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- Rent Office Space in the growing business community of Park Royal, London - by Submitted on Apr 29, 2011 from Alla tumanyan“Our vision is to be the leading urban regeneration and business development organisation supporting the UK’s most dynamic and sustainable business locations.” The business centre pictured is one of SOS> Search Office Space’s newest additions and we’ll be happy to negotiate a great deal for ...
Views: 1127 - What Is the REAL Purpose of Being a Parent? - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtIf I asked you, "What is the main purpose of a parent?" I'd probably get the following responses: 1. To be their child's guide in life 2. To love their child unconditionally 3. To teach their child good values 4. To protect their child 5. To offer their child support through ...
Views: 1099 - The Birth of Barbie's Ken: Living in the Shadows - by Submitted on Apr 26, 2011 from Emma WillsNo expertise in the Barbie doll is absolute without thinking about her boyfriend Ken, who's gone through some changes himself through the years. Developed to live in Barbie’s shadow, Ken has kept up with changes which have covered everything from ordinary style improvements to significant ...
Views: 845 - What do you see in this picture? - by Submitted on Apr 23, 2011 from Sheryl StantonThis is my four year old grand daughter Mekenah, and her mother, my daughter Shauna. It looks like they have huge eyes, doesn’t it? The reality is that those huge eyes are just painted on. Their real eyes are closed. This picture symbolizes the way that so many of us live our lives. We ...
Views: 1449 - Au Pair Screening and Fluffy Personality Tests - by Submitted on Apr 24, 2011 from Yossi PinkasThe most important role of au pair agencies is ensuring that the au pairs they provide are suitable for the job and trustworthy. This is done by screening au pairs through interviews, reference checks, background screening and personality tests. Au pair agencies in the USA are required by ...
Views: 795 - It's Not Easy - by Submitted on Apr 20, 2011 from Michelle GottliebThere are many stages we pass through in our lives. First, we are children, then young adults. We then get to work at marriage and parenting. Before we are done with the parenting stage, often we are thrust into the next stage: being part of the sandwich generation. The sandwich generation is ...
Views: 1488(1 vote) - Children Are People In Need Of Support, Too… - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Tracey RussellTracey E. Russell April is Child Abuse Prevention Month but unfortunately there isn’t a safe month or day for our precious gems. Almost everyday in any state in our wonderful USA we hear of stories of children being dramatically harmed at the hands of adults. They are being smothered, ...
Views: 1207 - Methods for Procuring The baby Changing Table - by Submitted on Apr 18, 2011 from Arthur TribaniYou probably have your baby, altering your baby's clothes, slicing fingernails, brushing hair, wiping tacky eyes and looking at up baby's nose become the needed things you must do. Thus, changing table is definitely certainly some of the essential items of household furniture as part of your ...
Views: 1275 - Costa Blanca: A Place with Something for Everyone - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Porsche KlingerWhen booking your Costa Blanca holidays do it through OWNERS DIRECT and cut out the agents fees: this will save you enough money for a night out. The Alicante province on the Costa Blanca has a number of destinations to choose from, with in excess of five million tourists visiting the area each ...
Views: 1089 - In My Arms - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.In my arms, I will hold you tight. In my arms, I know you’ll be alright. As a parent, once your child is born, your whole life changes. It is at that moment that you realize how precious life really is. It is at that moment you can envision all the possibilities for your child’s future holds. ...
Views: 1564(1 vote) - The Good old Stroller - by Submitted on Apr 17, 2011 from Josephine StroWhen you speak about the first baby stroller you truly speak about the pram or baby carriage. In 1733, William Kent made the earliest baby carriage. This was in fact big, so big that it had to be dragged by a small pony or goat. It was built with regards to the rich and successful, there was no ...
Views: 759 - Gifts for Him - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Bravo WoodThe spirit of giving plays a major role in the aspect of our human culture. Christmas, Thanksgiving Day, and Birthdays are some of the most common occasions where we can witness the Spirit giving. The most common practice is the giving of presents. A package that may be big or small but its ...
Views: 793 - 7 Tips on How To Get Your Spouse Organized - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnDo you find yourself nagging your spouse to get rid of clutter and to organize? Nagging doesn’t work and can drive a wedge between you. These 7 tips will help get your spouse organized without nagging. As a professional organizer one question I am often asked is, “How do I get my husband to ...
