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- Greeting Cards You Make Yourself Will Truly Capture The Spirit Of The Season - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Albelli AlbumprinterIn this age of widespread broadband take up and wireless connectivity, keeping touch with friends and relatives has never been easier. Sometimes, however, this very ease can dull the impact of the communications themselves. After all, if you receive hundreds of text messages and tweets every day ...
Views: 864 - Kids101: Is Playing outside unsupervised safe? - by Submitted on Dec 12, 2011 from Aidan MitchelNowadays, with more and more children involved in accidents and traumatic injuries or life-threatening incidents, parents are wondering if is it safe to let the kids play outside without supervision. Even authorities are worried of children doing unsupervised outdoor plays, as posted by a ...
Views: 2969 - The Other Side of Life - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.What is the other side of life? It is the side that is the opposite of the life that you are currently living. Why would you ever contemplate going there? What is there to gain? You will learn compassion; you will learn strength and nobility and be humbled by what you feel. Come with me and ...
Views: 1623 - Holiday Hug - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.This is for those of you who are missing that someone special at the table. For those of you who are trying to cope with the holidays. Here is a heartfelt hug for you. You will never understand the loneliness of a holiday until you have lost someone that means so much to you. I pray that this ...
Views: 2387 - Where Does All My Heat Go in the Winter? - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Kipling PatelHave you ever noticed after a snowfall, some of your neighbors' roofs are blanketed in snow while others are bare? These bare roofs are a sign of a poorly insulated attic. As heat escapes from the attic, due to the "stack effect," the snow melts away and once it leaks to the edge it oftentimes ...
Views: 1027 - Family Crest Rings will always be a great way to show family pride - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Mark WhiteJewelry have been a significant part of self-adornment for centuries. It isn’t surprising that family crest rings were adopted not so long after the family crest came to exist. There are actually as numerous different family crest rings because there are family crests. They were also ...
Views: 1288 - Issues Regarding California Child Custody and Visitation for the Holidays - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from Lance ClaeryDisagreements regarding holiday child custody visitations frequently occur between separated parents. This is especially true during the period that includes Thanksgiving, Christmas/Winter Break, New Year’s Eve and New Year’s Day. Some court orders are not clear enough and are interpreted ...
Views: 2395(4 votes) - Top 5 Ways to Orchestrate a Harmonious Holiday - by Submitted on Dec 09, 2011 from JoAnne Ceccarelli-EganThanksgiving is over and the next holiday season is upon you. Are you orchestrating this upcoming performance in a harmonious way? Are you feeling serene and at peace or inundated by a continual list of things to do? While giving a recent presentation, I became aware that I do not always conduct ...
Views: 1266(2 votes) - Are You Stressed by Caring for Aging Parents? 7 Tips to Help You Enjoy Holiday Cheer - by Submitted on Jan 16, 2012 from Kathleen ClearyThe holiday season brings traditions, meals, parties and gifts that can light up life for us. For some caregivers, though, the season can be truly unbearable. Many caregivers just want to get through the holidays and get the whole thing over with. Caregiving is stressful enough without ...
Views: 1441 - Turn Your Precious Images Into Photos On Canvas - by Submitted on Dec 06, 2011 from Albelli AlbumprinterIf you’d like to give art as a gift, then the chances are you truly want to show somebody just how much they mean to you this Christmas, by presenting them with something which is unique and personal. The options for doing this, in the past, revolved mostly around paying high prices for ...
Views: 907 - Whose Home for the Holidays? Simple Ways to Avoid Seasonal Conflicts with Your Partner - by Submitted on Dec 05, 2011 from nancy traversHolidays are supposed to be a happy time, filled with food, family and fun. It’s a time of holiday music echoing through the shopping centers, spending long nights indoors with loved ones, and generally being thankful for every blessing that we’ve encountered in the last year. This season is ...
Views: 734 - Santa Letters - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Joseph PosisAll over children have a tradition of writing a Santa letter and sending it to the North Pole. It is fun for the parents to see the excitement on their children's faces as they carry on this special tradition. It is also a great way to figure out what their children want for Christmas. Writing a ...
