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- A Garden of Gratitude - by Submitted on Jul 17, 2009 from Jo-Anne CutlerI love the warm summer days, even the humidity, when I can run outside instead of inside on the treadmill, get back out onto the golf course with friends, lounge by a pool and drive with the top down, feeding my inherent sun goddess that probably comes from being a Leo! As I bask in my ...
Views: 2125 - 5 Quick Tips To Organize Clutter In The Master Bedroom - by Submitted on Oct 22, 2010 from Marilyn BohnWhen I was a little girl I always knew when fall was here. After school we would skip and walk and dawdle down to the local grocery store where we would pick out the biggest pomegranate we could find. That is the only time of the year we could buy them. Back then there was no such thing as ...
Views: 2119 - Family Money Management - Advice for Borrowing and Lending Within Families - by Submitted on Nov 27, 2012 from Beverly OMalleyArticles on family money management advice usually dispense information about spending, saving, and investing. But there is another part of money management in families that is important and that is lending and borrowing. If you have ever loaned money to a family member and they failed to ...
Views: 2116(1 vote) - What to Cook For Dinner? - 2 Ideas to Make This Fun! - by Submitted on Jun 12, 2013 from Erin KurtThe time is 5 o'clock and your stomach clenches - What to make for dinner is the question racing through your mind. You know you want to prepare healthy meals for your family, but you're tired and you don't have all the ingredients for your favorite "go to" recipe so you pull out the frozen ...
Views: 2116(3 votes) - The Kids are with Me or You - but not Her! - by Submitted on Jul 01, 2010 from Jill DarceyIt's normal, it's real, and it's understandable ... so what's the answer? We all think it - and most of us say it when we share children with an Ex who has a new partner. The phrase 'the kids are with me or you - but not her' is equally valid when read "but not him" in place of her however ...
Views: 2115(8 votes) - Parenting Troubled Teens - by Submitted on Dec 16, 2011 from Kevin RicheyParenting A Defiant Teen Parenting a teen that is out of control can be a very challenging task. Many parents actually give up even trying to help their teen. The parent's frustration can come from several factors, including the overall defiance of the teen and the limitations set by the ...
Views: 2113 - Top 10 U.S. Cities for a Family Vacation - by Submitted on May 22, 2012 from Jamie Mary BakerPlanning a vacation with the whole family? Perhaps just a weekend getaway where every family member can relax and have fun? Here are the top 10 cities in the US where you can vacation to your heart’s content: 1. San Francisco, CA Start off some sightseeing at the world-famous Golden Gate ...
Views: 2110 - How to make peace at home - by Submitted on Jul 04, 2012 from Kevin ChonyuiYou might have a wonderful wedding and you are now living with your spouse, friends and you might have kid(s) but It’s obvious that your will one day have conflict with your spouse, friends or children. When this eventually happens, how will you go about making peace at home in other to ...
Views: 2108 - Why is Giving Up People Pleasing So Difficult? - by Submitted on Nov 06, 2016 from Dr. Anne BrownThis question fascinates me because I have observed over many years many journeys where people struggle with this task (myself included.) Let’s take a look at some of my speculations and see what your thoughts might be on why this is so challenging. Our History and Teachings For women, it is ...
Views: 2106(2 votes) - Family Energetics: It's not your fault you aren't getting better; finding hidden causes of our problems using EFT. - by Submitted on Jan 06, 2010 from Deborah Donndelinger(This article assumes the reader is familiar with EFT. It was originally published in Gary Craig's newsletter in 2009.) I have come up with an approach for using EFT to resolve deep-seated problems rooted in our family history. (I call it Family Energetics). I am getting outstanding results ...
Views: 2105(2 votes) - Raising Kids On A Budget - Involve the Whole Family to Cut Expenses - by Submitted on May 04, 2010 from Judy WrightIf your bills and expenses equals more than your income, you are headed for trouble and must take steps immediately to get back on track. There must be enough coming in your household to cover what is going out in expenses. If there is a big difference between the two, then you may be headed for ...
Views: 2102(3 votes) - What Do You Think When You Hear "Things to Do in Las Vegas"? - by Submitted on Sep 22, 2011 from Rammoon CarrasielWhat comes first to your mind when you hear, "Things to do in Las Vegas"? You might think of going to the casino. However, many people don't realize that there are lots of things to do in Las Vegas, Nevada, without ever hitting the casino. There are many wonderful things to do in Las Vegas. ...
