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- Women and Money – The Economy of Emotions - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI run a business that teaches women to manage their personal finances. It’s not solely for women; everyone benefits from the techniques. But I find that it’s women who most often use my services. Why? We are the multi-taskers. We care for our families, ourselves, our jobs, our environments, our ...
Views: 1241 - How to Create a Father's Day Vision Board - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from JOYCE SCHWARZThis article will show you how to create in 5 easy steps a Father's Day Vision Board that really enhances your relationship with your father no matter what is happening in his or your life or even if he has passed on! Father's Day is coming up and for many fathers and sons it is a time of ...
Views: 2807(8 votes) - Ayurveda and Family - by Submitted on Jun 16, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsThere is an ancient Indian principle that says if you want to check if your rice is ready, then you just test a few grains. The grains are representative of the status of the entire pot of rice. So, if we want to check on the status of our society, we can look at a few families, as ...
Views: 1462(1 vote) - Family Memories Scrapbook - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2009 from tina kYou are ready to make a family memories scrapbook and you do not know where to start. This will be a special scrapbook if you take the time to arrange the items you want to include together in some type of order. Do you want to have pages for the grandparents and the aunts and uncles? Or are you ...
Views: 1122 - Strengthen Family Ties with a New Tradition: Holiday Breakfasts - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIn February, I happened to stop by a friend’s house around Valentine’s Day, and I saw how she’d set the table for a holiday breakfast. Nothing too elaborate, but very decorated and fun – heart-shaped placemats, some candy, sticky-pads in the shape of hearts, etc. She explained that because of ...
Views: 1074 - Feng Shui Tips for Great Pool Parties - by Submitted on Jun 10, 2009 from Chriss BarrIt’s summer and that means inviting friends and family over for bar-b-que, beer and parties around the pool. Start your summer celebration off right by creating the ideal feng shui atmosphere so everyone has a great time. The Setting: The water in the pool will likely dominate your party ...
Views: 2449 - Family Bonds are Stronger When They Are Looser! How Can That Be? - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsA real bond of love between one person and another carries love within it. It is an energetic bond that one cannot see with the physical eyes, but can clearly see with the spiritual eyes: the eyes of the soul. Imagine an energetic chord flowing from one person to another that carries the ...
Views: 1066 - Resetting the American Table - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsResearch highlights the health benefits of making family fare a daily event An eat-alone dining scene plays out daily for millions of people across the country: Children reach for a piece of pre-packaged pizza, then eat it at the computer; single working women heat up their frozen meal in the ...
Views: 883 - An Alien Encounter Revisited, A New Family Emerges - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI am here to talk about a new kind of family to be honored and it isn’t always your birth family. You need to, if need be, give yourself permission to feel that. I am thinking of the Chopra family now who has reached out into the world and shared their stable base with us all. Intent.com ...
Views: 820 - Who’s in Your Space? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have witnessed people close to death with loved ones by their side, they have not spoken to in years. There appears to be a lot of pain there. I think bonding is organic. It comes from love, it cannot be forced. I’m sure we all have had someone we just can’t bond with, and that is okay. ...
Views: 1237 - Mommy Are We Poor? Is There an Upside to the Recession for Families? - by Submitted on Jun 08, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI have to say, this recession thing is taking me back to my youth. Growing up in the 70's, the era of inflation, oil embargo's and doing without was central to my foundation. We grew up in a middle class family, struggling to make ends meet. With both parents working, my brother and I grew up as ...
Views: 920(1 vote) - On the Road Again - Creative Ideas for Family Road Trips - by Submitted on Jun 02, 2009 from Jodie RandisiA little preparation can turn any road trip into a fun family adventure. Here are some suggestions and creative ideas to help families enjoy one another’s company while traveling on the road. FOR TODDLERS: Prepare ziplock bags of items to be given out every 25, 50 or 75 miles. In each bag put ...
Views: 1670(1 vote) - How to Be a Thrifty Tourist in Your Own Town - by Submitted on May 29, 2009 from Kathleen SchmidtLooking for something new to do this weekend without breaking the bank? Be a tourist in your own town! Now, I know that may not sound very exciting to some, but every town/city has something to offer and it could be a lot of fun and educational as well. To start off, does your town have ...
