Desiree Nosik (Ruby Slipper)

I am a stay at home mom with a six year old son and a newborn daughter. I am married to a wonderful man, and we are building a great life. When I'm not occupied by family responsibilities with our huge extended family, I focus my free time on writing, reading, and photography. I like to consider myself creative, though I don't take advantage of my creative outlets nearly enough. The one form of creativity that I am able to endulge in regularly is cooking, and I enjoy it to the fullest extent. I love learning new techniques and applying them to our meals.

In the Spotlight

My Toddler Only Eats Peanut Butter

If you've got a picky eater, don't worry. You're in good company.

In the Spotlight

Why Do My Kids Only Behave for Other People?

It often seems that someone else get's the best of our children. They behave at school, daycare or with friends. It's as though they save all of their defiance for us. Why? Trust me, it's a blessing.

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  Discipline by Parents

  Raising Honest Children in a Dishonest World

  2 years ago

  In todays world kids don't grow up honest by accident. It takes a lot of work as parents to ensure our children live their best lives.

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  Parenting Advice & Tips

  Why Do My Kids Only Behave for Other People?

  2 years ago

  It often seems that someone else get's the best of our children. They behave at school, daycare or with friends. It's as though they save all of their defiance for us. Why? Trust me, it's a blessing.

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  The Role of Religion in History & Society

  The Salem Witch Trials - The True Story of Rebecca Nurse

  2 years ago

  In 1640, English immigrants William Towne and Joanna Blessing Towne settled their large family in Salem, Massachusetts, where three of their daughters would later be accused of witchcraft, and inspire the famous play "The Crucible" by Arthur Miller....

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  Poems & Poetry

  You're Not Here

  8 years ago

  I open my eyes slowly I hope it was all a dream I turn my head You're not here It's been more than six months now Still I don't quite believe you're gone Each morning I wake I go about my day Pretending Put my best face forward ...

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  Poems & Poetry

  The Letter

  8 years ago

    I see her, sitting alone, absently stiffing the coffee she never wanted I catch a glimpse of her face, so scared and haunted Her eyes sunken and dark, her bluish lips pressed tightly together to suppress an eruption A volcano of words,...

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  Poems & Poetry

  I'm Sorry for Your Heart

  2 years ago

  A whisper floating on the wind The voice of a friend A fallen tear upon my cheek A broken promise I dare not speak Give me a long goodbye I'll sit remembering why You have to go away A sad and lonely day A lie told by an honest heart A bad...

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  Poems & Poetry

  I Met You Once...

  2 years ago

  I met you once... In an English court You were a lord I a lowly servant girl And I lived and I died Yearning for something that could not be I met you once... On a cobblestone street in Paris I sold you a rose You gave it to the woman ...

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  Poems & Poetry

  My First Love

  2 years ago

  Throughout my life, for many different reasons, I have never felt completely accepted. I've never been a part of anything; never felt that deep connection to another person. No matter how many people I surround myself with, all my relationships, be...

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  Parenting Advice & Tips

  My Toddler Only Eats Peanut Butter

  2 years ago

  If you've got a picky eater, don't worry. You're in good company.