comedy Series at the SAG AwardsThe atmosphere at the SAG Awards this year was one of high energy as the award for outstanding performance by a male actor in a comedy series was announced.
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Julianna Margulies Gives Thanks to Her In-Laws at the 2011 SAG AwardsThe nominees for these awesome television series were all worthy of winning the award, but only one could go home with the SAG Award, and that one woman was Julianna Margulies
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2011 SAG Awards: Natalie Portman Wins Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Leading RoleThe ladies who were nominated for the award as a leading role were all wonderful in their roles and certainly worthy of their nominations. But only one would be able to go home the winner. For the 2011 SAG Awards, that would be Natalie Portman.
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Decorations for Your Mardi Gras PartyWell, you have the food for your Mardi Gras party. You have your drink recipes, now it's time to think about decorations.
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My Baby Has a Clogged Tear DuctI freaked when I first saw my baby with icky goobers in his eyes. At first I thought it may have been pink eye. Turns out it is a common occurrence for babies to have a clogged tear duct.
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The 10 Year Anniversary of Dale Earnhardt's Death: And My WeddingFebruary 18th, 2011 is the ten year anniversary of the Daytona 500 crash where Dale Earnhardt, lost his life. It is also the day after my tenth wedding anniversary. -
5 Tips for Workout MotivationBeginning a workout routine is a big step, but keeping on track with your workouts is an even bigger step. For a lot of people, they give up too soon because it just seems too hard.
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Recipes for Your Mardi Gras PartyThe first dish you must make for a Mardi Gras party is the Kings Cake. The Kings Cake is not simply a tradition for Mardi Gras parties, it is a part of history.
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Drinks Recipes for Your Mardi Gras PartySo your having a Mardi Gras Party, you have the decorations, you have the traditional Mardi Gras dishes, but what about the drinks.
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Safety Tips for Celebrating Mardi Gras in New OrleansMardi Gras in New Orleans is a spectacular celebration, but knowing how to be safe and still enjoy the celebration is very important. -
Tips for Parents Before Putting Your Teen on Birth ControlA deep debate had centered for years on if parents should put their teen girls on birth control.
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10 Movies for Valentine's DaySo are you and your sweetie going to be staying home this Valentine's Day? Well if so, you probably have a nice romantic night of movie watching planned. Well get out the popcorn and get comfy.
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Getting Your Teen to "Nark"I overheard something very disturbing while my teen girls were talking. Don't get me wrong, I hear a lot of strange things when the girls are chattering around me. But, this time it was something serious, involving a person who was hurting themselves.
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'American Idol' Debuts New Judges Steven Tyler and Jennifer LopezSeason 10 of "American Idol" premiered on Wednesday, Jan 19, and America had its televisions tuned to get a load of the newest judges on the popular show.Also published on:- Yahoo! US News
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Five Tips for Getting Your Child to Sleep in Their Own BedHow many mornings have you woke and found your child in bed with you. I know, this happens to me quite frequently. Below are a few tips to help your child get through the night in their own bed. -
Jean-Claude 'Baby Doc' Duvalier Returns to HaitiThe former Haitian dictator, Jean-Claude "Baby Doc" Duvalier, was taken into police custody today after an unexpected appearance in his home countryAlso published on:
- Yahoo! US News
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10 Good Sports Movie QuotesSports movies always have great quotes because they are inspiring, heartwarming, teach a lesson, and sometimes they are just plain funny. Below is the final list of what was chosen.
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My Ten Favorite Coming of Age MoviesComing of age movies are usually movies that touch a person's heart in one way or another.
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Gun Control: My Opinion"Guns don't kill people, people kill people." Isn't that the saying? I believe this is true -- most of the time. There is, however always an exception to the rule.
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5 of My Favorite Biographical MoviesBiographical movies are my favorite movies to watch. Even if they are merely based on a true story, I am fascinated with real life events and people.
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My Interview with Mary Jasmine, "The DIckensheet Hat Lady"If you have spent much time around the Priest Lake, Idaho area, then you more than likely have met Mary Jasmine "The Dickensheet Hat Lady." Recently Jazz has become a little bit famous in the small community of Priest Lake. -
My Top Ten Favorite Movies of 2010In honor of the end of the year 2010, I decided to compile a list (in no particular order) of my ten favorite movies of 2010.
