26th May
2009
The Boys and Girls Club of Marshfield will hold their 4th Annual Golf Tournament on June 26 at Crosswinds Golf Club, 424 Long Pond Rd. in Plymouth. Registration starts at 11 a.m. Tee-off is at 12 p.m. There are still a few openings for golfers, hole sponsors and auction item donors. Tracy Chevrolet Cadillac President Jeff Tracy noted, 'The hole in one car contest is an added highlight for golfers. Who wouldn't get a kick out of hitting the perfect shot and snagging a new car as ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Here are some things that you can do to help your child develop
Show your child that you care about him and that you are
dependable.
Children who feel loved are more likely to be confident. Your
child must believe that, no matter what, someone will look out
for him. Give your baby or toddler plenty of attention,
encouragement, hugs and lap time.
Set a good example.
Children imitate whatthey see others do and what they hear
others say. When you exercise and eat nourishing food, your
child is ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Imagine sitting your baby in your lap and reading a book to him
for the first time.How different from just talking! Now you're
showing him pictures. You point to them.
In a lively way, you explain what the pictures are. You've just
helped your child take the next step beyond talking. You've
shown him that words and pictures connect. And you've started
him on his way to understanding and enjoying books.
While your child is still a baby, reading aloud to him should
become part your daily ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Children start school with different degrees of social and
emotional maturity. These qualities take time and practice to
learn.
Give your child opportunities at home to begin to develop the
following positive qualities.
-Confidence: Children must feel good about themselves and
believe they can succeed. Confident children are more willing to
attempt new tasks--and try again if they don't succeed the first
time.
-Independence: Children must learn to do things for themselves.
-Motivation: ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Preschoolers need opportunities to exercise. To learn to
control and coordinate the large muscles in his arms and legs,
your child needs to throw and catch balls, run, jump, climb and
dance to music.
To learn to control and coordinate the small muscles in his
hands and fingers, he needs to color with crayons, put together
puzzles, use blunt-tipped-- safety--scissors, zip his jacket and
grasp small objects such as coins.
If you suspect that your child has a disability, see a doctor as
soon as ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
I thought it was important for you to know the typical Language
Accomplishments for Children, Birth to Age 3.
Learning to read is built on a foundation of language skills
that children start to learn at birth--a process that is both
complicated and amazing. Most children develop certain skills as
they move through the early stages of learning language. By age
7, most children are reading.
The following list of accomplishments is based on current
scientific research in the fields of reading, ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
As a parent, you can learn a lot about your child's learning
and watch for signs of possible problems. Here are some things
to look for and to discuss with his teacher:
Starting at age 3 or 4:
Does your child remember nursery rhymes, and can he play rhyming
games?
At about age 4:
Can your child get information or directions from conversations
or books that are read aloud to him? Kindergartners:Is your
child beginning to name and write the letters and numbers that
he sees in books, on ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Libraries offer more than books. They are places of learning
and discovery for everyone. Ask at the library about getting a
library card in your child's name and, if you don't already have
one, get a card for yourself.
The Librarian
Introduce yourself and your child to your librarian. Librarians
can help you to select the best books that are both fun and
suitable for your child's age level. They can also show you the
other programs and services the library has to offer.
Books . . . and ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Your child may resist being read to or joining with you in the
activities in this booklet. If so, keep trying the activities,
but keep them playful.
Remember that children vary a great deal in the ways that they
learn. Don't be concerned if your child doesn't enjoy a certain
activity that her friend of the same age loves. It is important,
though, to keep an eye on how your child is progressing.
When a child is having a language or reading problem, the reason
might be simple to understand and ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Many children enjoy TV, and they can learn from it. Keep in
mind, though, that young children often imitate what they see,
good or bad. It's up to you to decide how much TV and what kinds
of shows your child should watch.
Think about your child's age and choose the types of things that
you want him to see, learn, and imitate.
Look for TV shows that
--teach your child something,
--hold his interest,
--encourage him to listen and question,
--help him learn more words,
--make him feel good ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
If your child's first language is not English, he or she can
still become an excellent English reader and writer. Your baby
is on the way to successful English reading if she is beginning
to learn many words and is interested in learning to read in her
first language.
You can help by supporting her in her first language as she
learns English. Talk with her, read with her, encourage her to
draw and write. In other words, do the same kinds of activities
just discussed, but do them in your ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Books and Babies - For babies from age 6 weeks to 1 year
Sharing books is a way to have fun with your baby and to start
him on the road to becoming a reader. What You Need Cardboard or
cloth books with large, simple pictures of things with which
babies are familiar Lift-the-flap, touch-and-feel, or
peek-through play books (For suggestions, see Resources for
Children,
What to Do?
Read to your baby for short periods several times a day. Bedtime
is always a good time, but you can read at other ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
When you take your child to the library, check out a book for
yourself. Then set a good example by letting your child see you
reading for yourself.
Ask your child to get one of her books and sit with you as you
read your book, magazine, or newspaper. Don't worry if you feel
comfortable with your own reading ability. It's the reading that
counts.When your child sees that reading is important to you,
she may decide that it is important to him or her, too
How Does a Book Work?
Children are ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Look for Books! The books that you pick to read with your child
is very important. If you aren't sure of what books are right
for your child, ask a librarian to help you choose titles.
Introduce your child to books when she or he is a baby. Let
her/him hold and play with books made just for babies: board
books with study cardboard covers and thick pages; cloth books
that are soft and washable, touch-and-feel books, or
lift-the-flap books that contain surprises for your baby to
discover. ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Basic guide to choosing toys for babies
A baby's only activities until the age of two months are
sleeping and eating. He is not interested in anything else.
After two months, the baby starts being more curious about the
world around him. At first, he just watches the activity in the
room. At the age of 4-5 months, he is already moving his arms
and legs with a lot of energy.
At this point, as a parent you should stimulate the baby to
continue this rhythm. The best way to do this is through ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Review of "All Together Now" by Anita Jeram
Candlewick Press, January 2005 Paperback, 40 pages ISBN:
0763626902 Recommended Ages: Baby - Preschool
Review by Sherri Allen:
Anita Jeram's "All Together Now" tells the story of the Honeys
and how they became a family. The story starts with Mommy Rabbit
leading her children in singing their family song. The children
all have their own special parts to sing, because each child is
different. You see, the "children" are Bunny, Little Duckling
and Miss ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Nothing feels the same as slipping into a pair of leather boots
for a night on the town. The exact opposite is the feeling you
get sliding on boots for the winter snow and slush mess outside.
Boots come in many shapes and sizes. They are made for stylish
events as well as a way to tame the outdoors. Are you thinking
about purchasing a pair of boots? You could even check the
online retailers to find some great deals!
First, what
type of boot are you looking for? Do you want a stylish ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
After his haircut, the young man stepped behind my chair and,
without saying a word, hugged me. I must say, in all humility,
it was a great haircut. It wasn't the haircut, though, that
brought about the hug. It was the result of a bond we had
established during the haircut.
