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- 6 Most Thoughtful Karwa Chauth Gifts For Your Girlfriend - by Submitted on Oct 05, 2018 from Shashank SinhaKarwa Chauth is a Hindu festival celebrated in India wherein every wife keeps a fast from sunrise to moonrise for her husband's long life. However, this ritual of Karva Chauth has evolved and nowadays even husbands fasts for their wive's longevity. In fact, unmarried women have also started ...
Views: 2108 - The Power Behind Words - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2008 from DR. SYBIL L. INGRAMPerhaps in Shakespeare's time, a rose by any other name would smell as sweet but that's not necessarily so in the twenty-first century. Today we know that words can inspire us to achieve goals we never thought possible, but they can also fuel ethnic, racial, or religious prejudice. Given the ...
Views: 2108 - Make Your Thanksgiving Extra Special This Year.. Focus on Family Fun - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2009 from Carol EisemanThanksgiving is just two weeks away and the planning is already started at our home. For over 15 years, we have hosted Thanksgiving weekend for all the family. The guest list runs for 15 to 30 depending on who can travel in any given year. It is my most favorite holiday to celebrate. I have it ...
Views: 2106(3 votes) - Raising Grandchildren - The Emotional Rollercoaster - by Submitted on Apr 13, 2015 from Anne WolskiAlthough providing care for grandchildren on a temporary basis is commonplace, there is a growing number who are now substantially responsible for raising them on a longer term basis. Usually, this is because their children have found themselves in a situation where they are unable to care ...
Views: 2103 - Indigo Children - Born to Lead, Hard to Manage - by Submitted on Sep 01, 2010 from Judy WrightAs I travel the country teaching workshops for parents, teachers and day care providers I often ask them if they recognize the Indigo Children. These children are not content to color in the lines or glue macaroni on paper. They are very bright but also very active and curious. Born To Be ...
Views: 2098(4 votes) - Rules Of The Perfect Family - by Submitted on Aug 18, 2013 from Robin RobertsIn the perfect family what you see on the surface rarely reflects what lurks underneath. There is usually a pink elephant sitting in the living room everyone sees but steps around as if oblivious to it’s presence. Cut and paste smiles come forth for outsiders and the children grow up to be mini ...
Views: 2096 - Best things a would be mother can do to nourish baby inside the womb - by Submitted on May 26, 2011 from Baby nologyWhen you gets positive result that you are pregnant, the news bring excitement and happiness in home .You should consult a doctor at first after the positive detection, regular doctor checkups is primarily important during pregnancy, Many things a would be mother should keep in mind during ...
Views: 2095 - Parent Child Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from cedric riceThis article simply expresses my own thoughts and ideas on parent child relationships. It is certainly an intelligent dissertation based on my own education and experience. I would not however use my beliefs to counter anyone else’s beliefs. Relationships are not exact and can’t be approached ...
Views: 2090 - Stay Sane: Keep Your Molehills Small - by When it came to increasing the size of everyday molehills into large mountains, I’d indeed secured the coveted titles of champion and grand prize- winner. This was not an easy victory with lackadaisical requirements. Practice demands were challenging but I took advantage of every opportunity. ...
Views: 2090(1 vote) - Making Good Use Of Your Corner Cabinets And Hutches - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Sarika PeriwalIn the furnishing of the living room and dining room, one can often overlook certain pieces of accent furniture that can not only look good, but can also serve a very practical purpose. Let's look at two such items of furniture - corner cabinets and hutches. Sometimes it may be necessary to ...
Views: 2087 - How Many Different Types of Friendships Are There? - by Submitted on Oct 10, 2013 from Niki CleggThrough many years of experience and learning I have found there are different types and levels of friendships and relationships. I want to discuss this in my article and see if anyone agrees. I have been around for many years and have learnt so much about people and especially about myself. I ...
Views: 2084 - ***5 Things Women Should Never Do on a First Date - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishFirst dates are both exhilarating and a bit frightening. And sometimes it’s hard to know the difference between these two feelings. No wonder — these emotions arouse virtually the same areas in the brain. Even more confusing, when you feel anxious, you often ...
Views: 2083 - Free Games For Kids - Fun Indoor Games And Activities - by Submitted on Feb 09, 2008 from Yogi ShindeHere are some fun and free games for kids, which is just what you need on a dull rainy day or on a lazy afternoon with your young one. Set a enthusiastic play area and get started with your young ones . Be it a simple board game or some good food cooking session or simply some good rainy day ...
