Abigail Morales
I am a happy wife, and the mother to one beautiful three year old boy. I was fortunate enough to try a variety of jobs before staying at home with my son. Now working at the same school he attends while I still share in his daytime adventures I get some grown up time too. Life for my husband and I has become a wild, superhero filled journey as our precocious wild man hurdles through childhood at breakneck speed. Writing has been both my oldest companion and passion shortly followed by art and a fulfilling family life.
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Enjoy the blessings you have been given and don't worry about those you haven't.
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Higher Prices for California Bargain HuntersThe holiday season is a time of great sales and careful shopping. But what happens when one state decides to tax discounted items at a higher value?
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After 9/11, Peacetime Is a Vague Concept for Today's KidsAt age 15 on Sept. 11, 2001, I began the school day like any other. I woke up, took a ridiculously long shower, and primped in front of the mirror until something on the radio caught my attention. Suddenly, all of those typical teenaged thoughts fled my mind, stunned by the news out of New York.
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Signs You Should Quit that JobDo you wake up in the morning, realize it's monday, and promptly feel sick? Sometimes it's just the a case of the mondays, but others, it's an emotional que letting you know it's time to look for a new career.
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Death and a PreschoolerOne mom's experience feeling and explaining loss to a 3-year-old. How he processed and accepted death.
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Has Lie Become a Bad Word?There are thousands of dire warnings emanating from every corner of our PC world. It's easy for a parent to get all tangled up in them. Lately it's been said using the word lie with a child is wrong. A pediatrician weighs in. -
Oh, Where Oh, Where Do I Cut My Hair?Listen to a group of women talk about their hair. Inevitably you will hear at least one complain about her stylist or lack there of. Learn helpful ways to find the one. -
Is the Hiroshima Mother the Next Tiger Mother?Can a parent truly be a parent when they specifically chose to abandon their children? Author of "Hiroshima in the Morning" seems to think she can. What do you think? -
Tips to Sell Your HouseSelling a house can be daunting, even with the help of a realtor. One agent with over 20 years experience gives a few tips to move things along. -
Potty Train like a ProIf the prospect of toilet training your child has your head spinning with unsolicited advise and expert excerpts out of magazines, try this step by step method used by a former nanny.
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Buy a House After Bankruptcy: 5 Aids Towards RecoveryWith foreclosures flooding the market, driving through a suburban neighborhood might look bleak. Or it might be a great thing for someone who still needs time to recover. -
Preschool Hunt: 8 Questions to Help Find the Right OneEight questions any preschool newbie should ask when interviewing a potential preschool for their child.
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5 Fitness Tips to Stay on TrackNew to the gym scene or an old hat that just hasn't been showing up, here is some advice to stay with it. -
Save Money: 3 Tips to Make Coffee the Right WayWe all want to save our hard earned dollars in this economy. But some habits, like the coffee bar down the street, are just to hard to kick. Learn the right way from a pro. -
Green Products, Old ArtGreen mania has taken over. But not all old methods need going over. It takes half the energy to produce a clay pipe than a PVC. And the roman aqueducts are testament to the material's longevity. -
Teaching Kids by ExampleThere are so many things a parent does on a daily basis. Which action or phrase will leave the deepest impression on their child? This is one parent's story about discovering what her child most recognizes.
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3 Tips to Find Mommy a Social LifeNavigating the social scene with a child in tow can be tricky, often requiring some creativity before finding that foolproof system that works every time. Here are three steps you can try to ensure you're not spending all your time alone. -
The Santa DebateParents chosing to opt out of the Santa story are frequently met with open hostility, even from those closest to them. Still, some parents decide thats what's best for their family.
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Intro for Children to Interracial RelationsParents trying to raise socially aware and responsible children are bound to hit a few awkward bumps in the road. Sometimes it's the most innocent of questions that could potentially raise eyebrows.
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The End of NaptimeNaptime is the holy grail of afternoon activities, but in the end they all out grow it. One mom is forced to face down the evil of a child growing up.