Laura J. Lovell
Laura Lovell is a freelance writer and stay at home mother of four children, ages 5, 8,10 and 14. She has a variety of wide ranging interests and it shows in her writing. In her spare time, Laura enjoys spending time with her children, her husband of 11 years and their golden retriever Daisy. She reads several books a week and she can't live without the music of Rob Thomas. She is still trying to get through one article on Wikipedia without clicking on another link and learning about something entirely different.
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Is the 'Hunger Games' Movie and Book Appropriate for Your Children?With the "Hunger Games" movie coming out soon, it has bewildered parents and the reviews have them wondering if their children are mature enough for the film, and ultimately the next books in the saga, "Catching Fire" and "Mockingjay."
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NFL Free Agent Frenzy is On! Manning, Moss, Marshall & Jackson Make Top NewsNFL Free Agent News 2012, where have Manning, Jackson, Moss, Marshall gone? Fantasy Football players are keeping a watchful eye on who goes where and die hard fans lose favorites and gain new players.
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Local Teen Brothers the Brewer Boys Make It to Top 32 Acts on the X FactorLocal teen brothers Nathan and Justin Brewer aka the Brewer Boys, a hometown favorite from Temecula, CA have made it to the final 32 contestants on Simon Cowell's the "X Factor" airing on Fox.
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Cozi Family Organizer- an Amazing Free Online Calendar System and Cell Phone AppCustomize colors to family members and personalize each activity. Set reminders, weekly schedules, sync with school & google calendars, text or email family members your weekly schedule, shopping and to do lists. Good for Carpools too!
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Christmas Eve TraditionsFamily Traditions on Christmas Eve can be started anytime, it's never too late! Here are some great ideas for families to gather together and celebrate the magical night.
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Great New Ways to Plan Meals for Your Family and Save Money While Doing ItBusy families often don't have time to plan out all their meals and look for the best deals on groceries. Now there are some great websites that offer you help to save money on groceries, save time and hassle of meal planning or those on special diets.
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The Big Debate in California- How Did Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown Fair in the First DebateHighlights and views of how the California Governor race is heating up with the first debate between Meg Whitman and Jerry Brown on Tuesday, September 28th, 2010.
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Top 10 Tips for Serious WOMEN Fantasy Football Players at the DraftA humorous look at 10 tips for female fantasy football players at your next football draft
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Ten Things About Week 1 in the NFL by the Funny Female Fantasy Football FanaticA look at Week 1 of the NFL 2010 from the humorous and serious perspective of a 10 year veteran of fantasy football.
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Lolli-Palooza is a Sweet Place for Birthday Parties in MurrietaLolli-Palooza is a delicious find for birthday parties and events in a shopping center near the 15 Freeway off of Jefferson Rd in Murrieta. Catering to the cities of Temecula, Menifee, Winchester, Wildomar and Sun City. -
91 Freeway Traffic Conditions & Closure Information as of 8pm Friday After Oil Tanker AccidentGet up to date traffic conditions about the 91 Freeway Closure after the oil tanker exploded and has backed up traffic all day. Read about current conditions from Caltrans and Sigalert's Website as of 8pm Friday, to help guide you home tonight.
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Bret Michaels Hospitalized Again Due to Mini Stroke and Hole in HeartBrett Michaels has been hospitalized again with a mini stroke or warning stroke and further tests have shown a hole in his heart, repairable by surgery. Is the Celebrity Apprentice tougher than we think?
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Brett Favre and His Comeback BetWhy is his bet to come out of retirement yet AGAIN news and why this is the straw that broke the camel's back for this NFL and Brett Favre Fan. The bet he made with his alma mater, the Mississippi baseball team.
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As If You Needed 10 Reasons to Get Excited About the Twilight Saga:Eclipse MovieIf you actually need reasons to go and see the next movie in Stephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga, Eclipse then here is 10 reasons you should go see it and what to look for. -
We Need More Professional Athletes like Chad "OchoCinco" JohnsonChad Johnson has time and again been given a bad rap, but in truth he stands apart from all the controversial characters of the NFL, as well as the every day players. He is a positive role model and if you don't like him, your missing the point.
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Video Game Review of Family Game Night on the Playstation 3Get the family together for a game night where Mom, Dad, and all the kids can enjoy a game together on the PS3, or Playstation 3 system. Family Game Night features Mr. Potatohead leading your family on a friendly night of fun.
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The Twilight Saga: Eclipse Tickets Go on Sale at Midnight Thursday 13th on Online Sites Fandango.Com & MovieTickets.ComThe Twilight Saga Eclipse Movie Tickets go on sale at 12:01 Friday, May 14th on Fandango.com and movietickets.com so you need to be ready Thursday the 13th to buy your tickets online!
