30th April
2009
OK, well, I know organization isn't really decorating, now is
it? But, let's face it, what good is all the effort to create a
nice home when it's hidden behind the mess and the clutter? So
in order to help us all prevail over the chaos, here are some
great hints for putting everything in its place! (On a budget,
of course!) The number one way to reduce clutter and mess? Deal
with things as they occur, don't save it for later! File the
mail (or throw it away) as soon as it comes out of the ...
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30th April
2009
Author: Claudia Beach
If you are looking for a way to update your bedroom and improve your comfort, new bedroom furniture will do both in style. New bedroom furniture allows you to reinvent your space, making it truly your own personal retreat.
Types of Bedroom Furniture
Sometimes called a bedroom set or bedroom suite, bedroom furniture almost always describes beds, wardrobes/armoires, chests and dressers, nightstands, vanities, trunks, and various types of mirrors.
Styles of ...
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30th April
2009
Author: Muna wa Wanjiru
Fishing lures are items that are similar to baits to which fish get attracted. Conventionally, live worms or such other small, living animals were used for the same purpose. But later even artificial fishing lures were used. Artificial baits could be reused each time. These antique fishing lures have become popular have become popular collectible items over the years. The oldest lure manufacturing company was established in 1860s. The first ...
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29th April
2009
"It Can Happen to You" by: Joyce Moseley Pierce
You see it every day on the news. You get up and turn the tv on
in the morning and learn that while you were sleeping, others
were involved in accidents that caused their death. As one
friend put it, "You watch the news and think that somehow your
family is protected from these tragedies. After all, these
people don't live in your neighborhood. They come from a
different social class. They were in the wrong place at the
wrong time." It wasn't ...
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Home and Family
29th April
2009
Moms: 5 Steps to Organize Kids' Toys
1. Separate all your kids' toys into categories. Building
blocks, tools, dolls, reading materials, action figures, and
cooking items are all toy categories.
2. Make a list of your categories. List in the broadest possible
terms. For example, you'll likely keep Barbie dolls and
accessories together.
3. Decide on the best container (box, basket, bin) to hold each
category. Clear, plastic storage boxes are the best choice for
most toys. Consider a rolling cart ...
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Home and Family
29th April
2009
Everyone enjoys a night out. Days are filled with commitments,
obligations, meetings, errands, chores, and a myriad of other
responsibilities that color our daily lives, even our very
existence. To step back from this cycle of activity and go to a
restaurant, have someone else serve you, cook the meal, wash the
dishes, and clean up is a mini-vacation we all can appreciate.
When you dine out, you can't leave your good sense or your
healthy eating habits on the wayside, to be picked up when ...
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Home and Family
28th April
2009
My son Corbin is almost 22 months old and has been signing for
11 months. While he is learning to talk, he still signs much of
the time and it has really given me insight into his rapidly
developing personality.
I can really see Corbin's sense of humor emerging when he sees
something he thinks is funny and he will say or sign it and
laugh.
He'll purposefully knock over his glass of milk and say,
"Uh-oh," while signing "milk." He also loves to put things on
his milk or juice glass (like a toy) ...
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Home and Family
28th April
2009
Imagine this: You come to pick up your baby from her day-care
after a long day at work or after a quick run to the store.
Expecting to find a delighted baby, you're greeted by your
child's frustrated caregiver and your fussy infant. "What does
this mean?" the babysitter asks, rotating her fists. You
unhappily realize that your baby has been trying to ask for a
changed diaper for the last hour and her caregiver didn't
understand the sign she was using.
Some parents who sign with their babies ...
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Home and Family
28th April
2009
Once you've been signing with your baby for several weeks or
months and your baby has mastered the basic signs that cover his
or her needs (such as milk, more, eat, drink, etc.), you will
probably want to expand his or her signing vocabulary (as well
as your own).
The world around you and your child award you with countless
opportunities to do just this. You can teach your baby a sign
that has significance to almost any situation you may find
yourselves in.
Family members are a great way to ...
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Home and Family
27th April
2009
While there aren't any solid rules regarding signing with your
baby, I've had enough experience signing with my own child that
I can pass along some helpful hints. Be consistent. Use the sign
the same way every time for the same action or object. This will
help your baby become familiar with the sign and she will be
able to sign it back to you sooner.
Be happy. Frowning and bored voices will not make a baby eager
to sign.
Be open to interpretation. Babies will not always make a sign
correctly ...
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Home and Family
27th April
2009
Some parents may be hesitant to begin signing with their baby
even after hearing all of the wonderful benefits that come from
signing with your baby. After all, sign language takes years to
learn, doesn't it? Not at all! Learning to sign with your baby
is as easy as reading a recipe.
Teaching sign language isn't a time-consuming chore. Rather, it
can be worked into your life as a natural part of communication
with your child as well as the rest of your family. Think of it
as an extension of ...
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Home and Family
27th April
2009
A conversation between my 18-month-old son and I is one that a
passerby isn't likely to forget.
There have been countless meals at restaurants where my family
has been the subject of curious glances, stares and even
questions from perfect strangers.
And best of all, he can tell my husband and me that he needs a
drink of milk, is scared of the thunder or wants down from his
high chair, all without making a sound.
This seeming miracle of communication was made possible by
American Sign ...
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Home and Family
26th April
2009
Earth's average temperature is increasing continuously to a
dangerous extent. Temperature has risen by 0.5 ± 0.2C. Glaciers
are melting across the globe and the gravity of the situation
can be harnessed from the fact that some glaciers have even
disappeared from some parts of the world. In Polar Regions ice
is melting at an alarming speed. Such melting of ice caps is in
turn affecting the sea level. This may give a push to natural
disasters like floods, droughts, hurricanes etc. ...
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Art and Entertainment
26th April
2009
Prior to 9/11, environmental concerns largely focused on
monitoring, controlling and reducing the pollution the
industrial revolution had set in motion. From a specialty gas
point of view, our efforts at Scott focused primarily on
developing the calibration gases (http://www.scottgas.com)
needed to accurately measure the emission of hazardous materials
into our atmosphere. Over the span of 40+ years, we got very
good at this, becoming the world's leading supplier of EPA
protocol gases used to ...
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Art and Entertainment
26th April
2009
When it comes to compressed gases, there is often confusion over
the difference between industrial gases (sometimes referred to
as commodity or bulk gases) and specialty gases (sometimes
referred to as cylinder gases, although industrial gases can
also be supplied in cylinders). The Compressed Gas Association
(CGA), who sets standards to which suppliers of all types of
compressed gases conform, defines its mission as being
"dedicated to the development and promotion of safety standards
and safe ...
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Art and Entertainment
25th April
2009
Many companies are interested in installing a solar or wind
electric system, but not many go forth with the idea. One
company stands out from the crowed and that is Affordable Internet Services Online
Inc.(AISO.Net) in Romoland, California. They are a green
web-hosting service that has been using solar power since 2001.
But more then just solar panels, they have many ways to combat
high energy bills and help the environment at the same time.
They have 120 solar panels mounted on the ground ...
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Art and Entertainment
25th April
2009
Regardless of how you use specialty gas mixtures to calibrate a
laboratory instrument or monitor, the most important thing you
can do to ensure the accuracy of your measurements is to ensure
the accuracy of your gas mixture. Gas mixture accuracy, in
turn, is largely dependent upon its analytical traceability to a
reference material. For analytical traceability to exist, there
must be an unbroken link of comparison between the measured
value of the gas mixture and a reference that is ...
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Art and Entertainment
25th April
2009
Solar power is becoming more and more popular as the oil prices
keep increasing. Our demand on our natural resources such as
coal, oil and gas continues to grown on a daily basis worldwide.
Not to mention what these types of fuels are doing to global
warming and air pollution. So, solar power is a great
alternative that will save us money and maybe even save our
earth.
Solar power is known to be one of the cleanest renewable
energies around today. How solar power works is by photovoltaic
tiles. ...
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Art and Entertainment
24th April
2009
As the damage, lives, and missing are calculated the rest of the
victims of Hurricane Katrina are asking what can they do to help
and how can they be helped in their situation of distress. The
American Red Cross is helping as much as they can and collecting
funds to increase their capability to help the victims.
Federal help has been implemented, as well, to help the victims
and their families get back on their feet. FEMA (Federal
Emergency Management Agency) is now helping in ...
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Art and Entertainment
24th April
2009
Prior to 9/11, environmental concerns largely focused on
monitoring, controlling and reducing the pollution the
industrial revolution had set in motion. From a specialty gas
point of view, our efforts at Scott focused primarily on
developing the calibration gases needed to accurately measure
the emission of hazardous materials into our atmosphere. Over
the span of 40+ years, we got very good at this, becoming the
world's leading supplier of EPA protocol gases used to calibrate
Continuous ...
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Art and Entertainment
24th April
2009
'As dark gray clouds gather in the sky, it reminds me of eternal
gifts that our Mother Nature has presented to us.'
Truly, nature has her own subtle way of expressing love and
affection to us. During monsoon season, when tiny rain droplets
fall to the ground, the sky gives an impression of an estranged
mother who is shedding tears in joy on meeting her beloved
children. Though, it seems like a philosophical illusion, yet
portrays the kindness that nature has showered on us by creating
monsoon ...
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Art and Entertainment
24th April
2009
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WANTED: SUPERWOMAN/MAN
Or, if you can leap tall piles of filing in a single bound and
save someone's bacon...you're hired!
By Theolonius McTavish, a Superman aficionado of sorts, and
an acquaintance of someone called the "Guru of Glitch",
(who can transform mountains into molehills with the click of
his glass slippers and whoosh of his magic wand if feels really
inspired).
The following advertisement appeared in the local newspaper of a
quaint community known ...
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Art and Entertainment
24th April
2009
The time you will need to teach your children the essentials '
reading, writing, and arithmetic ' is much less than you think.
Let me quote author and former public-school teacher John Gatto
from his wonderful book, Dumbing Us Down:
'Were the colonists geniuses? [i.e., why did our colonial
forefathers have literacy rates close to 90 percent?]. No, the
truth is that reading, writing, and arithmetic only take about
100 hours [italics added] to transmit as long as the audience is
eager and willing ...
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Home and Family
24th April
2009
Have you ever wondered what a dog thinks, or if he dreams?
Canine companions, by far, are amazing creatures of habit. If
you've ever adopted one, your life has been enriched by the
spirited side of nature.
Deep, within their childlike eyes is the innocence of perpetual
bliss. These fury friends live to satisfy you and you alone.
They soothe us with their undying love and devotion, come to our
aid in a moment's notice, anxiously await our return and fill
our hearts with years of joy and ...
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Home and Family
23rd April
2009
When it comes to home schooling, parents need all of the
resources they can muster. Designing curricula, scheduling field
trips, and tailoring lesson plans to children in different grade
levels can be challenging. Using children's literature to enrich
the curriculum you teach in the home learning environment can be
rewarding to both you and your children.
Charlotte Mason, a British educator whose life spanned the last
quarter of the nineteenth century and the first quarter of the
twentieth ...
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Home and Family
23rd April
2009
Here Are Some of the Reasons Why Reading Is So Important for
Children
Why Do We Tell Children to Read ?
We're always telling children that books and reading are good
for them, but have we ever really thought about why that's true
? Exactly what do older children get out of reading novels ?
What do younger kids get from reading children's stories and
being read to ? Does reading matter ?
The purpose of this article is to say that, yes, it's true,
reading really is important, and that there are ...
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Home and Family
23rd April
2009
Most of us can agree that there is a lack of ethics standards
within professional sports today. The fact that many of today's
sports heroes are ethical is a stroke of luck. The fact is -
many sports superstars are good people, but what about the "bad
apples" that shame their sport, teammates, communities, fans,
and team owners?
Many children look up to professional players as role models.
They copy the actions of their "super heroes," even down to drug
abuse, trash talking, steroid use, bad ...
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Home and Family
21st April
2009
For those who are searching for family history information,
there are a wealth of resources available. These resources can
extend from living people, to documents, to government records,
to letters, to photographs, to heirlooms that are passed down
from generation to generation. By utilizing these resources, you
can find all manner of family history information that may just
surprise you.
The first place to look for family history information is with
living family members. You family members ...
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Home and Family
21st April
2009
An uncontested divorce is the most common type of divorce. An
uncontested divorce is a divorce that occurs when there are no
disagreements between spouses over divorce related issues like
custody, finances, living arrangements, spousal support, child
support, etc. An uncontested divorce can be an easy way for
people to get divorced without the hassles of a legal struggle
and undue wear and tear on emotions.
But, you may not be ready to seriously consider uncontested
divorce if you're just ...
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Home and Family
21st April
2009
If you want to create your family tree, but do not know where to
start, family tree templates can get you started on your
genealogical adventure. By giving you a pre-designed family tree
that you can fill in, you can easily assemble your chart of
lineage and, while doing so, learn the proper format for family
trees.
Family tree templates take the form of blank family trees that
can be populated with the names of the people in your immediate
and extended family. Often, these templates will ...
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Home and Family
20th April
2009
One of the most enduring and beautiful pieces of family history
is the coat of arms. These stunning pieces of artwork recall the
days of chivalry and heraldry while they hearken back to ties to
the Old Country. For families who possess a coat of arms, it can
take a place of pride in the home. Designed to be displayed for
one and for all, these shield-shaped testaments to family
history are often adorned with beasts of the field and fanciful
creatures about their perimeter. They are truly the ...
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20th April
2009
When delving into an American Family History, there are certain
advantages and certain disadvantages to learning about the
people who immigrated to a new country in the New World. There
are usually a great many records of the people once they are in
America, but collecting an American family history can often be
difficult for certain regions and can be more difficult for
learning about families before they left their native lands.
When assembling an American family history, the first place ...
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Home and Family
20th April
2009
For those of Native American descent, one of the easiest
genealogies to trace is Cherokee genealogy. Thanks to the
Cherokee being one of the most Anglicized of the nations, they
put down much more of their history in writing than many other
nations.
As the Cherokee lived along and near the Eastern Seaboard, had
much more contact with white settlers and thus picked up many
more of the white settlers ways. Included among these ways was
the habit of obsessively writing down their births, deaths, ...
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Home and Family
19th April
2009
One of the most fascinating, and most rewarding pastimes you can
engage in is tracing family histories. By delving into the past
of your family and the families that have joined together to
form that family, you can learn about yourself, your parents,
your ancestors, and the many people who have been born, wedded,
had children, and eventually ended up creating that unique
entity known as you. As well, you can learn much about what
those people did and the places from which they came.
Tracing ...
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Home and Family
19th April
2009
Creating a family tree is a fun and educational pastime that
will allow you to delve into the history of your family, your
ancestors, and all those people who have branched out into the
large collection of people known as your extended family. These
easy to read and easy to create charts of your genealogy are
engaging ways to begin your studies of your own family. And, by
creating a family tree, you can add your own piece to your
family's historical record.
When creating a family tree, the ...
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Home and Family
19th April
2009
If you are interested in genealogy or history, royal family
trees are excellent illustrations of the strange, convoluted,
and always interesting tales of kings, queens and nobility. Take
a look at a few them and you will be able to find the most
remarkable tales with every line.
Thanks to both the adequate resources and the bookkeeping
available to the nobility, royal family trees are among the most
complete, most accurate, and longest kept family trees in the
world. The nobility is often very ...
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Home and Family
18th April
2009
Dovid Grossman, a coach and father of nine, recently told me
that his father and he had fought constantly through his growing
up years. Through it all, his mother was the referee. Finally
when Dovid was 17 years old he sat down with his father and
said, 'I want to have a close relationship with you.' He was
flabbergasted when his father said, 'I've tried to do that your
whole life but I don't know how.'
The conversation made a strong impression on me because I too
had a stormy relationship with ...
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18th April
2009
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Interviewing is an important skill for the life storywriter, no
matter what the size of your family memory project. You will
want to do plenty of it as you build the research you need to
write your family stories. How will you begin?
1. Establish Trust with Simple Questions
You want to establish trust and empathy with your interview
subject, so small talk at the beginning of an interview is not
necessarily a waste of time. You may want to ask a few simple
questions, such as date and place ...
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18th April
2009
Looking for a great weekend outing for the family? Come see the
wildflowers in Texas in the spring. The highway medians and
hillsides are full of color ' bright red, yellow and blue, pink
and cream ' but you better look out because cars are always
pulling off the side of the highway to ogle and take
photographs. It's a tradition to get in your car in the spring
and go look at the wildflowers. Nearly everyone in Texas has a
photo of their kids in the bluebonnets.
BLUEBONNETS
Typically, in my ...
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Home and Family
17th April
2009
Sure you decorate your fireplace and mantel for the winter
holidays, but don't forget this important focal point in your
room as Spring approaches. Here are some nearly-instant ideas
for springtime and Easter fireplace decorating:
Daffodils in crystal or glass vases on each end of your mantel
bespeak the coming of Spring. Tie a wired chiffon ribbon in a
soft spring hue in a bow around each vase for a nice touch.
March a line of fluffy chicks across your mantel. Five or more
chicks, whether ...
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Home and Family
17th April
2009
As our population lives longer, the need for quality care for
the elderly is growing and family members are frantically
searching for creative alternatives that allow their loved ones
to be part of the family and community for as long as possible.
They're also searching for options that help them feel good
about their decision and that minimize the inevitable feeling of
guilt.
Bob Phillips, owner of S.A.R.A.H. Adult Day Services in
Strongsville knows from personal experience that his ...
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Home and Family
16th April
2009
Job 42.15 "And in all the land were no women found as fair as
the daughters of Job: and their father gave them inheritance
among their brethren."
Eva Marie Rozier was born August 9, 1979, at Fort McClellan
(Anniston) Alabama. Unlike her sister, Joy, Eva was not late.
The doctor examined her mother around 8 A.M. and said, "It'll be
another three or four hours." Within 30 minutes, Eva came forth
and has been going ever since.
I had a special privilege at Eva's birth. I got to be in the
delivery ...
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Home and Family
16th April
2009
With a little care, you can keep leather clothing looking its
best for years, according to an expert on leater from The Olde
Hide House in Acton, Ontario. - Leather naturally repels water
but, for additonal protection, look for an environmentally
friendly repellent product to help prevent absorption of water
and body oils. It's best to avoid silicone-based repellents
which retard leather's ability to "breathe."
- Let wet leather garments dry in well-ventilated areas, away
from heat. The leather ...
