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I m an energetic mom with the youngest being 7years of age and a happy happy wife who loves to read & write when there is a moment of free time. I grew up in TX and dream about moving to Panama to start an orphanage in the Volcan or Lechusa area.
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Lots of College Hours - No degree- Just couldn t ever figure out what I wanted to be when I grew up.Interests
Knowing God, My family, Church, Science and Christianity, Foster Care System, Adoption, Laser Tag, Camping, distance jogging, Miracles, Orphanages.Motto
Everything you do, good or bad, will come back to you.Affiliations
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Preschool Prep Learning DVDs/Books - ReviewI began to research more about Preschool Prep, "Meet the Sight Words" and I realized I had stumbled upon a cheaper way to accomplish a memorization method of teaching my now 5 year old to read. For $75 or less.... -
Wal-Mart Gift Registry - Frustating for BuyersI seriously could not find 3/4 of the items on her list due to the store not having that brand or product in that particular store. Not to mention the time wasted looking down isles for the products I was searching for. -
Cosco Moonstone Dot Umbria Stroller - ReviewIn the beginning it was wonderful. It was super easy to assemble and folded up neatly as an umbrella stroller.
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FAKE Vibram Five Fingers - ReviewI imagine these fake Vibram sites are all linked to the same huge factory in China. If you decide to save some money and order from them, be warned here and now that you might as well leave the entire color, brand design and maybe even size to chance. -
Review: Poo-Pourri Jr.Lil' Stinker DeoderizerThe patent pending formula of essential oils control odor by creating a barrier that prevents diaper poop smells from escaping the diaper.
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Tropical Oasis Liquid Multiple Vitamin & Mineral ReveiwTropical Oasis Multiple Vitamin and Mineral Liquid is superior in quality & has a pleasant taste. 125 nutrients,Amino Acids and Herbs.
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Paper Mate Sharpwriter Mechanical Pencil for Sudoku LoversThe Paper Mate Sharpwriter mechanical #2 pencil with 0.7mm lead is an excellent, super convenient pencil for the serious Sudoku lover.
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Oscillococcinum: Flu Buster MiracleOscillococcinum is said to stimulate your body's own defenses. For best result you should consume a vial of it at the very earliest onset of symptoms, when your body has a higher ability to react. -
Classic Battleship is No Longer Being ManufacturedThere is now an imposter, or a newer version of Battleship created by Milton Bradley / Hasbro. Created in 2008 it is currently called "The Tactical Combat Game."
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Uncle Julio's in Allen,Texas: Fine Mexican FoodWe were promptly served big bowls of tortilla chips that were warm, crunchy and fresh. I have never tasted salsa like theirs before. It was by far one of the finest flavors I have ever consumed and very addicting. -
Sudden Change Eye Serum: A Product ReviewSudden Eye Change Serum is extremely effective and quick on puffy eyes. It is very low cost. I would pay more if it were at a higher price. I would actually probably pay double because it works so well.
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Review - Hawaiian Falls WaterPark - TexasIf you are planning to go to this Hawaiian Falls Waterpark you might want to consider the height of your children and read this review to see if it would be worth the trip and the cost.
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Easy Steps to Teach Your Child to ReadIn a few inexpensive easy steps, taken daily, you can successfully teach your child to read.
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Instant Relief from SunburnFor instant relief of sunburn and for the prevention of peeling you will need three important over-the-counter products the beginning of every Summer in your cabinet.
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What is the Purpose of the Skunk?Some will say the skunk, or any living creature, needs not a purpose. A skunk has every right to live, to procreate, to stink. I wholeheartedly agree.
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The Excruciating Truth About Losing 50 PoundsI won't lie. It was excruciating. It hurt. I have kept it off. My secret is brutal. Read and Learn.
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Goodbye Cookie Monster!No, he hasn't passed on to Muppet heaven. Cookie Monster has transformed suddenly into a Vegetable Monster.
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Fiber - Your Intestinal BroomThere are so many phenomenal benefits to fiber that I would bore you to bits and pieces trying to go over it all... I'll touch on it briefly but most importantly, what I want you to know is WHY fiber is so important. Yes, it has tons of benefits but, how and why?
