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- Teaching Children to Cook: 6 Important Guidelines - by Kids of all ages love to help in the kitchen. It's a great family activity and it fosters confidence and a sense of purpose as each child contributes to family life. Plus, your kids will be learning skills that they will draw upon throughout their lives.
Here are six important guidelines to ...
Views: 768(1 vote) - All Inclusive Family Vacations: Tips For Scoring A Discount On Your Next Trip With The Kids - by You may think of tropical getaways as romantic interludes for couples only, but many all inclusive resorts actually cater to families, with special activities that allow children to have a memorable vacation – and that allow parents some special one on one time, as well. Here are some tips ...
Views: 765(2 votes) - Staying Productive In The Home Office: Special Tips For Work At Home Moms - by Staying consistently motivated and focused in a traditional office can be difficult enough, but when you are working from home, it's even tougher. There is always something that is nagging to be done. How does a work-at-home mom turn off the distractions and work productively? Here are nine ...
Views: 760(1 vote) - 8 Great Online Tools to Help You Get Fit - by Sure, you'll have to do the sweating yourself, but the Internet has a huge variety of tools and resources that can help you to get and stay fit.
Here are some ways to use the power of the Internet to achieve your fitness goals:
1. Find a group of people who are training for an event. ...
Views: 755 - Addicted to Sugar? Here's Help - by The jury is still out on just how bad too much processed sugar is for our bodies. But we have all experienced how too much sugar provides lots of non-nutritional calories and is bad for the teeth. Not to mention, it can make you feel hyperactive followed by a crash, which just makes you ...
Views: 754 - Sparking Your Child's Imagination: Ten Ideas You Can Use Today - by Some kids seem to naturally get lost in the wonder of their imaginations. Others need a little more prompting. In any case, there are many things that parents can do to encourage their children's creativity. Here are ten ideas you can use today:
1. Keep your toys simple. Though it's sometimes ...
Views: 747 - How to Run Faster: 7 Tips - by When I first got my GPS device, I loved how it detailed exactly how fast I ran, for how long, and how much elevation I gained. I loved its charts and graphs that I could download to my computer to analyze my workout. But what didn't I love? The proof, right there in black and white, that what I ...
Views: 741 - Run for Your Life: Tips for Developing a Lifelong Running Program - by Running is a fantastic way to stay in shape. It's an exercise you can do anytime, anywhere (even when you are traveling). It builds cardiovascular endurance and muscle strength. And it can turn a sour mood around in 20 minutes or less.
If there is a downside to a long-term running regimen, ...
Views: 741 - 4 Ways To Save Money On Dental Care - by Dental care is something that everybody needs but it's not always affordable. If you (or the members of your family) need dental care and you don't have dental insurance, there are a few things that you can do to save money. By following these tips, you can get the services you need without ...
Views: 736 - Learning A Second Language As An Adult: Five Time-Tested Tips - by It's often said that children learn languages better than adults, but that doesn't mean you're out of luck if you're over the age of five and want to learn a second language. These days, you'll find lots of tools that will help make the process relatively quick and easy. Here's a primer.
Before ...
Views: 736 - 10 Quick Stress Reduction Tips: Things You Can Do Right Now - by Feeling stressed? Here are ten things that you can do right now to help you relieve your stress.
1. Make sure you are getting enough sleep. Sleep does so much to help the mind and body deal with stress. If you aren't getting enough, make it a priority to change your evening habits so that you ...
Views: 730(1 vote) - No Time to Exercise? Seven Easy Tips For Fitting A Workout into Your Busy Schedule - by “I know I need to exercise, but I just don’t have the time.”
Sound familiar?
This is the number one reason given for not exercising: a lack of time. But like so many "reasons" for not doing the things you know you should be doing to better your life and your health, it's ...
Views: 728 - 6 Simple Ways to Help Your Family Eat Healthier - by If you can help your children to adopt a wholesome diet when they are young, you really help set them up for a lifetime of healthy living. Here are six simple ways to help you create healthier meals and snacks for your family.
1. Be the change. One of the most important things that you can do ...
Views: 726 - Weight Loss Tips for Vegetarians - by If you are a vegetarian and want to lose weight, there are some simple tweaks that you can make to the basic vegetarian diet to help you shed pounds.
Vegetarian cuisine includes some of the healthiest food in the world. Salads, vegetable soups, fruits and whole grain breads are all vegetarian. ...
Views: 721 - Online Dating Scams: What to Look for and How to Protect Yourself - by If you are looking for love online, you may well find it. Every day, more and more people are joining the search, and thousands can now testify to happy, lasting relationships that have formed as a result. Sadly, thousands more have fallen victim to online dating scams.
Here are secrets to ...
Views: 720 - Father's Day With Grandfathers: Ten Ways To Help Your Kids Celebrate Grandpa - by The bond between a grandfather and his grandchildren is often unlike any other relationship. Here are ten ideas for helping your kids celebrate and honor Grandpa this Father's Day.
