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Disaster Preparedness: Eart...
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Yesterday, at the Earthquake Preparedness Seminar at the Embassy, I made my first New Year's resolution in years: to finally get properly prepared for a disaster. I w...
(BLANKING) Technology
By: mamabear
When it comes to certain things -- fashion, trends, technology -- I am behind the times. I accept this, and move on... until it bites me in the tush. My 1 year old co...
Surviving the Holidays
It's definitely white and wintery in the Northwest. My boyfriend and his daughter arrived from L.A. last Wednesday right before the snow hit and we've been virtually ...
The Audacity of Fulfillment
By: singleparent
I'm fairly certain I'm entering a third-life crisis. My birthday is next week, and in one year I will turn 30. And I am just not where I thought I would be when I was...
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New Year in Barcelona!
angeles
| about 3 hours ago
Oh , yes! You know? Our plans didn't include the idea of visiting my family in Barcelona. What's more, we didn't even plan this trip. After having spent Christmas time wi...
Words of Inspiration...
parpornratn
| about 16 hours ago
In this economy, there is no job security anywhere. It’s easier to start your own business than to look for a job. All dedication and hard work you put into your busine...
Bubble Wrap Just Got So Much Better
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| about 20 hours ago
I know that I am not the only person who loves getting boxes in the mail. The best part for me is the bubble wrap that is stuffed in with my goodies. I will sit for hours...
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