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- A Guide to Surviving Your Family - by Submitted on Sep 23, 2011 from Robin RobertsMost people can survive natural disasters medical conditions life events but for some of us we would rather cling to the Titanic and go down than spend Sunday lunch having our buttons pushed by our Mother. We would rather run with the bulls than confront our siblings over behaviors that annoy ...
Views: 1202 - Disentangling The Cords Of Attachment - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Deborah MaragopoulosDriving back home on Southern California freeways crowded with tourists taking advantage of the last glorious summer weekend…an ache in my breast, a dark shadow where the sun once shone, an eclipse in my existence…I left my daughter, my sunshine, at the university in San Diego. How ...
Views: 3059 - Caring For Dependent Relatives - Survival Guide - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Aislinn O'ConnorCaring for dependent relatives, often elderly parents or special-needs children, can be one of the most isolating experiences most people ever have to face. Becoming a carer can sometimes be rewarding, but it's hardly ever easy. Here are some tips to help you to survive it. 1. Get all the ...
Views: 585 - Mediterranean Diet: How To Lower Cholesterol Effortlessly By Including More Tomatoes In Your Diet - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2007 from Emilia KlappThe traditional Mediterranean diet, rich in tomatoes, tomato products, and other carotenoids has been associated with a lower incidence of chronic heart disease. Recent scientific studies have shown that people who eat tomatoes and tomato products regularly are less likely to suffer from heart ...
Views: 667 - How Color Works - Kids Should Discover Two Fun Facts - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettKid, you love coloring pages and color. You and millions of other kids have free coloring pages, coloring books, and printable coloring pages. You spend 30 minutes every day with coloring and drawing activities. Here are two fun color history facts most kids don’t know. So I’ll ...
Views: 4629 - How Crayons Work - Four Fun Facts For Creative Kids - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettKid coloring page crayons have a history. Here are four free color crayon history facts most kids don't know. 1) Kids crayons 2) History and Inventors of crayons 3) How crayons are made 4) Types and Uses of Crayons Add these to your coloring know how braggin' rights, kid. 1. ...
Views: 6963(1 vote) - Football - Coloring Pages Kids Should Have Five Facts - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2009 from Michael BennettFootball coloring Kid, you love a football coloring book but don't know the game of pigskin? Coloring football Kid, would you believe five facts about football will put you in the know? Let's get started... Football History Football Fundamentals Organized Football ...
Views: 3653 - Losing A Home To The Wildfires In California - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Beth and Lee McCainWe lost our homes in the wildfires of 2003 in Lake Arrowhead. It was a time that we just didn't think we would ever get over. So to see homes burning once again in Lake Arrowhead and San Diego was a déjà vu. At the time, it was heart wrenching to see everything we had go up in smoke. There ...
Views: 665 - A Love Letter To Cancer Patients - by Submitted on Oct 29, 2007 from Nicole CalhounGetting a cancer diagnosis is probably one of the most devastating things a person has to experience. I can only imagine what a person who has heard the words, “You’ve got cancer.” must feel, but that doesn’t mean I can’t sympathize with the situation and tell you ...
Views: 5755 - Why You Should Choose A Home Warranty Over A Home Inspection - by Submitted on Oct 27, 2007 from Grant EckertWhy should you choose a home warranty over a home inspection? First of all it's essential to know the difference between a home warranty and a home inspection. Individuals who are familiar with the real estate market may not know the difference. This is might be especially true for first-time ...
Views: 911 - Old Time Radio As A History Lesson - by Submitted on Oct 25, 2007 from Ned NorrisIf you'd like to get a real insight into how life was over half a century ago there are few better ways than immersing yourself into the wonderful world of old time radio. Old time radio is like an audio-only time machine into times gone by, in a way that no other medium can compete with. The ...
Views: 900 - Excessive Sweating - by Submitted on Oct 23, 2007 from Michael MalegaTime to get started on this topic. Take a few moments to read every aspect of this paper hopefully it will be of great help. Excessive sweating, also known as hyperhidrosis, is a problem that many people endure from. It is also something which is difficult to treat in that there is no particular ...
Views: 910 - Bird Watching In Your Own Backyard - by Submitted on Sep 12, 2011 from Dave BrandleyBackyard Bird Watching If you like to watch the flitting, fanciful nature and playing of birds, you should know that bird watching in your own backyard can truly be entertaining. It's remarkable just how many different species you can see. If you've never noticed many birds in your yard, ...
