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- Beautiful Quotes to Show Appreciation for Your Mother - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Linda LovejoyI’ve provided a lovely collection of quotes about mother that are great for putting in a card or letter to let her know how much you love and appreciate her. Let your mother know you care, not just on her birthday or Mother’s Day, but for any old reason. "My mother was the most beautiful ...
Views: 23795(2 votes) - How to plan a marriage ceremony - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiMarriage as we all know is a legally recognized relationship that is established by a civil or religious ceremony, between two people who intend to live together as sexual and domestic partners. Before accepting the responsibility of being married they are number of things you need to put into ...
Views: 1037(1 vote) - Create Unique Canvas Photo Prints - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterPutting works of art up on the walls of your home is one of the easiest and most effective ways of making sure it really feels like it belongs to you. The images you choose are intended to be more than merely aesthetically pleasing, they are also a way of expressing your personality and the ...
Views: 1926 - Create A Unique Photo Book Online - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Shane MartinCollecting and going through your old photographs is still one of the easiest and most evocative means of taking a trip down memory lane, but merely looking at your photographs is only the start of what you can do with them. It’s now possible to use them to create a wide range of photo gifts, ...
Views: 1240 - Stepmoms: Act As If You Are Mom - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Lisa Perry“You’re not my mom!” Have you ever heard that one?? While my kids may not have said those words exactly, the message was there in other things they said or in ways they acted. When my husband, Tom and I first married, we were really conscientious of reinforcing with them that I was not ...
Views: 2927 - Out of the fire and into the frying pan. 5 points to think about before you marry and divorce - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2012 from Susan (Teacher Su) McKenzieSET FORMULA FOR A SUCCESSFUL MARRIAGE I don’t have a guaranteed formula for a successful marriage but I do have some ideas on how to make a successful life which includes being reasonably happily married. These are principles and ideas taught to me by my mother who has never divorced. She has ...
Views: 1357 - Children’s Bedroom Décor: The Right Approach - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Ioventures IncSetting out to decorate your children’s bedroom or bedrooms may seem to be a daunting task, especially if you do not have any experience on the matter. It would be a good thing if you have the budget to pay an interior designer to work with your kids and you to be able to come up with what you ...
Views: 1046 - Release Your Inner Artist With Unique Canvas Prints - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterDisplaying art on the walls of your home is about more than just decoration. The choice of images which you make will be seen as a reflection of your personality and the face you wish to present to the world. Whilst a few privileged people are able to purchase original one off works of art, for ...
Views: 1922 - Fashion Your Own Unique Easter Card Ideas - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Shane MartinFinding just the right greeting cards to send to people is often easier said than done. Although it’s probably true to say that ‘it’s the thought that counts’, the vast majority of photo cards which you can buy on the high street may well create the impression that not much thought at all has ...
Views: 1147 - Brighten Up Your Kids' Rooms with Camouflage Beddings - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from James KretzerDeveloping or renovating a home and wondering what style of beddings to buy in your children's rooms? For the young son who loves playing commando and imagining himself in combat, camo bedding is a ideal option. Beddings aided by the camouflage motif will help let your young lad drift away from ...
Views: 2096 - Your Vacation Isn't Over Until You Pull in the Driveway - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from C.J. MackeyAnyone who's ever made the decision to drive to a far away vacation destination knows that the drive home always seems twice as long as the drive there. But in 2009, when we made our yearly trek to Disney World with our three children, it truly was the never ending journey. We had spent a ...
Views: 959 - You Don’t Have To Settle For Ordinary Photo Calendars - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterKeeping track of important dates is vital to anyone who has a busy life, particularly if you have a family to organise as well. Calendars are far and away the simplest means of doing so, but personalised photo calendars take this basic function and give it a twist of personality. On the face ...
Views: 999 - Parenting: Providing Security and Stability for Kids - by Submitted on Apr 03, 2012 from Aidan MitchelParenthood is a balancing act of nurturing, teaching, and protecting, with a goal of producing a functional, well adjusted, and independent adult. Parenting responsibility has always been considered as the most difficult undertaking of an adult. More so now in this new millennium where ...