Views: 1618(1 vote) - Enriching-Life Foster Children - by Submitted on May 28, 2009 from Isabelle SarwonoThe alley was so narrow and crowded. Small houses bumped next to each other without a single inch space. Some children were sitting on the terrace with fresh look. It was slightly after 6 pm and they surely just had their bath. A young mother wearing shocking pink color T-shirt and sweet light ...
Views: 1022 - Happy Mother's Day, Mom - by Submitted on May 21, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsBirth defects run in my family. My younger sister and I were both born horribly pigeon-toed. But my youngest sister suffered the most. The entire bone structure of both her legs was terribly unformed; she had no functioning hip sockets and the cartilage in all her joints was missing, ...
Views: 861(1 vote) - Giving Feedback that Builds Self-Esteem: Use Respect, Not Ridicule - by Submitted on May 20, 2009 from Judy WrightYour intention is to motivate a child or employee to do better. You are clear in your mind what you want to achieve and the behavior that you want changed. You expect to be listened to and obeyed! You are right and they are wrong. Someday, they will be grateful that you cared enough to show them ...
Views: 2276(2 votes) - ***Almost Smart Cookie Tips: Falling for Falling in Love Traps - by Submitted on May 19, 2009 from LB WishMy research on strong women's relationship problems revealed that over 40% of women liked lots of excitement in their relationships. They were drawn to men who offered a high-energy life style. Typical dates included private jets to the latest event, hobnobbing with the rich and famous and ...
Views: 1154 - Creative Graduation Party Ideas - by Submitted on May 18, 2009 from Carol EisemanHigh school and college graduations are looming on the horizon. These are special and momentous events for both you and your graduate. Planning you graduation party should be a fun and exciting project. Don’t let your graduation party get lost in the crowd; with some early planning you can host ...
Views: 3582 - Family: The First Unit of Society - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from gabriel phillips"Match Making: “I don't need help meeting women. I need a shortcut to the right women,"" says a client. He reasons, ""We outsource computer work for clients. Why not outsource the initial part of dating, which is meeting the right people in the first place? The matchmaking industry is filled ...
Views: 1085 - Mother's Day and the Universal Law of the Garbage Truck - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIf my clientele is any indication, many of us have psychospiritual garbage around our mothers. A client sent this story to me via email. It seemed perfect for the aftermath of Mother’s Day. “One day I hopped in a taxi and we took off for the airport. We were driving in the right lane when ...
Views: 1447 - An Eternal Mother's Day - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsWhat does a mother do on Mother’s Day, or every day for that matter, when one of her children has died? What does she do with the emptiness of that child’s non-presence, even as she continues to receive joy from her living children? Does she reach out to her deceased child through prayer? Does ...
Views: 880 - When Your Mother is in Spirit - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsMy mother is no longer living in a physical body, and that makes mother’s day different than it used to be. While my relationship with my mother was difficult, I still miss her very much. She was not well emotionally most of my life, and so life with mother was complicated. But I still miss ...
Views: 1105 - Mothers Day: Much More Than Meets the Eye - by Submitted on May 17, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsI was going to stay off the computer today as a Mother’s Day gift to myself,until I realized that being able to write to, for, and about you is in itself a gift. That hit me hard last night when, distracted by conversation, I closed my index finger in my car door and for a moment thought I’d ...
Views: 777(1 vote) - What New Life Skills Will Your Kids Learn This Summer? - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Kathy SlattengrenWe have until our children are about 18 years old to teach them all the basic skills they'll need to live on their own. Although it sounds like a lot of time, it goes by amazingly fast. Summertime can provide a little more free time for teaching our kids something new. Children often enjoy ...
Views: 1372(1 vote) - Adoption: Educate Yourself Before You Sign on the Dotted Line - by Submitted on May 15, 2009 from Vikki ZieglerA common theme seems to be “you get what you paid for” in the adoption business. Buyers Beware! States govern the statutes over a legal adoption but adoption agencies have little monitoring and standards that are enforced to prevent adoptions gone bad from happening. Many agencies are ...
Views: 1522(1 vote) - Letting My Baby Go - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Terri BrittMy daughter, Mackenzie, will graduate from high school in a few weeks. I don’t know whether to laugh or to cry. I am filled with emotion. Mackenzie is my firstborn. I agonized through THREE days of labor as she prepared to enter the world 17 years ago. Somehow, all the pain and suffering of ...
