Marissa Stanfield
I am a thirty-five year old, happily married mother. I have a seventeen year old stepson, a five and a half year old son, a daughter who is almost three, and a four month old baby girl. I am a certified John Lyons trainer, although my job as a trainer is on hold until my kids get bigger. Currently I homeschool and stay at home full time.
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How My Family Sticks to a BudgetA look at what my family is doing to stick to our budget and get out of debt.
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Berry Springs Park and PreserveA look at one of Georgetown Texas' least recognized parks.
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Homeschooling with a PreschoolerHelpful tips and ideas to keep that busy preschooler occupied while you are working with your school age kids. -
Best Blogs on HomeschoolingA few of my favorite home school blogs.
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Summer in TexasA poem about summer in Texas -
Behavior ChartsAn article that discusses the benefits of using a behavior chart for your kids.
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Being Debt FreeFive small steps that can get you on your way to being debt free.
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State ParksA look at State Parks and the benefits and services they offer. -
Homeschooling with a Toddler in the HouseWays to keep your toddler preoccupied while you are schooling your other child or children. -
Raising Polite Kids in an Impolite WorldA Mom's view of what it means to raise kids in today's world.
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Ten Great Easy Meals: Creative DinnerA look at some of my favorite dishes that are pretty easy to make.
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American Made Toys: Give America Your Business This ChristmasWebsites that offer American made toys.
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Raising a Preschooler: Ten Reasons to Laugh Out LoudThis is my list of some of the funniest things that my son has said over the last few years.
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Strong Willed Child or Strong Willed Parent?An article describing the battles that I have with my son and the struggle with how to deal with it best.
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Top Ten Favorites Books for Young ChildrenA list of my top ten favorite reads for the toddler to preschool range.
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Baby Food: How to Make Your OwnAn article about easy ways to make your own baby food.
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Birds: How to Attract Birds to Your YardAn article discussing some ways you can attract birds to your yard. -
Dances with WolvesA look at the classic movie Dances with Wolves.
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Why Sleep Matters for KidsAn article about why sleep is so important for kids.
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Williamson County Versus Small Local BusinessA small family run business struggles with Williamson County Commissioners to keep their doors open.
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The New YearI list of five top things I would like to have in the New Year.
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Parenting a Three Year OldIt's not like kids come with an instruction manual. Yes, I know there are a million books out there on the topic. But, it is still up to you as the parent to filter what you read and decide if it will work with you and your child.
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The RoseA poem about love and pain.
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What Christmas Means to MeA look at what Christmas means to me.
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How to Get a Good Start to a Great Horse: Young Horse Training TipsA list of top ten important things to do with your young horse to get them well on their way to being a great riding horse. -
Birthing Center or Hospital? Make an Informed DecisionA discussion about the pros and cons of hospitals or birthing centers. -
Mistakes I Made with My First BirthCovers things I feel made my labor harder and longer and what things I am changing this time around.
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How to Turn Your Child's Play Time into Something More EducationalA discussion over different ways you can teach your toddler basic skills. -
Raising Toddlers Without Losing Your MindAn article about raising toddlers -
Horse Shavings: Pelleted Shavings Vs. Flake ShavingsA comparison of flake shavings versus pellet shavings. -
The Other Boleyn Girl: The Story of King Henry's Wives and MistressesA look at the book The Other Boleyn Girl and the book The Six Wives of King Henry the Eighth. -
Colorwonder by Crayola: Mess-Free Products for KidsAn article that discusses the Colorwonder products and why they are a great invention.
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Natural Remedies: Fifth Disease, Congestion and Skin RashesThis article covers some natural remedies you can use to try to prevent going to the doctor or just to help speed up recovery time. -
Hyland's Teething Tablets - The Best Teething Product Money Can BuyHyland's teething tablets are an all natural product that works well and has no offensive taste. This product really works.