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Home and Family
16th April
2009
An Easter Treasure for Your Family Review of The Jesus Garden:
An Easter Legend by Antoinette Bosco By Lisa M. Hendey
Certain books hold a special place in the heart of any parent,
and on the family bookshelf - The Jesus Garden: An Easter Legend
(Pauline Books & Media, February 2004, hardcover, 44 pages) is
destined to join the ranks of these precious few. Antoinette
Bosco's wonderful book for children examines the passion of
Jesus Christ from the perspective of the plants and animals who
fill ...
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Home and Family
16th April
2009
New Fantasy Series Captivates Young Readers Author Interview
with Alan St. Jean, Aidan of Oren: The Journey Begins By Lisa M.
Hendey
Fans of the Lord of the Rings or Chronicles of Narnia series
have a new resource to share with the younger readers in their
families. Ohio author Alan St. Jean recently released the first
volume in his planned trilogy, Aidan of Oren: The Journey Begins
(Moo Press, October 2004, hardcover, 207 pages). Aimed at
readers ages nine through twelve, this first ...
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Home and Family
16th April
2009
Why Is Spending Time with Your Child So Important? For children
to get any sense that they are loved and wanted, you have to be
prepared to spend some time with them. I know you are all
thinking, so tell me something I don't know. My point in all of
this is how important this really is. The term 'spending time
with your child' gets tossed out there fairly casually. We hear
it so often that after awhile we may not take it as seriously as
we should. I found myself, with all of the time I have to ...
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Home and Family
16th April
2009
Garage Sale Checklist by George Grubetic Garage sales should be
fun and hassle-free, with your goal to make some good money and
off-load your unwanted items 'our garage sale checklist is your
hassle-free, step-by-step organiser for achieving this. 2-3
weeks before the sale
-Start sorting through your household for unwanted items have
the mindset that almost anything will sell if it is a bargain -
Price your items price items about 25-35% of what they cost new
(clothes are exceptions - 5-15% ...
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Home and Family
16th April
2009
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Home and Family
16th April
2009
Comfort! Everyone wants comfort. Air-conditioning systems have
been invented for the purpose of providing comfort to the
inhabitants of buildings. The science of psychometry was
developed to understand the properties of the air - the
temperatures, humidity and the heat values.
However, the human body, a marvelous piece of creation can
adjust itself to changing climatic conditions to provide comfort
to the owner. It has become quite common knowledge that sweating
and their evaporation cools down ...
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Home and Family
15th April
2009
It never ceases to amaze me...children.
They are such little miracles, and at times I'm just overwhelmed
with the responsibility of them.
Tonight as I watched my daughter, Maegan, I was amazed at how
excited she was, how important that she felt - all because of a
can of green beans.
That's right, a can of green beans.
Today was an extremely busy day, so when we got home at 4:45;
the kids were hungry and I was tired. So, I decided to warm a
frozen lasagne and have that and green ...
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15th April
2009
This weekend we had a rather somber church service. A service
remembering the anniversay of the Supreme Court decision of Roe
vs. Wade on abortion.
And, of course, an occasion like that gets me thinking. Thinking
about all the statistics of what has happened in America since
that decision on abortion. And thinking about the importance of
teaching our children the value of life.
For those of you with older children, here are the links to
information we used in homeschool this ...
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Home and Family
15th April
2009
Every night found me nagging my kids for the same thing: "You
guys, look at your room. Get your toys picked up right now!"
I didn't understand it. They would have their room picked up,
but a few hours later, it would be messy again. Toys all over
the floor, blankets on the floor. Toys in the hallway; toys
downstairs.
I definitely was getting tired of looking at the mess, tired of
stepping on Legos, but it was more than that. I was aggravated
that they didn't appreciate what they had!
When I ...
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Home and Family
15th April
2009
How Long Will It Take To Sell Your Home? I am often asked how
long it will take to sell a home in today's market. Many parts
of the country are generally enjoying a seller's market and have
been for several years.
Apart from the obvious factors (e.g., homes in very high price
ranges have fewer buyers than $300,000 homes), a word about
economic reality is in order. We have all been taught that the
real equation in real estate is "location, location, location."
This is utterly false. People ...
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15th April
2009
http://www.livinghealthysite.com
The tips listed below will help you to get back to you ideal
weight after the birth of your child.
1) Remember that the best approach to weight loss combines
healthy eating and regular exercise. It is important you stay
focussed on both these areas.
2) Eat slowly and chew your food well. Put your cutlery down
between bites and don't pick them up until you have finished
chewing.
3) Instead of putting the food on the table and letting everyone
help themselves, ...
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Home and Family
15th April
2009
Seven Steps to A Sucessful Future
Being successful in life is difficult unless you ensure you have
a balanced life. To obtain the optimal benefits you must be
passionate about your life plan and believe 100% in what you are
doing. It is important to have an end goal firmly in your mind,
a plan in place to reach the goal and steps in place to follow,
which will lead to your goal. It is also imperative to maintain
your physical health in the best shape possible. If you do not
believe in what you ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
Typically a small space consisting of just a sink and toilet,
you most likely know them by a more common term 'half-bath' or
'guest bath. Ever wonder where the term 'powder room' came from?
It's derived from Victorian times, when women needed to 'powder
their noses'. Why consider them a jewel when it comes to
decorating, also why bother decorating them, it is after all
only a bathroom. A bathroom is a room in your home, in fact
depending on the number of baths you have it can become a ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
Bankruptcy Will Stop Your Sale - At Least For Now For $395, you
can stop your sale- at least that is what the ads say. You are
about to find out how bankruptcy can be good or very damaging.
Bankruptcy will stop your foreclosure sale. It's a fact.
However, filing bankruptcy for the sole purpose of stopping
foreclosure is not what bankruptcy is for. And anyone that does
this to avoid foreclosure is in violation of bankruptcy laws.
Here is some basic information on bankruptcy.
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
Open Windows ' Curtains fluttering from a warm breeze ' The air
smells fresh and clean ' Buds on the trees are beginning to open
' Tiny flowers are popping up threw the ground ' Finally that
little bird with the red breast is back All of these can only
mean one thing 'Spring' has arrived. Those days of blustery
storms and frosty drafts have come to an end. With spring comes
a renewed burst of energy. Having been shut inside for months we
now want to get up, get going and do things. This ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
Ever since the beginning of time there has always been the pet
and the family, today's pets have become an integral part of the
family, and even considered by some to be a part of the family.
With this relationship being so vital, protection of the family
pet is a major concern of many pet owners.
Each year millions of pets are reported lost or found, but a
large majority of these members of the family are never reunited
with their owners. The main reason for this is lack of
identification is ...
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14th April
2009
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The Money Jar Trap By Jeffrey Strain
Hundreds of thousands of people place their extra change into a
jar or bank every night when they ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
Title: One Man's Perspective of Love and Creating Work Balance
Author: Dennis Twitchell Email: manager@justbearsandstuff.com
Word Count: 878 Copyright © 2005 by Dennis Twitchell Web
address: www.justbearsandstuff.com
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
Luke 17.6 "And the Lord said, If ye had faith as a grain of
mustard seed, ye might say unto this sycamine tree, Be thou
plucked up by the root, and be thou planted in the sea and it
should obey you."
During a period of unemployment, money was scarce. It was summer
in south Georgia and was hot as blazes. The air conditioner in
that old trailer where we lived was humming away, straining to
keep some cool air in that hot box. I've seen the temperature
inside the trailer soar to over 120 degrees ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
Recently, millions of people all over the world are becoming
more involved in doing ancestral research and with the
development of the internet and vast genealogical databases',
finding your ancestors is getting easier and more convenient. If
you are someone who is just beginning doing research or someone
who has been researching ancestors for years, the information
presented in this article should be beneficial to you. In the
text that follows, I have outlined some basic things regarding
birth ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
We are so used to having our federal income tax, social security
and medicare taxes withheld from our paycheck, most of us don't
realize there are efforts to change this dramatically. There is
a group going around saying that we should pay 23 cents on every
dollar we spend in a federal sales tax. They must be crazy!
Wait a minute. If we are going to pay a sales tax to cover our
income and social security tax, we won't have anything except
our state and local taxes coming out of our pay. Even ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
What would it be like to have a pot of money available when you
have an unexpected expense? I used to think that unexpected
expenses was something that happened very rarely. But it seems
like these days I have as many unexpected expenses as I do
regular bills. One of the vehicles is always needing tires or
repairs, the washing machine needs replaced or buying a new
water heater (like I did just last week). That is where the
Crisis Fund comes in.
If you have a budget in place, most of your ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
Impulse buying is simply defined as making an unplanned
purchase. This can be an extra pack of cookies when grocery
shopping or buying a car on a whim. Most of us are guilty of
this at one time or another. Even though the term is simple, it
probably accounts for the majority of money problems family's
have.
Planning a purchase of any kind is absolutely necessary if you
intend to use your money wisely. That extra pack of cookies I
mentioned isn't going to break your budget, but with the ...
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Home and Family
14th April
2009
For years I believed that if I only had more money all of my
problems would be solved. Then I would get a raise or change to
a better paying job and my money situation didn't change. I just
couldn't understand why.
The fact is that most people have that extra money spent before
they get it. How many times have you heard someone say what they
are going to do with their tax refund? The same thing goes for a
pay raise.
Normally, they never even notice any change in their lifestyle
after they get ...
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Home and Family
13th April
2009
Many of us don't believe that a few dollars can make a big
difference. In a lot of cases that is true. But when it comes to
mortgages or any other type of loan, a few extra dollars can
save you Big Bucks.
The chart below gives examples of three different loan terms and
what paying between $75 to $100 more a month would do to the
mortgage. It is based on a $100,000.00 loan at 7% interest.
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13th April
2009
A Disclaimer of Sorts: No matter whether you file your own taxes
or have a tax professional prepare and submit your taxes, You
The Taxpayer are responsible for the completeness and accuracy
of the return. Any questions, comments, extra taxes or
penalities will be directed to you. Please consider any and all
tax advice with this in mind, including this article. I will
give you all of the resources you need to check this out for
yourself at the end of the article.
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Home and Family
13th April
2009
Maybe these 10 items may answer some questions you have about
using credit cards. Make sure to check out the link in #1.
#1. Don't Use Them.
Credit cards accounted for 1.3 million Americans filing
bankruptcy in 1998.
#2. If you use credit cards pay them off each month.
Carrying a balance on your credit cards could add up to hundreds
of dollars each year in interest and penalties.
#3. If you can't pay off your credit card balance each month,
pay as much as possible.
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Home and Family
13th April
2009
There are literally thousands of articles about how you should
or should not manage your money. Myself and other well
intentioned money saving wizards bombard you with ideas of all
that you should be doing. However, if you are behind two
payments on your mortgage or rent, credit card debt up to your
ears or there is a tow truck waiting outside to repossess your
car, not much of what we say really seems to fit your situation.
This article will attempt to give you some guidelines to help
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Home and Family
13th April
2009
Many of us could really use some extra income. We have enough to
pay our bills and put food on the table, but nothing extra. You
could always go to work for McDonalds or Walmart, but with all
of your responsibilities, is minimum wage worth it?
There is one occupation that can be found in every city and town
in the US large enough to have a bank. You may not notice them,
but they are there. I'm talking about Couriers.
Many businesses have shipments such as paperwork, checks, etc.
that need to ...
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Home and Family
13th April
2009
When I was younger and having all kinds of money problems, I ask
myself a thousand time how I got myself in this mess. It seemed
like one day we were doing fine financially and the next we owed
everybody. How can it happen so quick?
This is a problem that a lot of people are experiencing today.
It can be one of the most helpless and frustrating situations
most of us can find ourselves in. To make matters worse, it
seems the harder we try to get a handle on our finances the
deeper in debt we ...
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Home and Family
13th April
2009
Trying to stay within the theme of Budget Stretcher, I thought a
series of articles on knowing where your money is going may help
some of you understand just how much you pay on certain expenses.
I've decided to start this series of articles with information
about the amount and type of taxes you pay. I won't be able to
cover all of the types of taxes that are paid by Americans
because that would turn this article into a book. I'm just going
to list a few of the most common taxes that most of ...
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Home and Family
13th April
2009
It seems like everyone I talked to has a different opinion on
when they would be eligible for Social Security. Some younger
folks said that they couldn't retire until they were at least
70. A lot of older folks believe that they can't start drawing
their Social Security until they reach 65. They are all
partially right.
I'm not going to get into whether or not Social Security will
survive the next few years. There are too many factors that
could save it or destroy it, and most of them live ...
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Home and Family
13th April
2009
For anyone that is familiar with The Complete Budget and Bill
Organizer, http://www.homemoneyhelp.com/BBOonline.html you
already know that I recommend that you use your checking account
to pay bills and cash to cover your household expenses.
With all of the different items that the average individual or
family spends money on, it can be difficult to keep it
separated. You have to have money for groceries, car gas, school
lunches, Groceries, Dining Out and Entertainment just to name a
few.
You ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
When you spend more money than you make each month you are bound
to have money problems very quickly. The bad part is that most
of us never realize we are spending that much until it's too
late.
How many times have you used the credit cards to buy a TV,
school clothes and supplies, fixed the car, or any number of
things and not realized that you just exceeded your monthly
income. You may have even realized it but thought there is
always next month.
Credit cards are the biggest culprit but they ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
When I was a kid, I can't believe that was almost 50 years ago,
my folks used to give me a nickle, dime or sometimes even a
quarter to go to the corner store. When I got that money I had
to go directly to the store and make sure every penny was spent.
Things didn't change much when I grew into an adult. I got my
paycheck and made sure that it was gone just as soon as I could
get rid of it. Sometimes I even paid some bills.
It took me a long time to realize that some of your money is
meant for ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
I would say that most of us have experienced money problems at
some point in our lives. This could have been caused by the loss
of a job, injury or illness, over spending, and the list goes on
and on.
Right now in the US there are hundreds of companies downsizing
or going out of business. In some cases this is due to the
economy. In others we have seen cases of very poor management
and down right fraud. No matter what the reason, people have
lost their jobs and their income.
In a lot of cases ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
What do you think of that title? Just another article about the
impossible task of trying to predict the future. Not this time.
This is an article that may give you some ideas on, not how to
predict the future, but to be ready when it gets here.
Naturally, I'm talking about your finances. When it comes to
your regular bills and expenses many of us have a hard time
making plans to pay the bills that we know are coming. What can
we do to plan for the unexpected?
All to often when we have an ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
People experience money problems for a variety of reasons. Maybe
you lost your job, used your credit cards too much, have a bunch
of medical bills, paid too much for your dream home or any
number of other reasons.
What ever the reasons for your money problems, most of them
could be prevented. I know for a lot of you, I am talking in the
past tense. The problems are already here so prevention is
irrelevant. This is not the case.
Only when you understand how you could have prevented the
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12th April
2009
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The best time to wean your baby onto solid food is at about age
6 months. This is because your baby's mouth will start to change
around that time to help her cope with the transition. Another
guide is to start when baby doubles in weight.
Before then your baby's digestive system and kidneys are able to
cope only with breastmilk and formula. But don't leave it too
late as baby may find it difficult to adapt to swallowing food,
and she will need a balanced varied diet.
What You Will Need
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
Let's start by defining a "Budget Analysis". This is simply a
breakdown of your budget (income, bills & expenses) showing how
much money you have coming in and how much you have going out.
It will show how your budget category percentages compare with
what is recoginized as the ideal percentages. The most important
aspect of the Budget Analysis is the recomendations for
improvement.
The first part of your analysis will list your income and
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
Review of "We've All Got Bellybuttons!" by David Martin,
illustrated by Randy Cecil
Candlewick Press, February 2005 Hardcover, 32 pages ISBN:
076361775X Recommended Ages: 3 - 6
Review by Sherri Allen:
"We've All Got Bellybuttons!," written by David Martin and
illustrated by Randy Cecil, is a picturebook that does more than
just tell a story. It invites your young child to have fun with
the characters. There are body parts to be identified, motions
to be performed and, best of all, lots and ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
1. Accidents and medical emergencies in the home happen
frequently. Maybe more frequently than we realize.
Statistics show a fatal injury occurs every 18 minutes in homes
across America and every 4 seconds a disabling injury could
occur. Accidents occur from falls, fire, burns, choking and
poisoning.
2. Every home should have at least one first Aid Kit that is
well stocked and readily available.
First Aid Kits are used most often for minor injuries such as
cuts, sunburns or bites. Having a ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
Did you know that more than one million
north americans will
be bitten by dogs
this year, and about one million dog
bites
will go unreported.
Its sad but most of the
victims will be children.
These dog bites will come from
animals known
to them. Unleashed dogs will account for most
of the bites inflicted.
What Makes Dogs Bite
Not being educated and pet owners not
being
committed on training their pet is what leads
to
most of these dog bites. We must realize
that dogs don't
normally ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
What is the most important aspect of getting your finances in
order? In past articles I've written about how important
discipline, organization and sacrifice are to solving your money
problems, but this all comes later.
For years I would write my bills down, figure my income and
subtract the bills from my paycheck to see what was left. It was
a real good start but by payday it was either forgotten or
something would happen to mess it up.
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12th April
2009
Finally your patient is at the skilled unit of nursing home. The
admission paper work into a skilled nursing home for
rehabilitation can take near up to an hour to complete. The
responsible party whether it is you the patient, your spouse an
adult child, someone will have to sign all of the paper work.
The day that the resident is received at the nursing home
skilled rehabilitation unit the resident or the responsible
party will be offered a list of physicians to select one that
will follow ...
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12th April
2009
One of the most frustrating events for individuals facing
rehabilitation is thinking that their insurance is going to pay
for everything and finding out that their insurance will not pay
for the complete services required for a successful
rehabilitation.
Nursing home skilled units want to be assured that the necessary
steps will be taken to assure that they will be paid. Nursing
homes are most familiar with Original Medicare, Medicare
Advantage Plans, Medicare Managed Care Plans, Medicare ...
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12th April
2009
Nursing Homes require a lot of information. For many individuals
entering a nursing home this may be the first time they are
introduced to health, financial and end of life planning. Some
of the information required by nursing homes may be very
sensitive if you have not addressed the reality of your own or
your loved ones health and financial related outcomes.
Knowing how long the anticipated stay for rehabilitation will
help you determine the cost of care and the resources needed to
pay for ...
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Home and Family
12th April
2009
Ready, steady, blow...
You can add bubble games to every birthday party - regardless of
the theme you choose - and it'll always be a blast (I mean
burst!).
Bubble-making is one of the coolest activities (even for
grownups) and it's probably also one of the cheapest to put
together.
Bubble games set the scene for great photo opportunities. Just
imagine the birthday child surrounded by a ring of guests, all
holding bubble bottles and wands and blowing a cloud of bubbles,
or each guest blowing a ...