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Amazing and Unique Cow GiftsEveryone has a cow lover in their midst. Consequently, they are fun and easy to shop for when it comes to a special occasion in their favor. Below you will find fun and unique gifts to give the cow lover in your life -
MySpace Profile Snitch is a Waste of MoneyI purchased Profile Snitch for $29.95 for a lifetime membership. What a waste of money! -
Product Review: Jeep Wrangler Double StrollerWhile admittedly, there are double strollers that are certainly more superior to the Jeep Double, here are the reasons why I love mine and a few reasons why its lacking: -
A Review of Pampers Swaddlers & Huggies Natural FitUltimately I have chosen Pampers Swaddlers to use exclusively for my preemies and small newborns but as they get bigger and have more output, I switch to Huggies Natural Fit -
What Your Poop Might Be Saying About Your HealthHave you ever wondered how they lived without toilet paper back in the days of old? The thought of using a leaf on some consistencies of poo just seems incomprehensible and down right messy.
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The Next Step in Becoming a Foster ParentWhat exactly happens during a six hour home study? This drilling process is necessary and most of the time, completely harmless. I will take you through a typical home study from the moment of arrival.
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Becoming a Foster ParentA couple interested in becoming foster parents asked me recently if it's better to go directly with Child Protective Services or to go through a private agency. I will list the pro's and cons as I have observed within the state of Texas. -
Fasting for Rapid Weight LossWhen you fast on liquids only you can expect to lose 1 lb per day. If you fast for 20 days then you will more than likely shed 20 lbs during that time. This is what I did. I shed it and kept it off by eating sensible ...
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Home Remedies for Infant ConstipationIf the pediatrician feels your formula is correct and that there is no medical condition preventing your itty bitty to poop then there is no reason why you can't take a peek at some ways to move things along.
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Dealing with the Risk of SIDS and What to Do If it Happens in Your Foster FamilyAs my friend grieved for the baby that so suddenly died in her care, a full blown investigation was immediately put in place and her other foster child, a baby girl she was in the process of adopting, was abruptly removed from her care.
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Why I Hate it When People Ask me "Is She Adopted"?It doesn't seem like I can go anywhere with my beautiful two year old daughter without someone commenting to me "oh she's so cute, is she adopted?" How can they tell... is it the fact that she is black and I'm not? Why do they feel the need to even ask? -
3 Proven Tips to Stop Your Dog from JumpingYou're coming home from work and Fido rushes eagerly at you and begins to jump all over you. What do you do? Talk sweetly to him and at the same time, grasp a hold of one of his paws and don't let go. Begin walking with him and talking sweetly to him at the same time. -
How to Make Gooey Sensational Deep Fried Chocolate BarsThe beauty of it this fried creation is that when it is heated up so intensely the chocolate and caramel will meld together with the crispy outside batter and the sweetness is unbelievably mouth watering good.
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Become an Extraterrestrial Land OwnerFor as little as $19.95 you can buy an acre of land in outer space for you or your loved ones -
The Truth About BoogersHave you ever taken a moment to reflect on the booger? Have you ever wondered what it was good for and why your nose will at times fill up with them? Let me inform you here and now that a booger plays a very important role in the human body. -
Does Downy Wrinkle Releaser Really Work?A few moments of my time and my clothes were sprayed, straightened and drying from the soft midst that would soon eliminate any sign of crumpled clothes. Really? -
Dee Jay's Candles - Just as Good as Yankee CandlesBecause Dee Jay's candles burn for a long lasting richly scenting 12 hours, I could light one little votive and it would scent up practically my entire living areas all day.
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Everything You Always Wanted to Know About the CricketDID YOU KNOW: If you count the number of chirps a cricket makes during a 15 second period and then add the number 40 to that number of chirps you will be really close to what the actual Fahrenheit temperature is.
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Fascinating Facts About the Barbie DollRuth Handler, creator of Barbie has said that "Barbie was created so little girls could have choices about their futures."
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Face Rejuvenation TipsAre you worn out and your face reflects it? Try these universal beauty tips so you don't look the way you feel:
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Chocolate Bits - Interesting Facts Every Chocoholic Should KnowMel Gibson said: "After about 20 years of marriage, I'm finally starting to scratch the surface of that one thing women want and I think the answer lies somewhere between conversation and chocolate."
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Is Working on a Cruise Ship for You?Jobs available on a cruise ship are endless, just like walking through a city looking for a job.
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Mood Rings - Reflection of Your True EmotionsShe sits there sulking but she says she is 'just fine'. So, how can you prove her wrong and prove you know she is not 'just fine'? Buy her a mood ring.
