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- Top 5 Tips For An Enjoyable Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 18, 2007 from Wendy HearnChristmas is a time when we want to experience love, joy and peace, but for many people it’s an extremely difficult and stressful time. On the one hand, you look forward to enjoying Christmas and on the other hand, you dread what it’s really going to be like. However, Christmas can ...
Views: 1131 - Mother Nature's Total Immune Boosting Breakthroughs - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Shane EllisonAs a drug chemist, I used to fear going to work. I risked numerous health hazards – like being exposed to a cancer causing reagent and even losing my wedding ring to a chemical drain. Cancer is bad, but having your wife feel like you are being careless about your marriage is worse. ...
Views: 958 - Three T's For A Blissful Romantic Holiday Season - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2007 from Dr. Grace Cornish LivingstoneThe holidays are here and so are the many cheers and tears that come around this time of the year. For many, this is a blissful season of laughter, togetherness, gift exchanging, and creating fond memories. Yet for others, this can be a time of dreading family gatherings, feelings of ...
Views: 1422 - ***Santa's 7 Holiday Stress-Busting Secrets - by Submitted on May 08, 2013 from Jim AllenIt's the most wonderful time of the year... Or so they say. While the end of year holidays are supposed to be a time of peace, love, and joy, it often turns out to be a time of stress, depression and worry -- especially as people struggle to create some "holiday magic" for their friends and ...
Views: 3244(3 votes) - ***When the Soldier Doesn't Return: The Needs Of American Families of Downed Warriors In Iraq - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2007 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishWhen The Soldier Doesn’t Return: The Needs of American Families of Downed Warriors In Iraq Note: All names have been changed to protect confidentiality. By LeslieBeth Wish, Ed.D, MSS,MA Reprinted with author's permission from www.helpstartshere.org Introduction Sally had been a ...
Views: 2489 - ***New Years Resolutions That Work - by Submitted on Dec 14, 2007 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishNew Years Resolutions that Work Introduction It’s holiday time of year again when thoughts turn to shopping, giving, partying and—yes—making New Years’ resolutions. Even if a person doesn’t want to make them, reminders about resolutions are on the Internet, talk ...
Views: 2481 - The Many Options Of Day Care Today - by Submitted on Sep 29, 2011 from Karen FuscoDay care has come a long way since the babysitting jobs of the 60's and 70's that paid about fifty cents an hour. Local teens and older children of friends made good babysitters back then. All they had to do was serve an easy dinner to the children, clean up afterwards and play with them for a ...
Views: 1333 - XM leader Over Sirius In Satellite Radio War - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2007 from Tim SomersBy now you may be hooked on the idea of satellite radio service. Currently, the American market has two satellite radio service providers - Sirius Radio and XM Radio. However, there will be a final shareholder meeting on November 13, 2007 to discuss whether or not these two giants will merge. ...
Views: 1353 - How To Shift From Daddy's Girl To Dad's Caregiver - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Tricia was feeling the full impact of being a member of the Sandwich Generation as her father declined in his 80’s. “Dad and I shared such fun times together when I was young – he taught me how to ride a horse, shoot a BB gun, ice skate, stand on my head. He was always so active. Last year, I ...
Views: 1019 - 5 Dining Room Design Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2007 from Sarika PeriwalJust the other day, I was sitting at the dinner table drinking a glass of wine and looking around, when some interesting ideas came into mind regarding dining room furniture design. I immediately got up and applied this to my dining room as well as to other rooms in the house, and was very happy ...
Views: 1436 - Relationship -Daughter And Father Importance - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2007 from Francis HoseinI do not know for everyone yet I know my life would never be the same after that one day I stop to talk to the man from next door. I remember that one day coming back from the store and I meet my next door neighbour who was in his late seventies also returning home, he congratulated me on my ...
Views: 730 - Tips For Parents Vaccinating Their Children Today - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2007 from Tatum SapinoroTips for Parents Vaccinating their Children Today By Barbara Coppo, author of The Boy in the Window For parents feeling skeptical about their child’s routine vaccinations, here are some precautionary measures to follow based on data from the National Vaccine Information Center. Although there ...
Views: 755 - Traveling With Children With Disabilities - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnI worked for The Department of Services for People with Disabilities for ten years. I was a caseworker for people who were low functioning. There are many types of disabilities, mental as well as physical limitations. This can be a challenge for the parent or guardian when traveling at any time ...