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12th April
2009
NEWS RELEASE Contact: Jordan Walt (503) 653-8287 A.I.C.
Insurance Agency Offers Spring Maintenance Tips to Protect Your
Home Milwaukie, OR February 1, 2005 ' A home is one of life's
most important investments. Keeping it properly maintained can
help reduce the risk of a loss and help ensure the safety and
well being of friends and family. Just in time for spring, AIC
Insurance Agency and Travelers, a leading provider of auto and
homeowners insurance, offer these maintenance tips to prepare
your ...
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12th April
2009
Admitting yourself or someone you love to a nursing home for
rehabilitation is something that we have to do and not what we
want to do. As we age the risk increases for a health accident
even if we are healthy. Unfortunately, nat all of the care we
will ned can be provided in a hospital or at a rehabilitation
specialty center. Some of us will need to go to a skilled unit
at a nursing home.
Near the end of your or your loved ones hospital stay, you will
be contacted by the Discharge Planner or ...
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12th April
2009
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Ten Tips To Save On Gasoline By Jeffrey Strain
Gas prices continue to be near all time highs meaning that car
travel is taking a a larger ...
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12th April
2009
Anorexia nervosa is a serious medical disorder that is
statistically most prevalent in the adolescent teenage years of
young women. It is estimated that 7% of the population suffers
from eating disorders and if left untreated over 20% of them
will die from it. Anorexia takes the lives of children everyday
in this world and there are things you can do as a parent to
identify anorexic behaviors and intervene to protect your
children.
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12th April
2009
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If you're having trouble conceiving your body may need a detox.
The key to fertility is getting the body into its natural
optimum 
balance, which
is often thrown askew by junk food and the stress of modern
life. Leading fertility experts believe there are three main
factors that reduce fertility: stress, over-acidity in the body
and hormonal imbalance.
Fluctuating sugar levels can cause havoc with your hormones,
and, just as a seed needs the right acid/alkaline balance in the
soil, your
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balance, which
is often thrown askew by junk food and the stress of modern
life. Leading fertility experts believe there are three main
factors that reduce fertility: stress, over-acidity in the body
and hormonal imbalance.
Fluctuating sugar levels can cause havoc with your hormones,
and, just as a seed needs the right acid/alkaline balance in the
soil, your
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12th April
2009
Remember the time that you got into 'big trouble' when you were
a kid because. . .?
Or what about the time that your little sister. . .?
Or how about the time that your mom was making. . .and burned
the. . .?
You probably have hundreds of these stories tucked away in your
memory. Perhaps you've even thought that someday you would like
to write about them. There's only one problem. "I don't know
where to start ' I wouldn't know what to write," you think to
yourself.
One simple technique that ...
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Home and Family
11th April
2009
There are many whimsical, fun baby room themes if you are
planning on decorating a nursery. Infants need stimulation, so
parents get the chance to be kids again and let their
playfulness and imagination run wild.
A fun, flexible baby room theme is to decorate it in whimsical
patterns. Try painting butter yellow or grass green stripes on
the walls. Then hang bold graphic pictures of cats and dogs in
bright red or blue frames on the walls.
Use the same graphic style to paint a toy chest using ...
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11th April
2009
Rural Route 2 News, the monthly e-mail newsletter from
ruralroute2.com, recently completed its first full year of
publication.
The newsletter, which officially began as a monthly publication
in January 2004, is written and published by LeAnn R. Ralph,
author of the books, "Christmas in Dairyland (True Stories from
a Wisconsin Farm)" (trade paperback; August 2003) -- "Give Me a
Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam" (trade paperback; October 2004)
-- "Preserve Your Family History (A Step-by-Step Guide ...
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11th April
2009
Did you know that reading can keep your mind active and engaged
well into old age?
Several years ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I
interviewed a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home.
She was 100 years old. And she read at least one book per week.
Mostly novels. She was bright, intelligent and fun to talk with.
"I love to read. It helps me keep up with what's going on in the
world," she said. "A friend of mine brings me a new book every
week. I look forward to her ...
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11th April
2009
By Steve Brunkhorst http://www.AchieveEzine.com
Our children are our most important legacy to the world.
However, our love is our most important legacy to our children.
Here are seven ways to show love that will help children build
sturdy foundations for the future.
1. Spend Time with Your Children.
Time is the most loving gift we can give to our children. It
allows for the mutual exchange of ideas, emotions, actions, and
words that help our children develop and learn to communicate.
Enjoy a ...
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Home and Family
11th April
2009
Finding the best deals on bedding online.
Gone are the days when we had all the leisure time in the world
to browse the stores in the mall for the best bargains. Shopping
is not the leisurely pursuit it once was. And bargain shopping,
by its very nature, is a stressful experience. Take bedding for
example. Bedding, and linens, includes everything from sheets
and pillowcases to bed skirts and duvet covers. In fact, it just
means everything that is used on and around your bed. There are
so many ...
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11th April
2009
If your child loves all different types of animals, a jungle
mural is a great way to make their room a fun and enjoyable
place. You might be thinking how you will be able to achieve
such a task, especially if you do not have artistic talents.
The truth is, however, that this type of mural is rather easy to
construct as long as you have the tools to do it.
The easiest way to create a jungle mural is to transfer a
desired jungle scene, animal or image to transparency film, and
then use an ...
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11th April
2009
Here are a few tips to help you survive the birthday games
portion of your child's next party.
Every kid birthday party is different.
Indoors, outdoors, five guests, fifty-five guests, boys, girls,
Army theme, Princess Theme. But one thing's for sure - at some
point they'll be playing birthday GAMES. Now, I'll decorate,
I'll bake, I'll wrap all the gifts and hand-deliver all the
invitations. Heck, I'll even clean up after everyone leaves.
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2009
Here's your "Blue-Print" for the coolest Blue's Clues kid theme
party as featured on
http://www.coolest-kid-birthday-parties.com...
Invitations
If you've got the time and the energy, here's an excellent idea
for a Blue's Clues invitation. You'll need four different
postcards for each invitee. Each postcard will have a different
clue (Blue usually gives three clues) and the fourth will be the
real invitation. (Mail the postcards every other day for a week
- enough time before the party - and ...
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11th April
2009
The daunting task of buying a mattress made easy with the use of
the Internet.
Buying a mattress is one of the most important purchases you'll
make this year. The Internet will be a major tool to help you
locate the product and the price that is right for you, but this
shopping spree will demand a combination of both Internet and
store shopping. So be prepared. Before you order and pay for any
mattress online you really should visit a store and try it out.
You know, sit on it, bounce on it, ...
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11th April
2009
h3>The dawn of the DNA test
Back in the 1700s, the best way to determine paternity was by a
good hard look and the child, followed by a good hard look at
the father. Enough coincidences and maybe a relationship could
be proposed. A hundred years later, eye color was discovered to
be a paternity identifier. This theory has had its flaws exposed
because of recent DNA advances. We now know that eye color is
determined by at least six alleles, or genetic markers.
Paternity testing has become a lot ...
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11th April
2009
b>Baby Signing..
Around 20 years ago, two American doctors discovered baby
signing and many thousands of mothers are glad they did!
There are many reasons why babies cry. You could no doubt come
up with a long list of reasons, but frustration is probably low
on the list if it's there at all.
Baby can't talk yet but wants to tell you how she is feeling:
hungry, tired, sad, my nappy needs changing (although you can
probably smell that!) or whatever; but she can't. It's enough to
make anyone want ...
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11th April
2009
Described below are many baby shower games that will spruce up
any baby shower.
ABC's
Have each person write down each letter of the alphabet.
Everyone has to name something that has to do with a baby for
each letter. This game should be timed for about two minutes.
Whoever has the most items wins a prize.
Baby's First Portrait
Each guest receives a paper plate and a crayon. Each person must
draw a baby. When all guests are finished, vote for the best
picture.
Baby Business
Buy ten to fifteen ...
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11th April
2009
Baby products are a huge market. However, these products are
soon disposed of after being used. Why not save some money and
get your baby products at huge discounts among your local yard
sales.
Get some friends together and check out your local yard sales.
Before you go, make sure you check the yard sale listings in the
newspaper to make sure you don't make any unnecessary trips.
When buying baby furniture, make sure it meets current safety
standards. Yard sales often have many used cribs, ...
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11th April
2009
Coupons save consumers hundreds of dollars a year. Smart
shoppers take the time to look for, cut out, file, and use
coupons on a regular basis. You may be surprised how much money
you can save in the long run.
Coupons are easy to use when organized efficiently. Coupons
should be put into groups such as cereals, fruit, pizzas, paper
goods, pet food, baby needs, and anything else that you need
frequently. With this strategy, you can easily plan to save
money each time you make your grocery list. ...
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11th April
2009
When cleaning your house, the first thing you need to do is to
find a supply and tool apron. (gardening apron works well) The
apron should contain several large, deep pockets. In these
pockets, you will keep your cleaning supplies .... (glass
cleaner, vacuum nozzles, bathroom supplies, etc.). This little
known secret can cut your cleaning time in half.
Wear microfiber cloths at all times (they are the best dusting
tool for all surfaces.) This way, you have your dusting tool
handy at all ...
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11th April
2009
For the first year or two of life outside the womb, our brains
are in the most impressionable state they will ever be in. A
baby's brain is immediately shaped by interacting with their
environment. As a parent, one can have a large influence on
their newborns first encounters with learning.
The mind learns optimally when appropriately challenged in an
environment that encourages taking risks. However, under
perceived threat, the mind does not perform as well. This makes
it harder to learn when ...
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11th April
2009
Naming a baby is no easy task. However, the following tips will
help you give your baby his or her very first gift.
1. Religion: For some parents, religion plays a major role in
choosing a baby name. Roman Catholics traditionally choose
saints' names. Jews traditionally choose Old Testament names.
Names of deceased relatives are often chosen. Protestants often
choose both Old and New Testament names.
Interesting Fact! : The majority of the people in the Western
hemisphere have names from the ...
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11th April
2009
* A baby is born every seven seconds.
* Babies are born with very poor vision but can recognize their
mothers almost right away.
* Babies are always born with blue eyes, within a few moments
of delivery their eye color can change.
* Babies are born with swimming abilities and can naturally
hold their breath. However, they shortly lose this instinct.
* Newborns usually double their weight by six months.
* Playing classical music will increase a baby's intelligence.
* Reading to your child ...
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11th April
2009
The history of names is so ancient that no one know quite where
it began. Oral and written history both profess people having
names. Earlier names seem to have some sort of meaning, usually
descriptive. In contrast, today's names are usually given based
upon their popularity or pleasing sounds. Early in prehistory,
descriptive names were used continuously. Eventually, a
collection of names were formed that identified that particular
culture. Today, the meanings of many names are not known, due ...
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11th April
2009
Cupboards and drawers should contain items that are grouped
together.
Store items where you use them. Put your plates near the table,
knives near island or cutting counter, glasses near the fridge,
and coffee items near the coffee machine.
Clean and organize your fridge and freezer just like you would
any other cabinet: grouping like items together. Search for
things that are not being used once a week on trash day. If you
don't use it, get rid of it.
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11th April
2009
College is one of the largest expenses through the course of
your child's life. It is also one of the main causes of debt in
America. With today's rates of inflation, it is very hard to
save for an event that will occur eighteen years down the road.
However, capitalistic America has provided many ways to send
your child to college without paying a single red cent. Below
you will discover just how easy it is to reach financial freedom.
Property near college campuses has always been a ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Taurus Baby..
April 20 - May 20
Taurus babies are usually quiet and calm. They are pleasant
characters, sometimes a little shy, and they dislike being the
centre of attention but respond well to affection, showing a
great deal of affection in return. Although outbursts are rare,
a Taurus baby dislikes being opposed and can be stubborn about
getting her own way. A young Taurus will work steadily at a task.
When raising a Taurus it is best not to try to force your child
to do something. ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Aquarius Baby..
January 20 - February 18
Your Aquarian baby will be outwardly calm, relaxed and
delightful and grandparents in particular will dote on her.
Aquarians are quick thinkers who want to analyse everything and
everyone. An Aquarian child will often be totally unpredictable
and come up with with lots of ideas; and she will also be
sensitive and intuitive. You may find your child will rebel
against commands and rules, but if you leave her to think things
through she will normally ...
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11th April
2009
Your Aries Baby..
21 March - 19 April.
A typical Aries has a strong, active body and mind. Aries babies
usually walk and talk early, but can be lazy. Attention seekers
who like to be in charge, Arians can have a temper when thwarted.
Your Aries baby will be generous with toys and have a vivid,
practical imagination. With an inexhaustible curiosity, young
Arians can achieve a lot in a short time. An Aries baby is
usually very affectionate.
Raising an Aries baby can be challenging as they are ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Pisces Baby..
February 19 - March 20
Your baby will have the most winning ways of all babies, and
will dazzle you with the sweetest of smiles. She will dislike
order and routine and will have an amazing imagination. Some
Pisces children live in a world of make believe with imaginary
people to talk to, and they believe in magic, fairies and myths
- don't ever tell them that Santa Claus does not exist, it will
be traumatic! Young Pisceans can have a very active sixth sense.
Your child may ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Sagittarius Baby..
November 22 - December 21 Young Sagittarians are happy and
playful. They can be impulsive and will be the kind of child who
says 'hello' to everyone, and will be despondent if others don't
respond. Your child will be active and adventurous, rarely
sitting still, but as a result may pick up more bumps and
bruises than other children.
A Sagittarian child enjoys company, but when left alone will be
content hugging a teddy or blanket. Sagittarians are totally
honest and ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Leo Baby..
July 23 - August 22
Leo children are sunny, friendly personalities who love to be
the centre of attention. They love parties and seem to have
endless energy. Your young Leo will be more often on the move
than still and will love playing games and joining in physical
activities. A Leo child will be adventurous and can sometimes be
reckless. Leos love parties and will be generous with
possessions.
You will soon notice that your Leo baby will like to be waited
on and Leo children ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Capricorn Baby..
December 23 - January 19
Capricorn babies thrive on routine and order, which gives them
the sense of security they need. They are usually even-tempered
and self-contained. Capricorns can be strong-willed and will get
what they want by slowly wearing down parental resistance. Young
Capricorns tend to prefer older company and they enjoy
pretending to be grown-up. Your child will probably prefer to
have just one or two close friends rather than being a part of a
large ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Cancer Baby..
June 21 - July 22
A Cancer child can be independent from a young age, often
playing alone for hours and inventing invisible playmates.
Cancer babies are fascinated by colors and pictures, and they
love the different tastes of delicious foods and drinks. Cancer
children need to be hugged and loved and they thrive when
encouraged. A Cancer baby will change moods frequently and will
withdraw themselves if they suffer any kind of rejection. Young
Cancer children are quite ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Virgo Baby..
August 23 - September 22
Virgo children are honest and reliable and usually tidy,
although they may have bouts of being disorganised. Quick and
alert, your Virgo child can be an excellent mimic, and is likely
to be an early talker and, later, an early reader.
Virgo children are usually shy amongst strangers and can become
upset if teased. Sometimes Virgos are fussy eaters, but they
will try very hard to please if they know what is expected of
them. Your Virgo child will need ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Libra Baby..
September 23 - October 22
Libras can be really beautiful babies. Personality wise, your
Libra baby will not like to be hurried and will hate having to
choose between two things. Libra children often seem older than
their years and unexpectedly knowledgeable. Libras thrive when
treated fairly and will obey rules that are seen to be fair.
They treat others well and are kind-hearted.
Parents will need to guard against the Libra child's ability to
wheedle almost anything out of ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Gemini Baby..
May 21 - June 20
Gemini children are lively youngsters who can seem to be
everywhere at once! They can be precocious and are often
chatterboxes. Your Gemini baby will love to explore and needs
plenty of space to do so. In fact, a Gemini baby may become
irritable if cooped up. Geminis are friendly and bright and
alert. A young Gemini will enjoy playing with toys that involve
using his hands and fingers and some Geminis may be ambidextrous.
Gemini children have lively ...
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11th April
2009
b>Your Scorpio Baby..
October 23 - November 21
Young Scorpios have strong personalities. They know what they
want and will go out and get it. Very loving and loyal to family
and friends, Scorpios can, however, be wary of strangers. Your
child may develop a trait of keeping his thoughts secret, but at
the same time will be adept at finding out everyone else's
secrets. Scorpios can often bear pain well so parents should
learn to recognise small signs of discomfort from their babies.
At play a ...
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11th April
2009
b>Diapers..
Changing a dirty diaper is not the best part of having a baby,
but there's no escaping it. And you'd better get used to it -
you'll be changing around 5,000 diapers before baby's potty
trained!
The first question is whether to use disposable diapers or
reusable. In a nutshell, disposables are less trouble, more
expensive, and not environmentally friendly. Your Granny
wouldn't recognise a reusable diaper today. Gone are the cotton
squares and safety pins, replaced by shaped cotton ...
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11th April
2009
b>Breastfeeding Your Baby..
Everyone tells you that breastfeeding is best - but why?
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- It contains all the nutrients baby will need.
- Breast milk contains antibodies which help baby to fight infections.
- It is more digestible, so baby is less likely to suffer from diarrhoea or other stomach upsets.
- It burns off about 500 calories a day by using your body's fat which was put on to help you breastfeed.
- Breastfeeding triggers the retraction of the womb.
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11th April
2009
b>Your Pisces Baby..
February 19 - March 20
Your baby will have the most winning ways of all babies, and
will dazzle you with the sweetest of smiles. She will dislike
order and routine and will have an amazing imagination. Some
Pisces children live in a world of make believe with imaginary
people to talk to, and they believe in magic, fairies and myths
- don't ever tell them that Santa Claus does not exist, it will
be traumatic! Young Pisceans can have a very active sixth sense.
Your child may ...
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10th April
2009
Any parent of an active toddler has asked this question: 'When
should my child start wearing shoes?'
There is no clear consensus. Some parents buy shoes as soon as
their baby pulls herself into a first tentative stand; others
wait as long as possible, preferring not to constrict their
children's feet.
'As a general rule, kids will need shoes when they are ready to
start walking around outdoors,' says Peggy Wells, who is both a
mother and president of Pip Squeakers, a children's shoe
company. ...
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10th April
2009
There may really be a real monster under your kid's bed!
Seriously, they could actually be there!
If you are a parent you have heard about monsters under the bed
and in the closet. There was even a movie about Monsters coming
into kid's bedrooms through the closet. They were collecting
screams, or some such.
There are many unknown underlying problems that can keep a child
from wanting to go to bed.
* Mommy and Daddy were sharing cross words just before bed time
* Brother Johnny told them they ...