Views: 2083 - Pandemic - The Social Board Game that Doesn't Tear Families Apart - by Submitted on Jan 24, 2012 from David AnthonyThe Acclaimed Pandemic Board Game is a clever yet simple social board game like no other. Its one of the few board games that our family can play safely. There's no money involved. No lying stealing or cheating your opponent. Its all about co-operation. Pandemic is quite dissimilar from ...
Views: 2083(2 votes) - Navigating Family Dynamics During the Holiday Season and Beyond - by Submitted on Oct 21, 2009 from Lori RadunWith the holiday season fast approaching, time spent with family increases. Add this increased time with the addition of aunts, uncles, grandmas, grandpas and cousins, and you can have quite an interesting family dynamic. The more people you have involved in any one situation, the more effort ...
Views: 2078 - Is PTSD Genetic? - by Submitted on Feb 19, 2014 from Abigail FazelatThe National Institute for Mental Health finds that about 7.7 million American adults suffer from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder, or PTSD. PTSD usually occurs after an individual has either endured or witnessed a traumatic event, but the disorder can even affect people of close relations to ...
Views: 2077 - The Awful Truth About Television: Why kids NAG - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2006 from Katherine WestphalViewers log in 50,000 commercials per year Commercials are another significant problem with TV watching. Viewer’s pocketbooks are the primary victim. The average person who logs in 4½ hours of TV per day also tunes in to more than 50,000 commercials per year. Even if adults can resist the ...
Views: 2077 - Family Garden: How to Teach Children to Grow Their Own Food - by Submitted on Sep 07, 2017 from Anica OaksGardening seems to be on the verge of becoming a lost skill with today's children. Not that many years ago, the backyard garden that provided fresh fruits and vegetables for family meals was a common site. Food preservation, or canning of homegrown vegetables and jellies and preserves made from ...
Views: 2073 - Onam Celebration - Gift ideas and Wishes - by Submitted on Aug 27, 2015 from Anup KiranOnam is a harvest festival which is celebrated in south India, especially in Kerala with a great grandeur and gaiety. This is one of the most important festival celebrated by all communities across the state of Kerala. The Onam carnival lasts almost for 10 days. It is a tribute to King Mahabali ...
Views: 2072 - From Party Planner to Brownie Girl Scout Leader - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2011 from Shelby PhillipsI am proud to announce I am a new Brownie leader for the Girl Scouts of America (GSA). As the Queen of Connection, committed to transforming lives, imagine my surprise to learn the organization’s purpose: to have girls discover new things for themselves, connect with them on a personal level, ...
Views: 2071 - When Is Grieving "Done"? - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachSTARTING IN INFANCY, all wholistically-healthy people form emotional and perhaps spiritual attachments (bonds) to tangible and invisible things. Life on Earth decrees that these bonds will be broken by chance or choice, causing losses. We may start grieving before an foreseen occurs, or be ...
Views: 2071 - 5 Eye-Opening Tips To Assist You In Getting Rid of Clutter - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI love watching the Olympics and the 2010 Olympics in Vancouver have been no exception. When one of the experienced cross country skiers fell and slipped into a ravine and hurt herself the commentator said he “just couldn’t write this stuff”. It was the first time I have ever seen such a fall. I ...
Views: 2070(2 votes) - Taking the Power Out: when you think what you have to say may be taken the wrong way - by Submitted on Feb 14, 2010 from James HendrixHave you ever tried to tell someone something that you knew they would be hurt by or take the wrong way? Of course you have, and so have I. Being misunderstood is a common pariah. We all hate it and yet we often can’t finish a sentence without the other person: falling apart, or jumping in, ...
Views: 2070(4 votes) - The origins with the Family Seal Ring - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2011 from Mark WhiteAre you aware that seal rings predate medieval times? A long time before coats of arms were in either personal or familial use, seal rings were being made and used across vast areas of Europe and also the Mediterranean. Since times of ancient Rome seal rings have already been used not merely to ...
Views: 2066 - Brighten Up Your Kids' Rooms with Camouflage Beddings - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from James KretzerDeveloping or renovating a home and wondering what style of beddings to buy in your children's rooms? For the young son who loves playing commando and imagining himself in combat, camo bedding is a ideal option. Beddings aided by the camouflage motif will help let your young lad drift away from ...
