The independent child, what exactly does that mean? To any parent that has one it means frustrating screams of “I can do it myself” and “leave me alone”. It can mean watching in frustration as your child struggles to do something and as a good parent you know you have to let them but it can be absolute torture not to help. Read Full Story

First of all let me say how sorry I am to the person that wanted this topic. As so many lives do mine got too busy to even be able to write. I have no excuses other than that for why I haven’t been here. Please forgive and know that I am back to help on any subject matter. Read Full Story

This post is strictly for anyone who may want to know more on a subject. Ask me questions . I will address any needs and concerns.  Anything you want to know this is the place to ask it!!! No topic will be shyed away from. August 23rd, 2007 - Posted by neffnie | parenting, walmart, heartache, love, kids, advice, relationships, family, Uncategorized | No Comments No comments yet. ... Read Full Story

A lot of my opinions and tips come from being a mom and all they have to deal with and accomplish. Mothers are multi-taskers, managers, cooks, personal assistants and much more. As a stay at home Mom who used to work I have respect for both sides of the issue; but that I will address in another post. How about all the hands on dads though? I really feel that they don’t get the recognition they deserve. I decided that if I could do nothing else with this blog then at least Icould pro... Read Full Story

I recently started attending college online. While this is a great experience for people who otherwise can not attend, I don’t suggest going into it blindly. I enjoy it immensley but do believe that there are certain aspects that are not made public until you’ve already made a commitment. Here’s some advice for anyone considering taking this step in your life. There is almost nowhere on the web that doesn’t offer some ad for online education. You see them everywher... Read Full Story

Ok so I first have to say that I personally love commercials. I look forward to superbowl sunday just for this reason. I love ones that make me laugh, that touch my heart and the just plain unique and genius ones. Adverstising is a great outlet for creativity and because most commercials are short they have to be good to make an impression. Good or create an emotion. Either way I have never been as outraged by a commercial as I was by this one.Walmart projects this by the people for the peopl... Read Full Story

Wikizines are interactive magazines that anyone can create or edit - and this one is called "Consumer Rantings". Here you can find fresh voices and respond in real time. Some members write articles about recent news and trends related to the wikizine's topic, others recount relevant personal stories or share their favorite pictures and video clips. Got an interesting idea or story to share with other members of this wikizine? Well, then put on your journalist's cap and add... Read Full Story

Ok so I first have to say that I personally love commercials. I look forward to superbowl sunday just for this reason. I love ones that make me laugh, that touch my heart and the just plain unique and genius ones. Adverstising is a great outlet for creativity and because most commercials are short they have to be good to make an impression. Good or create an emotion. Either way I have never been as outraged by a commercial as I was by this one.Walmart projects this by the people for the peopl... Read Full Story

I racked my brain for the first piece of wisdom I could pass on to my fellow women. After a while I realized the topic was staring me smack dab in the face. Football season in all it’s glory is exciting for many but can be a pain for those who don’t enjoy it, don’t get it, or just don’t care. Hopefully I can help those who fall into these categories by providing some basic tips for getting through the next 16+ weeks. First tip I can offer is this, don’t hate ... Read Full Story

First a little background info. My oldest daughter was born to me at a young age. I was just three years older then she is now when I had her. I was not fully able to grasp the responsibilty there is to raising a child at the tender age of 16. I loved her dearly but realized very soon that what she needed was stability and that i could not offer her this. I did the smartest thing I could and let my parents adopt her. They could give her what she needed and this way i would still be able t... Read Full Story