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10th April
2009
His head is tilted back, mouth slightly open. His breath is slow
and steady and his eyes almost all-closed but slightly open. His
neck nestles over the crook of my arm and I stare at his face as
he breathed in and breathed out. A feeling of overwhelming love
washed over me. I was totally at peace as I watched my son sleep
in my arms.
I must say that there's absolutely nothing quite like it at all.
When was it that he got so big? He's almost too big to fit into
my arms as his legs dangled off ...
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10th April
2009
Are you thinking about putting an area rug in your children's
play area? These rugs can be great fun for kids. Many have
fantastic colors and designs on them. Some have games or puzzles
that the kids can play. Our favorite are area rugs are the ones
with race tracks on them, the kids can race their play cars
around the city. When choosing the perfect area rugs for your
kids play area keep the following tips in mind.
Kids are more prone to getting the carpet dirty. Of course you
already know ...
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10th April
2009
Hanging a wall clock is like hanging a picture in a room. It is
part of the overall décor. You can try different strategies to
use wall clocks as decorative pieces in your home.
One way to decorate with wall clocks is to hang several
different ones in a row, as if they were an art gallery. Wall
clocks are generally fairly inexpensive and it wouldn't be too
difficult to start a clock museum in your own home.
Another interesting clock decoration idea is to buy matching
clocks. You can place one ...
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10th April
2009
First Prayers for Children Book Review ' My First Book of
Prayers by Claire Freedman Reviewed by Lisa M. Hendey
If you're looking for a great gift for a young child in your
life, take a look at My First Book of Prayers (Kregel Kidzone,
November 2004, hardcover, 32 pages) by author Claire Freedman.
This book, aimed at children ages four through eight, features
prayers for just about every occasion a child could encounter at
home or school. The prayers are written in contemporary
language, ...
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10th April
2009
She stood before me with two black eyes. Once a gregariously
happy woman, she was now reduced to a shadow of the woman I used
to know. Her name is Kelly. Everyone knows a Kelly at least once
in their lifetime. Or, the Kelly could be you.
This is a true story...
Kelly is in her early thirties with three young children, all
girls. Her last child was born just a few short months ago. What
should be a time of happiness and joy is a time of hurt and
pain. You see, Kelly is at the mercy of her ...
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10th April
2009
b>A Baby's Reflexes..
A baby is born with certain reflexes to protect them during the
first few weeks. These reflexes will disappear after a few weeks
and be replaced with voluntary movement during baby's
development.
Doctors will check these reflexes to ensure his central nervous
system is working correctly.
Walking Reflex
If you hold baby in an upright position with his feet touching
the floor, his legs will seem to be trying to walk. This reflex
will last for about 3-4 weeks, and he won't ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Tiger..
If you were born under the Chinese sign of the Tiger, it doesn't
pay to argue with you! Tigers are usually larger than life,
warm-hearted extroverts. They can't help being noticed and are
often very good-looking. However, they can be quick tempered,
laughing and joking one moment and angry the next, turning on
anyone who annoys them.
Tigers are fearless and will pursue a perceived wrong no matter
what. They have a restless spirit and hate to be confined.
Tigers ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Rat..
People born under the Chinese sign of the Rat are lucky! Rats
are intelligent and great with people, surrounding themselves
with many friends. The Rat's natural charisma ensures they are
the centre of attention at social gatherings. They keep their
friends too as they are very loyal.
Rat people enjoy the good things in life, fine clothes, wines
and gourmet food. However, they can have a mean streak, they
don't waste money and have an eye for bargains. They are ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Pig..
If you were born during the Chinese sign of the Pig, you will
make a great pal. Pigs are everything you would want in a
friend: kind hearted and easy going, they forgive easily and
don't bear grudges. They prefer to be generous and have sunny
natures, preferring to be calm and cheerful. People born under
this sign work hard to secure their own comfort. Although not
very ambitious, they can be successful because they prefer to do
a job well. They accept advice so ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Snake..
If you were born under the Chinese sign of the Snake, you are a
classy one! Snakes are wise and subtle, achieving through wit,
cunning and stealth. Usually slow moving, they can strike with
lightening speed, taking others by surprise.
People born under this sign are graceful and elegant. They are
also cultured and intelligent, loving good books, music and the
theatre. Snakes dress well and will never wear fake jewellery or
cheap substitutes.
Snakes are ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Ox..
If you were born under the Chinese sign of the Ox, you would
make a great friend!. Ox people are as honest as the day is
long. They are instinctively trusted by others and rightly so.
Straight forward and down-to-earth, the Ox says what he thinks
and does what he says, disliking any form of deceit.
People born under this sign have strong emotional feelings but
find it difficult to express these verbally. They don't rush
into friendships, but once a friendship is ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Rabbit..
If you are born under the Chinese sign of the Rabbit, you will
make a great diplomat! Rabbits are clean and neat, quiet and
often softly spoken. They dislike conflict and will go to great
lengths to avoid discord. Rabbits thrive in tranquil, harmonious
settings and become unhappy in noisy, argumentative company.
People born under this sign develop good diplomatic skills and
they are good at calming heated emotions. So much so that they
are often thrown into ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Monkey..
People born under the Chinese sign of the Monkey are great fun
to be around. Monkeys are bouncy people, always young at heart,
born entertainers, loving pranks and riddles. Happiest when they
have an audience, they love social gatherings that are
light-hearted. Others forgive their tendency to show off because
they are such fun to have around. People born under this sign
are intelligent and quick thinkers. However, this can lead to
impatience with others and ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Horse..
If you were born under the Chinese year sign of the Horse,
you're great fun! Horses are usually strong, handsome people
with bags of energy, natural athletes often drawn to outdoor
sporty activities. Not suited to paperwork, people born under
this sign dislike dealing with detail and need plenty of
exercise to keep alert. Horses need to be the centre of
attention and need to be liked. However, they can be stubborn
and want complete freedom to do as they wish ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Dragon..
If the dragon is your Chinese year sign or the Chinese sign of
your child, you'll be glad to know that dragons are often good
humoured and excellent company. They tend to see the larger
picture and have a dislike of detail. Born leaders and original
thinkers, Dragons can be very successful, although they have a
tendency to plough on regardless and are reluctant to admit
mistakes. People born under the sign of the Dragon love action
and excitement and find it ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Chinese Year Of The Goat..
Goats are gentle people, kind hearted and caring about the
well-being of others. They are possibly the nicest personalities
in the Chinese zodiac. If they accidentally cause others
unhappiness they will be distraught. Often quiet and shy, Goats
usually get their own way by using their charm. People born
under this sign are good with people, their compassion making
them great comforters - they have all the requirements for a
successful and rewarding career in ...
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10th April
2009
b>Chinese Year Of The Dog..
If you or your child was born under the Chinese year sign for
the Dog your friends will be glad you were! Meeting people for
the first time can be difficult for Dogs who tend to be cautious
about trusting people. They take care to sum up other people but
their instincts are usually correct. Once a Dog has befriended
you he will be a friend for ever. Dogs do not expect others to
be perfect and will forgive a great deal rather than break a
friendship.
Honest, sincere ...
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10th April
2009
b>Why We Celebrate Valentine's Day..
The oldest Valentine card still in existence was sent in 1415 by
Charles Duke of Orleans, at the time a prisoner in the Tower of
London, to his wife. The Valentine's card is now preserved and
displayed in the British Museum. However, the origins of
Valentine's Day lie in ancient Rome. Over the years the ever
expanding Roman empire became more difficult to police and there
was an increasing shortage of soldiers. Believing that married
men were too attached to ...
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10th April
2009
b>The Origins Of Mother's Day.. Today Mother's Day or
Mothering Sunday is celebrated all over the world. For florists
and card shops the event is one of the highlights of the year,
but the roots of Mother's Day are not commercial. Motherhood has
been celebrated since ancient times. The ancient Greeks paid
homage to Rhea, the Mother of Gods; and there are records of the
ancient Romans worshiping a mother Goddess known as Cybele as
early as 260 BC. Festivals took place in the spring which was
the ...
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10th April
2009
It's time to replace that old car. Your repair bills are
starting to add up to more than the payment would be. But how do
you know for sure if you can afford another vehicle?
People ask themselves this question regularly, and not just
about cars. Unless you have control of your finances there is no
way to tell. You have to know how much your income is and how
much your bills and expenses are to find out if you have enough
left over for any purchase.
The only way to accomplish this is to have a ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
If you are worrying about your money problems it's time to STOP
IT NOW! Easier said than done, huh.
In my 25 to 30 years working with personal money management
problems I have never seen worry help solve the problem. In fact
it has just the opposite effect.
Worry clouds your judgment. You have certain actions that you
need to take to get your problems solved and you will need a
clear head to make the necessary decisions.
In some cases the worry leads to desperation and is used as an
excuse ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Author's Note: This article is one lesson from the free email
course "Beginner's Guide To Budgeting"
There are several factors that contribute to budgets failing.
The most common is that people just don't want to change the way
they live and how they handle their money.
We get comfortable with the way we live and making a major
lifestyle change is something that scares most of us. But, my
friend, this is probably what it will take to get your finances
in order and keep them that way.
I can ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Above all else, the furniture in the living-room should make it
livable. It should be grouped so that it offers centers of
interest, convenience and comfort. Look for upholstered seating
with homespun-type fabric, or toss a pieced quilt over plain
fabric or leather. An old rocker is a great addition.
By the time you are ready to choose the furniture for the living
room, the walls and floor coverings should be in place so that
the choice of furniture will be merely the selection of the best
out ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Despite all of the hassle moving represents, when the anxiety is
gone and the dust has cleared, most of us have to admit that
it's a liberating experience. It forces us to rid ourselves of
the clutter accumulated in the house we're leaving. Whether of
not you buy new furniture for your new residence, the motions of
packing up and heading for different surroundings is a positive
experience for most movers. It's an opportunity to start over.
Before you move, it's a good idea to take inventory of ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Joel Jehovah is God
Joel 2.28: "And it shall come to pass afterward, that I will
pour out my spirit upon all flesh; and your sons and your
daughters shall prophesy, your old men shall dream dreams, your
young men shall see visions."
My son, Joel Lamar Rozier, was born June 20, 1977 in Augsburg,
West Germany. We were so happy to have a new addition to our
home. Joy (Joel's sister) was kind of jealous. He took away some
of the attention that she had all to herself. One day, after
Joel had been ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
If you have house plants, and you're moving to a new location,
you have three options: donate 'em, dump 'em, or dare to take
'em with you. So, you may not care for your plants like a
"Professional," but Charlie Nardozzi, senior horticulturist for
The National Gardening Association, provides some great advice
for those who can't bear to leave their precious plants behind:
If you're flying to the new location: "I believe your first step
should be to contact the airline you are travelling with. ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Let's face it, there is no "moving fairy." No matter how long
you procrastinate, no twinkling spirit is going to show up, wave
a magic wand and instantly transport all your household goods
from your current home to your new one. If you're going to move,
you have to pack. With that in mind, here are six tips to help
you get through this chore with a minimum of aggravation:
1. Start early. Packing always takes longer than you expected.
The sooner you start, the more momentum you'll generate and ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Yes, Uncle Sam stands ready to help soften the expense of your
job-related move.
No, he isn't quite as generous about it as he used to be.You may
be eligible to deduct some moving expenses if:
* Your new job or job transfer is at least 50 miles farther
from your home than the old one was. * If you had no previous
job, the new one is at least 50 miles from your old home. * You
are in the armed forces and had a permanent change of station.
You are eligible if you are working full-time (defined ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
One of the biggest hassles of moving to a new apartment is
packing, and unpacking-- your belongings. While it's tempting to
just throw everything in any box, packing isn't that
straight-forward. Breakables and odd-sized items need to be
protected, boxes need to be light enough to lift and carry and
items that are housed in various rooms need to travel together.
One terrific way to make packing and unpacking much easier (and
save money on your moving costs) is to clean house and clear out
the ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
This weekend, I moved from an old apartment into a new, bigger,
WONDERFUL town home. Just like any move, this one wasn't very
fun. No matter how many times I do it, there are always an
infinite number of sentences beginning with "I wish I'd...." or
"It would've helped so much if we'd...."
This move, I realized that the moving process needed to be
organized like a scientific experiment. There are materials you
need, there's a procedure to follow. The result? You finish
moving, and can settle ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Children respond to the general atmosphere set in the home by
the attitudes of their parents. If you look at moving as an
exciting adventure full of new possibilities, then chances are
very good that you will infect your children with enthusiasm and
anticipation.
Many times we forget that making more money or moving to a
larger home is not a change that children will understand. The
younger the child, the less able they are to "see into the
future" as you do. They tend to focus on losing the ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
In a short time, I'll be moving again. The thought of it makes
my hair stand on end. Strangely enough, my trepidation doesn't
come from the process of packing itself - although it's
certainly a pain to wrap all of one's dishes in newspapers and
bubble wrap, to lug all of the clothes out of the closet and to
make the executive decision whether or not to throw away that
salad shooter that I've never used but for which I'll probably
devise an ingenious use the moment I pull away from the ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Your spouse arrives home one day with the news that he or she
has been offered a job transfer. The opportunity is too good to
pass up, and within a short period, you're headed across the
country to begin a new life in a new city. You barely have time
to select a new home, let alone consider where you're going to
enroll your child in preschool. Which school would be best for
your child? Which one is closest to your new home? You figure
you'll explore your options after you move into your new ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Moving day stinks. There's no two ways about it. You've spent
hours packing up and preparing for the arrival of your movers.
Then you hold your breath as they begin the arduous process of
transporting all of your worldly possessions from one place to
another. You hope your furniture survives the journey and that
your new home survives the move-in process unscathed. Few of us
are able to claim that our homes or furniture didn't suffer a
single scratch, that a mirror didn't break or that at least ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
A pet-loving Internet entrepreneur has launched a new Web site
that he hopes will help pet owners have an easier time renting
apartments by providing them a warranty against property damage.
The site is Leasewithpets.com.
Founder Keith Snow said he and his wife developed the company
because they had a hard finding rental units that would welcome
both them and their dogs.
"My wife and I have dogs," he said. "We had a lot of problems
with landlords who did not accept us because of fear of ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
When you're choosing a pet, you never consider the mark that
your new dog or cat is going to make on your home ... literally.
Even if you manage to housebreak your pet with complete success,
you'll find evidence of your furry friend throughout the house
-- from hair on your bedspread to snags in your sofa to the
slight stench that's been hanging in the dining room ever since
Fido shook himself dry after a romp in the rain.
If your furniture is dark and your pet has white, orange or
another ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Getting through the emotional stress of moving is difficult
enough for adults and children. But what about pets, a species
with whom we can't even level? Pet owners are often baffled by
their pets' behavior during and after a move. Sometimes it's a
personality change, a regression in housebreaking habits or a
sudden unexplained illness. Even if you don't notice something
that dramatic, there's no question that your faithful companion
is feeling stress. How do you move your pet and keep the ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
It's disappointing when the only thing holding someone back from
that perfect apartment is a "no pets allowed" clause. Rather
than going through the extra effort of finding a rental unit
which fits their personal criteria and accepts their pet, some
people think they have no other choice than to leave Fido or
Fifi behind. The Humane Society of the United States (HSUS) has
created a web site dedicated to easing the difficulties of
finding a great apartment that will welcome both you and ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
It's said that Rome wasn't built in a day. Many strokes topple
mighty oaks. You can eat an elephant a bite at at time. If you
are facing a move, old axioms like these can offer some
encouragement, but how about some practical advice? What you
really need are step-by-step tips that will help you chip away
at the daunting task of packing, moving and settling in.
Courtesy of NorthAmerican Van Lines, here is a checklist of
things to do to prepare to move: Two-Three Weeks
* Fill and transfer ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
You've just signed a new lease on the apartment of your dreams.
As soon as the initial excitement wears off, you realize you're
facing a daunting task, packing for the cross-town move. You
have only 30 days and you want to make sure all of your
belongings, including your big-screen television, your
grandmother's china and your collection of miniature unicorns,
arrive safely. Fortunately, moving experts of all sorts have
compiled tips and suggestions for novice movers.
Generally, smaller items ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Looking for a place to live when you suffer from any type of
physical disability can be incredibly frustrating. Not only must
you go through all the typical stresses of finding a safe,
comfortable home with an aesthetically pleasing environment, but
you must also look for handicap accessibilty. If you're looking
on your own, the search can be long and difficult.
Marcy* was diagnosed with Tourettes syndrome at the age of
sixteen. Due to this disease, she is unable to work and thus is
forced to ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Have you recently moved into a new apartment? Wonder why your
mailbox is empty? Did you remember to redirect your mail?
It's difficult to remember all of the things you need to take
care of before leaving your apartment. You've got hours of
packing, cleaning and toting, and no matter how organized you
are, 99% of the time, you'll end up forgetting something.
Whatever you do... just make sure you don't forget to notify
everyone about your change of address.
There are two ways to do this:
The ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Biting her keys in her mouth, Phyllis jiggled the condo door
open with her free fingertip. Peeking over bags of groceries,
she stumbled through the living room and into the kitchen. Step.
Step. Step. Squish......? Setting the groceries down, her line
of vision shifted to her feet... now immersed in a lukewarm
puddle of water, and as she scanned the room, she saw that her
couches... chairs, and coffee tables were also about to set sail.
Frantically searching for the culprit, Phyllis became more ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
You couldn't afford to pay the rent this month, but you were too
scared to approach your landlord. Now you've come home to find a
bright yellow Eviction notice taped to your front door. A
million things zoom through your mind. What are you going to do?
You can't afford to make the rent payment on your own.
You can't afford your rent... but you can't afford to ignore the
situation either. You should seek assistance immediately after
receiving an Eviction notice. Waiting and worrying will ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
In the event that a landlord decides to evict their tenant, he
or she must follow certain guidelines. The landlord can legally
evict you for three different reasons:
1. You miss a rent payment. 2. You violate the rules stated in
the lease i.e. unauthorized pets, failure to leave after lease
is up, etc. 3. You abandon the rental unit for more than half of
the rental period and did not notify the landlord you would be
leaving.
You can NOT be evicted for race, religion, children,
nationality, or ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Reading over a lease can be nerve racking. You have to
scrutinize every clause in order to make sure you will be
comfortable in your apartment, but how can you do that when it
seems like it's written in another language?! According to the
Worcester Polytechnic Institute (WPI), Office of Residential
Services, leases are written in another language... or at least
a language of another century. "Leases were developed in
medieval Britain and some of the language used in them dates
from that time, ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Maybe you'll sign the lease, move in to your new apartment, and
everything will go as you desired. There's a chance that you
will never have any lease problems. However, there's also a
chance that by signing the lease without scrutinizing it, you
missed paragraph five, section "b" which informed you that if a
rental payment is one week late, you will be evicted, your tires
will be slashed and your first born child will be stolen and
sold to gypsies. Don't let this happen to you!