Views: 2065 - Seniors Learn To Clear Clutter and Downsize the Easy Way - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnAre you thinking about downsizing to move to a smaller home? You can downsize even if you don’t plan on moving. Reducing the amount of possessions on a regular basis will help avoid the physical exertion and emotional trauma of doing it all at once. Are you living in a home that has become ...
Views: 2064(1 vote) - Traveling Hopefully: How to Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life - by Submitted on Jul 30, 2009 from Libby GillBook Review Got family baggage? Then you need to lighten up your load with Libby Gill’s Traveling Hopefully: How To Lose Your Family Baggage and Jumpstart Your Life. This interesting and inspiring book covers every possible area of getting rid of the toxic family legacies and beliefs that ...
Views: 2064(2 votes) - Why Holiday Traditions Might Be More Important Then You Think - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2013 from Dr. Michele BrennanHoliday traditions are essential, and there is a reason why we have kept them a part of our lives for so many centuries. Simply put it is because they add meaning to our lives, and help bond us to those we love. Last weekend I was watching Christmas Vacation (one of my guilty pleasures during ...
Views: 2061 - Discipline by Dad - 5 Tips to Build Strong Relationship With Your Child - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Judy WrightTo many dads discipline means yelling, threatening or spanking when the behavior of the child is unacceptable. They may be confusing discipline, which means loving guidance and teaching, with punishment. Punishment is punitive and harsh. Their own fathers worked long hours and the mother did ...
Views: 2053(3 votes) - Is my partner an alcoholic? - by Submitted on Jul 13, 2010 from John McMahonAre you one of many people who live with someone who drinks heavily? Do you wonder whether your partner is an alcoholic. Well you are certainly not alone. For many people living with problem drinkers means agony and confusion wondering whether their partner is actually an alcoholic or whether ...
Views: 2052 - 7 Fresh Tips For Deciding What To Keep And What To Toss - by Submitted on Aug 11, 2012 from Marilyn BohnIt can be hard to let go of things and get rid of clutter. Clutter becomes overwhelming when we hold on to things we don’t need or use. Here are 7simple tips to help you decide effortlessly what to let go and what to keep when organizing your home. Getting rid of clutter seems to be a hot ...
Views: 2050 - Notice Your R(espect) Messages! - by Submitted on Jan 10, 2010 from Peter GerlachLiving things (like you) communicate instinctively and intentionally to reduce current discomforts ("needs"). The most poweful of six universal communication needs is to gain and keep *respect*. How would you define "respect" to an average 10-year old? As you know, there are two sources of ...
Views: 2050 - How to Get Through the Holidays Without Stress - by Submitted on Dec 23, 2010 from Gloria ArensonThe holiday season is upon us. Do you greet it with trepidation? Festivities bring us together with family. Are you dreading that experience because you have to act as if everything is peachy when it isn't because you are really having an awful time and can't wait to find an excuse to leave? In ...
Views: 2048(2 votes) - My defining Moment - My Mother's death - by Submitted on Jul 26, 2011 from venkat caDefining Moment Each one of us would have had one or more defining moments in our life. Defining moment can be explained as a very crucial moment which brings out the essential nature or character of a person For me the Defining moment of my life was My Mother’s Death in front of my ...
Views: 2048(1 vote) - What Do You Think When You Hear "Things to Do in Las Vegas"? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielWhat comes first to your mind when you hear, "Things to do in Las Vegas"? You might think of going to the casino. However, many people don't realize that there are lots of things to do in Las Vegas, Nevada, without ever hitting the casino. There are many wonderful things to do in Las Vegas. ...
Views: 2044 - Celebrate Mardi Gras! Ideas To Create A Mardi Gras Party - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2010 from Carol EisemanCelebrate Mardi Gras! This history rich festival makes for the perfect mid-winter party! The dead of winter is upon us all here in the Northern states and it’s time to gather friends and family just in time to get everyone over the winter doldrums. Mardi Gras provides a fun and festive reason ...
Views: 2041(2 votes) - ***5 Signs That He Might Be Cheating on You! - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2014 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHere are some thoughts that might surprise you. There is not necessarily a type of person who cheats. Even nice people can be cheaters—and this concept can cloud your ability to see the signs that your partner is a cheater. How many times have you watched true crime ...