While cutting his hair, I mentioned that I had recently, and
unexpectedly, lost my mom. She would have been 75 in July. She
had only had two surgeries in her life and had enjoyed good
health and independence.
One day, while ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
"Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition" is not your grandmother's
guide to manners. The most respected authority on all things
proper since 1922, "Emily Post's Etiquette" has been completely
rewritten by Peggy Post, Emily Post's
great-granddaughter-in-law, to help you conduct yourself with
courtesy appropriate for today's contemporary living.
In "Emily Post's Etiquette, 17th Edition," Post offers advice
for handling modern situations such as online dating,"blended"
families and breastfeeding or ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Man, I'm really worried about one of my two buddies in the
Brotherhood, Hugh Foskey!
That's right, I'm really worried about the Fosk these days.
Hugh, along with Ray Pippin and myself, form 'The Brotherhood,'
the most elite social organization in the world. Our membership
list has totaled just three since 1976, and you can't get much
more exclusive than a club with only three members. Ray and Hugh
are my two best friends, so if something goes wrong for one of
them it automatically becomes a ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
While most children's birthday parties are held at home, you
may want to consider an offsite location.
For starters, you won't have to be concerned about the current
state of order and tidiness of your house. Plus, using the
cultural and recreational resources of the community will
broaden your child's horizons and introduce him or her to some
wonderful experiences.
Ask your child what she would like. Usually the party theme will
reflect her interests, hobbies or sports.
Here are some ideas ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
People who believe shoes are shoes are mistaken. The comfort and
support that the shoe offers is important. In fact, wearing
improper shoes can cause more then just sore toes. Wearing a
shoe that does not support or that is the wrong size can cause
back pain and even spinal injury. The discomfort in the actually
foot is minimal compared to the serious back pain it can lead
to. Having a properly fitting shoe does not mean that you have
to choose a shoe that ugly. There are many choices for you ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Remember the revivals they used to have around these parts back
when we were growing up?
I sure do. Back in those days, most churches had at least one
revival each summer, usually in either July or August. We're not
talking just one night revivals, either - some of these revivals
ran for at least three or four nights, and sometimes even
longer.
The preachers who did these revivals were typically from some of
the other churches in the area. Doing these services gave them a
chance to preach at ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Most of us that grew up around here did so in homes that weren't
very big ones. They typically didn't have fancy parlors, patios,
breakfast nooks, or any of that other high falutin' stuff. But,
no matter how small our houses were, they all had one thing in
common - living rooms.
Living rooms. To be frank, I've always wanted to kick the shins
(or worse) of whomever invented them. They were by far the worst
room in the house, and for good reason(s):
1. The name itself is a lie - 'living room.' ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Did you waste $57 today? I hope not. Unfortunately, so many new
parents pay much more than they have to for baby products,
because they don't know the secrets the insiders know.
Remember, just because you shop at so-called discount stores
doesn't mean you'll get the lowest prices. The same is true for
warehouse stores and online auction sites.
Even coupons that seem like great deals aren't always a bargain.
For example, one online retailer recently offered a promotion
where you could buy one ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Walk through any toy store and you will see walls and walls of
toys that are loud -- toys that require batteries, have flashing
lights, or that look like your child's favorite movie character.
But, what about those of us who want to raise children with
imagination and curiosity? I'll tell you what we do. We choose
to fill our houses with some of the following old-fashioned
items.
Books No house can have enough books. Make sure your house has a
representation of great Fiction Books and ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Richard Wassell is a Parent and Owner of
http://www.livinghealthysite.com
Your baby's name reflects how you picture your baby as an adult.
If you imagine that he may become an athletic person, you might
select a name, which reflects physical strength and athleticism.
Consider the sound of the name Select a name, which blends
properly with the last and middle name.
What's the nickname? Everyone's going to want to shorten
Bartholomew or Branbas. So if you're not wild about Bart or
Barney, keep ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
My husband and I decided to give our children a real treat this
Easter...A real live Easter Bunny!
We made a trip to our local Agway store and, as we suspected,
they had several baby bunnies for sale, along with fresh-hatched
chicks and ducks. Thank heaven that Darlene, the lady working
during our visit, knew a good bit about bunnies. She was able to
quickly gather the essentials we needed to take our new family
member home, before our 2 year-old harmed any of the little
chicks that she ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Creative Potty Training
When I was potty training my two young boys, I discovered this
method of potty training that made it an enjoyable, yet very
effective way to potty train toddlers.
First, make sure your child is ready for potty training, shows
interest, wants "big kids pants" etc. If they show no signs of
readiness, it may be best to let them mature a bit more.
Make this a game, make it fun and you will not run into stubborn
opposition (after all it is the child's body). Go out and buy ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Have you ever been told by someone that you love or by someone
of higher authority that words don't hurt? Have you been told
that as long as you are not being hit, that it is ok to be
abused? Well think again because "ABUSE" is abuse whether it is
done physical, emotional or both and it affects women's health
just the same because both can leave lifetime scars that will
and can hurt you in both your personal and professional life.
The old myth has always been, if you are being physically ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
The Fisherman Sweater Fisherman sweaters used to be something
that were seen as items of warm and rugged work wear, but much
as changed, and fisherman sweaters have followed jeans to make
that transformation from work wear to a 20th century fashionable
clothing item.
Fisherman Sweater History Rooted in our common heritage,
commercial fishermen, weekend sailors, farmers and in fact
people from all walks of life love the fisherman sweater. At
sea, and in town, it is a symbol of simpler times when ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Great gift ideas for Dad on Father's Day. * Personalized
crockery - plate, mug or bowl. This is perfect when the children
are young * Why not get the kids to put together a time capsule,
with some photos of them with their dad, some other personal
items and bury it in the garden * There are gift experience
companies, why not treat dad to drive a sports car or perhaps
sky diving? * Why not get some printable iron on transfers which
you can print using your computer and home printer. * How ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child? © Copyright 2004
Rebecca Hanson Please ask permission to reproduce this article.
Rebecca@YouCanHaveItAll.com
"Will my doubts and fears affect my child?" This father is
concerned about his son, a high school athlete with a vision of
playing professional sports. The father's fear is that his son
won't be accepted into the 'right' college to be scouted by the
professionals. He wanted to know:
How does your vibration, as a parent, affect your children? ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Marriage has to be the greatest opportunity for mindfulness on
the planet.
I used to think that parenting took top honors, but really, a
good marriage lasts a lot longer than a good childhood. After
all, the kids do move out eventually, but the spouse stays.
Never the type to do things half-heartedly, my husband and I up
the ante when it comes to spending time together. We have
breakfast together. We ride to work together. We work all day
together. We ride home together. We eat dinner ...
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19th May
2009
© Copyright 1997 - 2005 Rebecca Hanson Please ask permission to
reproduce this article. Rebecca@YouCanHaveItAll.com
February 14, 1997
It is fitting that I should write this story on Valentines Day,
for this is a story of two broken hearts; healed and mended,
then melted together as one--in an instant. This is a story of
True Love.
Anyone who comes from a broken family understands the pain of
divorce. I was twenty-seven years old when my parents divorced,
and while some people think that a ...
