Facebook Addiction Is As Bad As Drugs

The other day I was reading about a lady with facebook addiction. According to the article, she would set her alarm clock to wake her up every 30 minutes at night so she can play facebook games. My, that is serious addiction and can affect your mental health just as much as drugs would.

Many people think that facebook addiction is not as bad as addiction to drugs or abuse of prescription drugs. However, it can be harmful to your health when it affects your sleep and waking activities. One possible sign of facebook addiction is trying to hide your facebook activities from your partner or parents.

It is not easy to be a parent these days, now not only do you have to worry about drugs which are unfortunately sometimes easily available in clubs and pubs or even prescription drugs which can be abused, you also have to worry about facebook addiction too, this seemingly harmless social media tool that has brought the world closer together.

These days, facebook addiction is treated alongside drug addictions in recovery centers like Morningside Recovery. Quite often many people who face addiction issues whether it is to drugs, prescription drugs or even to facebook may have underlying issues and centers like this may help to get to the root of the problem.

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You Don't Have To Rot When You Stay At Home As A SAHM

You don't have to rot when you stay at home as a stay at home mom (SAHM).

I am a SAHM and I often meet people who tell me "Oh, No, I can't stay at home 24/7 like you, I'd die of boredom!" Well, I didn't die of boredom, thank you very much. In fact, I'm thriving as I discoverd my passion in writing.

Today, I'm going to write about other SAHMs, amazing mommy bloggers and SAHMs from Malaysia who didn't die from boredom as well. In fact they are flurorishing and I don't think they have the time to feel bored. I have known some of them for a long time from our early blogging days, almost 8 years and that is a very long time indeed for the online world.

The SAHM mommy bloggers I have featured here are in random.

1. When I think of this SAHM blogger, I see cute crochet stuffed toys.

That's amazing Samm who is very talented in crocheting. She certainly has no time to be bored. She has several blogs and does amazing Amigurumi, a kind of Japanese art of knitting or crocheting stuffed toys.

Check out Samm's Fibre Art Creations Blog and visit Samm's Amigurumi Cafe on Facebook. She's also a great cook as you can see here on her Organic Samm Blog.

She is also a SAHM to two lovely boys. Bored SAHM? I don't think she has the time.

2. Another amazing SAHM mommy who does not have time to rot is Montessorrimum who is a mother of four. She is a very hands on mother. I don't know where she finds the time to do all the crafty stuff she does with her kids who are still young.

Recently, when I think about her, I see Wikkistix,a creative craft tool, teaching aid and educational toy.

Wikkistix is her new baby. You can support this SAHM by visiting and liking her Wikkistix fan page on Facebook.

This is another SAHM who has no time to be bored. I can sense that sometimes she is restless and thinks about returning to work. Well, I wish her all the best whichever path she may choose but at the moment, I think she is doing very well indeed.

3. This pretty SAHM is an amazing lady. She is a mother to two active and adorable boys. You can read about their antics on her blog, She calls it Blablablabla - Our Comical Life.

A rotting SAHM she certainly is not. A very creative lady, she is a freelance graphic designer that designs prints on designs for packaging and premiums. I don't know which she does better, graphic designing or sewing or crafting and anything creative. She can create something beautiful out of anything.  

Perhaps you are wondering why I am  using the picture of bottles to represent such a creative person? That is because, besides busy creating and designing, you will most likely find Sasha at BYOB Subang Branch, a new concept store to reuse, recyle and economize by Bringing Your Own Bottles to buy detergent and other household stuff. Read Sasha's story about how she turned from BYOB user to owner here .

4. Her facebook page says: SAHM with 4 kiddies. Golf clubs are collecting dust and cobwebs in the store room. (She used to be a national golfer) Running an online Family Bookshop on the side. You can read the story about how she started her online Value Bookshop here. I guess that says it all. Being a mama of 4, she has lots of tips to give you on her blog Mama's Bag Of Tricks where she shares with you her personal collection of Parenting Tips and Tricks. Sometimes she shares interesting recipes too as you can see from this picture. Yum!

5. Shireen is a mother to three sweet little girls. Her youngest is pictured here. She has been through a lot which makes her all that much more adorable and sweet.

This is another SAHM who has no time to rot. In fact, she wishes she has more time to look after her dearies, her online store: Old & New Stuff For Sale and her several blogs.