Views: 2040 - What is the most Essential Factor for a Healthy Relationship? - by Submitted on Dec 08, 2010 from Greg BakerWhat would be the most important ingredient to any healthy, successful relationship? Would it be love? Trust? Attraction? Or something else? This article explains the one factor, the one ingredient that is required for any relationship to be healthy and successful. Sitting in front of my desk ...
Views: 2039 - Online Counseling as a Resource for Relationship Advice: The New Parent Case - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2011 from Dr. Joseph AbrahamThink about any parent that you know, including yourself, if it applies... You will most likely agry that when Jane and Mark brought home their precious newborn daughter from the hospital, they couldn’t have been happier. However, as the days wore on, they found themselves feeling isolated ...
Views: 2035 - Tap Water: The Safe and Healthy Choice - by Submitted on Jul 21, 2010 from Eric EcklHey Mom! Have you ever looked at all those bottles of water at the supermarket that are competing for your hard earned dollar and wondered how they got there? It wasn't that long ago that we all drank tapwater without a second thought. What's changed? Well, when it comes to the safety of ...
Views: 2033(4 votes) - Family Money Management And Stress Management With A Realistic Budget - by Submitted on Jan 29, 2011 from Rick CarterA major and consistent source of stress for most people is money. Well, actually the stress is caused by spending more money than they bring in or have. The answer to this is simple: spend less. Yeah, and the answer to losing weight is spend more calories than you eat. So let’s come up with ...
Views: 2031 - A Two-year Old Provides Us Metaphors to a Successful Life - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2009 from Glenda GibbsYesterday I shared my time with Benson, who is two. We were out doors where he has a big backyard to play in, a couple of Cocker Spaniels to play with – though he has little time for them as he’s more interested in duplicating his father’s actions. Benson grabbed my hand and led me to the ‘big ...
Views: 2029(1 vote) - Parenting Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Kevin RicheyParenting A Defiant Teen Parenting a teen that is out of control can be a very challenging task. Many parents actually give up even trying to help their teen. The parent's frustration can come from several factors, including the overall defiance of the teen and the limitations set by the ...
Views: 2029 - Tarot Card Meanings: Mother's Day Tarot Reflections - by Submitted on May 08, 2011 from Nikki HarrisThe Queen of Cups is perhaps the iconic Mother's Day tarot card. In its upright position, this card captures everything 'mothering' ought to be: sensitivity and patience; compassion and kindness. Those of us with mothers who personify the Queen of Cups are fortunate indeed. Of course, in ...
Views: 2027 - Like Grandfather Like Grandson - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2010 from Ellen WilliamsBelieve it or not, mingled in with all the tech toys and gadgets in my house there actually resides a deck of playing cards. I always enjoyed playing card games as a kid and now I have fun playing with my kids. One of my favorite games is cribbage. My father and I spent countless hours ...
Views: 2025 - What to Cook For Dinner? - 2 Ideas to Make This Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clenches - What to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you're tired and you don't have all the ingredients for your favorite "go to" recipe so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 2025(3 votes) - Oprah Magazine: Female Teachers Who Have Sex with Students Are Misguided Poor Souls Looking For Love... - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Cara Inocencio"Sex with students is bad, but why should it be the case that for women it's a case of 'poor boundaries' and for men it's hardcore brutal predation of the most evil sort?" Jay, a reader, recently wrote me a letter about an article in Oprah magazine on the number of female teachers caught having ...
Views: 2024 - Fun 4th of July Celebration Ideas - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2009 from Carol EisemanFourth of July is just around the corner, so light up the onset of summer with a great gathering. Start your plans now so that you can insure your guests will be available as that is always a busy holiday. You can print or buy invitations or save your money for fun party favors and games and ...
Views: 2022(3 votes) - Our Universal Family - by Submitted on Jan 19, 2010 from Jo-Anne CutlerFrom the generous outpouring of compassion and support for the people of Haiti to the theme of the top grossing Golden Globe best motion picture, Avatar, the message is clear – we are all connected as human beings – one universal family. The experience of profound devastation and continuous ...
Views: 2020(1 vote) - Family Money Management - Advice for Borrowing and Lending Within Families - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyArticles on family money management advice usually dispense information about spending, saving, and investing. But there is another part of money management in families that is important and that is lending and borrowing. If you have ever loaned money to a family member and they failed to ...
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