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19th May
2009
© Michael Losier 2004. You may include this article in your
ezine or on your website or distribute it to others, provided
you include the copyright statement and the bio information tag
line found at the end of this article. This year (2004), I've
completed over 64 seminars. And one of the most common questions
asked is, "What do I do when my spouse, partner or friend is
being negative?"
As you practice Law of Attraction in your life, you become more
aware of what you are attracting and start ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
"To educate a person in mind and not in morals is to educate a
menace to society." -Theodore Roosevelt, U.S. President
Teddy Roosevelt hit the mark with his words. To educate a child
in reading, writing, and arithmetic, and not about living is to
raise a menace to society.
How do we as parents, teachers, and mentors help children build
character? Below you will notice the five character-building
goals to instill in your children. Using questions as practical
tools is an easy and excellent way ...
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19th May
2009
© Michael Losier 2004. You may include this article in your
ezine or on your website or distribute it to others, provided
you include the copyright statement and the bio information tag
line found at the end of this article.
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--------------- The Law of Attraction exists in your life right
now; whether you understand it or not, whether you know it or
not, and whether you like it or not.
Until you learn to use the Law of Attraction ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Have you ever wondered why toys for babies tend to have so many
bells, whistles and lights? Or why they have so many different
textures, and materials and colors? It's almost as if we want to
provide young babies with a whole world of stimulation and we
can't quite get it to them fast enough.
Play gyms or activity gyms as they are sometimes called tend to
be a firm favorite with babies from newborn up to about 12
months. These play gyms and activity nests mostly come in the
form of comfortable, ...
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19th May
2009
I am a working single mother from the United States. I have 2
children. One boy(Cody) who is 14 and a healthy toddler(Mica). I
wrote this articleput up because I needed to do something about
the dangers that are currently on the internet. My son surfs the
web everyday when he comes home from school. I did not give it
much of a thought, since I use AOL. I specifically chose AOL
because on the CD is says it has a great deal of protection
against unacceptable contain and protection from ...
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19th May
2009
The following article is offered for free use in your ezine,
print publication or on your web site, so long as the author
resource box at the end is included, with hyperlinks.
Notification of publication would be appreciated.
Title: Codependent Relationships: Takers and Caretakers Author:
Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com
Copyright: © 2005 by Margaret Paul URL:
http://www.innerbonding.com Word Count: 704 Category:
Relationships
Codependent Relationships: Takers ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
When my oldest daughter was born, I walked the floor night and
day, rocking and swaddling, singing and even crying...anything
to make my new little miracle stop her endless crying. Well,
everyone told me she just had colic and that it would pass. And,
alas, pass it did, however I wish that I would have known then
what I know now.
There are many theories about the causes of colic. Many believe
that it is breastfeeding that causes it. "Either you are eating
something that is not suited to her ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
You probably heard lots of recipes for removing ink from
clothing and furniture but I'm going to share a few with you
that you may not have come across yet.
We have tried "Resolve Spot Magic Carpet Cleaner" on a carpet in
our production area and were amazed when the ink disappeared
right before our eyes. It works just like the name...magic!
Lava soap works pretty good to get ink stains off your hands.
Here are some homemade remedies:
You can use rubbing alcohol to dab on stained areas. Use ...
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19th May
2009
When bringing home your new baby, there are so many things to do
in order to get ready. Making your home a safe haven for your
new little one is one of the most important things you will do
to get ready. Each room contains its own set of dangers. Below
is a baby safety checklist to ensure that every room in your
house is baby friendly.
General Safety Tips:
___ Place child-resistant covers on all electrical outlets.
___ Install safety gates at the top and bottom of the stairs.
___ Don't ...
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19th May
2009
Most people know that the 50th wedding anniversary is the
"golden" anniversary, and that the 25th is silver. But beyond
that? Here are some traditional and modern conventions to follow
when selecting anniversary gifts:
Year: 1st Traditional Gift(s): Paper Modern Gift(s): Clocks
Year: 2nd Traditional Gift(s): Cotton Modern Gift(s): China
Year: 3rd Traditional Gift(s): Leather Modern Gift(s): Crystal,
Glass
Year: 4th Traditional Gift(s): Fruit, Flowers Modern Gift(s):
Appliances
Year: 5th ...
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19th May
2009
A gift that incorporates birthstones is a thoughtful one for a
mother or grandmother, especially when a new baby has come into
the family. And of course, they make great birthday presents!
January Traditional Gem(s): Garnet, Rose Quartz Modern Gem(s):
Garnet The garnet was once thought to be connected with the
blood. This stone is supposed to protect the wearer from
nightmares and offer guidance through the dark.
February Traditional Gem(s): Amethyst, Onyx Modern Gem(s):
Amethyst The folklore ...
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19th May
2009
Coupons Can Save You money If used correctly coupons can save
you a lot of money on your grocery bill. It's quite easy to get
hooked on clipping coupons and getting used to big savings. I
first got hooked on coupon savings a few years ago, I saw a
coupon for Tide and since it was the only detergent that my baby
at the time was not allergic too and they had a sale at our
local grocery store and I saved 50 cents, and I was hooked. Now
I clip coupons and save an average of about 40% off of our ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
So you're expecting twins. Congratulations!
Are you still in shock? I sure was. The thought of bringing two
babies into the world at one time scared the heck out of me,
especially since I was already the father of two boys (ages five
and three). I remembered how much work the first year was with
both of them, with all of the diapers, the bottles, the
sleepless nights, etc' I wondered how in the world we were going
to do it with two babies? I immediately started stressing out
about all of things ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
When you spend a day at the mall, you see people with body
piercings. Perhaps you see someone with a nose ring. Another may
have a belly button ring. In fact, you may see people with some
really crazy body piercing. Is there any reason that people
should not have so many body piercings? When it all comes down
to it, it is everyone's separate decision to be made, but we
must ask, is there anything wrong with it, really?
Body piercing is popular, especially among teens. Something
that once ...
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19th May
2009
Striking a perfect balance between work and home today can be
difficult task for most of us. However, do you ever wonder if
your spending too much time chasing money and not enough with
your children?
Everything in moderation right? Haven't we been told this
countless times and yet still we tend to find ourselves
constantly plunging into excess.
It seems that we always do too much of one thing for the
sacrifice of many others and therefore, seemingly neglect many
times the more important ...
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19th May
2009
Do you have an active family? Are your kids involved in soccer
or little league? What sports are high on your priority list '
running, golf, tennis?
American Sports Data, Inc. estimates: - 50.6 million people over
the age of 6 exercise frequently, participating in single
activities (running, cycling, treadmill) - 39.9 million
participate in recreational sports (basketball, tennis,
softball) - 15.3 million people are active outdoors (hiking,
mountain biking, skiing) - 3.2 million players are ...
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19th May
2009
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Title: What we teach our Children Author: Andrea Cyrus, Msc.D.,
Rev., Mht. E-mail: mailto:andrea@truechanges.com Copyright:
©2005 by Andrea Cyrus URL:
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19th May
2009
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
Goodbye Bertha, Hello Kaitlyn! The top baby names of today
break with tradition and follow-up on new trends. Because
choosing the perfect name can be a daunting task, many
informative web sites have been launched with parents in mind.