Views: 983 - Importance Of Deepavali Festival - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2007 from Jagat JoshiIndia is a land of festivals. Diwali: 'The Festival of Lights', is celebrated with zest and jollity. Diwali is a five day Hindu festival which occurs on the fifteenth day of Kartika. During this time, homes are thoroughly cleaned and windows are opened to welcome Laksmi, goddess of wealth. Gifts ...
Views: 1447 - The Best Settings For Your Dining Room To Make Your Party A Success - by Submitted on Oct 14, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalIf you have been looking forward to that promotion or a raise that doesn’t seem to be coming your way, maybe it is time to impress your boss in places other than just the office. Call him over for dinner with his family to make an impact on him with your organizational skills. And if your ...
Views: 792 - How To Catch A Cheating Husband - by Submitted on Oct 11, 2007 from Sean M.Over the years, a number of studies have been performed to determine information specific to a cheating spouse. Compiled information shows that 85% of women who believe their spouse is having an affair are right. In addition, these studies show that 50% of men who feel the wife is cheating, is ...
Views: 1171 - Bird Mites And Rat Mites Can Cause Itchy Skin Parasites - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2007 from Richard KuhnsItchy skin parasites can be from bird mites and rat mites. Imagine this: You're cleaning the garage and behind some boxes you find an abandoned nest of mice. You move everything out of the way, use a broom to sweep up nest, and a vacuum cleaner to remove the last remnants of the nest and any ...
Views: 7751 - Retail Party And Holiday Accessory Shopping - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from JD StratisThe Internet has grown significantly year after year since it's inception and it's growth has begun to harm tradtional retail party and holiday accessory shopping venues. Or has it? Though there are many advantages of purchasing party and holiday accessories online, there are still many ...
Views: 982 - Working Women In The 21st Century - The Great Balancing Act - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2007 from Shann Vander LeekFor more than 40 years, more and more women are working full time jobs and raising families. We are mothers, wives, sisters, daughters and friends. We do our best to have “it” all, but at what cost? Now, more than ever before, we must pay attention to the quality of our ...
Views: 1015 - Contemporary Kitchens Custom Design Kitchen - by Submitted on Oct 08, 2007 from Hemel groupContemporary kitchens Modern or contemporary kitchens are springing up everywhere. The island connecting the kitchen to the main room is becoming the talk of the designer’s world. Professional kitchen designers are increasingly employing new techniques in their trade and making kitchens ...
Views: 1009 - Kids, Courts and Custody Battles - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2007 from infoyogis technologiesHi I'm Father Dave. I'm a tough guy. I've boxed professionally. I've kicked and wrestled with the best of them. Yes, it's me In fact I've been punched, kicked, choked, cut, bitten, had my joints 'popped' and, on one occasion, even had my bones snapped in fights and, for the most part, ...
Views: 1311 - Family and Relationships: The Mother Load - by Submitted on Oct 04, 2007 from Gina SteppWhen discussing the importance of family and relationships, motherhood entails countless personal sacrifices. Theodore Roosevelt acknowledged as much in 1905, when he told the National Congress of Mothers, "Your duty is hard, your responsibility great; but greatest of all is your reward." While ...
Views: 823 - 7 Steps For Single Parent Success - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2007 from Dwayne Golden, MBAIn our ever-changing world of technology, changing economy and even the nuts and bolts of providing for a family, single parenting leaves us with unanswered questions. The single parent questions are very common among both single parent men and women and often are like the questions below. 1. ...
Views: 748 - It Does Get Easier: A Message To Mothers Of (Very) Young Children - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2007 from Susie CortrightOne foggy, fuzzy day when I had three kids under the age of five, I happened to be sitting on a park bench near a group of very put-together moms. (Foggy and fuzzy didn't describe the weather – just my mental status that year.) These moms were chit-chatting as their school age children ...
Views: 4885 - Old And Useless Furniture? Think Again - by Submitted on Sep 27, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalWant to give a new look to your house but don’t have the money? Or are you amongst those lucky ones who have just inherited their parent’s furniture, but wonder what to do with it to restore it to its original glory? What should you do to give you house a look to be envied by your ...