In addition to running an online store and taking care of her 3 lovelies, she also writes several blogs, I've lost track of how many, this is one of them with many followers Health Freak Mommy and yes, in addition to this family blog, she has a separate health blog as well.

6. When I see baby slings and cloth pads, I think of Chin Nee and Mama Patch. She is a SAHM mother to twin boys and a girl.

You can see and read about her cute twins and girl on her blog Demoments.net. Taking care of twins must be very tiring but it does not stop this amazing SAHM, online shop owner and blogger.

Bored? Who has the time to be bored?

7. This young and pretty SAHM and super mommy blogger, Merryn has a blog called Home Is Where My Heart Is. The title of her blogs says it all. Stay At Home Is where she belongs. Is she bored? No!

You will find  her running around a lot attending and blogging about many exciting events around town.

She is a mother to one very lucky boy who benefits from her creativity and home teaching. She also runs Crafty Crafted, a craft centre suitable for young children and toddlers.

You can see some of her cool crafts on her crafting blog called Crafty Crafted. You can get lots of crafting ideas for small children from this blog with craft instructions too.

8. This is a mother to one very lucky and talented little boy called Reese Mathew. Her blog is simply called "Resse Mathew's Secret Isle. I love the Education Category on her blog. Just reading it gives you an idea the amount of love and effort this mother puts into her child's education.

Not long ago, she started a Facebook page called Reese's Secret Gallery to showcase all of Reese's incredible drawings and art. The one on the left is one of his drawings. Can you guess how old Reese is to have drawn such an amazing artwork? Check out Reese's Secret Gallery to find out.

I could go on but I guess I will stop here. I hope you enjoyed reading and getting to know these amazing SAHM's better. The message I want to impart in this blog post is SAHM's do not rot at home. SAHMs do not have time to be bored at home and SAHMs are certainly not boring people, don't you think so?

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Halloween Ideas

I haven't been blogging much lately because I have been very busy editing my Halloween pages on my Hubpages. This is the reason why I have been MIA here of late. Here are my Halloween Ideas all put together on a page for easy reference. Go here if you want to do Last Minute Halloween Craft with kids.

Originally written in 2012, this blog post has been updated to reflect the latest Halloween Ideas For 2014.

Halloween Ideas

Halloween Home Decorating Ideas

Halloween Party Decoration Ideas

On this site you will find Halloween Party Decoration Ideas for your Halloween Party.

From ceiling to table, from Halloween lights to Halloween tableware and how to decorate your Halloween food. plus Halloween banners and other things you can use to decorate your home for a Halloween Party.

Everything You Need For A Monster High Halloween Party

If you are planning a Halloween party for a group of giggly tween or teen girls, then  the Monster High theme is just right.

Girls will love the Monster High theme for any party, not just a Halloween one.

This page features everything you need for a Monster High Halloween Party including Monster High Halloween Costumes.

Halloween Trick or Treating Ideas

Free Halloween Printable and Templates To Make Your Own Trick Or Treat Bags

On Halloween Trick Or Treat Bag Templates, you will find useful links for free Halloween Bag Templates for those who prefer to make their own Halloween Trick Bags. Alternatively, you can search for a featured one that you like.

Halloween stickers and other embellishments are featured too. You will need those if you are making your own trick or treat bags.

Halloween Theme Craft Supplies For Crafters

More Halloween Stickers, Halloween Ribbons, Halloween Rubber Stamps and other Halloween Embelishments are included here for you to make your own trick or treat bags.

Good crafters may also find some interesting Halloween Craft Supplies to make their own Jack-o-Lantern and other Halloween Crafts.

12 Popular Halloween Candies

Now that you've got your Halloween Trick Or Treat Bags ready, it is time to fill it with Candy.

No time to shop for Candy? You can shop online but first check out what are the 12 most popular Halloween Candies for all time.

Halloween Candy Alternative Ideas

Don't want candy? Most people would opt for non-candy ideas instead as they become more health conscious which is a really good thing.

This page has lots of non-candy alternatives to keep both kids and parents happy.

However, Halloween is not Halloween without candy. So you can keep candy to a minimum by including some of these non-candy alternatives.

Halloween Costume Ideas

Tips For Choosing A Halloween Costume

First, start off with this page. It has many tips on choosing a Halloween Costume for Adults, Kids and even pets!

