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- Common Cruise Ship Amenities - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comCommon Cruise Ship Amenities Are you interested in taking a cruise? If so, you are not alone. Each year a large number of individuals consider vacationing aboard a cruise ship. If you have never been on a cruise ship before, you may be wondering what activities, facilities, and services ...
Views: 2364(1 vote) - Costa Rica Caribbean Travel - by Submitted on Jun 01, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comIf you're considering where to go on your next vacation, try the world of great tropical adventure called Costa Rica. A Costa Rica Caribbean vacation lets you explore active volcanoes, see wild animals, see lush rain forests up close, and swim and lounge on great beaches. Costa Rica is one ...
Views: 3842(1 vote) - Curing the Ultimate Baby Boomer Bummer - by Submitted on May 16, 2012 from Emil LahrThere are many names for this problem that is plaguing the middle aged class everywhere.It has been referred to as the middle age bulge, people call it the middle age spread, others just call it a problem that they are having to deal with as they are reaching the middle age.This is a medical ...
Views: 890(1 vote) - Deep Breathing in Prolonged Sitting for Back Pain Relief - by Submitted on Jun 04, 2010 from Gail McGonigalBreathing is a natural occurring movement in our body for gaining much needed oxygen to remain alive. We can use diaphragmatic breathing to activate additional oxygen in our bodies, when we need to calm our body or increase motivation in our activity. It will help change a lethargic, inactive ...
Views: 3392(2 votes) - Delicious Life Lessons I Learned from My Father - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2012 from Bobbi PalmerMy Dad died. There…I said it out loud. Even though I was by his side and saw him take his very last breath, it’s been hard to believe he’s gone forever. F-o-r-e-v-e-r. I wanted to write this article for Thanksgiving so I could publicly thank him and show my gratitude. How trite, I thought. It ...
Views: 1722(1 vote) - Discount Travel Online: But Don't Count Your Time Comparing Prices - by Submitted on Jun 26, 2017 from Hotels Etc.comCheck out this scenario. You've wanted to take a week off next month for that well-deserved vacation, which you have postponed several times because you just couldn't get away. But that inner voice is now shouting, "It's now or never!" OK. But where and how do you get the best bargain? You ...
Views: 3761(1 vote) - Do children need educational toys? And how to do it yourself. - by Submitted on Oct 02, 2018 from Tata NechWhen my baby was not yet born, I was already tremblingly choosing not only sliders and diapers, but also toys. Of course, developing! Our grandmothers could not even think that dolls and shoulder blades should not just entertain, but also develop a child, but now it's quite another time. And ...
Views: 881(1 vote) - Dr. Bruce Lipton – A Man Ahead of His Time - by Submitted on Sep 08, 2010 from Ellen Wood“Hey, Ellen,” a friend called to me from two check-out counters away in the supermarket, “did you see the cover story in TIME magazine about epigenetics?” He wasn’t the only one asking me if I’d seen the issue a few months ago called “Why Genes Aren’t Destiny.” They were all aware that in my ...
Views: 3466(1 vote) - Drug and Alcohol Abuse Intervention: Intervention’s Critical Role for Family Recovery - by Submitted on Jul 16, 2011 from Judy HerzanekWhat every family needs to know about drug and alcohol abuse intervention ~by Joe Herzanek As I move into my third decade working with families and their substance abusing loved ones, I continue to learn. My recent observations have led me to complete my training and now focus primarily on ...
Views: 1312(1 vote) - Enough Stuff Already! How to Help Your Elderly Parents (And Yourself) Pare Down - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2010 from Julie HallIn twenty years of helping people settle their estates, one glaring fact always stands out: we have way too much stuff! Just start poking around your closets, under the beds, up in the attics or your garage, and you'll agree. Our overstuffed and cluttered homes, and garages that can't hold our ...
Views: 3718(1 vote) - Essential Tips for Older Singles Dating in Your 50s - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2017 from Kevin CageCourtship or dating is one the inventions of history, the term date was coined by George Ade in 1896. Further, dating has evolved ever since; men don’t call their first date a hangout, dress casually, and don’t write poems. According to the latest research, 60% of the older singles in 50s ...
Views: 1520(1 vote) - Everything Speaks To Me - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTHave you become aware of the divine synchronicity in your life, to where you can say, “Everything speaks to me”? Learning how to read the Book of Life definitely isn’t easy by any means; it takes a life time of practice. I only know what I know from my own self-realization, but I feel that when ...
Views: 1829(1 vote) - Facial Exercise Beats Facial Surgery - by Submitted on Jan 13, 2011 from Cynthia RowlandReality shows that feature face lifts and makeovers using surgery and injections still attract viewers who are most likely interested in the thrill of seeing participants improve their appearance. Maybe there is a vicarious nature to watching these shows; perhaps there is a secret wish that the ...