Views: 7338(1 vote) - How To Organize For Spring---4 Fresh Tips - by Submitted on Apr 16, 2011 from Marilyn BohnEveryone is thinking about spring cleaning which makes it a perfect time for Spring Organizing. Get Rid of Clutter and welcome spring in your home with 4 fresh organizing tips. The calendar says it is spring so it seems like a good time to do some spring organizing. However the weather ...
Views: 1428 - The Best Baby Monitors - What New or Expecting Parents May or May Not Know- Find Out Here - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Dan TerioWe all work too hard to just throw money away or spend money on a purchase without making an educated decision by performing the proper research. Affordability is important, but to make sure that you select a baby monitor which best suites your needs, is as equally important. Simply put, you can ...
Views: 575 - Get Ready for The Best Vacation You Have Ever Had! - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas ButcherVacation time for many people is right around the corner, so now is a good time to head to your travel agency to get that special trip booked. If you are like a great many people, you already have a specific destination in mind, or you may be considering several locations and have yet to make a ...
Views: 1362 - Minnesota Offers a Great Vacation Time for Anyone - by Submitted on Apr 19, 2011 from Thomas ButcherEveryone looks forward to spending a little time away from the routine of everyday living. Vacations are important because they allow you the time you need to relax, rest, and re-cooperate from the stress of a daily routine. It is also a time for families to make precious memories that can be ...
Views: 1034 - Wearing Camouflage in a Dance of Deception - by Submitted on Jun 23, 2011 from David GharatIn the dance of deception known as co-dependency, it is common for the co-dependent person to camouflage their sense of being incomplete by creating a mask. This mask is often one of social competence and success which allows the person to function in work settings and in leisure activities ...
Views: 1181 - Starvation or Powdered Eggs - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Douglas HooverBought any powdered eggs or dehydrated milk lately? Why not? These would be two very useful items on a survivalist’s grocery list, followed by canned meats, flour, wheat, rice, beans, canned cheese and butter, etc. If the answer is no, you are not prepared for survival in an emergency. And if ...
Views: 1314 - Boundaries a Necessity to Sustain Family Businesses - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Young KimLilly and her boyfriend work together. It's really his business, and she's his marketing manager. One of the ways they are able to maintain a healthy relationship and run a successful business is because they establish clear boundaries. They try not to talk about work after-hours, especially ...
Views: 1141(4 votes) - Passed On - by Submitted on Jul 07, 2011 from Womens Recreation, Inc.It doesn’t matter how old you are, or when you start a new tradition. The important thing is that you start it. Some things are passed down from a long time ago. It could be a personal item, a story, a ceremony, or a family event, to name a few. For some people it is merely the way ...
Views: 1491(1 vote) - Dealing With a Complicated Loss - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Randy Kamen GredingerMy relationship with my father was complex. I sometimes wondered what I would say upon his death. Perhaps I would say nothing or perhaps I would blurt out all those things I never dared to express to him directly. Two weeks ago today my father died unexpectedly. Convoluted and tumultuous ...
Views: 854(1 vote) - The Dead or the Past: Speaking No Ill - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Sara DillingerDe mortuis nil nisi bonum Wow, Latin. I hope you are sufficiently impressed. Ideas just sound better – or look better in writing – when they are expressed in Latin. The dead language gives the simplest thought a gravitas that it wouldn’t have in English. In fact, I have a slim volume ...
Views: 1159(1 vote) - Although the front of - by Submitted on Apr 15, 2011 from Susan Lynn Perryit can not, or else how to implement his plans for the back ah.So they immediately went on: "how, do not believe? Tell you, I and Wing Tai's feeling good with what his cousin, or how I'm not back to Hangzhou? Is Wing Tai cousin invited me to accompany him in the New Year here. If you do not ...
Views: 656 - A Family Holiday in Barcelona - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Porsche KlingerNormally when you book your BARCELONA HOLIDAY RENTALS you are interested in its famous architecture, shopping and traditional Spanish atmosphere. But, you ask, what about the children? Not to worry as there is an array of activities for the younger set to enjoy which makes this city different ...