A name is central to a child's earliest sense of identity. It's
often the first word he or she learns to read and write. Naming
trends of today are defined by celebrities, literary classics,
and even name brands. Look no further than your favorite book,
car, or ...
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Home and Family
19th May
2009
I'll bet that most moms forget that!
Being a mom is but one of the many daily roles a mother performs
and as this dominates her life, it may be difficult even for her
to remember all the woman she is. While she is undoubtedly proud
of her contributions to her family, she probably doesn't have
the time and energy to pamper her inner and outer woman.
Mom looks in the mirror, sighs, and wishes she had just ten more
minutes to style her hair or apply makeup. She looks at her
clothes and wishes ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Tea Tree oil is one of the most popular of the essential oils.
It is one of the strongest natural antiseptics, commonly
referred to as the "Universal Antiseptic." This quality makes it
one of the most worthwhile ingredients in homemade cleaning
recipes. Tea Tree oil is also well tolerated having no known
allergic reactions. The time has come for us to reject the
chemical-laden, air-polluting, health destroying, hazardous,
commercial household cleaning products. There is something wrong
when ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Ever wonder why there's an "Easter Bunny"? Ever wonder why he
brings eggs? And dyed ones at that!
The Rabbit and the Hare, because of their frequent multiple
births, are long time symbols of fertility. According to
pre-Christian fertility lore, long before Jesus Christ was born,
the Easter Bunny, aka the Easter Hare, represented the new life
during the Spring season.
Children of that era believed that the "Magic Hare" would bring
them presents during the Spring festivals. Often, these ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
When it comes to great gift ideas, I have about as much
imagination as a hamster. (If they were imaginative,
hamsters wouldn't run endlessly in those little wheels). It's
odd, really. I'm what you'd call a "natural" when it comes to
shopping. I LOVE to shop. Give me an entire day at Filene's
Basement and I'm in Heaven.
For the uninitiated, Filene's Basement is one of the most famous
bargain basements in the United States. Lurking beneath Filene's
Department store in Downtown Boston, "The ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Thinking about getting a divorce doesn't necessarily mean that
you should try to stop your divorce. Conversely, it could be
wise to try to s top your divorce, only you know whether you
should. Just because you're thinking about getting a divorce,
doesn't necessarily mean that you should try to stop your
divorce, although its logical to automatically assume so.
In order to be clear that you really want to stop your
divorce if you're thinking about getting a divorce, you should
use any or all of
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
The most beautiful dyes for Easter eggs come from foodstuff you
probably already have in your kitchen.
I have been delighted with the results of the colors I have
tried and my friends have been thrilled to receive them as
springtime gifts. The colors are very unusual -- gentle, earthy,
soft, and very vibrant, without being harsh like the artificial
dyes -- and when I tell people the colors come from plant dyes,
they always want to know the origin of each color.
To color these eggs, you boil ...
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18th May
2009
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Prom Season is Just Around the Corner, Do You have Your Prom
Dress?
Prom season is always the highlight of most senior years. In
fact, it's beyond that point and is a focus to many at the
junior level as well. Choosing the right prom dress is probably
the biggest choice a girl needs to make. It's not always easy,
though, especially when you have to keep it within a budget or
within your parent's approval.
Prom dresses, as you know, come in just about every shape and
color. They can be ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Dying: A Family Rite of Passage by Maggie Vlazny, MSW
When my mother lost her father it was sad, but not unexpected.
He was 80 years old, had had that lingering kind of cancer that
old men often get, and there was plenty of time to prepare for
his death.
Not that any of us ever acknowledged his demise or named the
dread disease he lived with for so long. Until the day he died
he spoke of getting well, would not reveal his feelings or let
us tell him ours, and we all aided and abetted his ...
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18th May
2009
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Title: Sign up for your child Author: Andrea Cyrus, Msc.D.,
Rev., Mht. E-mail: mailto:andrea@truechanges.com Copyright: ©
2005 by Andrea Cyrus URL:
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When you have ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Spring is coming and now is the time to make preparations for
having a yard or garage sale. And, yes'this includes the kids
too.
For me spring always meant upcoming garage/yards sales to go to
with my mom; but more importantly, those garage/yard sales I had
with my mom. From these early experiences, I learned many
valuable lessons that I use to this day. These include the
necessity of de-cluttering, finance, how to make change, how to
price an item, how to organize and display items, and ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
One of the themes I see on the various internet boards I belong
to is that children eat and run. First, whatever happened to
manners. We were not allowed to leave the table without
permission and unless it was an outright emergency we had to
stay until everyone was done eating. Also, we used dinnertime to
catch up on the day's activities. When my dad wasn't there, my
mom would ask my sister, brother and I how our day was. Did
everything go well, any problems? WE COMMUNICATED.
When my dad was ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Children - the little buggers can drain your energy, break your
valuables and absolutely send you to the moon sometimes. The
range of trouble can go from babies with their high decibel
crying to toddlers with their never-ending, cluttering curiosity
to your preschooler with his gripes and whines and on to your
grade-schooler with her indignant attitudes. I have not yet the
privilege of the higher ages yet, but I hear it escalates to
over-sensitivity and highly dramatic meltdowns. With all ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
With all the focus on weight today it is not surprising that
children are starting to look at their bodies at earlier ages.
Children as young as 7 years of age are asking parents about
their bodies. Where are they getting it from? Well, I would
imagine television, magazines and the internet are some of the
places. However, as we were all children once, it is also coming
from other children. I can still remember well kids making fun
of other children. While I never participated in it, I was ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
OK, you are eating healthier meals and now you want to get your
family to exercise together. First, sit down and talk about the
different things you all like to do. Give everyone a turn to
come up with a week's worth of activities. Numerous studies have
shown that if you exercise for 30 consecutive days it becomes a
habit. So once you all get past the first month it will become
routine and part of your lifestyle. Just remember to keep it fun
and give everyone a chance to participate in coming ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
I know that many out there want to improve their photography in
one aspect. Flower photography. With gardening as popular as it
is this shouldn't be a surprise. Flower photography while
looking like one of the simplest forms of photography can
quickly become one of the most difficult. Here are a few tips
for you. (Keeping in mind that basic good photography skills are
always used.)
1. Soft diffuse light. Today it's very overcast outside, and if
there were any flowers in bloom today would be ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Is your child going to a school prom or formal this year? If so
there are quite a few things you may want to consider. For
starters make sure you know who your child will be going to the
prom with. Make sure you ask all the questions, you'll want to
know where they're going, what they will be doing, and what time
they will be home.
If there are any parties afterwards you want to make sure it is
either a school sponsored event, or if it is in someone's home
that there will be parental ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Giving advice to a teenager is very easy; getting a teenager to
take that advice is another matter altogether. It's not only a
case of the advice 'falling on deaf ears', sometimes the
teenager seems to go deliberately out of their way to do the
exact opposite, that's when you know you've got a problem. So
how do you go about giving advice to a teen?