Views: 1568(1 vote) - Family Travel Ideas in California - by Submitted on Feb 22, 2021 from Hotels Etc.comCalifornia is a perfect place to go for family, there are many destinations that the whole family would enjoy. Family Travel in Monterey Bay Aquarium Monterey Bay Aquarium is an ideal family travel vacation with its wide array of sea creatures to amuse visitors of any age. Their exhibits ...
Views: 979(1 vote) - Fancy A Holiday Trip? Travel By Car - by Submitted on Aug 01, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comRoad trips can be a great way to have a fun filled vacation. A person has a sense of freedom being on the road and being in charge. Apart from that, a road trip invariably brings a lot of experience and exposes one to many new things, which is what traveling is all about. However, before hitting ...
Views: 2680(1 vote) - Five Unique Ways Mediation Works For "Boomer Divorces" - by Submitted on Mar 27, 2012 from Allan BaronThe Divorce rate for Boomers (those born between the years of 1946 and 1964) is on a steady increase. The issues, priorities and choices made in a "Boomer Divorce" are unique to and have significant consequences not only to themselves but to their "extended family" and life long friends. While ...
Views: 1191(1 vote) - Fleeting Pleasures: Manufactured Happiness - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge Today, you may take a trip to Disney World for the ride of a lifetime. A quick excursion on a Caribbean cruise promises to whisk you away from the world’s troubles. Drug stores offer pills to cure your headaches, insomnia and sexual dysfunction. A gleaming car races ...
Views: 1046(1 vote) - From Prison Nurse to Master Weaver and "Success Unexpected": Learn How This Quest Maker Achieved Her Dream - by Submitted on May 13, 2010 from Michele MeagherTo me, Quest Makers are women in their 40s and beyond who've declared "now it's my time," and then set off on personal journeys to achieve their dreams. One such Quest Maker is Hilary Cooper-Kenny. From being a nurse at a maximum security prison to becoming a master weaver, Hilary’s own next ...
Views: 2064(1 vote) - Generation ‘Lost’ - by Submitted on Nov 13, 2015 from Ilya TeslerWe live in a world where you can educate yourself on any topic you choose, within seconds. You have a question? Google it and get your answer, simple. In fact, it’s a little too simple. Once upon a time you would need to open a dictionary to learn the correct spelling of a word, go to a ...
Views: 1271(1 vote) - Great Tips For Saving Money When You Travel - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comThe world has certainly become a smaller place and traveling to far corners of the globe on business or vacation is fast becoming commonplace. If you’d like to jump onto the traveling bandwagon but are worried about not having the budget for it, here are few tips for having a great holiday while ...
Views: 2221(1 vote) - How Decreases in HGH and Collagen Levels Impact Aging - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jennifer HartsonWe all want to look and feel younger in our senior years, but is there really a safe and easy way of going about this? As we age our body tends to lose its natural ability to keep looking and feeling young due to the decrease of HGH (Human Growth Hormone) and also collagen. Medical science has ...
Views: 1533(2 votes) - How To Bathe A Baby For Happy Sleep - by Submitted on Oct 19, 2015 from Tina BrownBathing your baby with pleasant experiences - how? How to bathe a baby is a common deliberation that occurs earlier than the baby is given birth to. Bathing a infant can be hard at first. Putting their sensitive body in bathing position might be a dreadful. However, after you have been able ...
Views: 1432(1 vote) - HOW TO CHOOSE AN ERGONOMIC CHAIR - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2010 from Gail McGonigalYou are thinking of purchasing an ergonomic chair. Well done! The decision to think ergonomic means you want to take care of your skeletal joints, so that you suffer fewer discomforts as you age. My knowledge as a qualified Occupational Therapist, along with an M.Sc in Health Promotion is proof ...
Views: 2158(3 votes) - How To Fight The Flu With Vitamin C Supplements - by Submitted on Jan 08, 2012 from Darlene Norris"How to fight the flu?" If you're worried about the effects of the flu bug on your family this year, you're probably asking this question. If so, you'll want to learn more about vitamin C supplements. This amazing natural remedy is easy to find, inexpensive, and safe and effective. It ...
Views: 1352(1 vote) - How To Get A More Youthful Appearance Without Going Undergoing Surgery - by Submitted on Aug 09, 2011 from Jennifer HartsonUnfortunately aging is something we all have to come to terms with. As we grow older our bodies age and unlike trees that develop lines internally, our aging signs are clearly visible. The most effective solutions for restoring a youthful appearance are surgery or prescription medications. The ...