Suzie, the ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Summer is fast approaching, and college students throughout the
world are rejoicing. Whether you're spending your summer working
or playing, the thought of moving out of those smelly dorms and
into an apartment has probably crossed your mind more than once.
If so, you'll need to learn a little about subleasing.
Typically, landlords will not directly rent out apartments for
terms shorter than six months. However, they realize that there
are tons of students out there looking for summer ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
If you're the landlord of a complex in high demand, you have to
have high standards for your tenants. You don't want to rent to
any Joe Blow and then lose the building a month later because
he's been growing an "herbal garden" in the bedroom. In order to
avoid any complications with your new tenants, the background
check you perform should be extensive.
Typical rental applications look something like this... but if
your apartment or home is in high demand, you should have high
demands on your ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
You may be interested in finding tenants to occupy your property
while you're temporarily away from your home. Many people feel
more comfortable hiring letting agents to manage their property
for them. By hiring a professional to take care of their home,
the homeowners don't have to handle typical tenant dilemmas.
Choosing a Letting Agent
A personal recommendation is always the easiest way to find a
good letting agent, but if you don't know anyone who has used
one, you'll have to look for one ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
If you're the landlord of a complex in high demand, you have to
have high standards for your tenants. You don't want to rent to
any Joe Blow and then lose the building a month later because
he's been growing an "herbal garden" in the bedroom. In order to
avoid any complications with your new tenants, the background
check you perform should be extensive.
Typical rental applications look something like this... but if
your apartment or home is in high demand, you should have high
demands on your ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
The headline and accompanying article were only 3 sentences
long:
"Tragedy Strikes Local Family - Donald Jenkins was killed
yesterday evening in a single car accident when the vehicle he
was driving hit a patch of ice and lost control striking a
concrete bridge support. He is survived by his wife and three
children.'
Can two sentences sum up the life of Don Jenkins?
No way. You see I knew Don Jenkins and I bet you have friends
just like him. A great guy, a loving husband and a caring
father. ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
'Okay. I'll admit it was not nearly as romantic as flying her
parents and my parents all the way to Italy so that I could walk
her to a beautiful plaza and scream at the top of my lungs how
much I love this woman while draping a huge string of diamonds
around her neck,' says 45 year old Lance Forbisher, 'But I did
score some points for ensuring that if I die unexpectedly, she
and our four children could be taken care of without her having
to sell the one diamond she already has!'
Mr. Forbisher ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
So, you're looking for an apartment to rent or share with a
roommate. Whether you're a first-timer or an experienced
apartment-hunter, it's worth taking the time to decide what's
most important to you in where you live and to plan your search
strategy accordingly. With that in mind, here are eight tips to
consider:
1. Make a list of your top housing priorities.
Do you need extra parking spaces? A place that welcomes pets? A
large kitchen or linen closet? A ground-floor entrance to your
home? ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Sometimes your chosen career path can take you away from the
bright lights of the big city to the quiet, slow pace of a rural
community.
If you want to be a ski instructor, for example, you will more
likely settle in one of the small Rocky Mountain towns of
Steamboat Springs, Durango or Beaver Creek than in the big city
of Denver. You may be in the motion picture/television business
where a job awaits you not in Hollywood, but in the burgeoning
film capitols along the Carolina coasts in ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
You're being transferred to a new city in another state for a
position that you start in exactly two weeks. You fly to your
new hometown to select an apartment. You have exactly two days
to make a decision and sign a lease, so when, after much
searching, you find a vacancy in a relatively decent property,
you're anxious to sign when the lease is placed in front of you.
Resist the urge. As mentioned in previously in our report
"Avoiding Tenants' Tribulations," wearing rose-colored glasses
can ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
The commercial and residential building trend for today is more
living area space and less bedroom space. When an apartment
complex has to compromise - the large bedroom and its
accompanying storage space will be the first to get the pink
slip.
Lack of storage space is a flash from the past, when storage was
not in walls or in shelving but in massive pieces of furniture
each had a specific purpose and the grouping seemed to take up
the whole room. As a renter - you'll have to supply your ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Rent control is one of those concepts that seems like a good
idea, at least until you think about it for more than 60 seconds
-- an unusual event in an era of bumper-sticker philosophies and
instant analysis.
The modern rent control era began with the federal Emergency
Price Control Act of 1942. Such legislation was enacted while
the country was at war both in Europe and Asia, and there was a
need to prevent profiteering at home. Once the war was over, the
need for price controls went away -- ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
When you're on the lookout for an apartment, one of the first
things to enter your mind is whether or not you plan to have a
roommate. Undoubtedly, you've heard from proponents and
opponents sitting on both sides of the argument. If you go the
roommate route, you can reduce your rent by 50 percent. Even if
the two of you aren't as snug as two peas in a pod, at least
once a month (when you pay your rent), you'll be thankful. And
if, even better, the two of you become instant friends, you've
got ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
I've just seen 'hannah montana the movie'!! and it's just
as awesome as the tv show only bigger and prettier and she doesn't fall
down so much. basically hannah the pop star is getting way
too cocky for a secret identity so her dad (i wish billy ray cyrus
would shave his chin) takes her home to tennessee to remind her her
real name is miley stewart (well it's really miley cyrus but you know
what i mean). and she falls in love with this cooool cowboy (i wish we
had cowboys in new york!)
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10th April
2009
If you're getting ready to rent, don't do what this editor did
once ... a long, long time ago.
Don't walk into the unit -- particularly if it's not the same
unit you're getting ("It's pretty similar," you'll be assured,
but don't listen) -- nod, and let that affordable rent lure you
into blurting out, "I'll take it!" (That exclamation is often
fueled by that familiar lust for freedom that new
twentysomething college graduates experience. The fear of
another year under Mom's and Dad's roof is a ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Although families are moving to multifamily housing in record
numbers -- and three-bedroom units are in demand like never
before -- apartment life remains a rite of passage for the young
and unmarried, and twentysomethings still predominate in many
apartment complexes. Even singles who enjoy cooking face the
nightly dilemma from which no lone resident is exempt: What do
you cook for dinner?
Once you locate a recipe (and for some of us, that's a leap
we'll never make), do you have the time to ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
You and your landlord share a common goal: You both want to
ensure the protection of your interests. Obtaining a security
deposit from you -- usually ranging from $100 to a full month's
rent, and averaging $250 -- is how your landlord obtains a
degree of insurance from you. The deposit covers your landlord
should you cause any damage to your apartment while you are a
tenant. Your landlord, in turn, may keep the deposit if you fail
to pay your rent or you leave before the end of your ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Child care costs are are one of the most expensive costs
associated with going back to work. Finding ways to cut down on
child care costs without sacrificing quality child care is a top
priority for all working parents. Here are a few ideas that can
help trim your child care costs without sacrificing child care
quality:
See if your employer has a child care flexible spending account.
This is a special account that the Internal Revenue Service
(IRS) - http://www.irs.gov/faqs/faq-kw87.html - ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Once you sign the lease to a rental unit, you are automatically
entitled to certain privileges. Unlike homeowners, you are not
responsible for making all repairs. Landlords are required by
the Landlord-Tenant law to keep things a "fit and habitable
condition" during your residency. If the landlord fails to do
this, you may have to get a bit aggressive.
Although the specifics of these requirements will vary slightly
from state to state*, the responsibilities of landlords are
generally the same. ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Maid service. Cable TV. Concierge services. A bathroom stocked
with all of the essentials -- shampoo, mouthwash, toothpaste,
strategically placed towels. A gift basket. An ironing board.
But you're not in a hotel. Instead, you're staying in corporate
housing, a fast-growing market across the United States that's
proving to be more cost-effective for companies and more
comfortable for employees. And the race is on for the most
comprehensive and luxurious services possible.
If you're on ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Tenants and landlords are expected to fulfill certain duties,
but what are they? It's sometimes hard to distribute the chores
and responsibilities between landlords and tenants. Typically,
these things are mutually agreed on once the lease is signed.
However, Dessen, Moses & Sheinoff, Attorneys at law say that
residential tenants are granted with at least one inalienable
right regardless of what the lease says: the implied warranty of
habitability.
According to DM & S, "this means that the ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
When you sign a lease committing yourself to a unit in an
apartment complex or building, you're agreeing to live in close
quarters with strangers. You're also making the assumption that
your building will be properly managed and maintained. That
includes such factors as air quality and adequate pest control.
As a tenant, you have rights, of course, but some of the most
serious threats to your health -- such as carbon monoxide -- are
ones you can't even see or smell.
Particularly scary is the ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Most landlords consider it routine to re-key the locks before
renting an apartment to a new tenant. However, this isn't always
the case. Maybe the landlord insists that all the keys to the
apartment were turned in... but how can you be sure?
I heard a humorous story about a man (we'll call him Bob) who
lived in a complex which didn't re-key the locks. Bob had lived
in the same apartment for several years, and while he was there,
he made a copy of the key for his friend (we'll call him Joe).
Bob ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Your heart starts pounding... breathing becomes labored, and
your head starts to ache. You wipe the sweat from your forehead
and try to gather your thoughts. Have you just had a heart
attack? Not at all. This is your body's reaction to excessive
noise.
"Studies of the physiological and psychological effects of
noise...indicate that protracted noise can impair one's hearing,
dry the mouth, dilate pupils, raise cholesterol, elevate blood
pressure, burden the heart. Constant noise can bring ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
According to Diane L. Silva, an attorney at law in California,
"The purpose of filing an eviction action, an "unlawful
detainer," is to obtain possession of the premises. The landlord
may also obtain a judgment for rent owed, court costs and
attorney's fees (sometimes). The award of rent in the action is
considered to be incidental to the primary purpose--the recovery
of the premises."
The process is difficult, and in order to clarify these things,
Lane County Legal Aid Services put together ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Curious about what exactly your landlord is responsible for?
Here's a list of things your landlord can and cannot do.
According to law, you landlord must...
(a) make sure that your house or apartment complies with all
building, housing and health codes that significantly affect
your health and safety. If you feel your landlord is not
following the building, housing or health codes, you should
contact your local tenant's union.
(b) make all repairs necessary to make your house or ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Thanks to home offices, computer/game rooms and improved
entertainment centers, Americans are spending more and more time
enveloped in home activities. While having access to all that we
need under our own roof is convenient, it can also be noisy.
If you live in an apartment or condominium community, you share
most of your walls with neighbors. Because of this, you should
be extra careful about the amount of noise you make. If
neighbors have made complaints about the noise coming from ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
It's 2 in the morning. You're lying in bed trying to sleep
because you have a big meeting tomorrow morning. You feel a
pounding sensation in your head. At first, you think it's a
headache. But then you realize that it's the funky disco beat
blasting from your next-door neighbor's stereo, reverberating
through your bedroom and rattling your windows.
Before you pound on the neighbor's door and yell something
you'll regret, or, even worse, resign yourself to living with
the noise, try some more ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
When you move in to a rental property, you agree to let your
landlord handle many of the repair and maintenance problems. You
also agree to lose some of your privacy rights. Unless your
landlord is incredibly talented, he, or one of the people
responsible for maintaining the property, must enter your home
in order to make repairs and give inspections.
When you're drawing up the lease, it's important that you
include a clause regarding the landlord's right to enter your
property. Without it, ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
So you're moving into a new apartment? The list of things you
should check on before signing that lease seems never-ending.
You have to worry about location, environment, convenience,
cost, aesthetic appeal, etc. But wait... there's more! One more
thing to check out is what you, the tenant, are responsible for
bringing to the apartment.
Realize that just because the model apartment you toured with
your landlord displayed the lovely washer/dryer 2000 unit
doesn't mean you'll have one in your ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
When trying to decide which apartment will be best for you, it's
important to consider the amount of support each landlord is
willing to provide for his or her tenants. In order to determine
this, you should find out the way potential apartments handle
maintenance as well as security issues.
It's important to find out the way your landlord handles repairs
before they become a problem. You might be looking at an
apartment with a great Jacuzzi-style tub... but if your
landlord's never there to ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
s a tenant, you have many advantages over homeowners... you
don't have to mow the lawn, or paint the house, or repave the
driveway. It may seem like you haven't any responsibilities
above and beyond getting the rent check in on time... but you do.
Through the landlord-tenant laws, you are required to do several
things:
# Keep your apartment or house safe and sanitary.
# Dispose of trash and garbage in a sanitary manner. While your
landlord will usually maintain the outside of a rental ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
When leases end, landlords typically continue to rent the home
or apartment on a month to month basis until one of the parties
indicates otherwise. If you want to end the lease and you want
to keep most of your security deposit, you will need to make the
transition easy on your landlord.
Let Your Landlord Know Your're Leaving: Just because you know
you're planning to move at the end of the month doesn't mean
your landlord does! Look at your lease to see how many days
notice you must give your ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
A Tool to Help Mothers Order their Lives Review of Orderly Days
from Kate Conway and Motherhood Press By Lisa M. Hendey
Typically by this time of the year, calendars and planners are
marked down to half price and most moms have given up on yet
another set of New Year's resolutions, including the perennial
favorite one to get their lives organized. Thankfully, this year
there is a new tool on the market that will help revolutionize
the homes and spiritual lives of many families.
The Orderly ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
One of the advantages to living in a rental unit is the presence
of a landlord. It's a nice treat not to have to worry about
finding a reliable handyman to make the needed repairs. As a
tenant, you hardly ever have to worry about being handed an
unreasonably large bill for fixing a leak, etc. Your landlord is
responsible for seeing that the repairs are made in your unit in
a timely fashion. You are responsible for turning in a proper
repair request in a timely fashion.
So what is a proper ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Yvonne Pierre is an inspiration. She is a very strong, black
single mother of two children - one of whom has Down Syndrome.
She lives locally in the Atlanta area. This is her story.
A mother's intuition is always right. Throughout my pregnancy, I
felt that there was something special about my baby, but I could
not put my finger on it. Shortly after giving birth to Zyon,
looking at him for the first time, I thought I noticed something
unusual in his appearance, but as the Medical staff ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
There are times when my ideas of raising a child is different
from the elderly and others. To begin with, my baby is not an
easy one. Because we're all different and have contrasting ideas
about raising their own children, we should expect
contradiction...especially if we have to depend on others to
help take care of our children while we're away at work.
Sometimes, others may refer to your child as a BAD BABY just
because your child is not as 'well behaved' as others. But
through the years of ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Ever feel like you're out of the loop when it comes to the
unspoken rules of kids party etiquette? Experienced Moms and
Dads know the do's and don'ts of both hosting and attending kids
parties.
Here are some pearls of wisdom from these parent experts to
those just starting out on the party circuit... INVITATIONS The
rule of thumb passed down by experienced Moms and Dads is to
invite the same number of party guests as your child's age.
Resist the temptation to invite every child in your ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Article based on a friend's experience
I just wanted to share an experience I just had with my
daughters, Yee Ting and Yee Sin.
Yee Ting is three years old this month while Yee Sin is only
one-month old. Yee Ting has always been a rather good girl,
apart from the occasional tantrum outbursts sprinkling our usual
day. She would tell me when she wanted to eat, wear the clothes
I tell her to wear, watch her TV and then play with her toys,
without much hassle. As a stay-at-home mom, I really ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Does your child exhibit separation anxiety at daycare/preschool
drop-off? Do you spend more than 15 minutes struggling to calm
your child's fears? You are not alone. All parents at one time
or another have experienced guilt, fear and remorse at the very
thought of leaving their hysterical child in the arms of a
non-relative.
Separation anxiety affects both parents and children. Children
display their discontent and fears by throwing temper tantrums,
clinging onto parents for long periods and ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
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Having twins and strolling around the park or shopping in the
mall is not a problem at all with the Tike Tech Double Trouble
Stroller. Both of your little ones will be comfortable while
they ride in style. The 5 point harness system is great for
keeping your children safe but also comfortable. It is designed
so they can sit up and look out and explore with normal movement
without feeling squeezed. When they are ready for a nap each
seat reclines independently so one baby can nap while the ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
The toys are put away, homework's done and the kids are in bed.
The lunches are made and the dishwasher is on. You wash your
face, brush your teeth, choose clothes for tomorrow and then
collapse into bed beside your spouse. You lean over give your
mate a perfunctory kiss and casually comment that your sex life
"sure isn't what it used to be before kids"'and instantly fall
asleep.
It's a familiar scenario that finds its way into jokes and
television sit-coms. Nurturing love, intimacy and ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
I am a dad. I have been now for over 8 years. And I suppose I
don't know just everything there is to know about being a dad,
good bad or otherwise.
I have learned a couple of things.
My wife, Susan and I had been married for about 6 years before
my daughter, my oldest child Andrea was born. I cut the
umbilical cord and almost immediately began to wonder how I was
going to teach her. How could I lead her. How was I going to be
the all knowing FATHER figure, I was sure I was supposed to be.
I ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
The ABC's of Raising Twins
As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins, I am often
asked, 'How do you do it?' I do not have an answer. I am just a
regular 27 year old who has never known it any other way. Most
people come home from the hospital with one baby. I, however,
always seem to come out with a pair. Through my experiences, I
feel that there is no such answer. Each child is a unique gift
with their own personality, likes, dislikes, and own sense of
self. I have no master plan. I ...
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Home and Family
10th April
2009
Do you feel your child is out of control? Punish him or her
often and get no positive results? It might be your discipline
strategy that is not working. Try using positive discipline
techniques which are highly recommended by the child development
professionals and see the changes in your child's attitude. See
him or her actually making efforts to cooperate with you.
1.Let child know what you expect from him or her.
2.Let child express feelings, even crying.
3.Redirect children to other ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Money Container - Use old egg cartons to store your change for
garage and yard sales. Egg cartons are good for this because you
can separate all the change and it is easy to get to.
Golf Ball Storage - Egg cartons make a great place to store
extra golf balls. It makes it easy to sort by brand and
condition and they are stackable so they can be stored neatly.
Travel Helper - Use egg cartons for travel, to hold small items
like earrings, necklaces, sewing notions, etc; weave needle thru
the ...
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9th April
2009
* Studio is located in an unfashionable area of New York. Great
for one person or a very close couple.
* Got a cool bobcat as a house pet.
* Password - Ihatethisapartment
* I am leaving behind a bunch of unnecessary baggage and taking
with me a handful of wisdom.
* Your sexuality is none of my business. I could care less so
long as you are not into barnyard animals or kiddie porn.
