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I write blogging tips and tricks learned as I go, articles on Relationships, Family, Children, Teens, Marriage, Blended Families, Parenting, and much more!

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Let?s Talk About Teen Sex
2007-12-18 01:24:00
If you?re like many parents, just the thought of discussing sex with your teen makes you squeamish and jittery, and you?re likely to try to find any means possible to avoid the topic altogether. Whether you?re ready or not to have discussions about teen sex, it?s a responsibility of parenting that you simply cannot and ...
More About: Parenting , Children , Relationships , Dating , Talk

The Dysfunctional Family Letter Generator
2007-12-16 03:37:00
I have to thank Heidi over at Virushead for bringing this “Dysfunctional Family Letter Generator ” to my attention. Heidi and I have a lot in common, both having come out of a cult-like upbringing, and seeing this headline in my RSS feed list really caught my attention. Thanks Heidi! Having come from a very ...

Parents Guide To Surviving The Teen Years
2007-12-15 03:00:00
The years of babies, bottles and boo-boos have passed, and you look over at your child and begin to wonder, ?who are you and what have you done with my child??. If that sounds at all familiar to you, perhaps I should then welcome you into the teen years, and also forewarn you to ...
More About: Guide , Parents , Years , Pare

It?s All About Increasing Exposure
2007-12-14 03:45:00
Having this blog gives me tremendous opportunities of reaching a lot of people around the world with discussions and tips relating to relationships, marriage, parenting, blended families, caring for elderly parents, child abuse and many others. Raising six children to adulthood in a single parent home, post-divorce, and keeping my sanity at the same time ...
More About: Exposure

If Tomorrow Never Comes
2007-12-10 21:30:00
Did you happen to watch last nights showing of Oprah Winfrey?s premier television movie ?For One More Day?? ?For One More Day? is the story of a man whose mother?s death and the details surrounding it have haunted him for years. His subsequent fall into depression and alcoholism causes him to lose his family, and ...
More About: Parenting , Children , Marriage , Aging , Tomorrow

Goodbye Blogger - Hello Wordpress!
2007-12-09 07:30:00
We?ve moved to Wordpress ! What do you think of the new and improved Telling It Like It Is? Bright and vibrant colors, awesome graphics, big RSS Subscribe button for all to trip over (hint hint)! With all the nonsense that?s been going on with Blogger lately, changing up the comments section on Blogger blogs ...
More About: Wordpress Themes , Blogging , Goodbye

We?re Moving To Wordpress!
2007-12-08 17:52:00
It?s been a bit quiet around here the last couple of days, and I want to explain to you what?s going on behind the scenes. There are some new and exciting changes taking place here, thanks to Google?s recent changes to the Blogger comment section on Blogger blogs. I?m saying Goodbye and Adios to Blogger, ...
More About: Wordpress , Blogging , Moving

Parenting Tips-Raising Children With Tough Love
2007-12-05 13:00:00
If you are a parent of even just one child you understand that parenting is the toughest job anyone could have. Of course there are also many joys that accompany bringing little ones into the world, with all the cute little things they say and do. As children grow in age and size the ...
More About: Education , Parenting , Children , Love , Friendship

Cre8Buzz- Be Seen Be Heard Be Found!
2007-12-03 17:58:00
Have you heard the Buzz about cre8buzz.com? It?s a social networking/community site launched on October 6, 2007 and is quickly establishing itself as the place to make new friends, socialize and network. I initially thought that cre8buzz.com was just for bloggers seeking to promote their blogs, but there are musicians, artists, entrepreneurs, moms and ...
More About: Friendship , Blogging , Woman

Meet Other Moms Just Like You At CafeMom
2007-12-02 23:40:00
Are you a mom? Have you not yet heard of CafeMom? www.CafeMom.com is an online community created especially for moms. Thousands of moms have come together online to swap stories and advice on a huge range of topics, share photos, and connect with friends. Meet other moms with similar challenges and interests! If you?ve ...
More About: Parenting , Children , Relationships , Friendship , Woman

Gold Diggers Get Their Due Reward
2007-11-29 23:45:00
There was a time, in the ?good ol days?, when girls grew up hoping to fall in love and marry a man who was handsome, kind, loving, attentive, romantic, respectful, loved children, and a good provider for the family. While these are still attributes women seek in a potential mate, there?s a disturbing and ...
More About: Marriage , Relationships , Friendship , Dating , Gold

Zero Tolerance For Blog Content Thieves
2007-11-29 16:16:00
It’s a good thing that I had the good sense to set up Google Alerts, informing me any time my blog posts or site name are linked to from anywhere in the Blog osphere. While it has the benefit of letting me know of someone who felt my content was worth linking to, it also provides ...
More About: Abuse , Blogging , Content , Tolerance