Views: 1105(1 vote) - Santa Letters - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Joseph PosisParents have used the ploy of having their children write letters to Santa to figure out what they want for years. It is also a great way to get children excited about the Christmas season. Did you know when your child writes a letter to Santa, they can receive a personalized letter from Santa ...
Views: 844 - A Great Way to Celebrate Christmas - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielA Christmas play happens to be a traditional and enjoyable way of celebrating the wonderful holiday of Christmas that would be a wonderful and actually simple thing to organize and carry out. Start planning your Christmas play now and you will have plenty of time when it comes to Christmas to ...
Views: 788 - Letters From Santa - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielSending a personal Santa letter to the North Pole has been a tradition in many homes for years. Families will all gather and write Santa a letter with a wishlist of what toys they want him to bring on Christmas. Getting a Santa letter in return is a fairly new tradition starting in homes today. ...
Views: 1109 - First Holidays For Blended Families - by Submitted on Dec 04, 2011 from Daniela RoherIt is normal to be overwhelmed and unsure of what to do, so don’t think you are unique or that there is something wrong with you. If this is your first holiday with your new blended family, expect challenges. Also, don’t think your situation is unique, as more than 50% of American families are ...
Views: 2348 - Best Family Divorce Attorney - by Submitted on Dec 03, 2011 from Jacob VaraliYou might think that a divorce is something that only couples undergo, when in fact it is actually the destruction of an entire family. Experience tells us that most children who get affected by these kinds of things end up getting emotionally scarred. That is also the reason why some ...
Views: 866(1 vote) - Remodeling Your Bedroom for New Sleep Sensation - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Dedy IndrawanCommonly, people will feel inconvenience and discomfort living in the same room for years. However, this kind of feel is reasonable since people have their limitation in enjoying same condition continually. The point is that they feel bored. And, the only thing which is able to diminish the ...
Views: 1193 - Hotel Ambience in Your Bedroom Now - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Dedy IndrawanStaying at hotel is really fun. It is because as the guest you will be served so well. Of course, you can also enjoy the desirable and preferable room design there. So, you are lucky if you have your chance to have a travel and stay in various hotels for each trip. Absolutely, you will have huge ...
Views: 1644 - What is positive parenting program? - by Submitted on Dec 02, 2011 from Alston SammyThe Tripe P or Positive Parenting Program is nothing but a multi degree program for parents to hold up their family and children. The goal of these programs is the prevention of wide amount of issues concerning the child's emotional and behavioral aspects by informing and educating parents with ...
Views: 516 - How to Plan a Baby Shower Menu - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from indri hapsariOnce you and your pals commence organizing a baby shower for the adored one, it is best to know the baby shower menu is one of the most important features in the baby shower. The baby shower menu is just not some thing that must be left towards the last minute. A baby shower menu usually ...
Views: 1515 - Imaginary Friends - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: My three-year-old daughter has an imaginary friend named Maggie. She talks to her all the time, draws with her, and "reads" her favorite books to her. I even have to set an extra place at the dinner table for Maggie or my daughter won't eat. Is this okay or should I be concerned ...
Views: 1779(2 votes) - Am I Boring My Child? - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Armin BrottDear Mr. Dad: I'm a stay-at-home dad, and I'm worried that my daughter will get bored at home with me and with the same toys. What do I do? A: Wow, what a great question! You've really hit on an incredibly common fear—not only for dads but for stay-at-home moms too. Rather than come up ...
Views: 1796 - How to Redesign Your Old Bedroom to Be Hotel-like Room - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dedy IndrawanFirstly, having an extremely large home seems like a good idea. You possibly think that you will have numerous rooms for your family during their excursion. So, each will have special room at your home. So, they will have comfortable and enjoyable room during their stay. But, you must not think ...
Views: 1299 - How to Design Your Master Bedroom - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Dedy IndrawanAbsolutely, the presence of master bedroom at home is highly regarded for the owner. Of course, it is related to the fact that master bedroom or other bedroom is one of some favorite rooms at home where you can escape from your hectic thoughts and minds from working life. Commonly, people want ...
Views: 1083 - Protecting Our Precouis Children From Predators Lurking Among Us - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from Jack SingerThe greatest risk to our children doesn't come from strangers but from friends and family. In light of the devastating events that allegedly took place at Penn State and Syracuse Universities, we now see fresh evidence of horrific child sexual abuse that continues to be all too prevalent in ...