The short answer to this question is "don't". Now at first
glance this probably sounds ridiculous, after all parents have
more experience of life ...
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18th May
2009
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and
Phinnaeus. At 37, America's Pretty Woman couldn't be happier in
her new role of motherhood.
The twins were delivered at a hospital in Southern California.
Since the twin's birth Julia has done voice-over work for the
remake of E.B. White's 'Charlotte's Web'. She is also set to
work on a film for children called 'Ant Bully'.
Roberts has often told reporters that she'd like nine children.
She claimed that pregnancy was a breeze and she ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Losing a family pet can be a traumatic experience, especially on
children who are close to the lost pet. But, one in three pet
owners fail to take the steps needed to ensure that this tragedy
does not occur in their home. These steps can be as simple as
providing a pet identification tag with up-to-date contact
information in the event the family pet ever gets lost, so that
the finder of the pet will have a resource to contact the pet
owner.
Because a majority of pet owners fail to take this ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
One of the quickest ways to get your family tree started is with
a family tree worksheet. These handy aids to helping you start
your family tree are widely available, inexpensive, and can help
you understand how family trees are created and organized.
The family tree worksheet usually takes the form of a
predesigned family tree that will allow you to fill in the names
of family members in the requisite locations, helping you
construct your family tree. Beginning with you, it works up to
your ...
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18th May
2009
For those who want plenty of flexibility, power, and ease-of-use
while building their family tree, family tree software is the
tool you need. This software will allow you to create your
genealogical chart easily and allow you to expand it easily
without needing to rebuild the entire tree just because your new
information does not fit in the space you have allotted. As
well, by storing the information digitally, you can easily send
it out to whoever wishes to have a copy.
Family tree software is ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Psalm 30.5 "For his anger endureth but a moment; in his favour
is life: weeping may endure for a night, but joy cometh in the
morning:
She arrived late. She was supposed to be born before Christmas
but she didn't want to leave the warmth and comfort of her
mother's womb. On January 13, 1975, she finally arrived! A nine
pound, nine and a half ounce, beautiful baby girl! Her mom and I
were so happy. We named her Joy Michelle Rozier because of the
joy she brought to our lives. We had lost our ...
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Home and Family
18th May
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
18th May
2009
You want what every apartment renter wants: the most comfortable
surroundings you can get for the lowest possible monthly rent.
Some of today's newly constructed apartment communities have
taken luxury to an entirely new level. Some complexes have gas
fireplaces, TV monitors by the front door, drive-through mail
service, and office equipment for their tenants, among other
creature comforts. Every renter has to consider the importance
of amenities like these. Are they important enough to you ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Tis the season for graduation. So now what? Whether you've
freshly finished earning your degree, or you're heading straight
out of high school into the workplace, you're going to need to
say goodbye to a full refrigerator and free laundry detergent.
Yes, folks... it's time to leave your parent's house. Now you
must determine whether or not living with a roommate will work
for you. The following quiz will help you see if you can handle
sharing your living space.
1. You come home after a bad day ...
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18th May
2009
Moving is an exhausting process, from finding a new place to
live to hiring reputable movers to boxing your belongings and
unpacking. So it's easy to understand why many renters tend to
overlook important details before they they move out. In the
rush to wrap things up and move into their new residences,
people occasionally forget their obligations as a tenant, and
those obligations later come back to haunt them.
A frequent question asked by renters is how much notice they're
required to give ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
(Our Rebellious Teens)
Great Grandparent's Point - That's the way it was, back then. We
did the best we knew how.
Grandparent's Point - You had it so much better than we did. I
wasn't even aloud to date, without my mother present.
Parent's Point - We weren't aloud to go anywhere that didn't
involve church and we gave you much more freedom than that.
Adult Child's Point - You didn't allow me to hang out with teens
and go cruising. I felt like I was caged. Yet, I give my
children ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Some form of the word 'love' exists in scripture 543 times and
is, conceivably, one of the most abused, excused, and misused
words in modern lingo, today.
I love your style. I just loved that show. I love the way you
fix your hair! I love ice cream. Oh, I love what you've done
with this room! I love you in that dress. I love it when you
make me laugh.
I LOVE YOU ... unless I get hurt ... just don't ask me to help
... only when my needs come first ... though, not if it means
listening to ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Previous generations where raised under the premise that
children are to be seen and not heard. If they altered in
teaching, the next generation was heard. But, their words
weren't taken seriously; as adults always think they know more
than children do.
Following generations often have few to no guidelines, wherein
children's behavior screams for someone to care enough to say,
"No."
Though, what if God did that to us? When we call out to Him,
can you imagine God responding with, "I can't ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
When a couple marries, it is sometimes referred to as 'becoming
one'. It has been said the problem is deciding which one. Which
should it be? I submit to you, neither one.
"Can two walk together, except they be agreed?" Amos 3:3. If
either wants to be king of the hill, then they walk alone; with
a mate, by their side, in name only.
"Two are better than one; because they have a good reward for
their labour," Ec. 4:9.
My mate is left handed, utilizing the opposite side of his
brain (by ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Have you ever bought a product or service from the internet?
Me too.
Some of the reasons why most people are shopping online are:
they can buy anything at anytime because Internet shopping is
available 24 hours, all the time.
You can shop from the convenience of your home. You can avoid
traffic and crowding at the malls.
Online shopping is one of the best ways to locate hard-to-find
items not available in your local stores.
Whatever you buy can be delivered by mail to your house.
Most online ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
It is being said that how bad or how well children go through
the divorce depends on how the situation is handled. And believe
me when I tell you that there is an appropriate divorce
parenting practices for children of any age for them to be
healthy, happy and successful despite you're divorce. It simple
means that divorced parents can raise healthy, happy and
successful children. Here, in this article, we will focus on the
best appropriate divorce parenting practices for ...
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18th May
2009
How do you spare your preschoolers for the negative effects of
divorce? How do you promote your preschooler's healthy growth
and development? The answer is appropriate divorce parenting
practices.
The next question is what appropriate divorce parenting
practices for preschooler really means? Let's keep things
simple. All you need to know is learn how divorce affect your
children. Knowing how preschoolers react to divorce will bring
you to a better position of knowing the best appropriate ...
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18th May
2009
Toddlers, toddlers, toddlers! Very young, seems don't understand
what is happening yet their development may be affected by
parental divorce. During the first three years of life, children
grow quickly and become mobile, learn language, begin to
understand how the world works, and form social relationship.
With parental divorce, threat to child's full development will
always be present.
But here is the good news. Did you know that you as parent
possess all the power to help your children make a ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Are you searching for an anniversary gift idea for that special
man in your life?
Let's take a look at the traditional gifts associated with
various anniversaries to help you decide on a great gift idea
for the man of your dreams.
Anniversaries do not only have a gift idea for each one but most
also have a flower and gemstone to mark the years of wedded
bliss.
The traditional gift for the first anniversary is paper. The
gemstone is fresh water pearls and the flowers are pansies. So
now you may ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Unique Presents for Men
(...especially on their birthday!)