Christmas Shopping Made Easy Without The Stress
2007-11-26 19:30:00
You?re probably going to hate me for saying this but, the annual media frenzy about Black Friday ?deals and steals? has never enticed me to rush off to the malls the day after Thanksgiving. But, the Christmas shopping rush is in full force, with enormous crowds of people trying to find places to park ...
More About: Holidays , Shopping , Parenting , Children

Christmas Shopping Made Easy Without The Stress
2007-11-26 19:30:00
You’re probably going to hate me for saying this but, the annual media frenzy about Black Friday “deals and steals” has never enticed me to rush off to the malls the day after Thanksgiving. But, the Christmas shopping rush is in full force, with enormous crowds of people trying to find places to park their cars, standing in long lines at the checkout counter (some with squealing children), irritation and frustration growing as parents find stores sold out of certain items on their Christmas lists, some going so far as to get into fist fights over a toy or gadget. To be honest, by the time Black Friday arrives, I’m usually already finished with my shopping, everything wrapped and hidden away from “inquisitive minds wanting to know“, smiling with content while watching media coverage of the frenzy taking place at any number of stores. This is where you’re probably deciding that you now hate me.As a matter of fact, I have done 99% of my Christmas shopping sitting comforta...
More About: Shopping , Stress , Made , Easy

Best Tips For Creating Content Others Will Want To Read
2007-11-25 17:58:00
Creating content that others will want to read, comment on, subscribe to, and even link to, doesn’t require that you be an all-knowing expert. It does require that you have passion, desire, audacity, willingness to learn new skills, implementing these learned skills as often as possible in your writing efforts. Not everyone will like or agree with everything you have to say, but you need to say it anyway, in as coherent a manner as possible. You also have to expect that there will be some people who will blatantly attack you for things you write about, perhaps even call you vile names, which proves that you must be or become thick-skinned to withstand differing views and opinions. Some people do not have a natural ability to deal with verbal attacks, but tend to run and hide out of a sense of fear.In order to help you remain focused on the growth and longevity of your blog, you must keep in mind that it’s YOUR blog, and you control what does or doesn’t happen with your blog. W...
More About: Tips , Creating , Read , Content

Go Elf Yourself!
2007-11-22 20:31:00
Now that you've filled yourself up with all the various Thanksgiving fixings and desserts, it's time to have some extreme Holiday silliness and Go Elf Yourself! Get your very own Holiday Makeover with Elf Yourself, by Office Max! Simply upload a picture of yourself, your spouse, children, boss, or even someone you loathe, and have a great laugh! Ever wonder what you'd look like in an Elf outfit? Well now you can find out with your very own Elfamorphosis.You can make one of these cute little dancing images of yourself and email it to your friends and family, or simply sit and laugh at yourself! Although I didn't do it, you can also include your own voice greeting with your Elf Yourself Greeting Card, if you wish.I'd love to see your Elf Yourself, so be sure to come back here and post the URL you get while creating your own Elf Yourself.Here's the link to my personal Elf Yourself card. http://www.elfyourself.com/?id=9575965208 If you've enjoyed this post, please Subscribe To My...

Happy Thanksgiving To You And Yours
2007-11-21 17:36:00
I am taking a few days off to enjoy the Thanksgiving Holiday with family and friends, as well as helping friends move into their new place over the weekend. I wish you all a wonderful, safe, and very...If you've enjoyed this post, please Subscribe To My Blog
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How To Teach Your Children About Money And Money Management
2007-11-19 19:30:00
I hate to be the bearer of bad news but, if your children think that money grows on trees, it’s your own fault. Yes, I mean you, the parents. Oh sure, the media bombards us, and our children, with enticing commercials and ads with the “must-have” latest and greatest clothes, shoes, toys and gadgets. The question remains, Who is responsible for allowing little Johnny, Sasha or Emilio to have everything their little hearts desire? The parents. In this increasingly materialistic society in which we live, teaching our children an appropriate and healthy attitude towards money will have long-lasting affects, long after they have grown and moved out. Children learn from their parents first and foremost, so how can you teach your children the value of the “almighty dollar”, and instill in your children wise decisions in regards to earning, saving and managing money?The Earlier The Better-parents should begin teaching their children about money, and where money comes from, as soo...
More About: Money , Money Management , Management

How To Improve Your Children's Education And Grades - A Parents Guide
2007-11-17 17:46:00
A primary responsibility for all parents and guardians is to ensure their children get the best education possible, thereby increasing their children’s chances of leading successful, independent, adult lives. Regardless of what grade level your children are in now, Elementary through High School, there are important steps all parents must take in order to help their children do well in school. Unfortunately, many parents expect school teachers and school systems to carry the entire responsibility of educating their children, allowing other activities and family matters to supersede this vital area of children’s lives. So, what steps can you take, as the parent or guardian, to better improve your children’s education?Priorities And Setting Goals-Communicate to your children the value and importance of working hard each and every day, setting achievable and attainable goals, being sure to lovingly encourage and praise your children for each goal achieved. Some parents have a ten...
More About: Education , Guide , Grades , Parents , Improve

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