Views: 2102 - Boys Christmas Gifts That`ll Make Them Say Wow - by Submitted on Dec 15, 2011 from John SmithChristmas is coming and you have made a long list of friends and family who you want to buy presents for. But that's as far as you have got. Alongside the list of recipient names you have no suggested gift ideas. Do you have a lot of males on the list? Could be dad, brother, hubby, granddad, ...
Views: 2095 - ***The Empty Nest Syndrome Is Overrated - by Submitted on May 27, 2018 from Dr. Charles and Dr Elizabeth SchmitzBy America’s #1 Love and Marriage Experts. The truth is, for many couples, the empty nest is a time of great “re-discovery” of the love for each other. You and your spouse are finally alone after two decades of marriage because the children have all left home. Now what? This is a question ...
Views: 2093(5 votes) - Advance Planning Eases Return to School - by Submitted on Jul 29, 2011 from Lisa SiegleSummer is sublime, but for frazzled parents of rambunctious school-age kids, September may be starting to look like an oasis of calm. Planning and preparing now can ease the turbulence of back to school. Here are some things you can do to get ready for the transition. Medical – Check the ...
Views: 2093(1 vote) - Showcase Your Favourite Images In Personalised Photo Books - by Submitted on Sep 28, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterPrinting and producing your own photo books was once something which only professionals were able to do. The equipment and materials required put it far out of the range of even the most gifted amateur photographer, but this is a situation which has been revolutionized by the onset of digital ...
Views: 2089 - 5 Don’ts When Discussing Divorce With Your Children! - by Submitted on Dec 28, 2010 from Rosalind SedaccaPreparing to break the news to your kids that you’re divorcing their other parent? Feeling insecure about how to broach the subject? Wondering how much to share during and after the divorce? How your children will react? How to handle their questions? How to deal with your special ...
Views: 2088(3 votes) - Cruising is Great for Families Who Get Along, and for Families Who Don't - by Submitted on Jun 22, 2007 from Susan DunnLet's face it, some families live in each other's pockets and love it, while others prefer a little distance. But parents, especially, like to get the whole gang together once in a while. Also you might be hosting the step-kids for the summer. What venue you choose for these occasions makes ...
Views: 2088 - The Men of My Dreams- A Father’s Day Tribute - by Submitted on Nov 04, 2009 from Angel Hale“You are my special Angel, sent from up above…” my Dad, Steve Hale, sings as my little four-year-old cheeks turn flush with embarrassment and I run for the nearest table to climb under and hide. Friends and family join in the fun by singing along and playfully winking at me in my not so secret ...
Views: 2088 - Oprah Magazine: Female Teachers Who Have Sex with Students Are Misguided Poor Souls Looking For Love... - by Submitted on Aug 28, 2008 from Cara Inocencio"Sex with students is bad, but why should it be the case that for women it's a case of 'poor boundaries' and for men it's hardcore brutal predation of the most evil sort?" Jay, a reader, recently wrote me a letter about an article in Oprah magazine on the number of female teachers caught having ...
Views: 2086 - Continuity in the Care of Your Children - by Submitted on Oct 03, 2011 from Brian JamesConsistency is something that I think most people desire as part of their lives. Though change brings the opportunity for new beginnings and renewal, the things that give us a "sameness" are comforting. This is especially true for children. The people and things that remain consistent and steady ...
Views: 2083(1 vote) - Paternity? Sibling? Grandparent? Avuncular? What Type Of DNA Test Is Right For You? - by Submitted on Oct 31, 2012 from Maura LMany people have questions about their family tree and if they share a biological relationship with someone. Today, it is easier to find out than ever! More and more DNA testing is available at affordable prices so you can get the answers you're looking for. The question is.... who do you do the ...
Views: 2080 - Family Traditions and Children - by Submitted on May 20, 2011 from Leah DaviesFamily traditions enhance children’s emotional well-being by helping to create feelings of security, continuity and identity. Families with established traditions and those who actively form new actions or events as traditions are more likely to create strong bonds among members. Family ...
Views: 2076 - It’s Easier Than Ever To Find Wonderful Christmas Gift Ideas - by Submitted on Oct 18, 2012 from Albelli AlbumprinterChristmas is one time of the year above all others when you want to let the people closest to you know just how much they mean to you. Choosing and giving gifts which resonate on a personal level is the clearest means of doing this, and creating items such as canvas photo prints using specially ...
Views: 2075 - On Treetops - by Submitted on May 31, 2012 from Michael ClearmanWhile jogging recently along my usual path I was touched deeply by some treetops. Part of my route involves traversing a bridge that elevates to treetop level. On this particular day, the changing leaves, combined with the unusual vantage point, pried open thoughts of good endings. Good ...