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Mexi-Go Dinner Tonight!When we walked in we noted how big, neat and clean the place was with a looming large bar area in the back. Absolutely spotless with an air of Mexico. We were immediately seated in a nice, roomy booth.
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The Dollar Store AdvantageIts funny how upon entering a Dollar store you might hear a little whisper in your ear that tells you if you shop at a Dollar you are somehow cheapening your gift or belongings. Let's take a look at bargains and their uses that you can get from your local Dollar store.
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The Petra, A Mexican Street Food Restaurant in McKinney, TX.My stomach was growling. I was hungry. Driving along Eldorado Parkway in McKinney, TX I spotted the building I was looking for. I was there to meet friends for our Ladies Night Out. There it was. The Petra. A newly opened Mexican Restaurant that I had not tried.
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Going Camping? Consider Eisenhower State ParkEisenhower Park is mostly a quite place to camp with adequate space in-between camp grounds for privacy with electricity and running water on ground. For a cheaper rate you can get a site without electricity.
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How to Eat Spaghetti GracefullyYou don't make piggy noises and you're not a slob. But, there you sit, face to face with a plate of food that will totally incriminate you. How can you eat it as graceful as possible and look cool, dignified and clean?
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Unique Gifts and Must Haves for ChildrenI love to have unique things for my children. I'm a foster mom and so I am always on the prowl for kid things. Below are my top favorite websites with my favorite things I think every mom would love to have for their children.
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The Ultimate Frugal Gift IdeasThe ULTIMATE Frugal Gift Idea is to spend a little bit of time everyday on-line signing up for free products and samples. I have received some really great samples for gift boxes.
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Carol's Daughter - Superb Beauty ProductsThe beautician told me "Carol's Daughter" Products is a favorite of Will and Jada Pinkett Smith. Once at the website I saw that Brad Pitt buys it for his and Angelina Joelie's little Zahara as well.
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Ten Ways to Make Your Home Sellable and Irresistible!Spring is in the air, school is almost out. This is the time families decide to move. Whether you are putting your house on the market or selling it yourself, here are some easy ways to make your house warm, inviting and sellable.
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Camping Out -What to Cook UpWhile they do 'rough it' they eat well and can laugh around the campsite with full bellies while those of us just beginning the camping experience hold our little cups of instant, gooey noodles and a plastic spoon.
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Donating to Your Local Food PantryIn giving food to a local food pantry, consider if you would actually eat what you are buying. Why is it that people seem to think the very best thing to give are canned beans?
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Bathing Baby and BeyondBathing a baby should be a piece of cake. Put the little darling in a little baby tub and bath them. Well, there are things you should know about babies and bathing.
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Tips when Applying for the Show "Survivor"In my quest to be on the reality TV show "Survivor" I did a lot of research that I will sum up here:
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Spice Up Your Email LifeAre you stuck with the same email program that rarely evolves and you can't do much more with it and your inner child is longing to spring up and get creative and send a thrill in every single email?
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eBay Buyers Beware!I learned the hard way. I bought a cute, very lightweight child's fleece blanket that was brand new and cost only $5.00. Great price but the shipping cost was twice as much.
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Eliminate Flies from Your Home Forever!Hate Flies? Eliminate them with tiny fly parasites! Harmless,safe and effective.
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Younger, Firmer, Beautiful Skin is Just a Laser Beam AwayHave you considered a safer alternative to beautiful skin without the use of injections or surgery? There are many age defying new treatments to consider in 2007.
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BITTEN by a Brown Recluse - What to Do NextThe first few hours are crucial and while there is nothing you can do to get the poison out of your system, there are things you can do to prevent the venom from spreading and causing al to more pain and problems.
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The Best Software Programs for Learning SpanishWhen I wanted to learn Spanish I found that there are too many software programs and books for me to try and decide which was best. Below is a review of only the ones I found to be superior.
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So You Found a Baby Bird - Now What?This was not something I liked to do. I had never been successful at raising orphaned birds but this little guy was looking at me and the minute I went to take him he opened up his beak in anticipation of a regurgitated meal.
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How to Lose or Keep Your ManHere is a list of things to not do and to do to keep love burning. I have been sweetly, blissfully married for 20 years and practice what I preach:
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Foster and Adoption Articles - Give Me a Break!I believe the most negative writers on adoptions are stuck in the 1960's and they need to wake up and take a look around. It's different now.