Many women find it hard to find unique birthday gifts for their
men. But, if you know just a little bit about that man you can
find several unique and unforgettable gifts.
If your man goes to the office every day or spends many hours at
his desk he might enjoy having his own weather station sitting
on his desk. You can find weather stations that are really
unique. Most come with a thermometer and clock, usually they are
silver in ...
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18th May
2009
Computer accessories that every man will use
If you are like me, shopping for the right gift for a man was a
hard choice until now. Most men now own a computer so for just
about any gift occasion you can find Computer accessories that
every man will use and love for gifts.
Computer accessories make excellent gifts no matter how new the
computer is because they advance so fast in technology it's
always time to up grade something. So let's take a look at some
of the top picks in computer ...
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18th May
2009
Awesome jewellery gifts any man would love.
From Men's Bracelets to Men's Sport Watches there are so many
awesome jewellery gifts any man would love. Gift ideas in this
line could be racelets for men, men's necklaces, rings for men,
cuff links, tie tacks, and men's casual or sport watches.
Here are some special gifts that most men would absolutely love
to receive. Gold and Onyx rings engraved with there initials are
wonderful gifts that almost any man would wear with pride. What
man would not ...
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18th May
2009
Computer games for Men of all ages.
From online sports games to fantasy roll playing you can be
assured to find some nice computer game gifts for men of all
ages. Men simply love to play games and of course football
baseball and basketball may be at the top.
In this new high tech gamers age computers games have become one
of the busiest activities on the net. Computer games make
exciting gifts for most any man. What are the hottest computer
games for all age men?
If you look online for the most ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
On one of her quarterly visits to see her grandson, my
three-year-old son, my mother ignores the available front seat
of the car, crowds into the back next to the car seat and
promptly unwraps a lollipop. Feeling the tension rising, I
recall the numerous conversations where I so proudly tell my
mother how I keep sugar away from my son. 'Mom, what are you
doing? Haven't you heard a word I said?' And so it starts. The
struggle of being an adult with my parent.
So much is written today about ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
There is no magic solution to getting issues surrounding child
support resolved. Most parents know that when dealing with the
bureaucracy tied to the child support system persistence,
persistence, persistence is the key that opens the door. In
fact, it is the only thing that will open any door when it comes
to getting a resolution to a problem. You cannot count on pencil
pushers, or all too patient white collar 'Friend of the Court'
workers to help. They are overworked, underpaid, wrapped in ...
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18th May
2009
The case against Andrea Yates, accused of drowning her five
young children, is disturbing and horrible. Despite what you may
think of Andrea Yates or the tragic circumstances surrounding
the death of her children, her postpartum depression (PPD)
defense will either serve to enlighten more people to the
devastating affects of PPD or throw the study of this very real
mental illness into the dark ages. While many doctors and
psychologists have made great strides in understanding PPD and
helping ...
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18th May
2009
By Joanne O'Sullivan ©Copyright 2003 128 pages
With Christmas fast approaching, there is still time to create a
thoughtful gift, for the special baby, in your life. This book
includes projects for, both, those who sew and those who enjoy
crafts, alike.
In addition to easy to follow instructions, and colorful photos
of each project, the book also covers topics such as choosing
the right gift, tips on fabrics and embellishments, common
stitches, gift presentation ideas, safety issues, and a ...
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18th May
2009
Speaking on Behalf of Our Children: Stop Blaming the Victims
How many times have you flipped through the pages of a magazine
or newspaper and seen images of children with captions like
'Brats,' 'Bullies,' or 'Mean and Selfish'? Unfortunately, these
are common occurrences in today's media. For some child
advocates, these images serve as a call to action: We need to do
something to help America's so-called 'out-of-control' children.
The problem is, while these negative images are a wake up ...
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Home and Family
18th May
2009
Whoever coined the phrase, "It's a Dog's Life" wasn't familiar
with 21st century dogs. Time was when the average canine slept
outside, ate whatever scraps of food were tossed his way, and if
he was lucky, was thrown the occasional bone. He was even
expected to earn his keep! Times have changed. As the world has
grown more affluent, so have our pets. We're obsessed with
keeping our canine companions happy, healthy, and properly
accessorized. So much so that many of us worry about our own
welfare ...
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Home and Family
17th May
2009
7 Tips for Burning the Perfect Candle
Tapers, columns, votives, containers, pillars and novelty -
chances are you have at least one of these types of candles in
your home. Surveys done by candle manufacturers suggest that 7
out of 10 U.S households use candles, 96% of which are purchased
by women. The basics for candles are easy, just light them!
However, if you want to get the most out of your candles and not
watch your money go up in smoke (literally), here are seven tips
to follow.
1. KEEP ...
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17th May
2009
From the book: Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam (trade
paperback; Sept. 2004) LeAnn R. Ralph http://ruralroute2.com
Chapter 3: Spring Cleaning
When I reached the top of the driveway after getting off the
school bus one April afternoon, I couldn't help but wonder why
Dad was standing on the stepladder next to the tractor.
I had never seen my father use a stepladder to fix a tractor. He
didn't have to climb on anything to reach the engine. I also
knew he wasn't filling the tractor with ...
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17th May
2009
You couldn't help but be captivated by the unbelievably cute kid
with the amazingly controlled falsetto voice and electric dance
moves. He was only 10 years old, when he exploded onto the music
scene, along with his brothers as the lead singer of the Jackson
5, but he had the stage presence of a twenty year veteran.
Before or since, I haven't seen a child that talented, that
aware, that dynamic, that charismatic!
I'm talking about Michael Jackson, of course. And if you didn't
have the privilege ...
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Home and Family
16th May
2009
Not all home decorating ideas require a heavy investment of time
and money. If you're looking for a few affordable home interior
decorating ideas to freshen up a room over a weekend, try these
ten: 1.Rearrange The Furniture- Pull your furniture away from
the walls. Try positioning it at intriguing angles. For example,
a sofa arranged diagonally across a narrow living room will make
the room look wider. 2.Paint A Wall- Paint one wall your
favorite color and make it the focal point. Hang ...
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Home and Family
16th May
2009
This article on parenting is by a practicing relationship
counsellor/therapist and father.
The following suggestions will be useful for any parent or
caregiver who wants to improve their relationships with their
children.
In more extreme situations, many of the approaches will still be
directly useful, and the overall approach is a guide for what
the extreme situation needs to come back to.
It would also be very useful to attend relationship and/or
family counselling to uncover the deeper ...
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Home and Family
16th May
2009
Sylvia walks into Beth's room and sits down on the bed. There,
piled up on the pillows are all the stuffed animals that she had
given her over the years. Fluffy bunny was given to her daughter
on her first Easter. He looks at her now with a sad look in his
eyes, or so it seems to her. She picks him up and hugs him to
her breast, and it somehow makes her feel close to her daughter.
Sylvia looks around the room at the trophies that her daughter
received for her many academic achievements. Beth ...