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The Day My Ford Escort DiedI'm sure every single one of us has a story about the old beater of a car we once had. My story begins with the two hundred dollars and a blue Ford Escort. -
Are We Lying to Our Kids About Santa Claus?The legend of Santa Claus has been a long standing tradition throughout history, but are we lying to our kids about Santa Claus? -
Fight the Depression of Fall and Winter MonthsFall and winter are now upon us and along with those long months comes the rain, snow, and dreary gray days. Depression during these months is common, below are some tips to help you fight the depression during the fall and winter months. -
Things to See and Do in New OrleansDuring our visit to New Orleans we ate great food, stayed in a nice hotel, saw the sights, and enjoyed the nightlife. We managed to pack quite a bit into two days, but it is nearly impossible to see and do everything New Orleans has to offer. -
Why Writers Should Carry Business CardsUntil recently I didn't realize how much of a pain it is to give people my information. From now on I will carry business cards in my purse. In the long run it will be more than worth the small cost of having some made. -
How to pack a care package for the troops overseasThere are a few things involved in mailing a care package that you don't know about. This article will sum up these things for you and also give you some tips on what soldiers are requesting for their packages. -
Thanksgivings PastDo you have a tradition for Thanksgiving Day? Something that you do every year without fail. Something that brings happy memories or warms your heart simply to think about it? My favorite tradition is not one we will be able to do this year. -
Review of the Le Pavillion HotelVisiting New Orleans for the first time is quite an experience and staying at the Le Pavillion Hotel only added to the historical atmosphere of New Orleans.
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Haunted History Ghost Tour in New OrleansThe Haunted History ghost tour in New Orleans is truly a must do for anyone who is visiting New Orleans. -
Swamp Tour with the Louisiana Tour CompanyThere are many companies in New Orleans who offer swamp tours, but I'm glad we went with the Louisiana Tour Company, they gave us a great tour of the Louisiana swamps. -
My Experience with Learning YogaRecently I have taken on a personal challenge for myself to learn how to do yoga
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Photos of Priest Lake and surrounding areas.Beautiful Priest Lake and surrounding area. -
Deployment: Creating a Budget You Can Stick ToNow that you know your soldier is being deployed it's time to sit down together and build a reasonable budget you and your spouse can both stick to.
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The Benefits of Not Having TelevisionNot having cable or satellite television in your home has lots of benefits.
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Time and Money Saving Tips for the Busy MomThese days time and money are two of the most sought after things in the life of a busy mom. In this article you will find some tips for saving time and money.
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Tipping the CanoeI was thinking about our canoe the other day. We haven't used our canoe in over a year, probably closer to two years. Anyway, thinking about the canoe caused me to think of a very funny camping story. So...you wanna hear it?
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I Quit Smoking...Again!Today, as I sit here and write this I am forty nine days smoke free. I'm free! Not only am I free of the nicotine but, I am also free of all those little things which go hand in hand with smoking.
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Week One of My Journey to a Non-smoking LifeMy decision to quit smoking has been something I have been putting off for a long time. The signs have been all around me, telling me to stop. I didn't listen to them, until now. -
One Year Out of the ArmyThis month, October, marks the one year anniversary of my husbands separation from the United States Army.
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Halloween on a Budget? Have a Costume Swap!These days, everyone is pinching pennies wherever they can. I thought having a costume swap would be a fun thing for kids because it would be just like shopping for a costume.
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SeveredA poem about broken friendship.
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A Reason to Be GratefulThere are many things I am grateful for in this life. Then sometimes, something happens which makes me even more grateful.
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Priest River, Idaho Animal RescueAnimal rescue shelters are becoming more and more of a dying breed of animal shelters. The choices for where to take stray animals is becoming very limited, especially if you want a "no kill" shelter. -
Meet the All American PinupsThe All American Pinups are three women who take supporting our soldiers seriously. Women who love vintage, love modeling, and have taken sending care packages to our troops to another level. -
How to Move a Hot TubThis article describes how to move a hot tub properly without hurting your back or straining your muscles.
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Free Online Math for KidsHave you ever noticed that your children lose a little of what they learned over the summer? This particular article is focused on the subject of math. I have found several free online websites which provide math for all ages.
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High Hopes for New MoonThere is a vast audience out there who were extremely disappointed in Twilight the movie. I understand this; however I do have high hopes for New Moon.
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Why You Should Plant Bulb FlowersWhen you use bulbs, year after year you will see your beautiful flowers come back without having to replant every year. -
Tips for Prolonging the Life of Your Above Ground PoolI have gathered together a few tips to prolong the life of your pool. -
Bad Economy Leads to Financial Trouble for SchoolsCommunities all over the country are suffering from the economic downfall. This financial crisis has a direct impact on the funding for our public school systems.