Views: 1475(2 votes) - Christmas Gifts For Couples They Will Treasure For Years (Christmas Gifts for Couples) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from John SmithThe Christmas season seems to come around more than just once every 12 months. The summer is barely over before we are seeing tinsel and Christmas cards on sale in the supermarkets and on the high street. You may well feel a bit silly starting your Christmas shopping before the leaves have ...
Views: 858 - Sweet Treats They`re Sure To Love This Christmas (Unusual Christmas Gifts) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from John SmithWe have all experienced the difficult and arduous task of finding that perfect gift at Christmas time, causing undue angst and despair. Fear not, the internet holds the key to online shopping for unusual Christmas gifts, an Aladdin's Cave of extravagant and simply outstanding sweet treats. It ...
Views: 1048 - Christmas Presents Perfect For The Home (Christmas Presents) - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2011 from John SmithWhen looking for Christmas presents, it is hard to know what to buy for the person who always seems to have everything. When someone insists there is nothing that they want, it seems impossible to find something that will truly surprise them and that they will appreciate for years to come. ...
Views: 862 - ***Expert Q&A: Managing Empathy and Love - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: Do I empathize too much? A: Most of us have been taught to feel sorry for people who are less fortunate than we are and to forgive people when they make mistakes. Charity and civilization rely on empathy. Yet, as many of my clients have shown me, there is such a thing as too much ...
Views: 2221 - Keep Your Pictures Safe Using Cutting Edge Photo Albums - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2011 from Albelli AlbumprinterIf you’ve got a digital camera then the chances are you take an awful lot of photographs. That’s because it’s easy to take a lightweight digital camera anywhere, and the automatic features of even the most basic cameras make taking photographs in all conditions simple. The upshot of this is that ...
Views: 1088 - ***Expert Q&A: Grudges and Forgiveness - by Submitted on Nov 29, 2011 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishIf you're like myself and many of my clients, you find forgiveness a difficult prospect. Big questions such as "When is it too late to ask for an apology?", "Is forgiveness necessary for personal and spiritual growth?", and "Should someone apologize for being truthful?" complicate the ...
Views: 3537(4 votes) - Goa Tours - Gateway To Heaven - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2012 from yamin rajPeople often ask what makes India a popular destination for all travelers. The answer lies in the diversity of India. Can be found in geography, culture, history, and also of food, India is to Quest for all travelers. Generally, the answer comes in the form - Goa Tours. Goa is a state ...
Views: 887 - Are You Planning For Celebrating New Year in Rome? - by Submitted on Nov 28, 2011 from Ashish KumarNew Year celebration in Rome Italy .In Rome lots of events but New Year is the special for all Romans. Rome's traditional New Year Eve celebrations are cantered in Piazza del Popolo. Big crowds rejoice with classical & rock music, dancing and fireworks. The celebrations last well into the night. ...
Views: 1041 - Happy Holidays with Your Dog - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joy RandelYou love spending time with your dog, you want to keep them around at the holidays, but you don’t want to stress them out. You also want to keep them safe. Follow these guidelines and you’ll accomplish just that. Bad Food Holidays and food go hand in hand. But with all that temptation ...
Views: 1040 - A Deeper Look at Mariska Hargitay’s Five Life Principles - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Joan ChamberlainThe Magazine was Published in the Fall of 2010. I Reviewed the Article in the Fall of 2010. My “Good Housekeeping” magazine came the other day and I’ve finally had time to sit down and go through it. It’s a magazine with a long, great history and it has done well evolving through its ...
Views: 2905(1 vote) - How to Keep Your Sanity Through the Holidays and Every Day - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Marcia CannonHow to Keep Your Sanity Through the Holidays and Every Day Kathy, a client of mine, was desperate. “What am I going to do? I invited the whole family for a holiday dinner,” she moaned. “You remember my talking about Uncle Bob? He’s so embarrassing when he drinks. And Aunt Carol? She ...
