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"Waiting on the One"
This poem tells the story of a dream that that Lord gave me when I was about 9 years old. I was raised going to church, but I was always afraid that the Lord couldn't really love little ol' me. This dream was an answer...
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I Say "Merry Christmas"
While the globalists try to silence Christians, I will continue to celebrate Jesus' birth by saying "Merry Christmas," because it's my right to express my religion and my way of honoring Jesus.
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Dog Grooming Picture Gallery
Photo gallery of freshly groomed dogs from a professional grooming shop. Pomeranians, golden retriever, poodle, shih tzu, cairn terrier, austrailian shepard, and lhasa apso! Captions provide specific grooming...
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Critical Thinking: Beyond the Surface
This hub shares some common sense ideas to develop critical thinking skills that will benefit your life through good decision-making. Don't get caught off-guard by the liars and cheaters of this world, learn how to...
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Clean Your Room! Tips for parents of special needs children
Do you cringe when telling your child to clean their room? Just getting my boys to think about cleaning their room is a chore in itself! We all know what happens next...the whining, the crying, the denial that it is...
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Visit Redding and Shasta County, California!
If you are planning a trip to Northern California, please be aware, it is not like the rest of California. It is beautiful, majestic, wild, and yet has a grip on city life that is comfortable, and convenient. Redding is...
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Don't call it a low-carb diet; it's really about high-protien!
Fats and sugars are cheap, easy sources of food for our busy American lifestyle, but they are wrecking our waistlines. If you find yourself heavier every year, then I challenge you to learn how to eat
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College for Nontraditional Students
Are you a working adult who's afraid to go to college? Check out online education; for yourself and your family. Less scary than being on campus, and way more convenient!
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The Most Meaningful Gift of All - Your Time
This Christmas was financially hard on my immediate and extended family. Business was slumped, expenses were great, and overall financial soundness was in question for most of us. We managed to have a lovely Christmas...
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Why I love Carpet and Hate Hardwood Floors
I simply do not understand why people nowadays are choosing hardwood floors over carpet for their homes. It seems that in every home show I watch, people are always acting like carpet is so undesireable and that...
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Pre-Menstrual Dysphoric Disorder (PMDD) The PMS that can ruin your life!
Are you or someone you know suffering from Pre-Menstrual Dysmorphic Disorder (PMDD)? Here is my story, with descriptions of symptoms and remedies that may help you find relief! You are not alone!
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40 Ways to NOT get a Job (for Comic Relief)
Does job hunting exhaust you? With all the focus on how to get a good job, I wanted to write a list of obvious no-no's to lighten the mood. Here is a list of ways to NOT get a job. Enjoy!
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Orthomolecular Medicine: The Vitamin Cure
Orthomolecular medicine and the idea of megadosing with vitamins to achieve optimal health has changed my life forever. I now am a firm believer in using mega doses of vitamins to address many issues that go ignored by...
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Confessions of an Office Supply Freak
Do you love office supplies for no discernible reason? Do you get a weird joy out of back-to-school shopping? If you have a "need" to buy office supplies, you are not alone!
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Buy Snow Globes for Collectors and as Gifts
I love snow globes. I have a modest collection that I display at my home all year round. I love the concept of a snow globe. It reminds me of a diorama that we had to make in elementary school which is just a small...
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Things I will Never do Twice= Pink Slip Loan
Pink slip loans are a bad idea. Lose the house, lose the toys, but don't pay twice for your car!
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Things I will Never do Twice= Tile a Floor
When I bought my house last year I knew that it needed alot of work and I was ready for the challenge. The house has good bones, it just needs alot of cosmetic repair and updating. I didn't have the money for major...
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Need Free Moving Boxes? Go Dumpster Diving
The one thing that never changes no matter how many times you move is the need for cheap, if not free, boxes.
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Married Couples with Big Age Differences
Is is weird to meet couples who are obviously not the same age? Ever find yourself considering such a relationship? In this hub I share my story of finding true love with an older man.
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Why God Shouldn't be Defined by Churches
Countless number of times I have heard someone say, "I'll never pray to God again because so and so did such and such terrible thing at my last church and that's turned me away from God". This drives me crazy when I...
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Learn to Take Beautiful Photographs using the Rule of Thirds
When you get tired of taking selfies, can you take a great photograph of the places around you? If your pictures are boring, take a moment to learn the "rule of thirds". You'll impress yourself!
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Does heart-break contribute to Heart Disease in Women?
Heart disease is the No.1 killer of women over age 25 in the U.S. Over 500,000 women die each year of cardiovascular disease versus 60,000 a year from breast cancer. Womens' symptoms of heart problems include nausea,...
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Lessons From a Groomer: How to Dry Your Pet Correctly
How to dry your dog's hair patti, CC BY-SA 2.0, via Flickr To blow dry or not to blow dry, that is the question. Well folks, the answer is: to blow dry. Why, you ask? For several reasons. Blow drying your pet until...
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Lessons From a Groomer: Clipper Tips and Tricks
In this article, I will discuss the basics of clipper handling and how to cut hair so that you can use your tools effectively, safely, and in a way that will make your job easier. What I cannot give you in this article...