* Looking for a roommate and/or wife. Must be a coffee maker.
* Renter should be sober.
* Professional female who ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Is it possible to negotiate better terms on your lease? It could
be worth a try. What do you have to lose? Here are a few tactics
to try:
* Ask the landlord how many vacant units are in the building.
* Bring a competitors ad with you when you view the apartment.
* Ask for a 'move-in special' if the building is ne or under
construction.
* Ask for a two or three year lease (if you need a longer than a
typical one year lease) with the current rate locked in for the
duration of the entire lease. Be ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
QUESTION:
What can I do about a landlord who promised a clean and newly
painted apartment before we moved in, but didn't deliver? We
have moved in because we had nowhere else to go, but I am
concerned about our children's health and the total well-being
of our family. Can I report the unhealthy living conditions to
the health department? Please let me know of my legal rights or
how to go about this problem in a dignified manner.
ANSWER:
If the unpainted and unclean conditions are genuine ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
MOVE-IN DAY
Your landlord will give you or should give you a move-in
inspection sheet on the day that you take possess of your new
apartment. It is very important that you take about 30 minutes
and do an inspection of your new home before you move-in.
Indicate on the move-in condition sheet any pre-existing damage
i.e. spots on the carpet, wall damage, the general condition of
the appliances.
Promptly return your completed form to the landlord and be sure
to sign and date it. Your landlord ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
QUESTION:
After fives years in a rental house, I have been given a 30 day
notice to vacate the premises. This was done mid-month after I
paid and the property manager cashed my check for the current
month of rent. I also paid "last month" rent when I initially
rented this place, plus a security deposit. Since I have paid
and the property manager has accepted rent for the next 45 days,
is it still possible to be given the 30 day notice mid-cycle?
And what becomes of the last month rent which is ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Your landlord can't evict you unless he has has gone to court
and proved that you did something wrong that justifies ending
the tenancy.
And your landlord can't proceed with an eviction lawsuit without
terminating the tenancy first. This usually means giving you
adequate written notice, in a specified way and form. If you
don't move after proper notice (or reform your ways -- for
example, by paying the rent or finding a new home for the dog),
the landlord can file a lawsuit to evict you. (This ...
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9th April
2009
State Limit
Alabama No statutory limit
Alaska Two months' rent, except where rent exceeds $2,000 per
month
Arizona One and one-half months' rent (unless tenant voluntarily
agrees to pay more)
Arkansas Two months' rent
California Two months' rent (unfurnished, no waterbed); two and
one-half months' rent (unfurnished, tenant has waterbed); three
months' rent(furnished, no waterbed); three and one-half months'
rent (furnished, tenant has waterbed)
Colorado No statutory limit
Connecticut Two ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Here's the amount of time landlords have to return a tenant's
security deposit after the tenant leaves. For details on your
state's specific procedures for returning security deposits, see
your state's landlord-tenant statutes.
State Deadline for Returning Security Deposit
Alabama No statutory deadline
Alaska 14 days if the tenant gives proper notice to terminate
tenancy; 30 days if the tenant does not give proper notice
Arizona 14 days
Arkansas 30 days
California Three weeks
Colorado One ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Kitchen sink clogs can often be avoided by properly disposing of
food scraps.In rental properties they ussually install less then
the best because they know that tenant's ussually are very hard
on them. By taking steps every day to make sure they are clean
and running right can save time and money later.
The top eight foods that will back up your drain are:
1. Egg shells
2. Rice
3. Pasta
4. Grease
5. Potato peels
6. Banana skins
7. Celery
8. Coffee grounds
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
The nation's apartment builders have put out a report which
shows a burst of multifamily building in central cities over the
past decade.
City construction has increased faster than that of suburban
growth. Building permits for metropolitan areas are up from 17%
to 21%. In 1999 apartment construction in these areas was up 55%
from 1992 levels.
The lifestyle of the city is attracting childless couples,
singles as well as households comprised of roommates. These
groups prefer to rent rather than ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Sometimes when you rent places things happen. People can get out
of control and damage is done to the rental property. The most
common problem is holes in the walls. These holes can be fixed
by you which can save you from having the landlord fix it and
deducting it off your security deposit.
If you put a small hole in the wall when you are moving out, you
can repair it quickly.
For holes less than two inches in diameter you will need:
* Putty knife
* Wallboard knife
* Peel and stick repair ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
In renting an apartment or a house you will lose some of your
privacy rights.
Anyone Home? Your landlord will be able to enter your home to
make repairs and in certain cases to make inspections. Your
lease should outline when and how your landlord will be able to
enter your apartment. If your lease does not specify this your
landlord may be able to enter without giving you advanced
notification.
Your lease should state:
WHEN: Your landlord should be able to enter only during
reasonable hours. ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Students are finding it even more difficult to find an
affordable apartment near campus in the Boston area. A high
demand for rental property hurts students because landlords
prefer to rent to professionals first.
A contributing factor to the tight market is the sale of
condominiums as a primary residence rather than a rental unit.
During the early 90's many condominiums were converted into
rentals because the owner could not sell it. Today with a
recovering economy and the low crime rate in ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Living with a roommate will probably be unlike anything you have
done in your life until now. To help you adjust to your living
situation, we offer the following advice:
Be realistic.
Don't expect your roommate to be your best friend and constant
companion. Continuous close contact can strain even the best of
friendships.
Keep the lines of communication open.
Discuss the potential areas of conflict. Be open to compromise.
If necessary, make a list of ground rules concerning such issues
as ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
I was a freshman and did not know anyone else who would be
attending my university. So I signed up for a roommate (getting
a single as a freshman is impossible) and hoped for the best. My
roommate turned out to be a nice girl and I was quite happy for
the first few weeks. She was clean, quiet, and kept to herself
most of the time. Then she got a boyfriend. (At this point, I
would like to mention that Roomie wasn't a small girl. She was
flirting with 300 lbs. Her boyfriend had her beat by about ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Whether you have known your prospective roommate since
kindergarten, or whether you just met, it is important to set
aside some time for an in-depth conversation to discuss your
expectations. You should meet in person, perhaps over a cup of
coffee. Campus is a great neutral ground. A telephone call just
won't do for something as important as this.
Don't skip any of the following points! Thoroughly explore how
each of you feels about the other's comments. If you are not
clear about something, ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Communication is the biggest key to any relationship, and
roommates are no different.
Open up the channels of communication early: Talk frankly about
how excited you are, if you are nervous, etc. Get it out; they
probably feel the same way. Doing so will establish that you're
both committed to making it work, even when the honeymoon is
over.
Look at yourself and your own habits, think of what a roommate
would most likely complain about and point blank say "Look, if
my [snoring, late nights, ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Don't be dismayed if you find yourself in conflict with your
roommate(s). Disagreements between people are inevitable,
especially in a roommate situation where people live together
and interact on a daily basis. Conflicts usually occur when
changes are needed and when behaviors, thoughts and feelings
need to be re-examined. Don't be afraid to confront your
roommates about what is bothering you. If you know how to deal
with conflict positively and productively, all involved can
benefit from the ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Living in the halls is an important and exciting part of college
life. Whether you know your roommate or are meeting for the
first time, living with another person is difficult at times.
Open, honest and constant communication is the key to successful
roommate relationships. Often it is difficult to talk about
differences when you and your roommate are first trying to get
to know each other. If you intend to live together happily, you
need to realize and resolve your personal difference early ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
On the subject of moving in with a friend, I really don't have
much experience. I still live with my folks. The way I see it,
why move out when I have free housing and free food here at
home? I'm only 18, so I'm still trying to save money. But if I
did move out, I definitely would not move in with a friend. On
the contrary, I haven't had much luck with long-term friendships
anyway. I've seen many come and go, but only one true friend has
lasted. I don't want to ruin that by moving in with her. ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Steps:
1. Talk to your roomie-to-be before starting the application
process. Find out if there's anything in your future roommate's
rental history that would throw a wrench into getting approval
for both of you.
2. Tell the landlord or property manager exactly how many people
will be living in the property. Each of you will have to fill
out a rental application.
3. Make sure each of you has all your rental history information
together. This includes previous addresses, as well as phone
numbers ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Steps:
1. Ask permission to change roommates or names on a lease by
submitting a written request to your landlord.
2. Include some background information on your prospective
roommate, such as employment status and rental history, in your
written request to the landlord.
3. Obtain a rental application for your prospective roommate if
the landlord agrees to your request.
4. Realize that your landlord will probably require you and your
new roommate to sign a new lease or rental agreement ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Getting to Know You..........
10:00 p.m.: You've finished your schoolwork for the evening. You
neatly stack your books on your desk, fold and put away
clothing, shut off the lights, slip into your neatly made bed,
and drift off to sleep.
11:30 p.m.: You're jolted out of your peaceful dream by loud
heavy metal and bright lights. Could it be morning already? No
such luck. Rather, it seems your party-loving roommate has just
arrived home from -- surprise, surprise -- a party (for the
sixth night ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Flowers have been used for centuries to decorate and perfume
houses. Bringing fresh cut flowers into your home adds colour
and scent it is true, but the flowers add an extra dimension
that cannot be created with soft furnishings and accessories -
they bring with them a sense of life and growth, making a room
come alive. Think how welcoming Flowers are when you find an
elegant arrangement in a hotel lobby or a simple posy on a
restaurant table. Having fresh flowers in your home, even if
only at ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
State Limit
Alabama No statutory limit
Alaska Two months' rent, except where rent exceeds $2,000 per
month
Arizona One and one-half months' rent (unless tenant voluntarily
agrees to pay more)
Arkansas Two months' rent
California Two months' rent (unfurnished, no waterbed); two and
one-half months' rent (unfurnished, tenant has waterbed); three
months' rent(furnished, no waterbed); three and one-half months'
rent (furnished, tenant has waterbed)
Colorado No statutory limit
Connecticut Two ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Students are finding it even more difficult to find an
affordable apartment near campus in the Boston area. A high
demand for rental property hurts students because landlords
prefer to rent to professionals first.
A contributing factor to the tight market is the sale of
condominiums as a primary residence rather than a rental unit.
During the early 90's many condominiums were converted into
rentals because the owner could not sell it. Today with a
recovering economy and the low crime rate in ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
SHARED RESIDENCE AGREEMENTS
A roommate agreement is made by two or more people who are
sharing living expenses. All roommates should have a clear
understanding about their individual responsibilities for rent
and other living expenses. Without a written agreement problems
are more likely to arise. Few things could be more uncomfortable
than sharing a house with someone with whom you have an ongoing
disagreement about financial matters. It is always best to have
such understandings in a written ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
One of the more daunting aspects of survival at a residential
school is dealing with your roommate. Not that it's particularly
difficult, but it often looms over the impending school year. We
want to make sure you're armed with the tools and techniques to
effectively communicate and get along with your roommate.
The prelims: getting to know your roommate. You should always
break the ice--it's hard, sometimes, but after you do, you'll be
glad you did!
Start with some easy questions like:
What's ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
This story could constitute a practical joke or a revenge. My
junior year in college myself and three friends had a house and
since we went to a relatively small school it became somewhat of
the party house. For one of my roommates 21st birthday a friend
of ours gave him a handle of the cheapest whiskey (it came in a
plastic bottle and the dude that gave it to us had an entire
case of these handles!) I have ever run across.
A few weeks later we had thrown a small gathering and had people
in and ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
If you have decided to live with someone else, the most
important thing to do is to take a good look at yourself as a
potential roommate. Set aside at least an hour of your time to
sit down with a piece of paper and a pencil and do some serious
introspection. Don't skip this part, it's really valuable.
List Your Assets.
Start with the good stuff and give yourself a pat on the back.
Make a list of all of the "pluses" you will bring to a roommate
relationship. Here are a few examples, but take ...
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9th April
2009
Let's call her Cathy Brown. I met her while teaching an acting
class. She was assigned to me as my assistant. We seemed to get
along well, and one day she said she had a new house and needed
tenants ASAP in order to pay for it. Well, lookie here, me
living on my brother's couch. I was about to say yes when my gut
suddenly lurched and intuition screeched "Noooooo DO NOT DO IT."
Naturally I overrode it.
I moved in. At first Cathy was really cool, but over the course
of days she starts to tell me ...
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9th April
2009
When you move into an apartment, you and your landlord have to
have a lot of blind faith for each other. You could be "Mr. Nice
Guy", or "Mr. I'm Going To Throw Parties Here Every Night Guy."
Tenants are usually not into maintenance, therefore they aren't
as careful with their rented property as they would be if they
owned it. They also tend to see maintenance as the landlord's
job. So, in order to assure the landlord that any damages made
to the apartment while you are a tenant will be ...
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9th April
2009
So it's my fifth (and final) year of undrgrad and I am planning
on getting my own place; but right before that happens I get an
opportunity to rent a house for a total of $750 month, and this
includes utilities. Well, no shit, I'm going to go for it. All I
have to do is find two roommates. Well I met some dude (we will
refer to him as CrazyBones) in a class the semester before. He
seemed a little off, but overall we got along and we had been in
touch that summer and coincidently he needed a ...
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9th April
2009
QUESTION:
I'm subletting an apartment. My landlord wants to evict me for
smoking -- and for allowing my guests to smoke, too. The tenant
whom I rent from didn't mention any rules about smoking, nor
were there any in the tenant's lease nor in my month-to-month
sublease. I pay rent on time. What are my rights?
ANSWER:
Given the news reports over the harmful effects of tobacco
smoke, some landlords are writing lease and rental agreement
clauses that prohibit smoking, either in the tenant's unit ...
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9th April
2009
Test yourself with our roommate personality test.
1. Do you tend to find fault with others? Yes or no
2. Are you a moody person? Yes or no
3. Have you ever had a check bounce before? Yes or no
4. Do you generally pay your bills after the due date? Yes or no
5. Do you wait for someone else to contact the landlord about a
maintenance problem? Yes or no
6. Do others call you a "messy person". Yes or no
7. Do you start quarrels with other people? Yes or no
8. Are you regularly late for class or ...
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9th April
2009
QUESTION:
I feel that I am being wrongly evicted from our apartment by
another roommate who claims to be the only one on the lease. I'm
pretty sure I signed it, too, but I can't remember.
ANSWER:
The first thing to do is to get a copy of that lease. Start with
the landlord, who probably has a copy (and state law may require
him to give you a copy if you request it). If you're on the
lease, your roommate cannot get you out -- only landlords can
evict tenants.
Now, suppose you're not on the ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
If you are moving into an apartment you may want to consider
investing in insurance. Along with the first month's rent,
chances are you will be asked to pay a security deposit. This is
a type of insurance for your landlord. The landlord can use this
deposit to pay for any damages caused during your residency. For
you, security comes in the form of renter's insurance.
Most renters use the homeowner's form of insurance known as the
HO4 policy. This policy will typically cover furniture,
clothing, ...
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9th April
2009
1. Who is going to bring what things to the room? Who is going
to bring the television, VCR, refrigerator, etc.? How many of
each of these do we need?
2. When will you be moving in? Will these be different times?
Who is going to help you move in? Do we need to alternate times?
3. How will the room be decorated? How many things do we need to
have to have our room be 'home like?' Will this only be one
person's decorations?
When you move in, take time to talk to your roommate about:
1. Your sleep ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
I think that I, along with one of my best friends, were the two
worst roommates ever. We were legendary for our filth.
It was our sophomore year that we decided to live together. Each
of us had problems the year before because the standards of our
previous roommates were way too rigorous.
The students in our all-male dorm were primarily underclassmen
so it was a pretty crappy place to begin with. You know how
those places are ... puke in the bathroom that sits there for
days; trash cans in the ...
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9th April
2009
The Trial Period.
When you first set up your household, there should be a period
of time in which you and your roommate(s) concentrate on just
being yourselves and living the way you want (within reason, of
course). Do not try to anticipate your roommate's likes and
dislikes. If you have always listened to the stereo for an hour
before falling asleep, now is not the time to change the habit
just because you don't think your roommate will like it. The
idea is to do the things you want to do and ...
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9th April
2009
I had transfered to a new college, and I had one good semester
with two good roommates. However, we were sick of living in a
triple, so next semester we decided to get doubles. They knew
each other longer and decided to room together. The only other
guy I knew who didn't have a roommate was someone I'll refer to
as Stink (his last name was actually a synonym for smelly). I
did know his last roommate moved out after the first semester,
and he spent the second semester alone in a room which ...
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9th April
2009
When planning to move out of your apartment there are certain
obligations that you have to your landlord.
1. GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE - Generally a 30 day notice is required
but check your lease as some counties allow for a 60 day notice.
2. GIVE NOTICE ON THE FIRST DAY OF THE MONTH - This can be
tricky so be careful. In some cases if you give your notice even
a day late you can end up paying for an extra month's rent. Find
out what your landlord's policy is.
3. YOU MUST GIVE WRITTEN NOTICE EVEN IF ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
People always ask what kind of deposit does a landlord request
if the tenant has a pet. There is no set amount or set rules to
determine how much because every situation is different. The
size of the dog, the breed of the dog all this goes into
determining the amount of the deposit.
A landlord must consider his other tenants and neighbors before
he decides to allow pets into his rental property. All of the
following applies:
* Will the owner be responsible and clean up after his dog or
cat?
* ...
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9th April
2009
Looking for a roommate?
Roommate locating services make it easy to find someone who
shares the same interests and goals as you do. You no longer
need to put expensive ads in the paper because most roommate
locating services are free. These services are guaranteed to be
fast, easy, and convenient... but are they guaranteed to be safe?
In order to increase your security, you should avoid using any
locator service which asks you to display your phone number or
your current address in your profile. ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Before signing any lease:
* Take a walk through the unit that you are renting to make sure
it is in good repair.
* Be sure to read the lease completely. All leases are not the
same.
What should be included in your lease:
* All verbal promises should be reduced to writing within the
lease.
* Are there provisions for a job transfer within the lease?
* How and when do you give notice to move? Must you give notice
even when the lease expires and you wish to move? Can you go
month to month at the ...
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9th April
2009
WHAT DO I NEED TO BRING
You and your roommate finally find that perfect apartment and
you are ready to submit your application. What kind of
information will you be expected to provide?
Most property management companies will need the following from
you:
* Name, address and telephone numbers of past and current
employers.
* Name, address, and telephone numbers of past and current
landlords usually up to 3 years but you may be required to back
further.
* A photo ID and/or drivers license
* Your ...
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9th April
2009
I would like to break my lease because I would like to move in
with a friend so I can save money to return to school in the
fall. I still have about 6 months left on my lease. What can I
do?