Views: 1753(2 votes) - *** Tips on Curbing Tattling - by Submitted on May 14, 2009 from Toni Schutta“He did it.” “She looked at me!” “He stole my iPod.” For parents, it can be really tough to know how to handle tattling. Do you ignore it? Do you let them duke it out? Do you plug in your own iPod and drown it out? Here are a few options for you to try and see what works for you. Option #1: ...
Views: 1764(1 vote) - Motherhood Brings Meaning, But Maybe Not How You Thought It Would - by Submitted on May 13, 2009 from Intent.com AuthorsIt's long been assumed that motherhood brings meaning to our lives. We guide, love, nurture and support our offspring and sometimes feel appreciated in return -- all elements that can fuel our connectedness and satisfaction in the world. It's easy to find meaningful moments as a mom, but it's ...
Views: 744(1 vote) - Let Those You Love Know That You Love Them, Today - by Submitted on Jul 08, 2009 from Ted CiubaHere we are on the edge of civilized Panamá, pretty doggone close to Tocumen International Airport, the airport that services Panamá. And inside these lot lines the grief, the well wishing, is serious. Rosendo Moreno, father of the clan, aged 74, passed away a few days ago. And the family is ...
Views: 784 - Genealogy for the Rest Of Us: A Writer's Guide to Diving into Family History - by Submitted on May 12, 2009 from FSB AuthorsI am not a genealogist. I am a storyteller. The difference? Well, I’ll tell you a story. In the spring of 2006, I was racing against a loudly-ticking generational clock, trying to find as many living relatives as I possibly could before their advancing age caught up with them. I was hoping ...
Views: 1033(1 vote) - Organizing Your Children’s Rewards & Acknowledgments - by Submitted on May 09, 2009 from Julie McRitchieChildren love to be rewarded for their achievements - not just with a new toy or possession of some kind but also with a big warm hug to make them feel good. Unfortunately the reality is that many more efforts go unnoticed than noticed. Children like to know that we notice them doing the ‘right’ ...
Views: 874 - The Joys of Being a Mother - by Submitted on May 07, 2009 from Janie BehrMother’s Day is this Sunday and card stores are busy, candy counters are packed, florists are getting calls and stores are selling gift cards. No one really knows what to get mom on Mother’s Day. She is such a vital, important part of our lives, and nothing quite seems good enough to buy her on ...
Views: 1579 - Mom’s Intuition: The Cornerstone to Family Balance - by Submitted on May 03, 2009 from Joan Marie WhelanMoms are intuitive beings. Guys, it’s really nothing personal, but Moms are the leaders of the pack when it comes to achieving peace and harmony on the home front. Remember when Mom said things like “I’ve got eyes in the back of my head”? Though she may not physically have eyes in the back of ...
Views: 1073 - A Family Guide to Reframing Recession Fears to Conscious Consumerism - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2009 from LaSara FirefoxEvery challenge is an opportunity. The recession is a perfect chance to create a shift in your family's values; a chance to move from want-based, status-based, and impulse spending, to sustainable consumer choices. Of course, the first step is to make that reframe in your own thought process. ...
Views: 1894 - Healthy Kids Snack Chips - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2009 from Deb BixlerFun Children's Recipe For ChipsYou can purchase chips that are made with potatoes, salt, oil and 27 chemicals and added ingredients, or you can purchase chips that are just potatoes, salt and oil. The healthy chips are not usually any less calories and yet, it is unlikely you will be obsessed ...
Views: 2488(1 vote) - Families of the 21st Century - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2009 from Angie BlackwellFamilies of the 21st Century come in all shapes and sizes. Divorce, remarriage, parenting out-of-wedlock and a host of other variables have turned nuclear families into the exception rather than the norm. As little as a half-century ago, children were typically raised in homes with two ...
Views: 23708(5 votes) - The Secret to Your Grandchild's Success! - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Bob HaSecret to your Grandchild’s Success! I was a young child of the early 70’s. Reflecting on my own grandparents and the use of technology, the first thought that comes to mind is pop-pop shaking “magic” powder into the fireplace to create colored sparks. Pretty cool. Back then, connecting with ...