Views: 1740 - How To Save Your Favorite Furniture From 'Cat Attack' - by Submitted on Sep 26, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalYour cat or your favorite dining room furniture? If you are caught in this paradox, read on to get to the root of your problem and learn why your cat won’t stop scratching every piece of furniture you get home. If your cat has been using your furniture to sharpen its claws, leaving ugly ...
Views: 1050 - Forgiving Your Parents - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2007 from Margaret Paul"My parents were distant, unaffectionate people. I don't remember ever being held by them. They were never interested in how I thought or felt. I never felt important to them at all." "My mother was crazy - nice one minute and the next a screaming maniac. My father was sweet but he was never ...
Views: 4238(1 vote) - Hey Mom... Lighten Up! - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Debi Silber, MS, RD, WHC, FDNIf you’re like most moms today, you’re struggling to find the balance between work, family and self. You’re taking care of the needs of everyone else, leaving you little time, energy or motivation for your own self care. You have a heaping pile of obligations, responsibilities, ...
Views: 1008 - Use Lighting To Enhance The Elegance Of Your Home - by Submitted on Sep 21, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalRichard Branson is said to be a fan of lighting solutions. He has spent a fair amount of his millions on innovative and elegant lighting solutions in his numerous mansions. Even if your budget doesn’t quite fall in the same league, there is no stopping you from exploring your creative ...
Views: 967 - Organize Your Kitchen Easily With These Simple Tips - by Submitted on Sep 19, 2007 from Lori MarkA well organized kitchen is the key to success in today's homes. Your well planned menu is useless without counter space for food preparation and your organized shopping list won’t help if your pantry is a disorganized mess. To help your home run smoothly, it is well worth the investment ...
Views: 705 - Recognizing Your Children's Needs - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from Susan WoodardParenting through the divorce process can become even more challenging for parents because of the emotional process parents themselves are experiencing. Parental support at this critical time can be the most powerful buffer from the severe stress during a time when children usually feel ...
Views: 841 - The Ten Things I Hope To Teach My Children - by Submitted on Sep 17, 2007 from boake mooreBeing the father of five; I am constantly teaching my children both literally and through my actions. With the Labor Day weekend and a finally moment to reflect – I thought about the things I hope I can pass on to my children. This is not focused on teaching them how to add or spell but ...
Views: 846 - Don't Hurry Up The Decision- Your Furniture Is Going To Last For Years - by Submitted on Sep 13, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalWood, Glass and wood laminates are not the only materials available in the market. Ask your dealer for the variety that he has available, and ask him which will best suit your requirements. And read on to be well prepared to take on your dealer’s expert sales talk. Leather: Suitable for ...
Views: 823 - What Makes A Taser Better Than A Stun Gun? - by Submitted on Sep 11, 2007 from Jared KelleyA really good question that gets asked almost daily. There’s only fifty thousand volts that run through the probes of a Taser, but there are stun guns that have voltage that go all the way up to one million. Well for starters let’s get something straight here. A lot of people think ...
Views: 1631 - What Is Happiness? - by Submitted on Sep 06, 2007 from Barbara MorganMany of us spend a lot of time in the pursuit of happiness. We go shopping, accumulate material things, follow a spiritual or religious path, go for counselling or therapy and for some this is sufficient. However, there are many of us who try all these things and still end up feeling ill at ...
Views: 696 - Change The Ambience Of Your Dining Room - by Submitted on Sep 04, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalYou spent the better part of the last month refurnishing your home, yet are not enjoying the outcome? The beds are new, there are new tiles in the bathroom, and the closets have been polished. So what is missing? Take a closer look – you are likely to have made some savings on a place ...
Views: 847 - Is Your Child Being Bullied? How To Tell, And What To Do About It - by Submitted on Sep 03, 2007 from Pauline WallinBullying is no trivial matter. Each month in the U.S. alone, over 28,000 kids are teased, ostracized or beaten up by their peers. And parents may not even be aware that it’s happening! Many kids will avoid reporting a bully because they have either been threatened not to tell anyone, or ...
Views: 1161 - A Parent’s Guide to Dog-Bite Prevention - by Submitted on Sep 02, 2007 from Colleen Pelar“If my dog ever bites my child, he’s out of here!” I hear that all the time. It just makes me want to scream, “But that will be too late!” Each year nearly 2.8 million children are bitten by a dog. Most of these bites are not coming from some scary dog that got loose. Sensational stories make ...