Views: 6390 - Send Greeting Cards Which Come Straight From The Heart - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterNow that it’s easier than it’s ever been to get a message to somebody – using text messaging, email, facebook updates or twitter feeds – the act of sending an actual tangible card is more meaningful than ever. When you really want to make sure the message gets across loud and clear, however, the ...
Views: 1014 - Top Las Vegas Family Friendly Parks - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2012 from Jamie Mary BakerA Las Vegas trip with kids deserves a visit to the many parks located within and around this sandy town! 1. Probably best known is the Grand Canyon Park, with its diverse terrain offering majestic landscapes, stunning viewpoints, leisurely canyon rim strolls, day hikes, smooth water rafting ...
Views: 1632 - Top 5 Lessons To Teach Our Children - by Submitted on Jun 17, 2012 from Dana FlanneryTop 5 Lessons To Teach Our Children With so many parents relying on TV to teach their kids about life, your child is at risk of growing up in a world where straight teeth are more important than the words that pass them. Here's five life lessons that aren't covered on sitcoms and ...
Views: 1251 - Enjoy The Ease of Digital Photo Printing - by Submitted on Apr 11, 2012 from Shane MartinWhen cameras were analogue in nature, based upon the use of rolls of celluloid film, the process of photo printing was a long, complicated and expensive one. The journey from the click of a shutter to holding the photo prints in your hands was a lengthy and arduous one, and this had a negative ...
Views: 854 - Here’s One Simple & Fun Way to Connect with Your Teenager and Teach a Valuable Life Skill! - by Submitted on Mar 31, 2012 from Deaunna EvansWhen teenagers begin to cut the apron strings during adolescence, parents often long for but are at a loss to know how to connect with their teenager. Lighthearted negotiating can be one simple and fun way to connect with your teenager and teach a valuable life skill at the same time. Teaching ...
Views: 1663 - A Soul With Caring Sight Happy Father’s Day - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Kalpendra SinghFather’s day is one of the specials days that celebrated around the world in honoring of father. It is a day to celebrate the great contribution of father in our lives and for support us always. It is also great time to let your father, how you care much and you have never forgotten him. Realize ...
Views: 933 - Canvas Prints Which You Make Yourself Are The Ideal Personal Gifts - by Submitted on Mar 30, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterGiving canvas photo prints as gifts to friends or loved ones is something which is undeniably tempting but at the same time fraught with stress. The temptation arises from the fact that a work of art is a genuinely spectacular and thoughtful gift to give, whilst there’s no getting away from the ...
Views: 1084 - ***When to Have Sex in a New Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishMost of us want to feel chosen, connected and cared for. Unfortunately, it's easy to be fooled into thinking you are falling in love, and one of the sure ways to cloud your judgment about your new partner is having sex too soon. Here are the top reasons how a hasty decision to have sex ...
Views: 2134(1 vote) - ***Expert Q&A: How to Recover from a Bad Mood - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIn a column about relationships, it's easy to overlook that the number one person you must always relate to is yourself. Yet, sometimes, when circumstances make us veer off our usual course, we get irritable, pessimistic and just plain old down in the dumps. Here are some tips to help you ...
Views: 3125(2 votes) - Thinking About Having an Elderly Parent Move In? - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from C.J. MackeyIt seems like the right answer for everyone involved. A parent that can no longer take care of the family home alone , a son or daughter with children of their own that could use a little help with the house and the kids. Combining incomes can perhaps improve everyone's living arrangements. ...
Views: 921 - Keep It Personal And Create Stunning Photo Cards - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Shane MartinSending greeting cards to let people know that you’re thinking of them at a special time of the year like Easter is always going to be a fantastic way of letting them know that they’re in your thoughts. More than text messages or e-mails, cards are a tangible symbol of the fact that someone is ...
Views: 1169 - Garden Furniture Covers! With Travel Accessories! - by Submitted on Apr 06, 2012 from Laura WimbleAcustraps work by applying acupressure to an acupuncture point on your wrist, which means they are completely natural. They are held in place with velcro so they do not stretch and this also makes them perfect for adults and children alike. Being completely drug free also makes that device ...
Views: 1409 - Create Your Own Photo Books In The UK - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterWhen it comes to storing and showcasing the very best photographs from your personal collection, there are few things that do the job better than a bespoke individual photo book. The two main advantages brought about by the advent of digital photography lie in the quality of the images ...