Thanks, eddie
Dear Eddie,
The first thing to do is read your lease carefully. Some leases
have what is called a 'lease breaking clause' which will tell
you exactly what to do as well as how much it will cost you.
There is usually a fee associated with it. But there are also
those leases which do not give ...
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9th April
2009
HUD has housing programs for low-income families. Once accepted
into the program the family or individual is free to choose any
housing which meets the requirements of the program.
Participants are not limited to subsidized housing projects. In
general the participants are required to pay 1/3 of their gross
income as their portion of the rent. The remaining rent is paid
directly to the landlord by the Housing Authority on behalf of
the tenant.
The major problem with Section 8 housing is that ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Once you have decided to move into an apartment with one or more
roommates, you will need to determine how your rental payments
will be handled. There are three ways you can set up the lease
and determine how the rent will be paid:
a) All roommates sign the lease, and all are then "Jointly and
Severally Liable" for rent and damages
b) One person basically becomes the "landlord" of the apartment
by renting one or several rooms of the apartment to other people
through what is called ...
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9th April
2009
Living on campus is very different from living with your
immediate family. You may not know your roommates very well. You
may come from different parts of the country, or different parts
of the world. Your roommates may have different cultures,
different religions, different habits, different lifestyles, and
different customs. While these new experiences may initially
seem a little strange or intimidating to you, they may also
offer unique opportunities for greater understanding of others,
more ...
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9th April
2009
Legacies and Adventures Teach the Importance of Pursuing Your
Dreams Book Review ' Saint Brendan and the Voyage Before
Columbus by Mike McGrew Reviewed by Lisa M. Hendey
Many parents want to teach their children the importance of
identifying and pursuing their dreams and the value of a strong
faith in God. In the new book Saint Brendan and the Voyage
Before Columbus (Paulist Press, December 2004, paperback, 32
pages) author Dr. Mike McGrew and illustrator Marnie Saenz Litz
share the story of ...
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9th April
2009
My worst roommate (and I've had some bad ones) was on my
semester at Tel-Aviv University. It started on the group flight
there, with this obnoxious surfer looking guy who was seated
next to me (I was on an aisle, he was in the middle). On the ten
hour flight, he had me put something in or take something out of
the overhead for him at least fifteen or twenty times. He just
wouldn't leave me alone, and was constantly begging me to change
seats with him, and grab a pen, and put this card in his ...
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9th April
2009
"Don't expect to be best friends with your roommate, just settle
for not killing each other..."
"You would not believe how weird my roommate is..."
"My roommate from hell did it again..."
Yes, I heard all the roommate stories before I started college.
The majority of them were about how awful roommates were and how
it was impossible to get along. I had a major case of roommate
phobia before I started college and I was convinced that I would
get a psychopath for a roommate and everything would ...
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9th April
2009
Whether you're renting for three months or three years; these
rules apply to anyone wanting to be a responsible renter.
1. Get everything in writing.
Anything not specifically outlined in your lease should be put
into a written document. Without documentation, you have no
proof to back yourself up. For example, if you've reported a
repair request to your landlord, and three weeks later it still
hasn't been taken care of, you won't be able to go to your
landlord and complain. How can you prove ...
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9th April
2009
The Lease
As a general rule, all adults living in an apartment should be
named on the lease and should be co-responsible for payment of
rent and maintenance of the unit. This means that each of you is
responsible for making sure the entire rent is paid each month
and that other obligations under the lease (maintenance, payment
for damages, etc.) are everyone's concern. This also means that
you are all protected under the terms of the lease.
If a roommate is moving in during the course of an ...
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9th April
2009
RENTAL APPLICATION
Move in date: ___________
Applicant Information:
Apartment or address applying for:
_______________________________________
Applicant's Name: ______________________________________
Applicant's SS# ___________________
Co-Applicant's Name: ___________________________________
Co-Applicant's SS# ___________________
Phone # home: _____________________ Work_______________
DOB __________________
Co-Applicant's home/work phone______________
Co-Applicant's DOB ...
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9th April
2009
Steps:
1. Communicate openly with your roommate. Agree to talk about
issues before they get out of control.
2. Accept that sometimes people will be in a bad mood. If she
says she doesn't want to go do something with you, don't take it
personally.
3. Decide early how the rent and utilities will be split, and
what to do if one person can't make the month's payments.
4. Establish rules about food, company, chores, noise, tobacco
and alcohol use, and parking. Make sure each person's
expectations ...
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9th April
2009
Although this story is coming from the perspective of a crazy
roomate, it is something I still regret to this day. It all
started when I moved in with my best friend at college. We were
as different as night and day - I liked to drink and party alot,
while he was more down for sitting on our couch and watching
fucked up foreign movies. We knew things weren't going to work
out when 3 days into living with each other he awoke to me
pissing in his room. I can't really remember doing it, but ...
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9th April
2009
While reading the news on the Internet this morning I came
across an article on that furry little groundhog, better know as
Punxsutawney Phil.
As happens every year at this time, the little fur-ball emerged
from his burrow, as he's done since 1886 - wow, he must be
really old by now ' to give us the updated winter forecast.
Yes sports fans it's official, good old Phil saw his shadow,
which means six more weeks of winter.
Now your reaction to this news will vary depending on what part
of the ...
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9th April
2009
Reading to your child at a young age is one of the most
effective tools for expanding his mind and instilling a lifelong
love of learning. Reading a good book allows your child to
travel to places she has never been, to meet people she has
never met, and to develop an understanding of how to deal with a
variety of physical and emotional situations.
Reading to your child also helps you develop an emotional
connection. Whether you have her cuddle up in your lap, nestle
with him while he is ...
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9th April
2009
With such a cold weather my girls spend more time inside. This
means that automatically they watch more television, which is
something I don't want them to do. Don't get me wrong I can
honestly say that I have become a great fan of Dora the Explorer
and Sponge bob 'thanks to my girls' but, I do not want them glue
to the TV the whole day. I want them to use their imagination,
learn new things and get rid of some energy. So, I schedule many
activities with them during the day. In return I see ...
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9th April
2009
Words are truly powerful things. They are something that
becomes a part of us, our history, and our legacy. From my own
life experiences, I have understood how words, simple words said
in passing to a child, can leave an impression and help manifest
a future purpose.
As a writer, I was born with words and stories of hope. When I
was four, my mother let me construct words on a typewriter,
always encouraging me to create more. Through the years, she
gave me the words of strength, hope, and love ...
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9th April
2009
Goal setting is essential for building a successful life.
However, teaching kids how to set and achieve goals is not part
of most school curriculums, nor is it taught in most homes. Many
parents never learned the techniques of goal setting, and are
still struggling with their own. You don't need to know it all.
While you develop your own goal-setting skills, you can also be
helping and encouraging your children to develop theirs. Goal
setting is a life-long skill. It helps your child to focus ...
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9th April
2009
"I love daisies too," she told him several nights after they
first met. She wasn't sure why she blurted it out but it seemed
the normal thing to say considering the conversation they were
having.
They were talking about "favorite things" the way you do when
you are trying to get to know someone. Small talk that keeps the
conversation flowing:
"My favorite color is green, 18 is my lucky number, and my
favorite food is pizza." When she jokingly asked if he had a
favorite flower he replied, ...
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9th April
2009
We finally seem to get parenting techniques that work with the
first child only to find out that they don't work with the next
child. Why can kids be born with instructions? Good news! When
you understand your children's perceptual styles, you'll
discover that they are born with an 'instruction manual.' Each
of us is a unique combination of the Four Perceptions: Audio,
Feeler, Visual, and Wholistic. When children are born, they are
100% Feelers. Although they will continue to have ...
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9th April
2009
Great baby shower decorations are more about using your
imagination than your pocketbook! You can create a wonderful
party mood with simple, high-impact arrangements. This article
details some of the best ideas for baby shower decorations.
Use balloons artfully
Balloons make it feel like a party! Always have balloons at your
events. Here's a money-saver tip -- your local 99¢ store will
usually have balloons at a much lower price than most party
stores.
A basic use of balloons is to create ...
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9th April
2009
Lists of baby names are always fun to look at, whether you're
seeking a name for your soon-to-be-born baby boy or baby girl,
wondering about the popularity of your own first name, or just
curious about what baby names are currently hot. What I find
particularly interesting is tracking the popularity of baby
names over the decades. In looking through U.S. government baby
name lists from 1880 to the present, some amusing patterns
emerge, particularly in regards to baby names for girls. ...
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9th April
2009
Baby shower cakes are terrific centerpieces for showers. Guests
always laugh when they see one and the expectant mom is thrilled
to receive a very useful gift. They're also called diaper cakes
because diapers are the main ingredient. It is quite easy to
make one. Check out the detailed instructions below.
The ingredients for your baby shower cake
Here's the list of items you need for your cake:
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- Naturally, you'll need disposable diapers. How many? Assuming you want to make a medium size
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9th April
2009
Ask first time parents-to-be what baby shower gifts they would
like to receive. Watch their response -- you'll quite likely see
a look of real confusion on their faces! Or maybe they'll come
up with a stock answer like 'diapers' or something similar.
Exactly what a new arrival needs is not obvious to someone who's
never had a baby before. And many times, guests are in no better
position either, when it comes to deciding on baby shower gifts.
Of course, there's a lot more to baby showers than ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
If your rental application was rejected due to a black mark on
your credit report, don't just ignore the situation out of
embarrassment... get a copy of the report and see what you can
do to tackle the problem. You may find your credit report has
errors or marks you didn't even know about.
Three companies distribute your credit information:
Experian: 1-888-397-3742 Equifax: 1-800-685-1111 TransUnion:
1-800-916-8800 You can call any of their toll free numbers to
find out how to get a copy of ...
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9th April
2009
Whether you've hosted baby showers before or not, chances are
you've got some questions regarding the right baby shower
etiquette. You want to create a truly special time for the guest
of honor without any unintended faux pas. This guide was
specially created to help you get there.
The real basics
Take the wishes of the mom-to-be into account at every stage.
That includes the games, food, invitation list and all other
aspects of the baby shower.
You can have baby showers either before or ...
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9th April
2009
Below is a discussion of how to handle probate.
First of all, what is probate? We've heard various things about
probate and we are pretty sure that it deals with court matters
that involve our property. We generally know that probate is
something that happens after we die and it's a negative
experience because it is expensive and it takes a lot of time.
True, the two main problems with probate are that it can take up
to a year to accomplish its own goals (not ours) and it is an
expensive ...
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9th April
2009
This article is available for free reprint provided that the
author's bionote is left intact and the article is published
complete and unaltered. If you are using this article on a
website or e-book, please make sure that the link in the
author's bionote is live or clickable. Email notice of intent to
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A Tiny Spot By Barbara Carr Phillips
A tiny spot is no big deal. Unless you're a breast cancer
survivor waiting for screen results.
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2009
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Choosing educational toys and games for children In the
last few years, parents started getting more and more interested
in choosing all sorts of educational toys for their children.
Because a parent wishes the best for his child, a toy that is
labeled as educational is very likely to be bought easier than
others.
But what is an child educational toy?
Well, there is no definition of the term 'educational toy' from
what I know. However, what I do know is that an educational toy
is a toy ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
What is one of the best and least expensive purchases you can
make that benefits your whole family? Better yet, this purchase
will save you lots of money over time. Don't laugh when I tell
you to buy a bidet!
In America our awareness of bidets is limited to bad jokes and
toilet humor, but millions of people all over the world take
them very seriously as devices that will benefit every member of
the family. In some countries like Argentina your house actually
loses value if it doesn't have a ...
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9th April
2009
As a long time sufferer of bad breath (halitosis) I can still
remember the day my girlfriend told me I had puppy breath. As
affectionate as that sounds I knew what she really meant was
that I had bad breath. Being somewhat shy in the first place,
this only compounded my lack of confidence and made me totally
aware of my breath problem from that day on.
Rarely was there a date from then on that I didn't have a supply
of mints, gum, or some other type of breath altering products
available to me. ...
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9th April
2009
The Chinese Year of the Rooster
The Chinese Year of the Rooster starts on February 9 and lasts
until January 28 2006. There's a table below telling you the
dates of other Chinese astrology signs.
There are twelve Chinese year signs in the Chinese Zodiac.
Unlike in our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign
lasts for a year. Legend has it that as Buddha was about to
depart the earth he summoned all the animals to say goodbye.
Only twelve turned up so, to show his appreciation of ...
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9th April
2009
The Burial Vault is an Important Part of Funeral Pre-Planning.
You hear a lot about caskets also called 'coffins' and about how
much protection they provide your loved one after burial. You
never really stop to think about what actually is the most
important part of the burial ' the burial vault or grave liner.
Consider this. The casket is generally made out of wood, steel,
fiberglass or plastic and in most cases the only protection
against rust or water penetration is found in the gasket ...
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9th April
2009
February the 14th is a day dedicated to love. We asked our ezine
readers to submit their thoughts and favorite quotes about love
and we received so many replies, we're still trying to read them
all. Thank you for your submissions!
Love comes in many shapes and flavors and is expressed
differently by folks. Some expressions are so 'different' that
we couldn't add them to our ezine! Such creativity, my goodness.
Love is a very strong emotion and it is a very real spiritual
attribute. It requires ...
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9th April
2009
b>Why We Celebrate Valentine's Day.. The oldest Valentine
card still in existence was sent in 1415 by Charles Duke of
Orleans, at the time a prisoner in the Tower of London, to his
wife. The Valentine's card is now preserved and displayed in the
British Museum. However, the origins of Valentine's Day lie in
ancient Rome. Over the years the ever expanding Roman empire
became more difficult to police and there was an increasing
shortage of soldiers. Believing that married men were too
attached to ...
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9th April
2009
If you're going the increasingly popular route of personalizing
your own wedding vows, you're probably looking for some tips to
make your vows as special, meaningful, and eloquent as you can.
This is something that will take time beforehand so that you can
prepare yourself and become completely comfortable with what
you're saying. Remember, you're not just saying pretty words,
you're stating your wedding vows --
words from the heart that aim to express if only a fraction of
how important this ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
When I left my high-tech corporate job to be an at-home mom, I
had no idea of the changes I was going to encounter. No, I am
not talking of the usual baby stuff like not freaking out when
food or something worse gets rubbed on my nice clothes'if and
when I get a chance to where nice clothes. Nor am I talking
about the fact that I could no longer have extravagant and
expensive knicks-knacks on my coffee table. What I am talking
about is something else'and someone else. I am talking about
having ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Every parent knows the calming effects on their baby of rocking
and gentle motion. After all, who among us has not paced the
floor at 2 am trying to entice a little one back to sleep by
rocking, bouncing or swaying?
While you may not be able to do much about those late night
pacing sessions, you can capitalise on your baby's love of
rhythmical movement to benefit both of you in many other ways as
well. Instead of saving your dance sessions for the wee hours,
why not make music and dancing a ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Here are guidelines or quick baby shower tips for hosting a
successful baby shower party. Come and explore these quick tips.
Read more'
In this section we are discussing few quick tips for a
successful baby shower. As we have discussed earlier. Baby
showers are shifting. From the traditional to the modern fun
oriented and realistic baby showers. Depending upon the ease and
preference of the mom-to-be as well as the hostess.
There can be a great number of baby shower tips. From planning
the ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Parents must give serious thought to protecting their family
through estate tax planning. While life insurance and trusts
should be a part of every plan, Roth IRAs can be a simple tool
for passing money to your child on a tax-free basis. Roth IRA
First, we need a quick summary of the Roth IRA. A Roth IRA is an
after-tax retirement vehicle that produces huge tax savings
because all tax distributions are tax-free. That statement can a
bit confusing, so lets break it down. The downside of a Roth ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Chinese Pregnancy
Traditionally in China, when once people got married, they would
immediately get ready for having a baby. That is why symbolic
things such as dolls or lotus seeds would be put on the beds of
the newly weds on their wedding day so as to bring in the
meaning of having a baby as soon as possible.
When once a married woman becomes pregnant, things for the baby
will start to be prepared. Prams, cot, baby clothes, etc will be
readily prepared to welcome the arrival of the new ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
It's hard to find fashionable and affordable clothes for
children. Here is the scoop on dressing your little bargainista
in the hottest fashions for less.
Dressing Girls
Most of us struggle to find clothing for girls that don't make
your favorite five-year-old look like a midget Britney Spears.
There are plenty of stores to find age appropriate items like
Old Navy, Children's Place, and the Gap. These stores offer
great pieces, for reasonable prices. Always buy items like pants
and jackets one ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Managing money is one of the most critical skills we must
master to function effectively as adults. Yet, although public
schools address the subject of money using math examples,
teachers just don't have the time for individual tutoring.
So, just who is really responsible for this critical education?
PARENTS can teach their children 'money' lessons as soon as they
can count. Otherwise, your toddler may reach his own conclusions
about where money comes from. He may decide it does not grow ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Chinese relatives
It may be interesting to know that, unlike western system, in
China, we have different appellation for different relatives in
a family. This is obviously good practice in order to tell who
we are referring to in a conversation though some people may
think otherwise!
Father's side Mother's side Father's father zufù Mother's father
wài zufù Father's mother zumu Mother's mother wài zumu Father's
elder brother bófù Mother's elder brother jiùfù Father's younger
brother xu ...
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9th April
2009
center>Child Party Planning Guideline #1)
Pick the Theme
Your child is going to look forward to their birthday months
before it arrives. Starting from their last birthday and after
every friend's birthday they attend through the year, they will
continuously ask the same question, 'Is it my birthday
tomorrow?' Let them know how important their birthday is and
make sure they are apart of the planning process. Start by
choosing their birthday theme with them.
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Review of "Guess How Much I Love You: Tenth Anniversary Edition"
Candlewick Press, December 2004 Hardcover, 32 pages ISBN:
0763624357 Recommended Ages: Baby - Preschool
Review by Sherri Allen:
Fans of Sam McBratney's "Guess How Much I Love You" will be
delighted by the Tenth Anniversary edition of the heartwarming
children's classic. Covered with cloth and enclosed in an
attractive slipcase, this special edition makes an excellent
keepsake to be cherished for years to come.
Little Nutbrown Hare ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Are you looking for the Ultimate Airplane Themed Party Games and
Activities? Well stop looking because they are right here...
Don't forget to checkout www.ultimate-kid-birthday-parties.com
for the complete details on how to plan an Airplane Themed Party
for your child's next Ultimate Party.
Good Luck and happy reading...
"Paper Airplane Contest" Have each child make a paper airplane.
Depending on the age of the children, you can either have them
create their own, follow a pattern or make them ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Whether you have high aspirations for your child in the area of
music or not, learning and listening to music is highly
advantageous for your child.