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Stephenie Meyer is Giving Her Fans a Gift: A New Book in the Twilight Saga SeriesTwilight author, Stephenie Meyer announced that she has written a new book in the Twilight series."The Short Second Life of Bree Tanner": An Eclipse Novella will be released in June and will be available FREE to fans in e-book form for a short time. -
The Sexy and Sensitive Songs of Rob Thomas of Matchbox TwentySinger and Songwriter Rob Thomas' most memorable and best songs from Matchbox Twenty's first release in 1996 to his present solo career's second album, Cradlesong, released in 2009. Find out what his top 10 songs are in an amazing line of poetic tunes. -
The Epidemic of NFL Players Who Are Fathering Children at Record RatesNFL PLayers who have at least 3 children with different mothers all the way to the most decorated numerically, a father of 11 children with 10 different moms, hear Travis Henry's story as well as others.
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Why Should We Be Forced to Have Government Health Care?Why we need to just jump into a universal health plan with both feet. Why are so many opposed to government run health programs and why being forced into getting healthcare may not be as bad as you think.
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A Guide to Family Friendly Movie Review Web sitesA guide to family friendly movie review sites, for parents or movie-goers.Even though the rating is apparent, the content is not always what you expect, don't be left in the dark.
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Everybody's a Critic, but Not Everybody Agrees with ThemWhy movie reviews don't seem to match up with the fans view of the newest movies, such as Alice in Wonderland and Remember Me, fan favorites but they are getting no respect from the critics. Where's the love?
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California's Broken Child Support SystemCalifornia's Child Support System is broken and bruised and has no band aid or treatment in sight. Record Arrears deficits haunt the support system and families are feeling the squeeze. Billions of child support owed and enforcement of orders is a joke.
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Remember Me Extended Movie Review: A Poetic Love Story and a Passionate PattinsonRobert Pattinson drives this romantic drama, a bittersweet love story set in New York and is a fresh unpredictable movie that every Pattinson fan will love and will make new fans out of others. Dont believe the critic reviews of this movie, go see it!
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Remember Me Quick Movie Review: Passionate, Powerful & PoeticRemember Me is a heartfelt romantic movie that will take you on a complete journey of emotions starring Robert Pattinson, Emilie de Ravin and Pierce Brosnan among others.A unique unpredictable movie that demands more respect than critics are giving it.
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A Homemade Calendar System that Works for Busy Families or Those with ADHDA handmade custom calendar and planning system that allows you to keep track of all your events in a bright bold and highly visible way. Great for busy families, the highly unorganized or those who suffer from Attention Deficit Disorder or ADHD. -
Summit Entertainment Releases First Look at the Twilight Saga's Eclipse in Full TrailerWatch the Twilight Saga's Eclipse here! Summit released the new official Twilight Saga: Eclipse Trailer Thursday to leave millions of fans squirming with anticipation of the release date of June 30, 2010.
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Another Child Star Has Fallen, 80's Actor Corey Haim Dead at Age 38 in Apparent Accidental Drug Overdose.Corey Haim dies at the age of 38. 80's teen heartthrob actor Corey Haim has died of apparent accidental drug overdose on Wednesday, March 10th, 2010. -
The Best Apps & Games for Young Children on the Palm Pre & Pixi Smart PhoneWith Palm Pre or Palm Pixi's growing App Store, you might not know which apps are kid friendly or which will hold their attention, check out some apps reviewed by a mother of four for ages one to five years old. -
More Fun & Useful Things You Can Do on Your Palm Pre SmartphoneFrom a series of articles on the Palm Pre, we look at more things you can do on your Palm Pre Smart Phone, for fun and useful ways to get the most out of your Palm Pre.
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Useful & Fun Features of the Palm Pre Cell PhoneA review of many of the features of the Palm Pre Smart Phone, the useful and fun features I have discovered after 8 months of having the Palm Pre, describes the features that are most useful and well received and what can be improved.
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Why Do Our Kids Look Up to the Wrong Role Models?Why we need to encourage our children, the next generation of Americans to look up and admire people that can change the world, make it a better place. Not Movies Stars or Athletes.
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Mark Wahlberg: The Most Underated Action Movie StarMark Wahlberg gets no respect. At least not enough of the respect that the former underwear model deserves. He has been in countless movies lately that seem to be slipping through the cracks of Hollywood.
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Ten of the Most Memorable, Romantic & Touching Movies You Might Not Have SeenTen movies that stand out as some of the most memorable, touching and romantic movies you may not have seen.
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Be StrongA poem about babies, children and growing up and watching them succeed as their mom.
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All Eyes on the Tiger: Why Does He Need to Publicly Apologize?Why does Tiger Woods need to apologize? Why do public figures need to publicly admit their failures and indiscretions.Is it necessary or is it public humiliation for our satisfaction?