Views: 2074(1 vote) - Introduce Teens to the Three Kings for a Rich Life - by Submitted on Nov 12, 2019 from LeTicia LeeThe best way to prepare your children for a successful future is to give them the 411 on how to start early to finish rich. What they do with their first dollar sets the tone with how they spend money for life. Start early. Teach teens about preserving the first three dimes [the three kings] of ...
Views: 2073(2 votes) - How to Nourish and Love the Women in Your Life - by Submitted on Feb 15, 2015 from Dr. Shirley Cheng, Blind Author with VisionDo you nourish the women in your life? Do you want to be more nourishing and learn how you can teach others to be so as well? First, let us start by identifying what nourishment is. According to the Macmillan dictionary, "nourishment" means "food or the substances in food that are necessary ...
Views: 2072(1 vote) - Love is an Action Word: Tangible Ways to Connect to Your Child - by Submitted on Feb 01, 2010 from Caron GoodeWhile saying “I love you” expresses how you feel to your child, when you’re able to clearly communicate your love in a tangible way that your child understands, there’s no chance your child will miss the message. Considering your child’s interactive style when showing expressions of love helps ...
Views: 2072 - Profitable Business Opportunities in Clothing Industry - by Submitted on Jan 03, 2016 from Meenu JainWhy the clothing industry? In our country the clothing sector is witnessing an economic boom, no matter whether if it is men's wear, women or kids wear. Not many industries are recession proof. Clothing industry is one such segment of industry for doing business which creates beneficial as ...
Views: 2072 - Right Mind, Right Design - by Submitted on Jun 07, 2010 from Dr. Deana MurphyMost often at the onset of the spring and summer months with winter being behind, people generally are geared-up to get in the creative mode. The beginning of a new season in some way incites creativity and motivation for change. Included with the desire to change may arise enhancing our lives; ...
Views: 2071(1 vote) - 7 Tips for Helping Your Children Cope With Stress - by Submitted on Mar 15, 2010 from Rosemary Lichtman, Ph.D.Raising children has never been easy, but some parents think it's even harder today. They have always had to deal with providing - food, clothing and shelter as well as a supportive and loving environment where their offspring can grow to their full potential. Today, in addition, mom and dad are ...
Views: 2068(12 votes) - What Is The Meaning of Life? - by Submitted on Nov 30, 2010 from Greg BakerBreaking life down to its most basic physical components, the meaning of life is merely survival and reproduction. From a purely evolutionary perspective that is all there is. It leaves us, however, meaningless. For thousands of years humans have been asking themselves if there is something ...
Views: 2066 - Helping a Disorganized Family Member - by Submitted on Nov 25, 2009 from Sheila DingelsWhen a family member has a chronically disorganized home, it can put a strain on everyone's relationships. Here are some suggestions on how you can approach the situation in a supportive manner 1) Do a reality check first. Before you take any action, make sure that your concern is also ...
Views: 2062(1 vote) - Narcissistic Offspring, Narcissistic Parents - by Submitted on Feb 27, 2014 from Sam VakninThe Japanese call them “parasite singles”, the Americans “boomerang kids”. Sociologists refer to the “accordion family”: it expands and then contracts and then expands again as children return to what should have been an “empty nest.” Why do youngsters opt to live with their parents rather ...
Views: 2062 - Who's in Charge at Your House? Parents or Children? - by Submitted on Feb 25, 2009 from Helen WilliamsWho is really in charge at your house? It is so easy to feel like a failure as a parent and so hard to remember that the early years are unbelievably testing times for all parents. We will all fail over and over, especially if we have set impossible standards for ourselves. Sadly, it is ...
Views: 2062 - Looking for Kid-Friendly Banks? 5 Tips for Choosing the Right Bank for Your Child - by Submitted on Dec 10, 2009 from Herb Kay**Check Out My ABC News Now Segment on Kids and Banking http://www.herbkaysos.com/HerbKayPress.php My son is 18, just graduated, and is going to college. I got him his first debit card two years ago and I consider this one of the best ways to teach a child about personal finance. The most ...
Views: 2061(2 votes) - Fishy Fish and Presents: Loving Games to Play with Children - by Submitted on Jan 12, 2015 from Sarah FreemanPlaying pretend games with children can be a very fun and special thing to do. All it takes is a little imagination and the willingness to act a little silly. Among all of the pretend games I have played with children, two or my favorites are Fishy Fish and Unwrap the Present. Fishy fish is a ...
Views: 2060 - Seven Ways to Inject Love into Your Relationship - by Submitted on May 13, 2011 from Phil CosmoBy Phil Cosmo After 20 years of marriage Betsy and Dylan were flying back from a trip they took together to the Caribbean. On the plane Betsy asked him if he still loved her. For a minute he thought about it and said: “What a stupid question. Of course I love you!” For Betsey hearing those ...