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Learn to Play Guitar and Transpose Music with the Guitar Wheel
Have you always wanted to learn how to play guitar? Maybe other instruments are your thing. I know of an all-in-one tool that will teach you chords, transposing, and everything else you need to know!
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Weary of Winter: My experience with SAD and thyroid issues
The rain is finally here in California and I am sad to say that for me it signifies a long, dark, depressing winter. I have been affected by the seasonal changes of light and darkness, not to mention the weather, for a...
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ADHD- A compare and contrast discussion of subtypes.
Marshall in the lion's mouth and Wyatt on top. So much fun! I really wish that if you are going to have children, they made you take a blood test first. Why, you ask? Because of the genetic surprises that children are...
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Lessons From a Groomer: Nail Clipping, Ear Cleaning, & Baths
How to trim and file your dog's nails safely and techniques for bathtime.
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Designer Dogs; the purebred lie
Because I work with animals and their humans, I often hear people bragging about their new designer breed dog, touting that it is some rare and special type of dog that is better than other people's mutts. I find it...
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Lessons From a Real Groomer: Be The Alpha
Our pets are the perfect companions. They are in tune with our emotions, and they love unconditionally. BUT, they need you to be the Alpha; especially at grooming time.
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Lessons From a Groomer: Shampoo for Fleas, Dandruff & More
How to choose the shampoo that's best for your dog. osseous, CC BY 2.0, via Flickr What types of shampoo are there out there, and when, why, and how should you use them? This article is a guide to which shampoo is best...
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Lessons From a Groomer: What's a Teddy Bear Cut?
Dog groomers can give simple haircuts or fancier ones, upon request. Learn how to describe this adorable Teddy Bear Cut to your groomer so your dog will come out looking sharp!
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Lessons From a Groomer: How to Use Scissors and Clippers
Here, we will be discussing different types of scissors and clippers. I hope you learn a lot about choosing the correct tools for your pet and what is worth your money. There are so many options out there, especially if...
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Lessons From a Real Groomer: Your Workstation, Brushes & Combs
Want to groom your own pet, but have no idea what brushes and combs will work best for your dog's coat? This hub thoroughly explains tool options for all coat types and how to use them!
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80's Fashion nightmare and why the ugliest decade of fashion should never be repeated!
Did you suffer the embarrassment of 1980s fashion? Relive the nightmare and reminisce with me in this hub dedicated to the horror of fashion-gone-wrong. I discuss the clothes, jewelry, accessories, and even the slang...
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Child Support-my child is worth what??
Child support here in America is just one more of the systems we have in place that are meant to help and often don't. I first filed for child support when my oldest was 3 and my youngest was 18 months old. It was...
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How to start a Service Business; It's Easier Than You Think!
Starting a service based business is easy! Follow these easy steps to get started creating your own business.
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Niacin Helps Relieve ODD, ADHD, & Bipolar Disorder
All symptoms of ODD and bipolar disorder have resolved in my son since we started using non-flushing niacin (vitamin B3). He has been 95% symptom-free of his conditions for 11 months now. There is hope. Here's my story.
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Pet Rats Are Great for Kids
I was looking for a small easy to care for pet for my young son, when a friend suggested a pet rat. I am so glad I took her advice.
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PDD-NOS High Functioning Autism and my child; plus tips I've learned
Is your child normal? My child is not. What is normal anyway? Normal is anything within the expected and acceptable range of behaviors. Kids with high functioning forms of autism like PDD-NOS (Pervasive Developmental...
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Minimum Day; Maximum Punishment for Parents and Taxpayers
Another minimum day. Why? Sometimes I think it's just to torture working parents! Well, I'm rocking the boat and pointing out the ridiculousness and waste of minimum school days.
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Antiquated school sytem doesn't fit American culture
My family can only function with both parents working. Like most families here in the U.S.A., inflation and spending has pushed us into two income households. Not to mention the backlash of feminism now trapping women...
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How to have a great conversation. Tips for parties.
Conversation can be a tricky thing. A great conversation leaves you feeling refreshed, stimulated, and even peaceful. A run of the mill conversation leaves you feeling like, why am I even here? A bad conversation...
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Celebrate Recovery is for everyone's hurts, habits and hangups
Do you know that most people with drug and alcohol addictions got that way because of their hurts, habits and hangups? The substance abuse is just a symptom of a much deeper source of pain. That pain, and the concurrent...
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I am a mother of two boys, a wife, and a mentor. I used to own my own groom shop called Puppy Love and was self-employed for 9 years. Now I have a Bachelors degree in Interdisciplinary Studies with cognates in social studies and business.
Writing is a passion of mine, as I've always had alot to say. My oldest child is the source of many of my life experiences because he was born with mental illness and a high functioning form of autism. I consider myself to be smart, engaging, easy to read, and even funny at times. I believe that you need to balance life with humor, or you'll never have fun. To quote the end of the serenity prayer, "that I may be reasonably happy in this life and supremely happy forever in the next". Amen to that!