Views: 1133 - Are French people better at handling divorce than Americans - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Aaron DishonAre French people better at handling divorce than the Americans’ is a question which doesn’t have a definite answer. However, whether one is going to take decision for divorce in France or America, this is always difficult to go through it. A divorce is not a cakewalk and can be very stressful ...
Views: 986 - Create Your Own Unique Photo Calendars - by Submitted on Mar 28, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterPersonalized photo calendars offer a unique combination of the useful and the touching. As practical as any other kind of wall calendar, and just as easy to use, they none the less boast the advantage of being one of those rare household items which will bring pleasure each and every time ...
Views: 1127(1 vote) - Babysitters: 10 Tips on How to Find the Best Childcare for Your Night Out? - by Submitted on Mar 26, 2012 from Kathryn KesslerWe all wish that we could have Mary Poppins to take over the childcare while we indulge ourselves with a night out. Unfortunately, that is not possible. So, what does a parent do to find the best person to provide childcare for their kids, for just a few hours? Here are five suggestions for ...
Views: 1358 - Seven Gifts Mom Will Adore - by Submitted on Mar 24, 2012 from Alex DimaanoWith Mother's Day just around the corner, deciding on gifts for moms is starting to get fairly difficult. I conducted a several research and came up with seven presents which any mom will really like to receive this Mother's Day. These items are offered on the internet. Check your favorite ...
Views: 896 - Five Most Treasured 40th Wedding Anniversary Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Mar 22, 2012 from Nelson IngrumAmaze your husband or wife which has a ruby-themed gift; give some thing psychological; make a home-made gift; appear up having a compilation of greetings, snap shots and videos; or have an merchandise customized for your spouse. Here are some of the particularly exclusive and most fascinating ...
Views: 12032 - Grieving The Living - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Sarah RuizIt happened one bitterly cold night in January 2011. It was sudden and violent. It took our family by surprise as most tragedies do. We all vacillated between denial and shock. I cried out in anger and in sadness. I begged God to give me back those few minutes before it happened. I would ...
Views: 2503(1 vote) - A Dysfunctionally Functioning Family - by Submitted on Mar 21, 2012 from Sarah RuizI know I am not alone when I say that I have a dysfunctionally functioning family. Based on all the research I have done, and people I have spoken to, it is more common to have a dysfunctionally functional family rather than one that is “healthy.” When speaking to most people they were ...
Views: 3090(2 votes) - Dr. Romance Video: Resolving Mother & Sister Fights - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Tina Tessina(To see the accompanying video, go here: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XVCxndtpt0s) Often, the same quirks, reactions and behaviors that create problems between you and the female members of your famiy wouldn't be a problem if they was someone else's family. If your best friend's mom or ...
Views: 1853(3 votes) - Birth of a Grandchild - by Submitted on Mar 19, 2012 from Maureen Brennan MercierThe birth of a grandchild is a special event. My baby is having a baby any day now. The excitement of welcoming a new family member is in the air. This is my third grandchild that is cracking my heart open once again. Almost 10 years ago I was preparing for the birth of a grandchild, my ...
Views: 4192 - Why your friends and family are sometimes the worst support during your divorce - by Submitted on Mar 18, 2012 from Adele TheronAlthough your friends and family are an important part of your life, you may find that they’re ill-equipped to support you through your loss. I found that even though my friends and family were well meaning, they often said or did things that were inappropriate. Whenever we hung out together, ...
Views: 1482(2 votes) - Get Your Wedding Photos Clicked by Professionals only - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Chris SchmittIts becoming a very common trend of hiring a photo booth for wedding receptions or marriage parties.You can add fun and entertainment to your event by adding photo booth to you party. There are two ways by which moorpark wedding photographers works. One is a traditional film making using older ...
Views: 911 - Understanding from the village and how it affects your Spanish Holiday Rentals - by Submitted on Mar 16, 2012 from Porsche KlingerHave you ever stopped to think about the Spanish culture in the small rural villages that only a few outsiders have experienced when booking your SPANISH HOLIDAY RENTALS? This experience is available to you no matter which part of Spain you wish to holiday in, whether it be on the sunny coast of ...