Views: 1299 - How To Decide On The Right Furniture For Your Dream Home - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalConfused with the large variety of furniture available in the market vying for your attention? You are justified in wondering where to invest your hard earned money as the decision is crucial in deciding how your dear home is going to look like in the days to come. It will also affect the way ...
Views: 790 - Bought Exclusive Furniture? Now Comes The Hard Part - by Submitted on Aug 29, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalYou have just spent a fortune on getting that exclusive dining set you had set your heart on. And suddenly during your house warming party, you find your best friend spilling her hot soup on the table. You can do little at the moment except smile and say “Never Mind”, but your ...
Views: 798 - Learn French Beginner- 3 Advices To Speed Your Learning Curve! - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2007 from islam ramadanMany people want to learn a new language like French or Spanish, however, I noticed that they don't have any method to measure their progress. What a waste! I was recently with one of my friends, and he told me that he was learning for 6 months. I was surprised because he wasn't able to speak ...
Views: 1382 - Are Your Relationships Fat? (Part 1 of 2) - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Pat BaroneSuccessful weight management requires a lifestyle change that includes healthy eating patterns and lots of activity. Making far-reaching changes may be even more challenging if you are involved in relationships that promote or support an unhealthy approach to eating and exercise. For example, ...
Views: 903 - 5 Tips on Preparing your Family Pets for an Emergency Disaster Situation - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2007 from Deborah StanleyEmergency Preparedness Tips for Pet Owners brought to you by www.PetsReady.com Disasters can happen anywhere at any time. The public doesn’t usually get a lot of notice before a disaster strikes, so you must be prepared in advance and know what to do quickly if there is an ...
Views: 629 - An Inexpensive Way to Turn Your Child’s Room into a Mysterious Jungle – And Maybe Teach Them Something Too! - by Submitted on Aug 24, 2007 from Jennifer Sense(When designing a child’s room, you want to create an atmosphere that inspires and stimulates them mentally. The room should be interesting to the child, and should reinforce both rational thinking, and creativity. One way to achieve this goal is with a fun science based theme, which will ...
Views: 586 - What Kind Of Dining Chairs Will Work Best For You? - by Submitted on Aug 23, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalOne of the most important places of use in your house is the dining room. The centre of most household activity, the dining room is the place where the family gets together three times a day, and is the place used for a multitude of purposes. Even if you have an informal dining area, the ...
Views: 1248 - Education Experts Share Ideas On Parental Involvement - by Submitted on Aug 22, 2007 from Alistair Owens"Studies show that children that have at least one adult that takes an active interest in their education do far better in their school,” said Joe Donzelli, communications director for the Lee County School District in Florida USA which is initiating the campaign the country wide “Be ...
Views: 2566 - Five Ways to Imbue Self-Confidence In Children - by Submitted on Aug 20, 2007 from Emmanuel SeguiIt is very rightly said that what your child does at 13 very much decides what he will be doing at 30. If he learns to hold his head high no matter what comes, he will certainly sow seeds of happiness, success and prosperity that he can reap when he becomes an adult. It is the duty of every ...
Views: 1089 - Is Your Child a Potential Movie Star? How to Tell - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2007 from Dr. Kathy Joyce AbbottWe asked Hollywood insider Dr. Kathy Joyce Abbott, besides talent, what does a child need to succeed in Hollywood? Dr. Kathy is a studio teacher who works only with show business kids, and she gave us the straight scoop. She said, “The kids – that’s what producers and directors call them – need ...
Views: 2952 - Live Alone or Move Back Home - by Submitted on Aug 15, 2007 from Edward CurtisHere are a few reasons why you do not want to move in with a friend and some personal experiences from when I lived with my 2 best friends. Personal Space and Quiet time: When living with friends you will not have any privacy or quiet time, and the closer the friends you are the worse it will ...
Views: 1208 - Love Those Grandkids! - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2007 from Barbara AshcroftLove those Grandkids!! By Barbara Ashcroft B.A.M.ED. “Few things are more delightful than grandchildren fighting over your lap.” Doug Larson What a great time of life! Finally get to play again, dress up, get down on the floor for games (on my good days), giggle, tell knock knock jokes, take ...
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