Views: 1195(1 vote) - Spain Holiday Homes on the Canary Islands - by Submitted on Apr 10, 2011 from Porsche KlingerThe most frequent holiday searches made on the internet for SPAIN HOLIDAY HOMES to rent during winter vacations are the Canary Islands, especially Fuerteventura. A lot of people utilize the internet to book their own self catering apartments direct from owners. One of the many features which ...
Views: 1086 - Learn to Get An Ex Back – What You Must Think About Before Getting Back With Your Ex Spouse. - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Kevin TeoYour marriage has gone through a rough patch, and now you and your partner are not together anymore, but you soon realized that the breakup was a big mistake. So you might be thinking of learning how to get an ex back, but is that what you really want to do? Consider the following points ...
Views: 1046 - Save Your Marriage - by Submitted on Apr 09, 2011 from Gery WriterA marriage will only be a success if both people involved are ready to make it work. It can come like a small heart-wrencher when your husband tells you that he is not happy in your relationship, since women are naturally inclined to want to make the people around them feel cared for. So, what ...
Views: 893(1 vote) - Find suitable Birthday gifts for men on the net - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from George StrongThe level of excitement and enjoyment of celebrating birthday party becomes double, when you have your dear ones with you. I guess meeting with family and friends in the mood of enjoyment is the ultimate gift, which every one wish to have once in a year. However, the atmosphere really gets ...
Views: 828 - Where to find cool Christmas gifts for men? - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from George StrongChristmas is a festival of celebration and enjoyment. Everybody remains in the fool fair of the enjoyment, right from the beginning of the 25th to the New Year Eve. The level of enjoyment will definitely enhanced by seeding or receiving cool gifts. If you also want to bring the same enthusiasm ...
Views: 628 - How toys can help children develop skills & learn - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from Scottie ChimeraMost parents love to buy toys for their child. It is fun to pick out brightly coloured things that the child will enjoy and be entertained with. But toys are more than entertainment. They are a teaching tool for the parent and child. When young children play make believe, they are learning to ...
Views: 696 - Parent Child Relationships - by Submitted on Apr 08, 2011 from cedric riceThis article simply expresses my own thoughts and ideas on parent child relationships. It is certainly an intelligent dissertation based on my own education and experience. I would not however use my beliefs to counter anyone else’s beliefs. Relationships are not exact and can’t be approached ...
Views: 2127 - Parenting Difficulties - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Michelle GottliebMany stages of parenting are hard. Adjusting when the baby first arrives is a major change. It can take a year and a half to fully integrate all the changes that a baby brings to the family. Then you have moved on to the toddler years. Having a two or three year old around the house has many ...
Views: 1306 - The Right Way To Improve The Vocabulary Of Your Youngster - by Submitted on Apr 12, 2011 from Grisel BlazekBoosting the vocabulary of your young one won't be that easy a task. But it might not be that troublesome either. There are so very many little steps you can take towards enriching your child's vocabulary. Here are one or two very simple tips. Begin to use synonyms. This is maybe the neatest ...
Views: 881 - How To Organize Now For More Summer Fun Later - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Marilyn BohnSpring organizing gives you the jump on summer fun. 8 valuable tips will have you organized in no time. It is such a gorgeous spring day I washed my car. I will wonder where I am now that I don’t have to look out of windows covered with smudged gunk the tires spray on the windows and rear ...
Views: 1344 - How to Avoid Some of the Pitfalls of Grandparenting - by Submitted on Apr 07, 2011 from Sara DillingerThere is truth and there is truth. Sometimes the context in which you tell the truth, or withhold the truth, is as important as the truth itself. I suspect that nowhere is this more true than in your relationships with your adult children and their children. Now, I know that as a ...
Views: 1629 - LOVE AND FAITH WORK TOGETHER - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsNo woman is worthy to be a wife who on the day of her marriage is not absolutely and entirely lost in an atmosphere of love and perfect trust; the supreme sacredness of the relation is the only thing which, at the time, should possess her soul. Women should not "obey" men anymore than men ...