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Who Will the Bachelor Choose? the Good Girl or the Bad Girl?The Bachelor Jake has just two girls to choose from now. Vienna and Tenley vie for the diamond ring that he is handing out at the Bachelor Finale. Who will he choose? The Good Girl Tenley or the Bad Girl Vienna? Thoughts on why they are where they are.
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Why We Fall for the Fairy Tale of "The Bachelor" on ABCWhy do we continue to watch and love the Bachelor? Trista & Ryan's connection? The Bachelor Jason Mesnick changed the way I look at the Bachelor now and why the pilot Jake on this Season's The Bachelor is just as much of a Fairy Tale as Prince Charming.
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Dazzling and Trendy Prom Fashion Accessories for 2010A look at unique and fresh new Prom fashion accessories for 2010. Featuring necklaces, bracelets, hair accessories, shoes and more that will help you create a look for the big night.
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Small Claims Court: A Warning About the Possibilities of Unfair Treatment and a Slow ProcessA warning regarding the possibility of unfairness in the small claims court system.
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Sweet Tweet LimerickIn honor of St Patricks Day, a limerick about about facebook and twitter.
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"Ideas on Fire"A poem inspired by my muse, ADHD.
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A Day Half DoneA poem about the struggles of a mother with ADHD.
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Surprisingly Good Movies You May Not Have SeenA short list of movies that I didn't expect to like, but ending up enjoying. Movies that may not suit your taste or that didn't appeal to you, may surprise you. Never judge a movie by it's trailer!
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Friday Night Lights: The Best Television Show Your Not WatchingOne of the best shows on television that your not watching. Don't miss a show that offers quality, wholesome, positive reality to teens and parents alike.
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How I Landed a TV Commercial and How You Can TooHow I landed my first commercial on my first audition and how you can try and get a TV audition too!
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How Do You Know If You Have Kids?A humorous look at parenting children on a day-to-day basis and the funny mishaps that you might not realize happen only to parents.
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How to Throw a Fun and Unique Superbowl PartyTips on making your Superbowl party an original. Games, Trivia, Recipes and Decorating Ideas!
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The Best Job Search Sites on the WebReview of the many websites and search engines for job seekers. Before you search for a job, read this directory of search engines to save you time and find out which site will suit your job search needs best.
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What You Should Know Before You Decide to Work from HomeWhat you should know before you decide to work from home, what skills are important to possess to be successful at working from home and what types of things would make you a poor candidate for a work at home job.
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What Do NFL Fans Think About the Officiating of the Saints Vs Vikings Game?What are fans of the NFL saying about the officiating of the Vikings vs. Saints game on Sunday? Everyone is still talking about it. It's just a game, just football, but this game seems to be creating a large divide and generating angry comments.
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How I Became a Movie, TV ExtraA personal story of how I got into the acting business in Hollywood and how I landed my first commercial and how it worked out.
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Six Ways to Catch a Mouse in Your HouseAwhile back we discovered we had an uninvited visitor in our home after we heard some strange noises coming from under the sink.
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Children Ages 3, 6, 8 Answer Important Questions About LifeThree American children ages 3, 6 and 8 answer some of life's important questions. See what the next generation has to say right now.
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Vikings Vs. Saints Game Embarrasses the NFL with It's OfficiatingThe Minnesota Vikings and the New Orleans Saints matched up in New Orleans on Sunday, January 24th in what was an unbelievably exciting game but was bungled by bad referees and riddled with bad calls.
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Brad and Angelina -Break Up Rumors AgainAre the latest rumors about Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie breaking up true? Why I think that it isn't true and especially why I hope it's not.
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You Know Your a Die-Hard Twilight Fan when You..Find out if your a die hard Twilight fan.
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Romantic Restaurants in Temecula, CaliforniaRomantic Restaurants in Temecula, CA that are great spots for Valentine's Day, special dinners, intimate lunches or cozy breakfasts or brunches.
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Road to the Superbowl: 2009 Playoff Conference Championship MatchupsLooking at January 24th's matchups for the Conference Championship Games featuring the Colts vs Jets and the Vikings vs Saints.
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Friendship FadesA poem about a friend in childhood and the journey to adulthood, growing up and apart.
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Immortal SunriseImmortal Sunrise is the second poem in a series of poetry inspired by the Twilight Saga. Bella's Bliss was the first poem written in honor of Valentine's Day.
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Easter Celebrations and TraditionsA look at how Easter is celebrated in the United States of America.
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Earthquake Preparedness Kits for Your Home and FamilyHaiti's earthquake is a wake up call to everyone to be prepared for a disaster and we should all have an emergency preparedness kit in our homes. Find out what you need to make your kit and what you should put in it.