Besides tips, you will get plenty of links to all types of Halloween Costumes for adults, kids and pets with loads of information in each of the link.


10 Cute Baby Girl's First Halloween Costume

If this is your baby girl's first Halloween, you must stop here for the Baby Girl First Halloween Costume ideas. The Baby Girl First Halloween Costumes featured on this page are super adorable.

These Baby Girl First Halloween Costumes will make baby's first Halloween a memorable one. Remember to take lots of features for keepsakes.

Brother and Sister Matching Halloween Costumes

Siblings who dress alike can experience some bonding moments. If you are looking for ideas for brother and sister matching Halloween Costumes, stop by this page.

You will get lots of ideas for matching brother and sister Halloween costumes or for groups of two or three siblings including a boy and a girl.



Halloween Costume Ideas For Brothers, Friends And Groups Of Boys

If you have sons or a group of boys you want to dress up for Halloween, check out this page for some cool ideas on how to dress them up in co-ordinating Halloween Costumes to double or triple the fun.

The Halloween Costumes ideas for brothers here include those from popular themes as well as other original boy costume ideas.

Top 12 Superhero Costumes For Boys This Halloween 2015 (Updated)

In addition to the above Halloween Costume Ideas for brothers, here are some more Halloween Costume for boys.

This one is on Halloween Costumes for boys who love superheroes like Batman and Robin, Superman, The Hulk, Captain America, Spiderman and more.

Best Halloween Superhero Costume For Girls 2015 (Updated)

Boys are not the only ones who like to save the world.

The Halloween Superhero Costumes For Girls featured on this page should keep active girls who love an action movie happy.

You can get girl versions of just about any superhero there is accept The Hulk. I don't think I want to dress my little girl up as The Hulk.

Other Halloween Ideas

Plants Vs Zombies Collectibles

Plants Vs Zombies collectibles are fun to collect at any time. However, near Halloween, these Plants Vs Zombies collectibles make interesting and cute decoration.

For example, you can add a Zombie from the Plants Vs Zombies Collection in your yard.

Inflatable Halloween Decorations For Your Patio, Lawn Or Garden

Holiday decorations seem to get bigger and better every year. Not only Christmas but Halloween too. I love these Inflatable Halloween Lawn Decorations. They include everything from ghosts to grim reaper, headless horseman, spiders, dragons, black cats, pumpkins, pirate ship and more. All menacing and cool at the same time. Check it out.

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What Causes Cancer?

What causes cancer? This is on my mind a lot these days. 

Cancer, the big C. These things don't happen to you or people you love. But then my mum died of it, my aunt is a breast cancer survivor and now my sister has just been diagnosed with breast cancer and will be having a lumpectomy soon. Sigh.

Cancer is like a silent decease isn't it? I mean, my sister is very healthy. She goes around living life as usual, just like everyone else. She works hard. She just went to Phuket for a short weekend holiday. She came home. She felt a lump. She went for a masectomy and then wham! She is told that she has breast cancer and she is to have a lumpectomy. 

I mean it is so scary. You go about doing your daily business as usual. You don't feel sick. You don't think there is anything wrong with you and then all within a short span of two weeks, suddenly you are told that you have the big C and you are to have surgery. 

So, what causes cancer? The doctor told my sister that in her case it must be stress. She says that more and more she is beginning to see this group... stressed up women.

I told my sister not to ask herself "Why me?" so that she won't feel depressed but then, I am asking now. Why? 

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It Won't Be Long Before She Starts Taking Driving Lessons

Yesterday, we bought my girl a pair of new jeans. She couldn't fit into any jeans in the children's department. In the end, we bought her the smallest sized jeans from the women's department. My little girl is growing up fast. I was thinking that it won't be long before she starts taking driving lessons.

I remember when I first took my driving lessons. It was from a friend of my father's who ran a driving school. On the day of the driving test, I was so nervous, I knocked over a pole when doing the reverse parking test. I tried to pretend to look calm by chatting with the driving test examiner. Surprisingly, I passed the first time. Must have been something I said.

I also had to take a test on my knowledge of traffic situations. In my school we were given a book to study and that was it. You should find a driving school that will give you the most up to date information and materials. These days, most driving schools Scarborough will give you that.

However, it is still good and prudent to look around for a good driving school Scarborough and ask questions before you sign up for any driving courses. A good and patient driving instructor can really make a difference.

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