1. Ask each of the grandkids to draw a picture of themselves enjoying time with Grandpa and to include a note ...
Views: 719 - Starting An Online Business: Three Basic Ways To Build Profits Online - by Starting an online business is a great way to increase your income. There are many different ways you can make money online through your own websites and your own digital products as well as by being an affiliate for other people's products.
Many things make starting an online business so ...
Views: 719 - Clutter-free Gift Ideas: Five Gifts That Won't End Up In A Yard Sale - by No one wants to accumulate more clutter, but that's what a lot of people end up with after birthdays and holidays.
If you want to give gifts that are sure to be appreciated (and not donated in the next yard sale), consider the following five clutter-free gift ideas.
1. The most obvious type ...
Views: 710 - Natural Beauty Tips – 7 Easy (and Quick) Ways to Bring Out Your Natural Beauty - by Do you want to look your best without looking "made up?" How about a skin care, hair and makeup routine that takes just minutes in the morning?
Here are seven natural beauty tips to help your bring out your natural beauty, without spending a lot of time or money.
1. The first step is to ...
Views: 710 - Maintaining Your Weight Loss: 3 Tips - by It's common knowledge that most people who lose weight end up gaining it back. That's because very few people take time to maintain their weight loss. They spend a lot of time and energy on the diet and then once they reach their goal weight, they normally give up on their dieting rules and ...
Views: 708 - Eight Ways to Save Money on Gas - by Knowing ways to save money on gas can make a big difference in your monthly fuel bill, whether you are embarking on a long journey or just making a daily commute.
Top Tips for Gas Savings
Here are eight quick tips for saving money at the pump.
1. How fuel efficient is your car? Do some ...
Views: 699 - The Eco Friendly Office: 8 Easy Ways To Make Your Office Greener - by At your home, you may have stopped using incandescent bulbs, you may have a low flow showerhead, you may have added more organic foods to your diet, and recycling may have become an ingrained habit. You are doing your part at home to reduce your carbon footprint and keep our Earth green.
But ...
Views: 696 - .Start the Learning Now: Six Ideas for Helping Your Preschooler Learn - by If you have a preschool age child, you can take steps to build their skills and prepare them for their educational future. By starting simple learning activities at this age, you'll be able to enrich your child's life and help them grow on a variety of different levels.
1. The most important ...
Views: 692(1 vote) - Be Plastic Smart: How To Save Money On Your Credit Cards - by We Americans love our plastic. The average American has four credit cards, combined to provide access to about $19,000 in credit. We use them for everything from buying groceries to paying our utility bills to fulfilling our church pledges.
And all that credit can really cost us: Credit card ...
Views: 691 - Lift Your Spirits: 18 Quick Fixes For The Winter Doldrums - by This is the time of year when I am always looking for a little lift. This string of days before spring unfolds just seem to stretch on and on.
Each year, it seems, I try something new at these times. Here are 18 things that have worked for me to lift the winter doldrums. See if any of these ...
Views: 683 - California Discount Travel: Tips For Saving Money On Your Orange County Vacation - by Orange County, California, was once a quiet community just south of Los Angeles. Thanks to Disneyland and other family destinations, Orange County is now a hotbed for vacationers. Like any tourist destination, the prices have risen along with the number of attractions, but it's definitely ...
Views: 679(2 votes) - Be Your Own Life Coach: Five Important Steps For Coaching Yourself to Success - by If you were to hire a life coach, you would have some help in clarifying your personal goals, as well as someone to hold you accountable in your efforts to attain them.
But hiring a personal coach can get expensive, and it can be a little awkward and embarrassing to ask someone to help you to ...
Views: 676 - Organic Crib Mattresses: Six Reasons To Buy Organic - by So much care and attention goes into preparing for a new baby, and it's only natural that you would want to provide the very best.
One of the decisions that new parents are faced with is whether to choose a traditional or organic crib mattress. Organic crib mattresses work just as well as ...
Views: 670 - SAHM Sanity: Six Tips For Loving Your Life As A Stay At Home Mom - by Staying home with your young children is ripe with daily, simple pleasures -- and profound challenges, as well. Here are six tips that helped me maintain my sanity (and be the best mom I could be) when I was home full time with my three kids:
1. Stay focused on the bigger picture. If you're ...
Views: 667 - Internet Safety for Kids: 10 Guidelines to Help You Protect Your Children Online - by Many kids these days are technically savvy, and their abilities on a keyboard often develop more quickly than their ability to recognize a potential threat. A young person's innocence and natural sense of trust can put her into dangerous situations, especially online, where everyone is ...
Views: 663 - Overcoming Weight Loss Plateaus - by Weight loss plateaus can give even the most positive dieter something to complain about. You're following your plan and exercising and then - all of a sudden - nothing works anymore! Try as hard as you might, you can't lose any more weight. It feels like your body is revolting against you. ...