It is common for mothers of very young children to sing to
them, in order to calm them at the end of the day, so that they
go to sleep. Hymns and patriotic music are played in official
occasions and conventions, to arouse patriotic feelings in
people. Loud and fast music with strong tempo is played at
parties, to motivate people to dance and ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
A successful divorce is one in which the parents divorce each
other but do not require the child to divorce one of the
parents, either as a result of parental conflict or by one
parent not being available to the child.
It is a well-established fact that a child experiencing the
dissolution of the family structure will do better if the
parents are able to get along and reduce trauma in an already
traumatic experience. Co-parenting can be a viable option when
it is implemented by parents who ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Develop Your Child's Genius
Reading whole pages at a time and remembering the material in
detail. Solving problems in a creative and totally new ways.
Learning new subjects easily and quickly. Focusing on an
activity without giving in to any distractions. Knowing the
subject better than anybody else. Coming up with new concepts
and ideas easily and quickly. Inventing new tools and
instruments that help change the world. All those great skills
are identifiers of a genius.
In the last few ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
January 19, 2005, Norfolk, VA 'As more and more families are
keeping in touch via the Internet, today more than ever, it's
easier to arrange family reunions. According to a recent
statistic from the Travel Industry Association of America, 27%
of travelers (56.2 million) choose a destination in order to
attend a social or family event. Traditionally family reunions
have been coordinated in hotels or on campsites, but now
families can choose the convenience of staying in a vacation
home rental. ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Do your dreams, hopes and ambitions shattered by your own
divorce? Do you feel completely worn out of your desire to go on
with your life? Do you feel you have no more purpose or
inspiration for life's achievements?
You must not let yourself think along these lines. Be positive.
Divorce is said to be emotionally painful and recovery from it
is terribly hard, but it should not be taken as an end of your
world. Accept it, learn from it and look at it as an opportunity
for a new beginning for ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Dressing right for the winter wether is essential if you want
to enjoy your outdoor activities. Winter clothing manufacturers
make sure that your day on the slopes is warm, dry and
comfortable.
You downhill escapades will require a different attire, then the
stroll in the snow covered park. The dressing decisions should
be based on the weather, the planed activity and the length of
time you plan to stay outside.
Dressing right for the Weather First thing you need to do before
you get ready, ...
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9th April
2009
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9th April
2009
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
This is a cute little penguin that will come in handy if you're
working on a Winter theme, Winter animal theme, or Penguins
themselves. I've also shown some options for creating a couple
of different kinds of penguins like Emperor Penguins and
Macaroni Penguins.
These are the basic instructions for the penguin...
What You'll Need:
Toilet paper tube Black and white construction paper Scrap
orange construction paper Scissors Glue 2 Wiggle eyes The
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
"When the storyteller tells the truth, she reminds us that human
beings are more alike than unalike... A story is what it's like
to be a human being - to be knocked down and to miraculously
arise. Each one of us has arisen, awakened."
- Maya Angelou
Many people who consult with me regarding their family histories
are also adamant that they want to do the work themselves. I
encourage that. Who knows your personal stories better than you
do? Producing life story legacies through books or videos ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Once upon a time, I harbored a quaint notion of child
development.
In the my imaginary world, children eventually transmogrified
into those horror-movie monsters called teenagers. They would
overrun the house for a few years, scorching and pillaging along
the way...but leaving no lasting damage that a new mortgage and
a five-year Caribbean cruise couldn't fix. They would then
transmogrify into wistful longings and fond memories of when
they were just babies ' when the parents were still in ...
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9th April
2009
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Creating Great Birthday Party Videos
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Home is where the heart is, so they say. But for 20,000
Americans each year, home is where the heart stops beating.
According to a 2002 study, that's how many Americans fall victim
to fatal injuries in their own homes.
At this rate, it will take just 14,750 years for clumsiness and
carelessness to wipe out the entire population. Fortunately,
al-Qaeda is not aware of this statistic and remains fixated on
ka-booming things instead of creating mass clumsiness and
carelessness.
But is it true that ...
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Home and Family
9th April
2009
Just Because The Phone Rings... By David Leonhardt
Brrrrrringgg. The telephone rang.
It was as predictable as Niagara Falls. We had just sat down to
a piping hot dinner, so of course the telephone would ring. My
wife reminded me that just because the phone rings, doesn't mean
we have to answer it, but...
"Hello," I answered.
"Good evening, sir. I am calling to let you know about a
fantabulous new insurance program that will protect you, your
family and everyone you ever meet from warts," The ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Welcoming a newborn baby into the family is always a joyful
occasion especially for first-time parents. The nine months of
waiting has finally come to an end. How heart-warming it is to
hear that first cry. Your baby has arrived!
When it's time to bring your newborn baby home, the excitement
continues from the hospital to your home. Relatives and friends
come over to adore your newborn. What an exciting time!
Soon the initial excitement subsides and reality strikes! It's
time to think about ...
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8th April
2009
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Family Time
When you pick up any magazine, it's easy to find an abundance of
articles to help you organize your life. Most offer tips for
cleaning out the closets, shuffling the papers on the desk,
finding ways to organize the kid's toys.
But, here's a different twist. We'd like to help you organize
your time to find some precious, extra moments to spend with
your family.
Many parents are frantic because ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
One of the most important factors influencing kids' adjustments
to their parents' separation or divorce is the level of parental
hostility. How bad or how well children go through the divorce
depends on how the situation is handled.
To give you concrete idea on what parental hostility will bring
to your child, a list of several studies conducted by different
researchers relative to hostility between parent and it's impact
to child's development are herein presented.
One study conducted by ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Print out this checklist and follow it to ensure that you are
ready for the Prom.
Four Months before Prom:
___Set Budget - Find out how much money your parents are willing
to contribute to your prom. Start to earn and save money to
cover the difference. ___Magazines - Buy a few Prom magazines
and look through them to find retailers of dresses and
accessories. ___Dress - Start to get ideas of what type of dress
you would like to buy. Cut out pictures from magazines and start
a scrap book. ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
When my son was in sixth grade, he came home with a rip in his
new sneakers. He told me the gym teacher did it during a sneaker
check. It sounded like a fib, or at best, an accident on the
teacher's part, but I needed to clarify things.
"You mean he tugged on your sneaker and it ripped?" I asked.
"No, he said. It ripped when he threw it across the floor and it
hit the doorway."
"He threw it across the floor?" I tried to keep my voice guarded.
"Yeah, if your sneaker comes off, he throws it. My ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Here is an easy, inexpensive and fun kid experiment for your
next kid birthday party.
This activity, which is strictly speaking a kid science
experiment, can be used in any party as entertainment. Even
better: have a "Mad Chemist" theme and use this idea as one of
the kid experiments.
Fill a plate or saucer with milk and put in a few drops of food
coloring on top of the milk in different spots. The smaller the
drops the better.
Use a spoon to pour a small amount of dishwashing liquid into
the ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Do you think you really know your child? I don't mean know what
he/she likes and doesn't like, but to know him/her well enough
to understand his/her challenges, to appreciate his/her
strengths and weaknesses and to help him/her develop his
talents. Knowing your children can help increase their chance
for success in the future and improve your relationship.
As parents, we are constantly looking for ways to improve out
relationship with our children, discipline our children and
provide proper ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Valentine's Day is just around the corner which of course makes
us think of love, romance and of course flowers! It seems this
special day wouldn't be complete without them. Flowers touch our
souls and brighten our spirits which is why they have remained a
popular choice for 'lovebirds' all over the world!
Depending on your mood and the flowers you pick, you can make
this arrangement whimsical or elegant, so gather what you need
and let's get started!
Supplies:
Store bought heart shaped ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
As many as one in three babies are born with a birthmark. These
are neither painful or harmful, although about one in a hundred
will require medical treatment.
Types Of Birthmark Strawberry Naevi Marks - these often
appear at age 2 or 3 weeks, are red in color and may feel lumpy.
They often grow in size for 6-9 months.
Stork Bites - also called 'salmon patch', a pinkish color, lie
flat on the skin and don't grow. Stork Bites usually disappear
in the first two years.
Port Wine Stains - as the
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8th April
2009
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8th April
2009
Today Norm Goldman, Editor of Sketchandtravel.com &
Bookpleasures.com is pleased to have as a guest, Denise and Alan
Fields, authors of BRIDAL BARGAINS and the BRIDAL PASSPORT
WEDDING PLANNER. Both are in bookstores nationwide or you can
order online at WINDSORPEAK.COM.
The Fields have been featured on the TODAY SHOW, OPRAH and
DATELINE NBC.
Thanks Denise and Alan for accepting our invitation to be
interviewed.
Norm:
Please tell our readers how you started writing about weddings
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Our children are growing up bilingual in the French part of
Canada ' Québec. 'That's fine', says everyone. 'Even though
they'll probably start speaking later because they're learning
two languages at once, they'll catch up.'
Well actually, this well-entrenched idea that bilingual children
are slower to acquire language, is actually a myth!
We were surprised and delighted to learn that research is
finding that bilingual children do NOT acquire language later
than monolingual children. Our ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Imagine cuddling up with your small child to look at a picture
book together that is interactive, musical, responsive and talks
to you?
This is the experience that people are having who are engaged in
that relatively new pastime ' playing computer games with babies.
JumpStart's Knowledge Adventure calls it 'lapware', Kiddies
Games' logo is 'Hop on the lap and tap', and Sesame Street's
'Baby and Me' opens with an animation of a baby monster hopping
onto the lap of a Daddy monster to play the ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Create nutritional menus that kids can enjoy using these quick
tips.
Sort Foods into Five Main Groups: Start by creating a
list of foods that you would like to serve to your child. For
each food listed try to sort it into a Milk, Bread, Fruit,
Vegetable, or Meat group. These are the main food groups
identified by the USDA's Child and Adult Care Food Program.
Place yogurt, for instance, in the milk group, pancakes and
enriched tortilla in the bread group and eggs and beef in the
meat group. ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
You are probably well aware that college costs are soaring and
that the need for parents to build college savings has never
been greater. You may also be aware of various loyalty reward
programs (such as Upromise and BabyMint) that pledge to help
build your college savings by paying back a small percentage of
the amount you spend using their credit card and/or buying
certain products. Companies offer these programs because, in the
aggregate, they know they will lead to higher spending on ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
In answer to the question "What is your interest in suicide
prevention?" on NCSPT's web site {National Center for Suicide
Prevention Training}: My interest in suicide prevention?? To END
suicide!!!, [that's real prevention, isn't it??], which is
possible if you suspend disbelief and take the advise found on
www.metanoia.org - 'Metanoia means: "a change of mind"...turning
around, to face a new direction...to turn toward the light.
Because when you face the light, shadow is behind you.' ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Here are some kid party balloon game ideas your kid and his/her
guests will love! Have lots of prizes for the winners.
These games are best played outdoors!
"Easy Teams" The kids have to line themselves up from shortest
to tallest - BUT they are not aloud to talk! They may use
gestures etc. but no talking. Once lined up, let alternate kids
step forward. This is one team - the kids remaining in line is
the other team.
"Nose the Balloon" Let the kids make teams of two. Each team
gets a large ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Formerly titled "When Should An Artist NOT Sign His Work".
I was faced with this question some years ago.
Allow me to back up for just a minute. Years ago, I bought one
of Zig Ziglar's books on how to raise positive kids. I first
bought this book because, like many fathers, I wanted to know
how to raise and discipline my son when the time came. Little
did I know that this book didn't deal so much with the actions
of the son, but more with the actions of the parents! It wasn't
long before I ...
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8th April
2009
How to stay connected with kids while setting limits.
To discipline is to teach. When we discipline we teach our
children to have self-control, to be considerate of others, and
to feel secure. A home with no discipline is a recipe for chaos.
Parents become exhausted and easily stressed. Children feel out
of control, oftentimes exhibiting unacceptable social behavior
without any real consequences. As parents we owe it to our
family to maintain order. We discipline our kids as a means of
setting ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
I have seen some divorce parents consciously distance their
children from the other parent? Such actions may only be
justified when there is a genuine concern about the children's
emotional or physical safety when with the other parent. But in
the absence of past domestic violence, drug or alcohol abuse,
physical, sexual, or emotional child abuse, alienating children
from the other parent will never bring any good.
Other parents may subconsciously alienate children from the
other parent. But ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Los Angeles California ' ' World Moving & Storage Inc .announces
the launch of its new website, http://www.mover4u.com . The new
site provides the ultimate guide for moving and relocation
services. By using mover4u.com, users can quickly find certified
movers, auto transporters, real estate services, and more than
50 other categories. With over 150 different moving & relocation
companies in the directory already, users can easily locate
services nationally, statewide, and by area. Mover4u.com ...
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8th April
2009
The declining moral standards of society, fuelled in some large
part by the television media and mainstream movie industry, has
been much bemoaned by parental groups, religious organisations
and other guardians of our collective morality but without an
awful lot of impact being made. The perceived decay of
traditional values and weakening of moral fibre continues daily
to a point where things which would have made a dock worker
blush 30 years ago now proliferate into mainstream network ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
For those who live and work in the Northern parts, snow and cold
are around for what seems like forever. Those in the warmer
climates can only dream about snow, snowpeople, and carrot
noses. Wherever you call home, these snow munchkins can be a joy
to have around, and a bit of whimsy when life crowds in a bit
too much.
Children and adults can build snow families right in their own
front yard with Mother Nature supplying the essentials. But
anyone can "create" a snowperson with a myriad of ...
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8th April
2009
The effects of recent enlargement in divorce rates are negative
effects. Divorced children are more probably to get pregnant as
teenagers, drop out of high school, abuse drugs and have
aggressively emotional and behavioral problems, which lead to
social problems. Some children decide to go out of their home
when their parents separate each other, and subsequently they
become homeless children. They do not have good opportunities to
find a job due to shortage of education. Consequently, crime ...
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8th April
2009
Is there such thing as divorce parenting practices that is best
appropriate for an infant? I tell you, yes there is. In fact,
it's not only for infant. At every stage of children's
development, whether infants, toddlers, preschoolers, elementary
school age children or adolescents, there is such thing as
appropriate divorce parenting practices.
But before we get into discussing serious matter, let me ask you
a couple of questions? Is it important for parents to know the
best appropriate divorce ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Clocks have been around for a very long time. They vary from the
simpliest in design to one that is ornate and multi-functional.
Colors abound and features are hand-set, digital, computerized
and little bit of everything in between. Whether you live in a
one room apartment or a mansion with twelve bedrooms and servant
quarters, clocks can be a very definite decorating strategy.
They add color, motif, and a very basic function - to know what
time it is whenever you want to know.
In the kitchen, ...
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8th April
2009
What childhood memories do you hold dear? For me, it was all
the times "life happened". The little things like playing
outside, riding my bike with the wind in my hair, playing at the
park, swimming in the lakes, giggling with friends. None of
those moments cost a cent, yet they are some of my most
treasured memories.
Making memories on a budget is very easy to do. Choose any of
the ideas below and you'll have a fun-filled time without
breaking the bank!
Garden - Plant flowers, fruit trees, ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Conquer the Five Most Common Fears about Your Wedding Ceremony
It's safe to say that of all the important events in your
lifetime, your wedding day is certain to be right up there with
those that are the most meaningful. And throughout the entire
wedding day ' the preparations, the ceremony, the reception, and
the wedding night ' the moment when you recite your wedding vows
to each other is the most meaningful. It is a time that you will
remember forever, exactly as it felt: a sublime, ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Gifts for Food Lovers
Hampers are the perfect gift for people who have everything or
those you are unsure about purchasing for. Rather than buying a
ready made hamper personalise one for that extra special thought.
Top tips for buying a Hamper * Who is the Hamper for? Male or
Female is it for a Couple, what age are they Young, Middleaged
or older? * Organic food or normal produce, more people are
moving to organic produce for less interferance and keeping
farming to the more traditional methods ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Save at least 200 dollars for 1000 dollars of shopping' that is
20% of the total money spent. With common sense and little
prudence you can save hundreds of dollars on your holiday
shopping bills. From my past experiences, I have chosen the five
best practices that will give you the maximum savings. Peruse
them, put them into action and email me your numbers on savings.
Comparison Shopping: Gone are the days when there was no easy
way to compare the price of a product at different stores ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
All children are different and respond differently to divorce.
Depending on the characteristics of the children - age,
emotional maturity, happiness, resiliency to trauma - the easier
or more difficult it will be for children to weather a divorce.
As a parent, you should know your children better than
anyone...use your best judgment with your children during
considering divorce. This "divorce and children" article is for
parents who are certain that they would get a divorce if they
didn't have ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
If you are like most people today, you do not have a will. The
reasons for this failure are many, with the most common being
along the lines of 'I don't have enough assets to worry about',
'I don't know how to write a will', or 'Lawyers charge a lot of
money'. Here's my answer to the last two ' buy a software
package that helps you draw up your own will and follow the
forms. This software will ask you a series of questions and you
supply the answers. When you are done, you have a piece of ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
The subject of stay-at-home parenting is touchy, and emotionally
tangled up in a maelstrom of emotion, advertising, society
pressure, culture demands, and personal beliefs. When you have a
mixture of that many ingredients swirling around, the result is
likely to be a mess unless both parents are in agreement. One
resource for current stay-at-home and those who want more
information go on the Internet to
www.athomeparent.com. There are
other sites out there, I happen to think this one is a ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Shoppers spent more than $15.5 billion this Christmas on gifts
on the Internet alone. Just imagine how many millions went to
unwanted polka dot sweaters, electric nose hair clippers, and
thigh masters. That wasted cash piled up under the Christmas
tree. We've all had it happen to us.In fact, you had it happen
to you this year. You unwrapped the pretty red bow and tore
through the shiny paper on that present from your Uncle Mortie,
and immediately, you had to put on your best poker face.
How did ...
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Home and Family
8th April
2009
Summer is right around the corner and most of us have our
to-do-lists figured out, mentally, if not written down yet.
Bible camp for the kids, plant a large garden, and a trip to the
lake. What about financial housekeeping, shouldn't that be on
your list too? Early summer is a great time to take a financial
breather. The holidays are a long way off, the taxes have just
been paid and we're spending time eating in the backyard instead
of dining out. If you take even one day out of your ...
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8th April
2009
Do you remember how it was when you where a child? What was
your main activity? Was it working? Of course not. Your main
activity was playing. You had no concerns. You needed toys and
your parents where supposed to provide you with them. They had
to find toys you wouldn't throw away and believe me, it wasn't
easy for them. Now you are a parent and you are in the same
situation as your parents years ago. You're looking for toys
that your child will like. That's why you must know how to
choose ...
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8th April
2009
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