Views: 1446(1 vote) - How To Raise Your Testosterone Levels Through The Roof With The Endocrine Diet - by Submitted on Jun 29, 2011 from Plato PowersIt's no secret that back in the day men had much higher testosterone levels then they do today. There simply had to be something that motivated men to hack their way through the wilderness, and assemble a civilization. If one is a fan of old photographs, it is not uncommon to find snapshots of ...
Views: 26279(2 votes) - I Wanna Be a Kid Again - by Submitted on Aug 31, 2010 from Peter NichollsGee I loved being a kid. Living for the moment, laughing for the sheer joy of doing so, letting my imagination run wild, not trying to be someone I wasn't, saying "yes I can do that" to everything I wanted to try, even if I wasn’t any good at it. I didn’t have to worry about getting a job, a ...
Views: 3398(1 vote) - In Honor Of The 50th Anniversary Of The Rolling Stones: I Was In A Closet With Mick Jagger - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Merry BattlesIt was the sixties and I’m sure I was 12 years old. My friends and I were all caught up in the British invasion. My girlfriend Patty wrote me a twenty eight page Beatle letter that did nothing but ogle Paul. We were in Heaven. My sisters and I got to go to a press conference on the Beatles ...
Views: 1867(1 vote) - Incontinence Products for Men: New and Innovative Products Designed to Fight an Age Old Program - by Submitted on May 12, 2010 from D. Raye SamothContrary to popular belief urinary incontinence is not a disease that plagues the old and it is not a natural process that occurs with aging. It occurs in children, adolescent, young adults, middle age adults, as well as senior citizens. It occurs in both men and women, however, it does occur ...
Views: 1430(1 vote) - Incontinence Products for Men: New and Innovative Products that's Fighting an Age Old Problem - by Submitted on Apr 25, 2010 from D. Raye SamothContrary to popular belief urinary incontinence is not a disease that plagues the old, and it is not a natural process that occurs with aging. It occurs in children, adolescent, young adults, middle age adults, as well as senior citizens. It occurs in both men and women, however, it does occur ...
Views: 2608(1 vote) - Is There Life After the Kids Have Launched? - by Submitted on Sep 30, 2011 from Estra RoellThis is the time of year when many of you have dropped the last child off at college. Many feelings are no doubt swirling around inside you. You may feel proud of your child and excited about the new possibilities that await him or her. You may also be feeling anxious about your child's ...
Views: 3699(1 vote) - Kids Learn Better While Crafting - by Submitted on May 08, 2012 from aisha sherinaCrafting can be fun for kids of any age group. Children are very creative and most of them would like to mess around with their craft material. And this freedom to create whatever they want is fun for kids. More than that there are a lot of benefits of crafting like building fine motor skills, ...
Views: 1840(1 vote) - Life Has Its Ups and Downs: Don't Let It Get You Down - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Sara DillingerAh, the gentle pitter-patter of rain upon the roof of a mobile home! The sound can be so soothing that it lulls you to sleep. Who needs an expensive ambient sound machine? This is nature’s own. Just lie back, secure in your comfy nest of bed and blankets and let Mother Nature sing her watery ...
Views: 2093(1 vote) - Looking Back Can Be a Key in Springing Yourself Forward - by Submitted on Feb 18, 2011 from Anthony CalabreseA couple of weeks back I was speaking with a coaching colleague discussing my progress in the development of my business. We were speaking about looking ahead in terms of how I wanted to continue that development, and feeling very confused as to which direction to take next. My friend ...
Views: 761(2 votes) - Make bath time fun with the baby bath towels! - by Submitted on Sep 20, 2019 from kishan RanaAs a matter of fact, bath time must be joyous for the kids, especially when it comes to baby’s first bath. Whenever the kids get out of the bathtub, they must stay warm, and this is why the baby bath towels were invented for the comfort of the babies and parents. The
Views: 1352(1 vote) - Make time for an everyday adventure - by Submitted on Mar 04, 2010 from Ann HarrisonTwo of the potential pitfalls of the 'Routine' stage of retirement are becoming set in your ways by having too rigid a routine and leaving no time or scope for fun and spontaneity in your life. With that in mind, here are my top ten ideas for bringing more everyday 'adventures' into your ...
Views: 2105(2 votes) - Many People Believe that the only way to lose weight is to diet - by Submitted on Oct 16, 2011 from Adrienne MarksTo some it doesn’t even matter what diet it is but if they punish themselves for a week or month or however long, they will lose weight. Go to any Weight Watchers of Slimming World meeting each week and watch those women get on the scale for their public humiliation, some will have lost, some ...