Views: 1007 - Scrapbooking Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Michael MalegaI hope that the following article will help you to better understand this topic. Variety of ideas and tips for scrapbooks that will improve your scrapbook creation Many wander What is scrapbooking? Scrapbooking is one of the methods for the saving of memory in the form of information. This ...
Views: 1210 - Inventing Campfire Stories For Children - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Sarah HoltInventing campfire stories for children is easier than you might think. Use these easy tips for telling campfire stories that will entertain and delight children of all ages. Use Fun And Wacky Names When telling campfire stories to children include a bunch of fun and wacky names for the ...
Views: 1276 - Pedestrians And Dangers From Hybrid Vehicles - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2007 from Valerie NayThe other day, I put a scare into both myself and a driver when I almost stepped out in front of her hybrid car. She was shaken up and looked stunned that an adult would be so careless. I was just embarrassed. But as I told a friend about it the next day, I found that it’s more common ...
Views: 793 - Family Vacation Ideas - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2007 from Sarah HoltAre you looking for family vacation ideas that will be fun for the whole family? Here are some ideas that will make everyone happy. Many family vacation ideas center around attractions such as Disney World, or resorts such as Mexico. While these may make for great family vacations, they can be ...
Views: 860 - Tips on Choosing Quality Child Care Facilities - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2007 from Connie LimonChoosing the type of care that is best for your child can seem like a fulltime job by itself. There are many options available. Among them are: • Child Care Centers • Family Child Care • In-home Caregivers • Care Provided by Relatives, Friends and Neighbors It is ...
Views: 690 - How To Interview An Adoption Professional - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2007 from Mardie CaldwellRegardless of the type of professional you are hiring, there are some essential questions to ask before committing to anyone. Most of these questions apply to both the hiring of attorneys, qualified adoption facilitators, social workers and private agencies. The book Adoption, Your Step by Step ...
Views: 1220 - Look! It’s A Sofa! It’s A Bed! No, It’s A Futon Bunk Bed! - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Don VanPeltMulti-task. I'll bet you heard that term at least once on the news last week, and once at your child’s school conference the week before. Everyone seems to be thinking of new ways to do more than one thing at a time. What if your furniture could do that, too? Well, there is such a piece of ...
Views: 898 - Mediterranean Diet: How To Lower Cholesterol & Reduce Your Risk Of Heart Disease By 22% - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2007 from Emilia KlappFor centuries, legumes or dry beans, have played an important part in the fight against heart disease in the Mediterranean countries. Here's why.. - Legumes contain essential minerals and vitamins such as iron, magnesium, manganese, phosphorous, zinc, potassium, folic acid, and some of the ...
Views: 674 - Notes From The Opt-Out Universe - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2007 from FSB AuthorsAs a twelve-year veteran of the suburban “opt-out” culture, I am intrigued by the renewed and misguided discourse on the social dynamics of the insular universe I inhabit. I see the points that are being made. In record numbers, we are getting off the career freeway that was paved by our ...
Views: 872 - Alcoholism; 3 Steps To A Successful Family Intervention - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from John LeeIt's heartbreaking watching a loved one dig ever deeper into addiction or alcoholism, and families often feel impotent to do anything to effect change for the better. Lecturing, scolding and nagging have proven useless, and in some cases can make the problem worse, and too many families cling to ...
Views: 10255(7 votes) - Ultimate Acne Relief - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from infoyogis technologiesConsumer: Acne sufferers The purpose of the Ultimate Acne Relief ebook is to provide information and instruction for those who suffer with acne. Pros: The Ultimate Acne Relief ebook is for teenagers (girls and boys) and for men and women of all ages who suffer from acne. Included with the ...
Views: 862 - How To Get Along With Your Mother-in-Law - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Yana BerlinIn my previous blog (announcing Mother-in-Law Day on October 28), I suggested we all try to be a little more respectful of the women who brought our husbands into the world. Since then I have heard from several friends who agreed with my sentiment but said they found it hard to get along with, ...
Views: 3257 - Lonely Nights Because Your Man Is Away? Try The Boyfriend Body Pillow - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from John PeresNowadays, more and more women must face the nights in loneliness because of various reasons at certain point of their lives. Well it does not matter what the exact reason may be, but all lonely women’ve got something in common: they want the warm contact of a man’s torso. This ...
