Laurie Childree - Yahoo! Voices

Christmas Past and Present

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Mon, 21 Nov 2011 05:01:07 EDT

Remembering holidays past and taking a moment to appreciate the present.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Nov 21, 2011

Reckless Loss of Innocence

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Sun, 23 Oct 2011 10:58:15 EDT

When three teenage girls are in an accident with a drunk driver a small town loses its innocence as it comes out to mourn the loss.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Oct 23, 2011

Do You Write an Email or Send a Letter?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 07:22:34 EDT

Emails have taken the place of handwritten letters in recent years but there is something missing from them. The handwritten letter is better when it comes to getting emotions across.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Oct 22, 2011

How to Be Nice to Rude People

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Wed, 19 Oct 2011 10:26:00 EDT

There are times when rude people are unavoidable. Just because someone is rude to you does not mean that you have to be rude to them.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Oct 19, 2011

The Difference in a Friend and a Best Friend

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Tue, 18 Oct 2011 15:12:50 EDT

Everyone has a best friend but sometimes they don't realize it until they hit rock bottom.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Oct 18, 2011

The Cost of Autism

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Sat, 06 Aug 2011 06:07:03 EDT

Raising a child with Autism is expensive, but money is not the only expense that faces parents of these children.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Aug 06, 2011

Gas Prices Causing Worry

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:12:03 EDT

Gas prices have gotten so high that leaving the house is producing hardship. Is there anyway to cope without doing without?

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Jul 13, 2011

Looking Back

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Mon, 11 Jul 2011 11:18:51 EDT

Recently I have been looking back at the past few years as a freelance writer and come to some realizations. There are a number of online writing communities but is it possible to earn a living from just one? What strategy should I use?

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Jul 11, 2011

Can I Make a Living Online Again?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 08:56:28 EDT

I once made a living wage online but time restraints have caused my income to drop. Now I'm wondering if I have the ability to do it once again. The conclusion I came to is that it's possible but I've got a lot of work ahead of me.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Jul 06, 2011

Are Private Clients the Answer?

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Mon, 04 Jul 2011 10:10:55 EDT

When faced with the unexpected there is always something that can be done. The fact that you may not enjoy it means that you should be searching for alternatives even as you do what you know has to be done.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Jul 04, 2011

The Benefits of Preschool for a Child with ASD

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Fri, 24 Jun 2011 14:37:55 EDT

Autistic children has socialization issues that preschool can assist with. It can also help to prepare them for a school setting and structure is something that can help them to thrive.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Jun 24, 2011

Factors that Determine Which Avenue a Freelance Writer Takes

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Thu, 17 Mar 2011 08:14:18 EDT

Earnings requirements and a number of other factors determine which working venues a freelance writer chooses.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Mar 17, 2011

Changing Habits to Make Up for Rising Cost

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Tue, 15 Mar 2011 21:09:37 EDT

Costs are rising and some still haven't recovered from long term unemployment. There are a number of habits being changed and some things are being done the same as they were before electricity was found in every home.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Mar 15, 2011

How to Cope with Your Child's Autism Diagnosis

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Fri, 11 Mar 2011 16:27:57 EDT

For parents receiving a diagnosis of Autism for their child can be devastating but there are ways that they can cope.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Mar 11, 2011

Struggling to Keep Up

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Wed, 09 Mar 2011 09:18:39 EDT

Everything is going up and needs are increasing making it even more difficult to keep up with the cost.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Mar 09, 2011

Preparing for Increasingly Rising Prices

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Mon, 28 Feb 2011 09:54:45 EDT

Gas prices aren't the only ones rising but they are the ones having the most immediate effects. Changes are being made and made again just to keep up.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Feb 28, 2011

Managing a Home While Working from Home

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Sun, 27 Feb 2011 06:37:50 EDT

Managing a home while you work from home can be difficult but it's not impossible.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Feb 27, 2011

Examining a Work at Home Lifestyle

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Fri, 25 Feb 2011 13:35:29 EDT

Working at home presents a unique challenge although the benefits far out weigh them for those that choose to do so.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Feb 25, 2011

Rising Gas Prices Effect Daily Life

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Thu, 24 Feb 2011 16:27:39 EDT

Gas prices are on the rise once again and changes are already being forced to cope.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Feb 24, 2011

Save Money by Eliminating Wasted Money

contributor-community@yahoo-inc.com (Laurie Childree) — Wed, 23 Feb 2011 18:42:40 EDT

Money is often wasted without realizing it. There are areas where wasted money is common and finding them could save you a small fortune.

Contributor: Laurie Childree
Published: Feb 23, 2011