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The Universe - Is God Part Of It?A discussion about this world and the things we often forget about. -
Product Review: QuickBayt, Fly BaitA look at QuickBayt, fly bait. Is it an effective means of fly control? -
Unruly Toddlers - Are They Really Unruly or Being a Normal ChildAn article that talks about people's unrealistic expectations of toddlers.
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What to Do when Your Horse Gets InjuredSteps to make the healing process faster.
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SunsetA poem
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JayA poem-Jay was a good friend of mine who I will always miss.
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They SaidA poem
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Churches and ChristianityIs church relevant today? If so why are fewer people involved in a church or associated with religion?
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Disciplining ToddlersThis article describes how time out works and if it is an effective form of discipline for your toddler.
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Big Bend National ParkBig Bend National Park is a beautiful park where many species of plant and animal life reside. This article details the many things available to do here at Big Bend National Park.
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Wildlife and Nature PicturesA series of nature picts, cactus, mountain lions owls, lizards, etc taken in Big Bend, Texas
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How to Make Your Own PlaydoughMaking your own playdough is easy and fun!
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SunsetsSeveral beautiful sunsets I have been blessed enough to catch outside my door.
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Ladybugs Rid Your Garden of Bugs, PestsLadybugs are a favorite, especially among little kids, but there is more to them than a pretty shell.
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Johnson and Johnson's Diaper Rash Cream Vs Boudreaux's Butt PasteA comparison between two diaper rash creams.
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The Place of HereMy thoughts about Colorado when I lived there.
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Me and My FollyDecisions you have to make are sometimes difficult and it's hard to know what to do. This describes that.
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ScreamingA poem about desperation
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Family Dining at Bob'sA fun, laid back place to enjoy your next meal.
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Product Review : Fresh BabySave money and feel better about what your child is eating with Fresh Baby ideas.
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Caring for Your Older HorseAs our horses get older they require more time and care.
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Buying a Horse: 10 Factors to ConsiderThings you should look for in a horse before purchasing one.
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How to Wait Tables and Make Good MoneyThese are a few tips that will help ensure you make better money.
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10 Reasons You Should Own a DogOwning a dog can be good for you. Here are 10 reasons why.
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Ten Tips to Being a Good Step-MomBecoming a step mom is scary. These are some tips that might help calm the waters a little.
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Butterfly KissesA bittersweet poem about losing a child.
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Your Child's Healthsimple remedies to help keep the doctor away
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Texas Man Dies After Being Washed DownstreamAfter a Georgetown man dies people are questioning whether the fire department could have done more to save him.
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Sexual OffendersSexual Offenders are basically all lumped together under one label. This articles discusses whether there should be separations.
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How to Get Your Baby to Sleep Through the Night and Take Good NapsGetting your child to sleep through the night makes both you and your child much happier.
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Teaching Your Horse to Stand Still for FlysprayThis is a step by step plan for getting your horse to stand still for flyspray or the water hose.
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A Funny Look at KidsTaking a look at kids from a humorous perspective.
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Marriage: A Life Changing AdventureInviting another person to share your life makes things more exciting or at least more interesting.
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Why Do Girls Fall for the Jerks?Why does it seem that a majority of the girls these days go out with jerks?
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Is Faith Really Enough?Blind faith is amazing but is it the answer for everyone?
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Political CorrectnessWhat is political correctness? Are we too politically correct or not politically correct enough?
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Seeing Through the Eyes of a ChildWhat did Jesus mean when he used the phrase "Unless you become like a little child you cannot see the kingdom of heaven"?
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Texas Lacy Game DogsTexas Lacy Game Dogs are the Texas State dog. They were developed in Texas as a working dog who can take the heat!
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How Your Life Changes Once You Have a ChildHaving a child does change your life, but not in a bad way just different.
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Pet Peeves of a Horse TrainerThis is written for all those horse owners who mean well, but just don't know any better.
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Horse Training TipsSpending as much time with our horse as we should is not always easy.
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Disposing of Your Hazardous Household ProductsThe Williamson County Recycle Center's goal is to prevent household hazardous materials from entering municipal landfills by providing an alternative method for recycling and disposal.