Views: 663 - Treadmill Workout Tips For Weight Loss - by Treadmills are great tools to maintain a consistent and challenging exercise regimen. Treadmill workouts are safe and convenient, and you can do them any time of the day and any time of the year.
The more consistently you are able to complete your exercise program, the more successful you are ...
Views: 657 - A Beginner's Guide To Online Dating Services - by If you have never used online dating services you may be overwhelmed at the choices available for you to choose from. There are so many it can be hard for a beginner to know where to start.
Because of their popularity, online dating services are now available for very specific groups of ...
Views: 656 - Seven Secrets For Successful Spring Cleaning - by As good as it feels to dust off the cobwebs and freshen up the house before the summer heat starts up, the process of getting everything in order can sometimes be a painful one. Instead of dreading this year's cleaning sessions, let the following seven tips help make the process easy and ...
Views: 656 - Five Secrets For Staying Motivated In Your Exercise Program - by Exercise is a great way to lose weight and stay healthy. But all of those benefits won't matter at all if you aren't getting your exercise done. The most important part of exercising is sticking with your program.
We all know how easy it is to put off exercise, especially if you have a busy ...
Views: 654 - Keeping Your Home Clean And Tidy: Four Quick Tips for Busy Moms - by When you are a busy mom with young children, those daily cleaning tasks can get overwhelming. Here are a few tips that have helped me to keep our home tidy.
1. The big key in keeping your home tidy is to start off with an organized home. When everything you own has its own proper place (and ...
Views: 649 - Don't Pay Full Price: How To Score A Good Deal On Workout Equipment - by A home workout system offers the ultimate in convenience, and it's a great way to excuse-proof your workout. You don't have to go to a gym or recreation center to get in your daily workout, and it doesn't matter what the weather decides to do any given day.
Whether you are looking to purchase ...
Views: 641 - Father's Day Traditions: Nine Ways To Make This Father's Day Memorable For Dad - by A father's love is a powerful force. Here are ten meaningful family traditions to help you celebrate Dad this Father's Day.
1. Make sure Dad knows that this is his day and that you will be spending time as a family doing whatever he wishes. If you have younger kids in the house, ask them to ...
Views: 637 - Mastering the Art of Weight Loss Motivation - by Sometimes the desire to lose weight is just not enough.
It's nice to think about having toned muscles and flat abs but when you get home from a long hard day's work, exercise and preparing a healthy meal may be the last thing on your mind. All you really want to do is rest. When this kind of ...
Views: 622 - Help For Parents Of Picky Eaters: Nine Tips You Can Use Today - by Most picky eaters will, at some point, outgrow their finicky tastes. And while that's some consolation, a picky eater can sure make family meal times frustrating.
Here are nine tips that may help your picky eater broaden their culinary horizons:
1. Involve your child in the shopping and ...
Views: 615 - Summer Learning: 8 Fun Ways To Keep Your Kids Learning All Summer Long - by Most kids look forward to three months of nothing but fun and games, but, as a parent, you know that learning should take place year round.
And while it can be hard to get your child's attention among all the swimming pools, video games and television shows that they'd rather be spending their ...
Views: 608(1 vote) - Mastering The Art Of Eating Out On A Diet - by You've prepared yourself to lose weight by choosing the right diet and clearing your kitchen pantry of all of your forbidden foods. You've learned how to cook meals that will help you lose weight and you've stocked up on approved snacks. But then, you face the dieter's dreaded test: eating out ...
Views: 606 - Exercise Sneak-Ins: Quick, Easy And Everyday Ways to Incorporate More Exercise Into Your Routine - by It's no secret that most of us need to get more exercise on a daily basis. But if you think that this means scheduling time at the gym and spending all of your free hours on a treadmill, think again! Here are some simple ways to incorporate more movement into your daily activities.
The first ...
Views: 587 - BPA In Baby Bottles: What You Need To Know - by As a parent of young children, it seems as though every time we turn on the news or pick up a paper, there's something new to worry about. Now it seems researchers are linking bisphenol A (BPA) to everything from ADHD to cancer. Meanwhile, more than 95 percent of the bottles currently on the ...
Views: 575 - The Power of Intention - by I am a self-help junkie, admittedly, and there was a tip I read from Brian Tracy in a course that I’m taking online. He asked me to catalog my fears – and then to imagine that I didn’t have this fear. The moment you are feeling anxious or nervous about something, he said, you can simply stop and ...
Views: 572 - Lose Weight By Controlling Your Portions: An Easy Guide To Portion Size - by Portion control is one important key to successful weight loss. When you are able to get a good sense of what constitutes a portion size (and you can stick to that portion size), you'll have an easier time shedding those unwanted pounds. Here are some helpful tips and visual cues to help you ...
Views: 558 - Mind-Body-Spirit Weight Loss Tips - by Losing weight is one of the most difficult – and one of the most rewarding – adventures you can embark on. Here are some tips that have helped me.
1. Talk to a doctor. It seems every diet gives this advice at the beginning. This time, instead of thinking of this advice as a mere ...
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