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How to Gain Weight and Keep it OnBack in the day, having meat on you was considered luscious. In Victorian times, meaty women were the epitome of beauty. I would have been a goddess.
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10 Great Websites to Visit when You're BoredI love interesting websites. Below is a awesome list of sites that I hope will intrigue you!
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How I Have Prepared for a Nuclear DisasterAdmittedly, I don't think too much about terrorist or nuclear attacks, I try to focus on the day at hand however, since 911 occurred I have done some things to try and be prepared.
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The Scoop on Roosters and HensI had remembered as a little girl my Mamaw had rung a hen's neck for supper. Nobody told me that they will run around all over the place with their heads cut off.
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Spirulina - Natures Nutrient Rich Energy BoosterYou will benefit greatly from 3-5 grams of this harmless, natural green plant for a delicious energy boost, weight management and in addition to this and feeling fantastic, your body will receive nutrients that are powerful for health and longevity. Here's why:
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My Healing Cookie RecipeNo, they won't really cure you of anything, don't sue me for false advertising, however, people in my family do tend to live to be almost 100.
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No Time to Cook From Scratch-No ProblemHere are a few suggestions that will help your already prepared meal be more appetizing, and more appealing and cooked with a little more love than serving it fresh from the store's freezer.
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Foster Care Parental VisitsEvery foster parent who has children in their care over infancy, knows the emotional behavioral difficulties that follow the day of parent visit and well into the evening and often, into the next day. Here are some suggestions that may help.
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How to Have a Crazy, Fun Day!Everybody needs crazy days. Here are a few suggestions on what to do to spice up an otherwise typical day. Enjoy!
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Foster Care Placement PreparednessAs a state licensed foster home you will often times not know when you are going to get a call for a child placement nor will you know the age or size the child wears in clothing or shoes until you meet. The following suggestions will be helpful in being prepared.
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Experiencing Panama - My VersionI was really shocked when we went to a little place to eat and the server refused to serve us. She literally went around us in line and let every one choose their buffet food...Wow, we were being prejudiced against and it felt really awful. Really awful.
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The Foster Care Attachment StruggleI'm not saying they should not be given to their biological parents but it's the long list of relatives that can come claim the child because of the blood relation. I question that.
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Appearance of Child AbuseDuring the first 24 hours I discovered bruising all over her back. It was awful. I immediately contacted my caseworker. Who did this to her? How could someone so brutally beat a baby black and blue all over her back and also onto her buttocks?
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Cancer on a Stick?She pushed her cart up to mine and took a peek at the contents I was getting to feed my precious family. Horrified she saw my box of 18 count corndogs and proclaimed 'feeding your family cancer on a stick huh'
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Foster Care CommentsDo you really and truly believe you could never be a foster parent or is it that your not willing to suffer from it?
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Young Children and DisciplineParents sometimes assume a child maliciously misbehaves and is aware their actions are wrong when most of the time they are far from the truth.
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A Neglected Puppy Finds a Loving HomeI'll never forget the sight. The puppy was 3 weeks old, starving and had skin hanging loosely over a large wound with maggots crawling about. My own skin crawled!
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Life Lessons I Learned from My MomHere are a few tips and lessons taught to me as a young, stubborn girl. They may seem simplistic, but had I not been taught, I would not of known. Every girl needs a mom to teach her about life and I thank God for my mom's constant, loving advice.
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Can You Recognize a Foster Child?I believe that foster children should not be recognizable. In other words, if you do not know I am a foster family, I would not want you to notice any difference between my biological children and my foster children.
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Blonde and 40How is it that if you're a natural blonde everything you do is because you're blonde?
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The Mystery of Annah's HairShe told me that 'under other circumstances'.... which I rightly interpreted to mean that if she had a black mama ... her hair would already be all braided or have little cornrows......
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Beauty is in the Eye of the Beholder - Or is It?Isn't it interesting how looks can reel you in or repulse you and yet given enough time you will get to know the spirit of the person and then their looks melt away.
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Bitten on the Bum by a Brown Recluse SpiderMy husband came home and examined the area of pain... pain in my bum. Yes, I had been brutally bitten 2 or 3 times on the my cheek bum.
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Raising and Losing a Baby in Foster CareConsider raising an infant from birth to over one year of age and then suddenly losing her and never seeing her again. You have no more rights. Your left with aching arms and a sobbing heart. Here's my story.