Views: 1158(1 vote) - The Cure for Walking on Egg Shells - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2009 from Terri BrittI was astonished recently to discover that my 15-year-old daughter is struggling more than I had thought with living in our new home. I got re-married last summer and my daughter Kolbi had seemed to be adjusting very well. She’s always smiling and cutting up with my new hubby, Charlie, and me. ...
Views: 2230(3 votes) - Feeling Lonely? Go Back to the Front Porch - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Marc AdamsLast week while in North Carolina for someone's surgery, I was standing alone on a sidewalk getting ready to cross the street. A man walked up to me and began talking, "Hey what you doing?" I said, "Nothing. What are you doing?" He responded, "Oh, just standing here talking to you." I ...
Views: 1238 - Caution! Word's Don't Disappear into Thin Air! - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Azriel WinnettTry an experiment. Start a conversation on any topic with your spouse or best friend. After you've been talking together for a few minutes, interject with something along the lines of: "Hey, what are you talking about? You're a real idiot!" Next, hasten to explain to your partner that of ...
Views: 2145 - Passing On: A Father's Enduring Love - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2009 from Jelaila StarrMy father was diagnosed with cancer in October, 2008. Up to that time he had been very healthy. Normally energetic and active, he fought the cancer with gusto. Still, the cancer won and my father passed away in the early morning hours of on Sunday, March 8th, less than 6 months later. I had ...
Views: 1614 - *** Get the Whole Family Involved in Spring Cleaning - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2009 from Get OrganizedSometimes the only way to get distracting members of the family out of the way while you try to spring clean is to involve them in the process. Not many people enjoy dealing with spring cleaning, but that does not mean that anybody should have to do it alone. Having the whole family involved ...
Views: 2880(1 vote) - *** How to Avoid the Top Relationship Dangers of Minimizing Harmful Behavior - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) Wish*Sylvia’s husband had a rule: If you can’t be home right after work, you had to call. When she rushed a co-worker to the hospital, in the confusion, Sylvia called about thirty minutes after she was due home. When she did phone home, he accused her of cheating on her and lying. The moment she ...
Views: 4560(1 vote) - Aren’t Gardens And Relationships The Same? - by Submitted on Dec 30, 2009 from Dan OhlerYahoo, it’s spring! It’s a great time to focus on the garden – and relationships. They are the same, aren’t they? Imagine this… As the grass began to grow, I knew it was time to connect with nature and get our garden ready for another productive year. It was fun to work in the garden ...
Views: 3103(3 votes) - A Smooth Pregnancy - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt is common greeting among people to ask each other how are they when meeting, but when you are pregnant there is a meaning beyond the courtesy question: they really are enquiring to know how you are since so many things can happen during the joyous but possibly delicate state of pregnancy. The ...
Views: 2508(1 vote) - A Peaceful Birth - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaI was 36 weeks pregnant and still all going well. My ankles were a bit swollen and I had a couple of small cramps from time to time. The baby was still kicking vigorously and leap around quite often, but all in all I was fine. The books say that at this stage my hunger would return due to ...
Views: 1713 - A Doorway Into the Future - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaIt was a Wednesday morning. It was a glorious Autumn day. The sun was shinning and the sky was blue. It was a bit breezy but that Autumn sun, the kind of sun that warms you without burning you, was inviting me to go out. I heard very clearly the voice of Spirit prompting me to go to the beach ...
Views: 1581 - The 5 Principles of a Successful Marriage - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2014 from Dr Ana GarciaWhen we embark ourselves in marriage, we embark ourselves in the most meaningful partnership of our lives. Like all relationships, this partnership requires a continuous and mutual exchange of energy and, because of the nature and depth of emotions involved, communication and choices based on ...
Views: 4416 - *** Are You Too Child-Centered? - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaThirty or 40 years ago parenting in an authoritative manner i.e. "Do it because I said so and I'm the parent" was the cultural norm. "Children should be seen and not heard" was a mantra that many of our parents used. We weren't asked about what we wanted for dinner, we weren't offered choices, ...
Views: 1031 - *** Best Tips for Reducing Whining - by Submitted on Apr 22, 2009 from Toni SchuttaHow many times have you heard “It’s not fair!” and responded, “Well, life’s not fair, get over it!” Probably more times than you’d like to count! Or perhaps your child wants to do everything her friend gets to do and says to you “Emily gets to do it, why can’t I?” When talking with your ...
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