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Nothing but Net!Just what are those net things that babies are using to eat with now? They are called Fresh Food Eaters and are made my Munchkin.
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Review of the Twin Pine Hotel and CasinoRecently, I went on a road trip back to my hometown of Middletown, California. There we found the previous tent casino had been renovated into a giant hotel and casino.
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Joining the National GuardAs with any branch of military service, a spouse might be a bit lost when her husband joins. Any new military wife is going to have a million questions.
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Where to Get Trendy Plus Size ClothingThese days, it is difficult for a vast majority of women to find clothes that fit them properly. I have provided a couple websites where you can find plus size clothes that are trendy. -
MySpace Vs. FacebookIt seems that the masses are moving to Facebook.
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Inflammatory Breast CancerThis type of cancer is not well known and the word needs to be spread to women everywhere.
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Life After Army Life: The National GuardIn this article I will be updating on the benefits, pros and cons and how things have changed or have not changed since getting out of the active duty Army. -
Nintendo Wii RocksRecently my husband and I had discussed getting a video game system. I was quite reluctant; my peeve about video games is that I feel people have more productive things to be doing with their time.But I was to be proven wrong.
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Green Beer on St. Patrick's DayIt has become a tradition on St. Patrick's' day to dye beer green. I thought it silly that people would do this and that it has become such a wide spread tradition. -
The Search for the Lucky Four Leaf CloverHaving a four leaf clover search can be a fun way to bring the family together, celebrate spring and learn a few things in the process. -
Juggling College and MotherhoodI was certain of what I wanted and I went through the entire process of orientation, choosing classes and registering within about week and then I was a college student.
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Native American Indians Fight for FundingOn June 19th, 2008, president of the National Congress of American Indians, Joe A. Garcia, gave his testimony before the Senate Committee on Indian Affairs. He testified regarding the draft legislation to address law and order in Indian country. -
The Field of American Indian StudiesThis article explores why it is important to have American Indian Studies as a field of study? -
Domestic Goddess or Sex SymbolIt will take removal of sex from advertisements and the media for the American people to even begin to judge women less on their sexuality. -
TwilightI wanted to know what everyone thought was so great about another vampire story. Well, as it turns out Stephenie Meyer puts an entirely new spin on our average vampire thus creating a work that is not just another vampire story.
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JD Lumber in Priest River, Idaho is Shutting DownJD Lumber of Priest River Idaho has recently announced to its workers that the mill will be shutting its doors and more than 200 people will be faced with unemployment.
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Tips for New and Current Miltary WivesEnlisting into the military is a big deal for the soldier, but it is also a big deal for the soldiers' wife. Many people tend to underestimate the role of a soldiers' spouse, including the spouse. Here I have gathered up a few tips for new and current military wives. -
The Post 9/11 GI Bill: Helping Soldiers and Veterans to Get an EducationFinally soldiers getting out of the service have better opportunity to get their education. Sure, the original GI Bill that was signed into law in 1944 is great for helping to pay for tuition, but the new GI Bill surpasses the previous by leaps and bounds. -
For Stay at Home Moms, Online College Courses Are a Path to SuccessFor a vast majority of stay at home mothers (or fathers) who are in the lower income bracket, finding a job is something that cannot be done. This is where the benefits of online college are paving the way to higher paying careers for stay at home mothers.
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Make Your Yard Sale Successful with These TipsIn this article you will find commonly overlooked tips that may determine whether your yard sale is a success or not.
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What Age is Appropriate to Get Your Child a Cell Phone?Whatever your children's peers are doing will have an influence on your child. My latest peeve on these matters is teens with cell phones.
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The Origin of the Lullaby "Rock-a-bye Baby"The lullaby Rock-a-bye baby is perhaps one of the most famous lullabies throughout history. Originally entitled Hush-a-bye baby, this poem is thought to be one of the first to be written in America and perhaps dates back to the 1500's. -
Theories Behind the Nursery Rhyme Mary, Mary Quite ContraryThe majority of nursery rhymes have numerous theories about why they originated. Mary, Mary is no different.
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Does Oxi Clean Really Work?In the past I have used a lot of stain removers and nothing seemed to get them out completely. So I decided to try Oxi Clean.