Views: 1028 - Thanksgiving - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Kenny BrixeyTHANKSGIVING We begin the holiday season with Thanksgiving, filling ourselves with wonderful food; time with family and friends and for some, football or shopping makes the top of the list. This marks the beginning of a beautiful time of year. We are fortunate to have so many blessings and be ...
Views: 1124 - What to do with relative's nit picking during Holidays? - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2011 from Zita FeketeStop it! I don’t like it! The holidays are rapidly approaching. We are all getting more excited as well as more afraid: what will my mother, father, aunty, or uncle do or say in the family gathering? What if they criticize my new flat, hair, boyfriend, job or cooking? What if they remind me ...
Views: 1383 - The Role of Your Village-a Survival Guide for Parents Living Away from Home - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Brenda TrottBeing a parent can be the most joyful time of your life. You are responsible for protecting, educating, nutritiously feeding, disciplining and most of all loving your child. All of these tasks and more make your job as a parent the most important job of your life but noone says you have to ...
Views: 1081(2 votes) - Follow Photo Albums Into The Twenty First Century - by Submitted on Nov 26, 2011 from Albelli AlbumprinterWhereas once, a photo album was probably a slightly tatty book with photographs which had to be printed and then stuck onto the pages, the modern equivalent is a hi tech affair based on the internet and offering security, accessibility and excellent picture quality. Building photo albums on-line ...
Views: 786 - Choosing The Proper Stairlift For Yourself - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Susan BradleyFor some people, going up the steps could be a serious venture that can generally cause them pain and suffering. It can be not just the elderly who can make good use from a stairlift, because many young people are facing the difficulty of climbing the steps or coming back down, problems that can ...
Views: 520 - Buy The Proper Stairlift To Suit Your House - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2011 from Susan BradleyAs people grow old, they could find simple tasks like climbing or descending the stairs more and additional difficult. Older individuals can suffer problems such as arthritis, nerve injury, or breathlessness when using the stairs in their home, and this may leave them reluctant to face the ...
Views: 502 - A glance of Memories - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Pipe Lee SpraycheticThere are times that I thought it would be great if you're around. Be my shoulder during shitty times, someone who could tell me how stupid Iam whenever I do mistakes, laugh with my jokes or someone who would even pretend to listen to things I say just to keep me company. Someone who would wipe ...
Views: 480 - 7 Secrets to Surviving the Holidays with Your In-Laws - by Submitted on Nov 23, 2011 from Tricia NelsonYour husband’s Aunt Bessie makes comments about your weight, Uncle Frank is already sauced before dinner, your mother-in-law lets everyone know how much work she’s done to prepare the meal (and how little you’ve helped) and your kids can’t wait to get out of there and go home. Holiday times ...
Views: 843 - Dirty Dishes (and Thanksgiving) - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Heidi McCarthyThank God for dirty dishes; they have a tale to tell. While other folks go hungry, we’re eating pretty well. With home, and health, and happiness, we shouldn’t want to fuss; For by this stack of evidence, God’s very good to us. Anonymous What a great poem for ...
Views: 1511 - Embroidered Coats of Arms - by Submitted on Nov 22, 2011 from Mark WhiteCoats of arms were utilised for even more than simply identification around the battlefield. Within one hundred years the coat of arms was highly popular with the gentry and used through the continent. It's during this height in popularity of the coat of arms where we start seeing them in more ...
Views: 1013 - MY JOURNEY TO VICTORY - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Karen KellyI was taught most of the fundamentals about life by my Father and therefore learnt to think like a boy. It certainly has served me well in many aspects however I believe that I learnt to copy the social behaviour of men and never really got to know how to appreciate the intrigue of being a ...
Views: 1192 - How To Thrive at Holiday Gatherings: 3 Preps Before You Go - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Belinda LamsWhether you're going to gather with family or friends, many people find holiday events very stressful. Here are some simple tips to help you prepare and make this year better than your last. Make sure you do these BEFORE you go! Prep #1: Remember Why Holidays were created because they ...
Views: 1649(2 votes) - Marketing to Hospitals - by Submitted on Nov 21, 2011 from Zimmerman CollinsThe healthcare industry is one of the largest industries that is in existence and it is one that continues to grow on a regular basis. Due to this, many companies have been founded for the purpose of catering to the healthcare services, such as hospitals and it has become very competitive. ...
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