Views: 2060(2 votes) - Several benefits offered by ergonomic business office furniture - by Submitted on Oct 07, 2010 from Mary SchmidtIf you are about to buy office furniture systems for your business, then it is highly advisable that you purchase ergonomic furniture. Ergonomic furniture is designed with the health and comfort of users in mind. Some people may argue that the standard furniture system is good enough. So why do ...
Views: 2060 - Clear Clutter to Reduce Risk of Fire in Your Home - by Submitted on Oct 09, 2010 from Marilyn BohnOne Saturday morning at 8:30 a.m. I was looking out my kitchen window watching a fireman dressed who was dressed in his blue uniform carrying what looked like a heavy back pack on his back walking up the steep street in front of our home. I wondered where he was going and why he would be in ...
Views: 2057(2 votes) - Choosing The Right Bathroom Mirrors - by Submitted on Mar 05, 2008 from jitesh aroraIf properly positioned, mirrors could transform how your room looks in an instant. For instance, you could create the illusion that your room is more spacious than it really is by positioning two mirrors opposite of each other. A contemporary or traditional look could also be achieved with ...
Views: 2056 - Fear Factor or Face the Facts - by Submitted on Jul 20, 2010 from LeAnna BennWill I let fear keep me away from discussing sexual self control with my teen? Such a short word, sex really is a complex topic to discuss. It has frightened parents, schools, government and relationships. The fear, it can really make or break you when action is needed. So, how to manage ...
Views: 2056(3 votes) - Practical Feng Shui Tips - by Submitted on Dec 07, 2008 from Sarika PeriwalFeng Shui is the traditional Chinese method of arranging objects such as furniture to help people achieve their goals and to be successful. The word Feng means wind and Shui translates to water. As Feng Shui is applicable to other rooms of the house, so it is applicable to the dining room and ...
Views: 2056 - ***Dating Etiquette for Men and Women: Who Pays When and How Much? - by Submitted on Dec 13, 2013 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishHas dating etiquette about money really changed from the days when men paid for everything? Yes and No. In the not too long ago past—talk to your parents and grandparents—men paid for almost everything on a date. Oh, once in a while the woman would treat him to something that was not ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - ***Expert Q&A: Staying Positive - by Submitted on Jan 27, 2012 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQ: I've already broken my New Year's resolution. How can I successfully better myself? A: Unfortunately, it's true that by February many of us are on a downward slide of breaking our New Year's resolutions. You've probably given it a good try, but old habits are hard to break. Since you ...
Views: 2054(1 vote) - ***I'm honored on being featured by THE HOT PICK PROFILES! "Getting Rid of What Gets in the Way of Making Smart Decisions of Love, Life and Work, and Being Happy!" - by Submitted on Jan 30, 2015 from Dr. LeslieBeth (LB) WishQuestion: Leslie Beth, how would you describe your product or project? Answer: Are you a woman who is often smart about work but not love? Do you flip back and forth between men who are too mild or mean? Do you know how to take off your Man Blinders so you can read men—and never be fooled ...
Views: 2054 - Dear Dr. Romance: I Feel Like We Have to Sneak Around and Hide - by Submitted on Dec 01, 2012 from Tina TessinaDear Dr. Romance: I am in a relationship with a man who twenty years younger. He is black, and I am white. We are very much in love. The problem is that my parents are very much against my dating a black man. They do not like the age difference either, but the being black is worse. This is ...
Views: 2054(2 votes) - 8 Easy Tips On How To Declutter Your Home For Summer Fun - by Submitted on Jun 13, 2011 from Marilyn BohnChill out this summer and get organized with these 8 easy tips. With a little planning ahead it is a snap to organize your home for summer fun. In the days before freeways when I was a child my mother would load up the car with two kids and everything we would need for the summer and travel ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Give Me Intimacy - by Submitted on Jan 21, 2011 from Jesse BirkeyGive Me Intimacy Our marriages today are crying out for intimacy. Why? Because so many of us are intimacy starved. This is a huge problem because we all have a driving desire to be intimate with someone. This is ironic because while we all say we want to be intimate with our spouses; few ...
Views: 2050(1 vote) - Mothering 101 - by Submitted on Jul 09, 2009 from Norma CasasWhen I look back at all the criticism and self inflicted guilt I put myself through when I had my first child at tender eighteen, all I could do is laugh and be grateful for those moments. Over the years of steep hills and unknown roads, I have discovered that one on my noblest missions in life ...
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