When you gave birth to your first baby, you doubtless experienced the unique joy that only a baby can bring. You can’t take your eyes off of this new, precious little human being. Your baby is special, the cutest, most cuddly and lovable little person you’ve ever seen. For the first few months, breastfeeding or […]
In an effort to reduce the rising numbers of cases of AIDS, other sexually transmitted diseases and unwanted pregnancies in teens, many communities and schools have developed abstinence education programs. There are many different curriculums and approaches, but no standardized programs. For the most part, such abstinence education programs are developed at the local level. […]
There are many people who mistake typing in capital letters for large print. There are many online who do things to irritate everyone they encounter, but to be fair, they probably have not idea what they are doing. Others know what "netiquette" is, but they simply don’t care. No matter what a person’s position in […]
So often, younger people view seniors as "over the hill" people who just sit around waiting for something interesting to happen. While some seniors may live alone and get out infrequently, it’s not because that’s the way they like it! I remember, many years ago, my grandmother, well into her seventies, telling me how strange […]
Picking out active adult retirement communities is pretty difficult. After all, the active adult community you choose is probably where you’re going to spend the rest of your life. When I was helping my mother retire, things were a lot different. There were not the same number of choices for active adult communities. Assisted living […]
It is sad when your 60th birthday party comes around. It is even sadder when you have to send out the 60th birthday invitations yourself. It is saddest of all when you have no one to blame. I know that my niece was supposed to send out my 60th birthday party invitations, but when her […]
So many gardeners, even experienced ones, often bemoan the fact that their apartment or home has no expanses of sunny soils in which to plant their sun-loving favorites. Many also regard a shady garden as a difficult prospect, believing that hardly a plant worth viewing does well in the shade. This is a myth we […]
If you’ve got a pool, you probably have plenty of summertime guests, both kids and adults, who help you get maximum enjoyment out of this luxury home feature. However, when you’re the owner, you’re the one who maintains it in its pristine condition, which can involve considerable time and due diligence. In fall, you may […]
Every so often, we want to freshen the look of a room without spending a lot of money. Maybe you’ve decided to move your desk into the living room so you can keep an eye on the kids or just have a new view out that picture window. If you’ve ever muscled some heavy furniture […]
Nature is a wondrous thing. I live in Minnesota where nature and weather are topics of conversation on a daily basis. Our weather is forever changing. Minnesota is the land of ten thousand lakes. We are also the twelfth largest state so the weather in one area can be completely different than in another. The […]
Halloween is a great holiday for kids. They get to dress up as whomever, or whatever, showing off their costumes at school, which isn’t conducive to much serious school work, but hey, it’s Halloween! Then there’s an evening of trick or treating to look forward to as well. Throwing a Halloween party for the kids […]
There is always that one house on the block that has gone all out with the Halloween decorations, and you cannot get enough of it. They have done things to their home that you would not dream of, or perhaps did not have the inspiration to do on your own. You can change that if […]
Turkey day isn’t far off, when families all over America will be celebrating Thanksgiving, the traditional all-American holiday commemorating the arrival of the first immigrants to this country. Those determined souls, traveling on the Mayflower from England, survived only because of the kindness and sharing of knowledge bestowed on them by the Native Americans. The […]
Once again the holiday season is upon us and we’re scrambling to get everything done in time for Christmas. Decorating, baking, sending out cards and gifts, and attending holiday get togethers are all essential holiday activities. Once the decorations are up most of us really get in the mood, and the best way to start […]
Take care of your mug! I’ll bet no one’s ever told you that before. They may have said take care of your teeth or your heart, but I doubt they mentioned your face. Am I right? Regardless of what folks say, I’m telling you now that you should focus a little attention to your complexion. […]
Anxiety can really put you on edge. Not only is it uncomfortable to live with, studies have shown that anxiety is actually physically bad for you, increasing your likelihood of developing serious heart conditions, and even cancer. Finding some remedies for anxiety is therefore always a good idea. Everyone suffers from some amount of anxiety […]
All natural cures for common ailments, diseases, and disorders are a popular market today in the United States. Knowing that the medication or treatment you are using is an all natural cure rather than something synthesized by some mad scientist in a lab is a comforting fact. After all, if it’s found naturally in the […]
I suffered from poor vision for most of my life, and formerly had to use glasses or contacts in order to see anything beyond ten feet away. This was an inconvenience that affected me in so many different ways. Going to the pool or playing sports was a hassle, and driving at night, or when […]
There are a lot of different treatments available these days for anxiety. As one of the most common mental disorders out there, and with our ever-increasing understanding of it, anxiety is steadily becoming “the mental disease of the year”. This is both good news and bad if you are looking for anxiety treatments. A host […]
Have you ever stopped to consider how each person copes with stress in a different way? This is especially interesting in office situations where people come from a variety of backgrounds. There are some people who deal with stress by overeating, and others do not eat anything. Some people lose sleep and others become short […]