Views: 3170(1 vote) - Maui Beach Vacations - by Submitted on Aug 14, 2018 from Hotels Etc.comMaui Beaches The island of Maui is home to some of the most amazing beaches. Some beaches offer swimming all year round, while others are best for surfing or snorkeling during certain times of the year. Depending on where you choose to stay, there are always some famous beaches ...
Views: 2327(1 vote) - Minding Your Aloneness - by Submitted on Apr 30, 2012 from April Page ClineI needed to come up with something “catchy” for my book, “AloneAbility: Learning to Embrace Your Aloneness” – so I was thinking about how I tell my readers that they have to be proactive when it comes to their aloneness. You’ve got to plan things out ahead of time; don’t want to be caught home ...
Views: 3098(1 vote) - MONDAY MOTIVATION - by Submitted on Mar 01, 2011 from Adrienne MarksSelf-Image is the way you think about yourself. Self-esteem is the way you feel about yourself. Self- confidence is the way you act. A Very wise woman once said - Some will, some won’t, so what – Next! Move on - Many people take rejection so personally and let it knock their confidence. ...
Views: 1097(1 vote) - My 1968 Grand Tour of Europe - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTMy parents gave me a Grand Tour of Europe as an initiation into life, back in 1968. The export model Volkswagen bus, which cost $1900 new, was a gift which would later be sent home and travel the United States with me. My friend Randy and I started our trip in Holland, where we saw Ann Frank’s ...
Views: 1759(1 vote) - New Study Links Muscle Wasting to… Nerves - by Submitted on May 08, 2019 from Jenna BeattyDid you know that a healthy person has an average of 60,000–70,000 nerves controlling their legs? Did you also know that number takes a 30% hit by the time you turn 75? It’s true! A study published earlier this month in the Journal of Physiology looked at how and why muscle mass wastes away ...
Views: 813(1 vote) - Nonverbal Communication and Body Language Power - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2010 from Donna MartinGood communication is the foundation of successful relationships, both personally and professionally. But we communicate with much more than words. In fact, research shows that the majority of our communication is nonverbal. Nonverbal communication, or body language, includes our facial ...
Views: 1751(1 vote) - Nutrition Facts for Fast Food Restaurants - by Submitted on Nov 07, 2011 from Susan PiergeorgeWhile many of us are paying closer attention to what is in our foods, we are still crushed for time when it comes to meal preparation. Often fast food is the choice to grab a quick bite. We know it’s easy and we have our familiar favorites. We also know there’s likely more calories and sodium ...
Views: 2160(1 vote) - Purchasing Child Cots For Younger Types - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Anna BarrosWhen buying a cot the very first factor you need to do is verify for power and balance. You need to make sure that the cot you are planning to purchase is going to be sturdy plenty of to assist your little one. That is essential due to the fact your child will rest with this cot for nearly at ...
Views: 883(1 vote) - Recharge Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 13, 2011 from Kristina von RosenvingeThe best reason for Recharging your Life comes from Oliver Wendell Holmes, one of our eminent Supreme Court Justices. He said “Most people go to their graves with their music still inside them.” When I first read this quote I actually got the shivers because it frightened me. I didn’t want to ...
Views: 1529(2 votes) - Recovery in prison - by Submitted on Jun 09, 2011 from ROBERT RIDEOUTBack in 1983, I began reading "A Course in Miracles" and doing the daily lessons in thought reversal. However, the text part of the Course was overwhelming to me then; I felt I was too young to really understand it, and I was in my early thirties. I did realize that this book held all the ...
Views: 1876(1 vote) - Reinventing Yourself, Planning for Retirement - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2011 from Sharon BallThere are 76 million or more of us Baby Boomers who will be retiring between this year and 2030. Most of us aren’t a whole lot older than our Social Security system which we begun in 1935. An interesting fact is that Germany set up their old age pension in the late 1800’s. They were the ones ...
Views: 1173(1 vote) - Salt therapy is gaining massive popularity worldwide - by Submitted on May 04, 2012 from Halo HaloSalt therapy is gaining massive popularity worldwide with artificial salt rooms being set up and in home salt therapy devices developed to help those suffering from a range of respiratory conditions. Salt therapy originated in salt mines centuries ago, when it was observed that salt mine ...
Views: 2138(1 vote) - Salvaging Our Plastic Oceans: Angela Haseltine Pozzi - by Submitted on Jun 18, 2014 from Frosty WooldridgeBy Frosty Wooldridge “Cultures have long heard wisdom in non-human voices: Apollo, god of music, medicine and knowledge, came to Delphi in the form of a dolphin. But dolphins, which fill the oceans with blipping and chirping, and whales, which mew and caw in ultramarine jazz - a true rhapsody ...
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