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Home and Family
15th May
2009
Do You Have A Vision? 2004 © Born-Again Bargains
Here's one of the most important questions you'll ever be asked
(that is, If you're a dad, or you ever plan to be): Do you have
a vision for your family?
Now I know the answer for many of you will be a resounding,
'Yes!'. I think at some point all of us most likely plan, in
some way, for our family's future.
What I am asking, however, is this: 'Do you have a
MULTI-GENERATIONAL vision for your family?'
Now that throws a different light on the ...
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Home and Family
15th May
2009
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mailto:Joyful-Productions@comcast.net Word Count (including
Resource Box): 460 Summary: Encourage children to have empathy
and compassion --------------------------------------- Clean
Slates and Fresh Starts Patricia Gatto ©2004 All ...
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15th May
2009
Priorities: Don't Dry Your Dishes By David Leonhardt
Do your dishes really need to be dried, or could you just let
the water evaporate? If you spend just 5 minutes per meal drying
dishes, that equals a quarter of an hour per day, or 91 hours
each year.
Imagine spending almost four days in a row standing at the sink
drying dishes. No eating. No sleeping. No bathroom breaks. Just
drying dishes for four days straight.
Now imagine doing something else with that time. Savoring the
fresh air. Going ...
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Home and Family
14th May
2009
Expectant parents spend hours preparing the nursery, poring over
pregnancy and delivery books and going to childbirth classes.
Yet surprisingly, many decide their child's given name within a
matter of minutes, often spending more time selecting the right
car seat or stroller.
What should parents-to-be consider when choosing a baby name?
All About Baby, a personalized children's products company that
has seen all types of name combinations, has come up with
helpful tips to make the process ...
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14th May
2009
***365 of the planet's richest people, (including Bill Gates),
have as much $$$ as 2.6 BILLION of the poorest [which is totally
obscene!!!]. That is only 43 more people than were in 1st Class
on the TITANIC! [There were 322 of them] In order for these
greedy rich to be so wealthy, they have to keep billions poor,
many homeless! In this ordered Universe, there are specific
blessings distributed by the 'Maker of All Things' to each of
us; but the obscene rich have played the game of MONOPOLY ...
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Home and Family
14th May
2009
Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban review © 2004 by Donna
Schwartz Mills
Studio: Warner Brothers MPAA Rating: PG for frightening moments,
creature violence and mild language Mom Rating: 5 out of 5 Kid
Rating: 5 out of 5
Cast: Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson, Michael
Gambon, Gary Oldman, David Thewlis Writer: Steve Kloves
Director: Alfonso Cuarón
It's shaping up to be a wonderful summer for family films. Hot
on the heels of "Shrek 2," which is still breaking box ...
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Home and Family
13th May
2009
Have you noticed the trend?
You ever notice how on programs like "The Bachelor" most of
their dating episodes are via limousine escort?
They travel to lavish destinations amid scenic splendor. The
sunsets are so beautiful you can almost hear nature singing its
own rendition of, "Love Is A Many Splendid Thing".
You rarely ever even see a rainy day.
In "Sleepless In Seattle", the audience was left "Speechless in
New York" atop the Empire State Building. The climactic romantic
interlude that ...
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13th May
2009
Cats outnumbered dogs by millions as house pets in USA , UK and
many countries of Europe. In USA alone, there are about sixty
million cats kept as pets. In USA, thirty seven percent of
houses are having at least one pet cat. In UK about twenty five
percent of houses are having at least one pet cat. In Australia,
twenty six percent of houses are having at least one pet cat.
There are more than seven million pet cats in UK. In Canada,
there are about five million domestic cats. There are about ...
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13th May
2009
In USA, a cat is sold from cattery at cost any where upto US $
20000. In USA alone people spend more than four billion dollars
every year for cat food. People of USA spend more money for
buying cat food than buying their baby food. Cats need balanced
diet consisting of proteins, vitamins, fats and carbohydrates.
People also spend large amount of money for buying cat beds ,
cat furniture, cat clothes, litter box, cat bathing soap, cat
carriers, cat toys, catnip, apparel, collars leash harness, ...
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12th May
2009
Cats can learn dozens of activities. It is not necessary to
train a cat to use litter box because mother cats train their
kittens to use litter box. Cats can also be trained for using
toilet. A kitten can learn to use toilet at the age of just
three weeks. A cat of more than six months age can be easily
trained to use toilet. The books How To Toilet Train Your Cat:
21 Days To A Litter Free Home, How To Toilet Train Your Cat: The
Education Of Mango, No More Litter: How To Train Your Cat To ...
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Home and Family
12th May
2009
Cats outnumbered dogs by millions as house pets in USA , UK and
many countries of Europe. In USA alone, there are about sixty
million cats kept as pets. In USA, thirty seven percent of
houses are having at least one pet cat. In UK about twenty five
percent of houses are having at least one pet cat. In Australia,
twenty six percent of houses are having at least one pet cat.
There are more than seven million pet cats in UK. In Canada,
there are about five million domestic cats. There are about ...
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Home and Family
12th May
2009
Cats outnumbered dogs by millions as house pets in USA , UK and
many countries of Europe. In USA alone, there are about sixty
million cats kept as pets. In USA, thirty seven percent of
houses are having at least one pet cat. In UK about twenty five
percent of houses are having at least one pet cat. In Australia,
twenty six percent of houses are having at least one pet cat.
There are more than seven million pet cats in UK. In Canada,
there are about five million domestic cats. There are about ...
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Home and Family
11th May
2009
Making the Connection
Have you ever had the experience of meeting someone, and after a
few minutes of conversation, settled into the feeling of having
known that person all you life? This sort of incident - an
immediately strong emotional connection - is quite rare. It's
happened to me on two occasions, and in both cases, resulted in
long-term friendships.
Why is there an instant connection with some people and not
others? It seems that it is easier to relate to people who are
open to wanting ...
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11th May
2009
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Notification of publication would be appreciated.
Title: Relationships: Too Easy To Leave Author: Margaret Paul,
Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2004
by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word
Count: 920 Category: Relationships
RELATIONSHIPS: TOO EASY TO LEAVE By Dr. ...
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11th May
2009
Hey Parents! I hate to tell you, but there is no such thing as
'useful instant messaging'. Your crafty child might try to take
advantage of your lack of 'Techie' know how when they say in
that whiney voice... 'But Mom I'm IMing my friends about
homework.' Don't buy it! They are simply playing up the school
is important bit so they can get you off their back.
To be fair, yes kids might spend a couple minutes discussing
their school assignments. But for every 30 seconds of actual
work, another 30 ...
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Home and Family
10th May
2009
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Is it Time for That Talk? word count 772
Just a couple of years ago Annie helped her parents get the
washer & dryer moved from the basement to a bedroom on the first
floor after her mom missed the last step & broke her toe. Annie
reassured them that she would make sure they would stay in their
own home no matter what. Before she knew it she was fixing every
supper for them at their home, taking care of the yard and
cleaning the house on the weekend. Then, Annie started ...