General anxiety disorder is when your girlfriend is pregnant, your wife just found out you have a girlfriend, your parents just found out you have a wife, your boss is your wife’s dad and your girlfriend is your wife’s mom. General anxiety disorders are clearly the most extreme form of anxiety disorders, and should taken […]
Few subjects arouse more controversy and argument than the subject of nuclear power. Since the advent of the nuclear power plant, there has been strong opposition and defenders of the technology. The figures for 2006 show that there are 442 reactors in the world, producing 17% of the world’s electricity. The finite nature of fossil […]
Homemade cleaning solutions add up to short work and big savings! These days, we’ve all got our eye on that grocery bill. Have you ever looked to see how many dollars at the supermarket go to special cleaning products you regularly use in your home? These specialized cleaners hit the market in earnest, beginning in […]
For many of us, fluorescent lights have kind of a bad reputation. When we think of fluorescent lighting, we often associate it with the dull, colorless look of a commercial bathroom somewhere. It tends to conjure up thoughts about an old fluorescent light, buzzing endlessly and giving their face a washed out look. In reality, […]
Although it has been theoretically possible to recycle plastics for a long time now, this technology was often ignored, particularly in the industrial section. See, until recently, The best strategy for disposal of plastics was simply throwing them out. After all, there was no tax incentive to recycle plastic materials, and the cost was greater. […]
Thanksgiving is the time of the year when most of the turkeys we eat are consumed. It has been a traditional food for as long as any of us can remember, though some try new things once in a while. The turkey that we eat has long been something that has been cooked in the […]
When I got married, my cousin gave me a set of kitchen knives as a gift. He joked that we should be sure to use them for cooking, and not on each other. We had a good laugh over that, but we soon found that these knives were very nice, and perhaps they could be […]
The day that the Portland farmers market opens is always one of the most important times in spring for me. It is tough to go all winter without having the delicious, fresh, locally grown produce that you can only find at a local farmer’s market. I used to think that this was a bunch of […]
Almost every cuisine has a name for a collection of appetizers. The French call them hors d’oeuvre and canapes. Americans generally refer to this as an appetizer tray, while the Spanish refer to tapas and Middle eastern diners call the collective dish mezzo. Italians have antipasto platters. Whatever you call it, the idea is the […]
Weight loss is a prime issue in America these days. While the land of the free is overwhelmed with diets and exercise regimes, it clearly appears that we still have trouble dropping weight. Could it be the abundance of fast food restaurants that reside on every street corner, tempting us as we drive by? Well, […]
Is Your Lovable Pet Shedding Gobs of Hair All Over the House? Here’s the Solution!
Do you love your pet? Of course you do! And they give so much love back to you, but when pet shedding season starts, with hair left on every available surface of your house, it can drive you to distraction. If you’ve got allergies to pet hair, that makes it even worse unless you can […]
My mom has always said that everyone needs a cause. In the case of my girlfriend, it is animal rescue groups. I had never even really thought about dog rescue groups until we got involved together. I knew that animals were sometimes put down because there was no one to adopt them, but I didn’t […]
If you look at the differences between cats and dog, you probably see that even though they are the two most common pets in the country, and that they both have fur, you realize that they are as different as night and day. Each has their own personality and each is harder in some aspects […]
Nipping the Biting Puppy Behavior in the Bud!
While dogs are known as man’s best friend, you, as the dog owner, are responsible for the training of your dog, if you want him to live up to that lofty moniker. When you bring that cute puppy home, he’s a rambunctious and loving character. What he lacks is discipline and that’s where you come […]
There are many people who assume that pet fish are the perfect beginner pet. After all, you do not have to pet aquarium fish, take them for walks, wash them, clean up when messes they leave on the floor, or any of the other things that dog and cat owners have to put up with. […]
By: Bendz (M.S.Benz) Trick 1: Leasing always a better deal than buying Dealers use the lure of lower-monthly payments to entice customers to sign for long-term loans, with terms stretching for five years or more, making the payments even lower. There are two catches with such lengthy contracts: higher mileage, exceeding the prescribed limit, and […]
Types Of Car Glass Used For Auto Glass Installation In Windshield Replacement
By: BusinessLocalListings Similar in quality to dealer glass but much less expensive is original equipment manufactured (OEM) distributor car glass. It may not be made by the original manufacturer of your vehicles car glass but its manufacturers are authorized to produce car glass according to the exact specifications of dealer glass. That means they have […]
How To Use A Glue Puller Or Dent Puller
By: dlangenfeld-47038 Step 1: Inventory your kit: Glue and glue gun.(Plug in glue gun now.) Dent puller. (aka: PDR slide hammer) Knock down. Glue tabs. Solvent. Soft rags. Step 2: Identify the damage. Step 3: Wipe damaged area with soft rag and solvent. Step 4: Find tab that just fits inside the damaged area. < […]
Discover How To Choose The Best Dent Puller
By: Jason Bath You will find 2 main types of dent pullers available for the consumer. The first is a suction based puller, which uses a suction cup to cling onto the body surface. The second is a glue based puller, in which a glue is utilized to cling to the body surface of the […]
By: W Tsang Mallets. The handles of mallets are usually made with ash wood. The materials used in making the heads of mallets vary according to the application for which the tool will be used. Mallets with cylindrical heads are the so-called standard mallets. A mallet shaped like a pear is called bossing mallet. These […]