Views: 1485(1 vote) - The Friendship Clause - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Melodie WilliamsAn excellent and gentle man of my acquaintance has said, "When fifty-one per cent of the voters believe in cooperation as opposed to competition, the Ideal Commonwealth will cease to be a theory and become a fact." That men should work together for the good of all is very beautiful, and I ...
Views: 2309(1 vote) - 6 Tell Tale Signs of Stress and What to Do About Them - by Submitted on Jun 11, 2013 from Erin KurtAccording to a recent survey, stress affects 30% + of the population on a daily basis. Too much stress can contribute to a long list of health problems as well as family problems. The good news is that there is plenty you can do to help get balance back into your life. The Tell Tale Signs of ...
Views: 1111(1 vote) - Can you sell Yourself? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from cedric riceWe live in a time where we are taught instant gratification. The industrial age has changed the very fabric of our being. The information age goes hand in hand in with this change or what I call a reformation. In past times people very seldom ventured far away from the place of their birth. ...
Views: 1295 - The Easiest Way To Apply To A Business School? - by Submitted on Apr 04, 2011 from Lashawnda GodoyApplying to a business college can be a complex task as most of the B colleges have a thorough admission process. Your claim form will go thru ardent scrutinising eyes that may penetrate into every tiny detail discussed there. Therefore, some preparation is needed before you apply to any of ...
Views: 656 - Suggestions and Guidelines On How To Make Your Ex Want You Back - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Gery WriterTransitioning from being in a relationship to suddenly having no one can certainly be fairly emotional. If this happens and you feel just like you want your ex back then it is a good idea to do a few things to make yourself as appealing as possible. To help you, here are some tips on how to make ...
Views: 754(1 vote) - Getting Kids to Clean Up And Eat Healthier - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Linda AvilesWe never understood why our parents would get so upset if ever we didn't clean up our rooms or ate our dinner. Who knew that not cleaning up your room could actually make us sick? Not to mention the fact that a dirty bedroom is pretty embarrassing and gross. Who would have thought that eating ...
Views: 794 - Take action now!- Apathy Can Ruin a Troubled Relationship - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from Gery WriterIf you’re in a difficult situation, the instinct is usually to avoid additional conflict and just curl up into a little ball. If that sounds like you- improve your game immediately! Inaction will be the downfall of all things you’ve built. When you sense trouble, you need to act. Rocking the ...
Views: 2920(1 vote) - Ideal Cookware Sets to Make Cooking Simple - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Phanse AshishCookware plays an important role in the Indian household, irrespective of whether the person cooking is a novice or an experienced chef. Cookware India is thus an integral part of most kitchens in rural and urban India. The cookware generally comprises different types of pots and pans employed ...
Views: 1594 - Dealing with Suicide in the Family - by Submitted on Apr 02, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Death in the family is already painful enough. Dealing with death because of suicide makes it extremely worse. As part of the bereaved family, you suffer the most. You are suddenly filled with a lot of questions, and you go through almost all ...
Views: 898 - Sibling Stress: You Can Be a Good Big Sister - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Nelson BerryBy The Pioneer of Subliminal Messages Online. Who says being a big sister is such a breeze? It is not, especially if you are surrounded with little brats. And if you do not do something about stress, it is so easy to be angry, irritated, and simply mean. Do not allow stress to get into ...
Views: 1731 - The Lighthouse Called Ms. Bessie - by Submitted on Mar 29, 2011 from Steven D. EdwardsAll along the Atlantic seacoast still stand the remnants of beautiful architectural structures that once beamed shining lights to guide countless ships to safety in the darkness of the of the treacherous ocean night. They were known as Lighthouses. My illiterate grandmother, Mrs. Bessie, who ...
Views: 1670(5 votes) - A Happy Mom Is A Happy Family - by Submitted on Apr 01, 2011 from Maureen GharrityMoms are so much more powerful than they realize. How they are feeling on a particular day can have significant effects on the entire family. A Mom can and does influence so many things in her environment. And that can affect how she feels, and in turn how the other family members ...
Views: 1345 - Why You Should Give Flowers? - by Submitted on Apr 05, 2011 from David HouseMany people get confused when facing an occasion of someone they love; they hesitate a lot before deciding which gift they must give. Some of them think that buying very expensive gifts will show how much they care for the person they are about to give the gift. Other still think that there is ...
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