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10th May
2009
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: START THAT CONVERSATION Word count: 339
Annie waited too long to have that talk with her parents. It was
too late to have it now as they were both beyond comprehending
the seriousness of their situation. As a result, she had to
break the bad news to a long lost brother, and deal with her
resistant parents who had convinced themselves that they were
independent in their own home, while she had to make some very
difficult decisions for them.
It's never too soon to begin ...
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10th May
2009
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: HEIRLOOM STORIES ARE A PERFECT GIFT
WORD COUNT 435
Selecting the right gift for a special someone is sometimes
joyous, sometimes a chore. Give a gift that's free. A gift that
no one else could give. A gift of your legacy! Consider giving
to or requesting a very personal, one-of-a-kind gift this year:
heirloom stories. A perfect gift for an adult child who has
everything. A perfect gift to request from aging parents who
don't know what to give. A daughter knew that the ...
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9th May
2009
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: VISITING AGING PARENTS Word count 410
Joanne returned home after not seeing her parents for about 6
months. She found her dad is not doing nearly as well as he has
been leading her to believe. Their weekly conversations were
centered on talking about Joanne's mom who had been ailing. Her
dad had kept up the façade that he was taking great care of her
and all was well.
She found out differently. The house was a mess and had not been
cleaned well in some time and needed ...
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9th May
2009
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: Ask yourself some questions WORD COUNT 477
Annie easily slipped into becoming the sole caregiver of her
parents. What started out as monthly grocery shopping for them,
over the course of 2 years became a full time duty, an
overwhelming burden and just about broke her emotionally and
financially.
They say that it's good that primary caregivers don't know what
to expect or they would not enter into the situation. That is
only true if they aren't honest with themselves and ...
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9th May
2009
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: AVOID AGING PARENTS BECOMING A BURDEN
word count: 392
By not planning for the future we guarantee that we will leave
our children with a tremendous burden. Just about the time they
are preparing for their own retirement and their children's
college education, adult children often are overwhelmed with
decision-making for their aging parents. As a long term care
administrator I heard it daily, 'I don't want to be a burden to
my children.' But unintentionally most of us ...
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Home and Family
8th May
2009
HOME FOR THE HOLIDAYS: HAPPY TIMES, RIGHT?
WORD COUNT: 285 This time of the year is supposed to be happy. A
time when family is warm and welcoming. A time for loving and
feeling loved. We watch the annual TV specials which emotionally
choke us up. We watch those traditional, mushy movies like
Miracle on 34th Street and It's a Wonderful Life which bring
sentimental tears to our eyes. We watch those heartwrenching
Hallmark commercials which make us sob dramatically. All of
these portray the ...
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Home and Family
8th May
2009
We do a lot of thinking. We also spend a lot of time defending
our ideas. In the process, we often attack (okay, more like poke
at) the ideas of others.
Let's try something new for the next few days. Instead of poking
at other's ideas, make two SUPPORTIVE statements about what they
have to say, even if you don't agree with the main idea. Find
something INTERESTING about their viewpoint. It doesn't have to
be positive exactly. But for this week, try to pause long enough
to note interesting ...
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Home and Family
8th May
2009
So you've decided to have a little party. Congratulations!!!
You'll have fun and it won't be as hard as you're probably
thinking right now. What's your plan? Inviting a few friends
over for an evening of conversation? A 30th birthday party for
your spouse? A victory celebration after finally paying off that
mortgage that you thought would never go away? It doesn't
matter. Any reason is a good reason to have a good time. Whether
it's a catered affair or you do it all yourself, the object of
the ...
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7th May
2009
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Most marriage failures
are courtship failures -- PAUL H. LANDIS
And thats true. A good courtship makes a good marriage. But the
problem is that some do not even know the purpose of courtship,
and when to begin it.
Most courtships are no less than crushes -- an infatuated love
for a favorite teacher, pop star or some other celeb. And this
starts earlier in girls than in boys.
These daydreamers, however, end up ...
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7th May
2009
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Those who are very young
when they marry have three strikes against them. --PROFESSOR
MARCIA LASSWELL.
Are you ready for marriage? Hold your answer until you know
whether you are qualified to go into it. First know that there
is nothing like trial marriage. When God instituted the first
marriage between our first parents, Adam and Eve in the garden
of Eden, he did not tell them to try it first, and dump ...
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7th May
2009
Is it possible that a scent can make you mellower and increase
dramatically the relation with you and your mate? Can you calm
the kids down instantly? Do you wish that you would feel and
look more in control for the big meeting? Thousands of people
around the world have discovered the powerful benefits of
Aromatherapy. And you can do it to.
With the stress involve in our way of living today, we get
psychological and physiological consequences to our fragile
health. We spend more of our hard ...
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Home and Family
6th May
2009
Is it Self-Esteem or Self-Confidence or what lies in between?
I was driven towards looking to the self-confidence and
self-esteem in ourselves on a deeper level. How do we evaluate
the two?
On a human level and perhaps whilst growing up, our religion,
the influence of the culture of where we grew up in and our
parents, are all factors that influence and contribute to our
level of self-confidence and self-esteem.
How do we define those fancy words we consistently hear, and
where do we begin to ...
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6th May
2009
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In a high-divorce society,
not only are more unhappy marriages likely to end in divorce,
but in addition, more marriages are likely to become unhappy.
-- COUNCIL ON FAMILIES IN AMERICA.
When Japanese government officials conceived building an airport
in Narita, little did they know that the airport will later come
to be associated with divorce. Even the engineers and architects
who dreamt up the plan, forgot to ...
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6th May
2009
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It seems much easier to
fall in love than to stay in love. --DR. KAREN KAYSER.
Would you want to marry in haste and repent at leisure? No,
folk. May that not be your destiny. But you see, marriage is
like a packed theater with some uninterested spectators wanting
to get out, and other interested ones waiting outside, wishing
to get in.
If you think though that marriage can solve all of your
problems, you are ...
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Home and Family
1st May
2009
Author: Paul Winter
Time is the medium through which we decide the value of items created or possessed. A classic is something that deifies the test of time, only to become a treasure sought after many years later. It's these old pieces our past that send a spark of nostalgia to a simpler time, and antique fishing equipment is no exception to this. Whether you're young or old, beginner or professional, acquiring antique fishing equipment can develop into a driving passion. Antique ...
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Hobbies
1st May
2009
By [http://ezinearticles.com/?expert=Chris_Campbell]Chris Campbell
There's something about being a blacksmith that hearkens back to old and ancient times. Blacksmithing is considered an ancient profession, and one that is rarely practiced today. While there is some truth to that, it is not as extinct a profession as many would believe. The ABANA (Artist Blacksmith's Association of North America) has been around since the early seventies, and has over 4000 paying members. Considering the age of ...
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Hobbies
1st May
2009
Author: sabrina
Tools are the "Tooth of Industry" widely used in the field of hardware and machine manufacturing. As we all known, the revolution of abrasives is always preceded to the industry revolution in any country. With the continuous development of manufacturing industry, China as the member of WTO and the speeding up process of economic globalization, which lead to a broad market for the tools, abrasives, super abrasives and grinding technique industry, at the meantime, it requires ...
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