Views: 3168 - Alternative Medicine Techniques - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2007 from Rebecca RengoWhat are alternative medical techniques? Alternative medical techniques most commonly are outside of conventional medical care (1). In other words, they promote wholistic healing for pain management. Wholistic healing involves treating the whole person, body, emotions, mind, relationships, and ...
Views: 1106 - Beat Infection Without A Prescription - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Shane EllisonOne of my first lessons as a drug chemist was that bacterial and viral infections could be conquered without a prescription drug. Mother Nature has a secret and extremely powerful antibiotic and immune booster. This substance is so powerful, Big Pharma has been trying to make a synthetic version ...
Views: 875 - The Big Fat Scam For The Obese And Diabetic - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Shane EllisonTraditionally, a low-fat, high carbohydrate diet is recommended for the obese and type II diabetics. This low-fat approach is based on simple math. Fat has about twice as many calories per gram as carbohydrates and protein. Regardless of the lower calorie content, applying the theory has proven ...
Views: 2170 - Organic Gardening Tips: How To Keep Your Flowers Healthy All Year Long - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2007 from Annie SpiegelmanIt's time we started showing some respect and gratitude for the underappreciated earthworm and his boy back-up band, fungi & bacteria. They are the true humble heroes and workhorses who do the necessary dirty work to keep your soil full of nutrients. Yet, in our home gardens, we're constantly ...
Views: 786 - Family Relationships: U.S. Study Finds Links Between Religious Participation And Involved Fathers - by Submitted on Nov 20, 2007 from Gina SteppIn recent years, researchers into families and relationships have frequently turned their attention to investigating the importance of fathers to the well-being of their children. Findings suggest that the more engaged and involved a father is in his children's lives, the greater the physical, ...
Views: 2286 - Christmas, 1942 - by Submitted on Nov 19, 2007 from Beth and Lee McCainGrandma Howard prepared for Christmas for 364 days a year. The second Christmas day was over she was already planning for the next year. Every relative from the Howard clan would travel near and far to get to Grandma and Grandpa Howard's for the holidays. Grandma would dive into the sewing ...
Views: 902 - pH Balance: How To Achieve Neutral pH Levels - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Mel TeskeThe pH level, the acid-alkaline measurement of the body, affects every single one of our cells. A constantly imbalanced pH level won’t be tolerated by the body system, which may result in obesity (the body creates fat cells to carry acids away from our vital organs), allergies (the ...
Views: 6000 - Christmas Memories Are Forever - by Submitted on Nov 18, 2007 from Jo MarkAre your children anxious for Christmas to get here? The closer it gets to Christmas, the more wound up the kids get. Don’t tell anyone, but I think I’m just as excited as the kids. Do you remember Christmas when you were a kid? The wonder and excitement increased daily as that special day ...
Views: 794 - Turkey For Two - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Elizabeth YarnellA holiday meal is typically an occasion for breaking bread and sharing the hearth with our family, friends and community. While not everyone wants to cook for an army during the holidays, there is still something about having a traditional holiday meal that evokes a feeling of celebration and ...
Views: 753 - Using Baking Soda As A Safe Household Cleaner - by Submitted on Nov 16, 2007 from Rona SharpBaking soda, or sodium bicarbonate, is a great cleaning agent. It makes a good general purpose scouring powder and is useful for deodorising sinks and the fridge. You can also use it to remove stale smells from clothes. Baking soda has many useful cleaning properties from softening water to ...
Views: 1329 - Tips On Choosing Toys For Children With Special Needs - by Submitted on Nov 15, 2007 from Dzagbe CudjoeChoosing toys for children can be very difficult as we all know. We long for the gift to be a source of pleasure but realize how easy it is to miss the mark. The recipients level of maturity both physically and intellectually, interests and safety have always to be borne in mind, even more so ...
Views: 1480 - What The Sandwich Generation Can Bring To The Holiday Table - by Submitted on Nov 14, 2007 from Phyllis GoldbergWhat the Sandwich Generation Can Bring to the Holiday Table By Phyllis Goldberg, Ph.D. and Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D. Are you wondering whether your family dynamics at holiday dinners are going to scare off your daughter's new boyfriend? Do you want to take the family conversation up a notch ...