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The Top 10 Glam Rock Hair Bands of All TimeThe top 10 hair bands of the 80's and early 90's
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Peyton Manning Wins a Record 4th NFL MVP AwardPeyton Manning wins his 4th NFL MVP Title, Brett Favre has three. What about anyone else? Who else deserved the title and received votes? Who was snubbed?
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Bella's BlissA poem for Twilight Lovers.
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How Injuries in the NFL Can Effect Your Fantasy Football TeamHow injuries to NFL players can effect your fantasy football team and your ability to recover from this and re-build your team.
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The Legend of the Bermuada TriangleWhat is the mystery of the Bermuda Triangle?
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Homeschool Curriculum & Helpful LinksHere is a compilation of links, resources and curriculum recommendations for homeschooling use.
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A Beginner's Gardening StoryA garden experienced for the vesy first time.
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Bunco Theme Ideas for Your Next PartyDifferent Bunco Themes
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What is Lapbooking?You can use lapbooking for educational enrichment and as home school curriculums. -
Fun and Educational Winter Activities to Do with the KidsFun and educational activities to do around the house during winter. -
How to Get the Best Deal on a Pair of UGG BootsWhere to look to get the best deal for UGGS.
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How to Find Online CouponsHow to find online coupons.
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Online Grocery Shopping TiipsTips for doing your grocery shopping online from home.
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Are Large Families or Small Families Better?Examining whether having a large or small family is better for a child.
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2009 NFL MVP PossibilitiesThe 2009 MVP award possibilities, which players should be in the running? Peyton Manning, Chris Johnson, Daryl Revis?
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Netbook Shopping TipsPoints of interest to look for in a netbook computer before you buy.
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Five of the Top Netbooks on the Market TodayComparisons of five of the best netbooks on the market right now, Samsung's GO, Dell Inspiron mini, HP mini, Sony Vaoi VPC and the Toshiba Mini.
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The Biography of Twilight Saga Author: Stephenie MeyerA Brief Biography of Author Stephenie Meyer, who wrote Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn, as well as the Host.
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A Review of Five Top SmartphonesCompare and contrast five of the best cell phones on the market.
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New Year's Traditions and Customs Around the WorldNew Year's Customs and Traditions from around the world.
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2009-10 NFL Playoffs Schedule is Finally SetThe top 12 NFL football teams are headed into the playoffs in the 2009-2010 season.
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Comparisons Between the Kindle 2 E-reader and the Sony ReaderA guide to the differences between the Kindle 2 and the newest Sony Reader. The e-reader market has many options and this article will help you see the pros and cons of each device.
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Differences Between the Kindle 2, the Kindle DX and the Barnes & Noble Nook E-ReadersThe differences between the features of the Kindle 2, latest generation, the Kindle DX, the deluxe version of the Kindle, and the new Barnes & Noble E-reader, the Nook. A side by comparison chart to guide your decision making process.
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The Top 5 Best and Most Useful Pet Grooming ToolsFive of the best and most useful pet grooming products on the market today. These tools are must have items for those of you who intend on grooming your pet at home and saving time and money while doing it. -
Christmas SpiritA Christmas Haiku
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The Early History of the Best Actress Award at the Academy AwardsLooking back at the early history of the Academy Awards Best Actress award in the 20's and how the women in the first 20 years paved the way for all actresses to come and making huge strides for any actress in their day also.
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Puddle Jumping in the Inland Empire in CaliforniaThe first puddles we have ever seen in our backyard in Menifee, CA. -
Puddle Jumping on a Rainy Day!On December 7, 2009, it rained like it hasn't rained in quite some time here in Menifee, CA. How can you resist letting the kids jump in the puddles of the elusive Southern California rain?
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The Worst Boxing Names of All TimeA look at my top 5 worst boxing names of all time.
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Top Ten New Year's Resolutions for Tiger Woods in 2010A humorous top ten list of resolutions for Tiger Woods as the New Year approaches.
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Scrooge the Musical at the Old Town Temecula, California, Community TheaterA timeless classic depiction of a well meaning story that is a perfect holiday night out at the Theater in Temecula, California.
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How to Get Help for the Holidays and Christmas for Your Family or Someone You KnowThe many places and ways to get help for Christmas and the holidays.
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Magic Moments in TimeA Christmas Poem.
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Should You Retain Your Child in Kindergarten or First Grade?Should you push to have your child retained in Kindergarten or First grade? Even though this is ultimately a school decision in some cases, in Charter Schools, Private Schools and Homeschooling, the decision to retain your child is a very important one.
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Why the Women of the World Have Gone Crazy for New Moon and the Entire Twilight SagaStephenie Meyer's Twilight Saga Book series includes Twilight, New Moon, Eclipse and Breaking Dawn. We explore why women, young and old, and yes, even some men, respond so positively to the Twilight Series.