Views: 1152 - Parenting Tips to Teach your Baby Develop Primary Skills - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Aidan MitchelParenting Blog believes in the amazing relationship that mothers and their babies have. And babies always have that special regard for their mums even before they even learn to say their first word. This special regard in itself is natural and helpful to teaching a baby the basic and mandatory ...
Views: 1238 - What To Get For A Baby Shower - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2012 from Denly StrawHaving a baby is a very exciting time in the lives of many individuals, and if someone you know is about to enter into such a time, I'm sure that you want to share that excitement. One of the ways that you can do so is by purchasing a gift for the baby that is going to show that you really care ...
Views: 654 - Create Photo Calendars That Make Every Day A Special Day - by Submitted on Mar 13, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterWhilst it’s undeniable that photo calendars are genuinely useful and simple organizational tools, there’s still no getting away from the fact that the vast majority of them are extremely dull and uninspiring to look at, and that when an object is going to be hung in a prominent place in your ...
Views: 1010(1 vote) - Family Lies are the Binding Ties - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Zandra SteinbergDid you ever hear the old phrase "What you don't know can't hurt you"? Well, it can. In fact, family secrets can destroy your life in more ways than one. There is usually one person who is the "keeper of the secrets". That person is privileged to all the things that are unsavory about the ...
Views: 1423 - Parenting: A Lifetime Career - by Submitted on Mar 12, 2012 from Aidan MitchelWe all want to have our own unique careers. When we were still very young, our teachers in primary school would, at least once, ask us what we want to become in the future. Many varied answers come up but the most common ones are becoming lawyers, doctors, teachers, engineers, and others. ...
Views: 1286 - Digital Photography Takes Photo Books Out Of the Hands Of The Professionals - by Submitted on Mar 10, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterThe manufacture of luxury quality photo books in the UK has, in the past, been something which has remained firmly in the hands of professional photographers and printers. The advent of digital photography, however, had altered this situation, in a way which has meant that absolutely anyone with ...
Views: 914 - Dear Dr. Romance: How Can I Make My Family Understand I Love Him? - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: Ok so I am 19 and am kinda falling for a guy who is 20 years old than me. I am not asking your opinion on if it's wrong and nor do I want to hear "that's disgusting" my mother and father were 23 years apart in age. I like older guys cause I can relate to them better than ...
Views: 1727(2 votes) - Siblings and ADHD - by Submitted on Mar 09, 2012 from Laurie DuparThe impact on siblings of children with ADHD is not often talked about, yet it is an important discussion to have in order to create healthy and functioning families. Studies show that siblings of children with ADHD experience the same disruption, chaos, unpredictability and exhaustion as their ...
Views: 3727(2 votes) - ***Expert Q&A: Dealing with Different Personality Styles - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: I love my partner very much, but how do I manage that we are so opposite when it comes to being outgoing and social? A: You've probably heard the expression "opposites attract." But what, exactly does this mean? And is it true? Of course, nothing is true for all couples, but, in ...
Views: 1924 - My Spouse Wants a Divorce - I've Been Served with a Petition for Dissolution, What do I do Now? - by Submitted on Apr 27, 2012 from Lance Claery"My Spouse Wants a Divorce - I've Been Served with a Petition for Dissolution, What do I do Now?" By Lance Claery, Partner at Los Angeles and San Diego Law firm Claery & Green, LLP If you have been served with a California petition for dissolution of your marriage (divorce), you are likely ...
Views: 1859(4 votes) - No wedding gift, no difficulty - by Submitted on Mar 08, 2012 from Sergen TashoThere is nothing worse than having to attend a wedding without a gift in hand. Purchasing a gift for the happy couple can prove to become an tough process. You are in no way quite confident whether to take the plunge and spend your hard earned money on a gift that could end up in the trash, or ...
Views: 641 - How Does Your Relationship With Your Partner Affect Your Parenting? - by Submitted on Mar 07, 2012 from Aidan MitchelMany believe along Parenting Blog that new parents experience the birth of a first child as a dilemma. The birth of a baby is a life-changing event, though many couples vow that a new baby will not change their lifestyles, but in reality, a baby changes everything. Not only do you need to ...
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