Views: 750 - How To Survive A Loss - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Michael RayelOur community has suffered a blow this week. Dr. Albert O’Mahony, a revered Clarenville family doctor for years, met an untimely death. Only a few weeks ago, I had seen him walk in our neighborhood with Donna. He then greeted us with his signature broad grin and vibrant demeanor. Not ...
Views: 1384 - How To Interview An Adoption Professional - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2007 from Mardie CaldwellRegardless of the type of professional you are hiring, there are some essential questions to ask before committing to anyone. Most of these questions apply to both the hiring of attorneys, qualified adoption facilitators, social workers and private agencies. The book Adoption, Your Step by Step ...
Views: 1029 - Society And Culture: Mind The Gap - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2007 from Gina SteppThe train slows, a recording voices the familiar “mind the gap” warning, and the doors open. A horde steps mindlessly over the threshold and continues on its way without missing a beat. If only the generation gap were so easy to cross. Is it really inevitable that there should be ...
Views: 845 - Vinegar For Cleaning And Health - by Submitted on Nov 11, 2007 from Rona SharpVinegar is great for cleaning and deodorising - and it's also a great aid to natural health. Here are a few ideas on how to use vinegar as a cleaning agent. Its advantages? It's very cheap, it's non-toxic and it's readily available - and it works like a charm. You can substitute it for many ...
Views: 2109 - ***Sustaining Healthy Family Life: Tips For Overcoming The Holiday Stress Blues - by Submitted on Nov 09, 2007 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIntroduction Few of us are immune to holiday stress. It doesn’t help that Thanksgiving and Christmas are so close together. For many people, it’s like getting a second-wham of anxiety and disappointment before you recover from the first one at Thanksgiving. Because our ...
Views: 4168(1 vote) - The Importance Of “Family Time” - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2007 from Aurelia WilliamsAs a parent, you are familiar with the concept of “family time,” but have you ever sat down and thought about why it is important and the benefits it brings to both you and your children’s lives? Many of today’s families are very busy. Most households need two incomes to survive. Some parents ...
Views: 5045 - Delicious Dining Has Never Been So Easy - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2007 from Gary MilnesThere is a special je ne sais quoi feeling when one sees gourmet food presented with visual appeal and attention to all details. The memories of the taste and the presentation linger long after the actual event. It is this x factor that raises the bar and makes good food get elevated to the ...
Views: 715 - Touch Yhe Heart Of Someone You Love - by Submitted on Jul 27, 2009 from Todd HicksWould you love to create a lifetime memory? Do you want to do something that is priceless for someone you love? You can achieve your goals by doing something very special with someone you are intimate with. In 1997, my mother, brother and I went to see Luther Van Dross and Vanessa Williams at ...
Views: 1122 - Clear Braces Helps Brighten Your Smile And Lighten Your Worries - by Submitted on Nov 05, 2007 from Erzana JonesIt is true when people say that someone’s smile can light up one’s day and make you forget all your worries. So it is natural for us to want to preserve that smile at all costs. However, only few of us pay a conscious effort in trying to maintain regular oral health, besides regular ...
Views: 792 - Inexpensive Christmas Gift Ideas - Gift You Can Make Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Janice WeeWhat are you giving your family members ones this Christmas? You could give dad a golf set, mom a diamond necklace, the kids the latest video games, your newly married sister a new apartment, your favourite aunt a mink coat.. if you have the cash. What if you don't? Nothing beats home made ...
Views: 2331 - Character Building ~ 3 Parenting Tips for Handling Peer Pressure - by Submitted on Nov 02, 2007 from Jean TracyDo your kids long to fit in with the crowd? Are you worried they’ll do the wrong thing just to be liked? Inside you’ll find 3 parenting tips to help them make good choices and become people of character. Peer Pressure Quote: “There’s one advantage to being 102. There’s no peer pressure.” – ...
Views: 939(2 votes) - Family Harmony - by Submitted on Nov 01, 2007 from Jo-Anne CutlerIt seems as though the more I connect to the passion of inspiring and empowering myself and others to be the best role models or for that matter human beings that we can be, the more experiences I seem to attract into my life to support it, and last month was one of the busiest yet most ...
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