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Humpty Dumpty: The Origin of This Nursery RhymeMost of us know that Humpty Dumpty was portrayed in Lewis Carroll's 'Through the looking glass' and in the nursery rhyme as an egg, well it turns out that Humpty Dumpty was not really an egg. -
What Do You Do when Your Child is Too Young for Kindergarten?Is one or more of your children ready for kindergarten but isn't old enough? In many states the child has to be five by the September before the starting school year.
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An Army Wive's Perspective on Getting Out of the ArmyMy time as an Army wife has at times been what I thought of as the worst time of my life and some of it has been the greatest times of my life.
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My Experience with the Mirena IUCFor women of all ages the choice to use birth control is a big decision. Compared to the limited choices of the past we now have a variety of methods to choose from. It is important to research each type of birth control method.
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Coffee for You and Coffee for MeHow do you take your morning coffee? Whatever your preference may be, I have noticed that there are a lot of different ways to drink a simple cup of coffee.
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Military Life Vs. Civilian Life: Advantages and DisadvantagesToday, a great portion of our country is populated by military families. The remaining portion consists of the civilian population, without whom, the military would not be needed.
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Jack-O-Lantern: Why We Carve Pumpkins on HalloweenAs Halloween draws closer one starts to wonder just where many of our traditions came from. One of the customs that I have become most curious about is pumpkin carving. Sometimes called the Jack-O-Lantern.
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What Exactly is Halloween?The Halloween that we know and celebrate today, here in the United States, is deeply rooted to other countries.
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Halloween in IrelandHalloween is celebrated in many different ways all over the world and if you have children it is more than likely that you do the same thing every year. Trick or treating. Well how about trying a traditional Irish celebration this year.
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Raising a Dyslexic Child: How to Deal with your Child's Learning DisabilityDyslexia a learning disability that affects millions of people all over the world.
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Gardening with Your ChildrenThere are many other reasons that having a garden can bring joy into your life, especially if you have children.
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My Mother, My FriendAs a child the relationship between a mother and child is immensely different than the one you will have as adults. When you were a child you would have never thought that your relationship with your mother would change, but it does.
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Drama QueenThis is a poem I wrote about my daughter.
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Helping Your Children Cope Through the Deployment of a ParentFor children, the deployment of a parent is much different than it is for the spouse. It becomes our responsibility as the remaining parent to ensure that our children know why they are gone and to help them through the deployment.
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What Every Wife Wants from Her Mother-in-LawFor the mothers in law of yesterday, today and tomorrow; I have gathered together some tips that will positively help your bonding experience with your sons wife.
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How to Childproof a Baby GateIn this article I will walk you through how to dress up your baby gate so that your children can not climb over it.
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Five Things a House Wife Wants to HearWe all know that you appreciate what your wife and what she does around the house, but does she know it?
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Military Wives: Looking Beyond the Bad ExperiencesIt seems that more and more lately I have been hearing a lot of offensive comments about military wives.
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Philips Go Gear: Small and Light MP3 PlayerI am really glad that I picked the Phillips Go Gear. -
Nora Roberts, The Circle TrilogyThe Circle trilogy is just one of the many series she has written.
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How I Learned to SnowboardI didn't know what to expect from a snowboarding lesson at all. My instructor proved to be very patient and positive.
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Dealing with the Military Deployment of a Husband, Wife, Child or Loved OneBeing separated from your spouse is never easy, even if you have been through a deployment before.
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The Girl Next DoorA poem that I wrote the first time my husband was deployed.
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My Biggest SecretSo you want to know the secrets of my soul.
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Out of the Fire: How Losing My Home Changed My LifeNo one ever, ever thinks that it will be them.
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Preparing for the Storm: Safety Tips for Any Type of StormA severe storm can strike any time of the year, be it a rain, wind or snow storm or snow storm. These storms can cause major damage and power outages no matter what time of the year. Here I have gathered together some tips to help prepare you for any kind of storm -
Family Readiness Groups (FRG): Useful or Useless?In this particular time of war, our military families are highly dependant on their family readiness groups
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The Woes of False AdvertisingHow exciting! You see in the paper the advertisement for sales that seem too good to be true. Well, as they say, if it seems too good to be true than it probably is.
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The Christmas Tree: Tradition, Legend and HistoryIt is the Christmas season again and I, as well as most people have put up a Christmas tree to help celebrate the season. How many of you have ever wondered where the tradition of the Christmas tree came about? -
10 Things for Your Emergency KitHow to have everything you need in case of an emergency in your vehicle.
