megan omalley

megan omalley

Teaching middle school, practicing yoga, and cooking are what makes me Megan O'Malley. You can expect articles from me to be about celebrities, diabetes, infertility, and teaching. Enjoy!
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University of Iowa/Secondary Education, English, Finance, and Marketing

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  • Things to Do Between Movies at the Austin Film Festival
    Are you in Austin for the 2010 Austin Film Festival? If so, I have researched some things for you to do if you happen to sneak out for an hour or two. Have fun in Austin, TX, we are glad that you are here!
  • Purple's Intrigue
    The beauty of the color purple is that it is a mixture of two colors. Red is a warm color and blue is a calm color. When mixed together, they create the intriguing color purple.
  • New Year's Eve Party Tips for Diabetics
    New Year's Eve is a holiday for everyone. There is no reason that diabetics cannot enjoy the parties too. Here are several tips to make sure this year is your best year yet as a diabetic.
  • Jingle Bells: Christmas Haiku
    Enjoy my Christmas Haiku!
  • Thank You for Being an Organ Donor!
    Have you struggled with the decision of whether or not to become an organ donor? Have you had to make that choice for a loved one? (I hope not!) Here is my story as I thank every organ donor out there for making that difficult decision.
  • Turkey Mistakes
    Enjoy my lovely Thanksgiving Haiku. If you happen to have some turkey trouble, don't be ashamed to call the turkey hotline! Happy Thanksgiving!
  • Writing Contest Created to Honor Veterans
    Have you ever felt the complete euphoria of having helped another succeed? How about helping a child impress someone you honor? That is how I felt when three of my students won a writing contest last year to honor our United States Veterans.
  • The New Bayer Contour USB Blood Glucose Monitoring System
    The new Bayer Contour USB Blood Glucose Monitoring System is a leader in technology for diabetes care management. The system is simple to use and offers many options to keep diabetes manageable.
  • Easy Pumpkin Carving
    Do you have the pumpkins, but not the kit? Here are some surefire ways to make sure you still have fun without a pumpkin carving kit. You need a pumpkin, a magic marker, a knife, and a good imagination!
  • 9 Best Web Sites for Athletic Inspiration
    Are you an active diabetic? Do you need an inspirational story or website to get you out there and active? I have compiled a list of websites for diabetics who are excited about maintaining an active and healthy lifestyle.
  • Yes to Yoga: What it Can Do for You and Your Diabetes
    Life completely changed for me the day that I discovered yoga. It is my hope that all diabetic patients realize the benefits that yoga can have on controlling blood sugar numbers.
  • Vacation Ideas for Teens
    Do you run out of things to do with your teen while on vacation? Here are ten creative things to get out and do with your teen. Leave a comment if you have more ideas!
  • Top 10 Classic Christmas Songs
    What do you consider to be a classic Christmas song? "Joy to The World?" When asked, my friends came up with several Christmas classics of their own.
  • Top 10 Lady Gaga Moments
    Do you love Lady Gaga? Do you wonder why she never wears pants or has a positive relationship with Kanye West? Read this article to learn five reason to love Lady Gaga and five more reasons to question her talent.
  • Mountain Bike Trails
    Do you have an I-Phone or love to mountain bike? If so, check out Mountain Bike Trails. This new I-Phone application has made it to the top 25 in I-Tunes navigational applications. Free apps to those who can answer a twitter biking question daily!
  • Top 5 Websites for Cheap Airfares
    Are you ready to save money on your next airline flight? This article contains five trustworthy websites to go to when you are booking your flight. Happy travels!
  • Top 5 Travel Guide Websites
    Are you going on a trip soon? Do you need a great website to help you find a hotel, restaurant, and things to do once you are there? Below are five great websites! Lonely Planet and National Geographic are the most pleasing to the eye.
  • Top 10 Celebrity Chef Blogs
    What do Emeril Laggase, Jamie Oliver, and Rachel Ray all have in common? They are all celebrity chefs with blogs! This article spotlights ten chef celebrity blogs and includes links to each one. Which one is your favorite?
  • Iowa's Kirk Ferentz as Coach of the Year
    Are you a student or alumni of the University of Iowa? Do you love Hawkeye football? Vote for Kirk Ferentz as the coach of the year.
  • Austin, Texas
    Have you been to the Lone Star State? If not, welcome! If so, welcome back! Food, music, and the social scene are a few good reasons to come to Austin. Here are just a few good reasons to book your flight tomorrow.
  • Top 5 Sports Movies
    What do the movies League of Their Own and Field of Dreams have in common? They are both classic sports movies that must be seen! I have compiled the five best sports movies of all time for your enjoyment.
  • Before the Airplane
    Do you have a flight coming up? Here are some good ideas from a well-seasoned traveler.
  • Top 10 Couples on a Reality Show
    Who is your favorite celebrity couple? Mine is currently Jordan and Jeff from Big Brother. This new couple crush of mine is instantly trumped when I think of all the phenomenal couples from the past ten years. Enjoy!
  • TV's Best Nerds
    There were so many good nerds during the 80's and 90's. Urkel, Schreech, and Alx P. Keaton to name a few. This article offers brief explanations of several of yesterday's nerds and how they got their nerd status.
  • TV's Best Couples
    Do you remember your favorite relationship on TV? There are so many good TV relationships that it is hard to fine tune it down to ten. These are the ten relationships that stuck out the most in my mind growing up as a teenager in the 90's.
  • Magazines for Healthy Lifestyles
    Multiple magazines promise to make you thin and active. These five are special because they tell you more than just what to eat and how to work out. These tell the stories of real people who have made positive and healthy changes to their lifestyle.
  • Top 10 Concert Tours in 2010 for Teens
    Teens always remember their first concert. I have provided a quick explanation, tour information, and a way to connect with the band. Maybe one of these tours will be your first concert!
  • Top 10 Halloween Books for Young Adults
    Halloween is a time for vampires, ghosts, dressing up, and parties. Some teens dress up, while others expect to be frightened. This list is a go-to-guide for teens wanting to have a scary and creative Halloween!
  • 10 Tips for Finding the Best Auto Insurance Quote
    Shopping for the best auto insurance quote is worth the extra time it takes to find a good rate. Provided are ten good ideas of how to receive the best car insurance quote while comparing insurance companies.
  • Should There Be Cuts in Middle School Cheerleading?
    Cutting in sports during middle school is a widely debated topic these days. As a middle school cheer coach, I am torn on this issue. Luckily, I don't have to pick a side because my principal will not let me cut anyone.

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