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341) Lockets As Lovely Gift Ideas For Mother's Day
Author:
Rashel Dan
Category:
Home and Family
Lockets have been around for hundreds of years, and they were almost always given as gifts. They've been passed down from one generation to the next and simply seen as a more personalized item. Let's talk more about lockets and some gift ideas to go with them for Mother's Day.Lockets are typically worn with chains to be placed around the neck. They usually contain a photo, which could either be of the giver, the receiver or both. However, lockets aren't only worn around the neck. Toda...
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342) Starting On The Right Foot With Your Household Help!
Author:
Marta Perrone
Category:
Home and Family
The beginning of the year is a great time to think about your life and changes and resolutions that you feel you should be making in the New Year! It is also a great time to think about your household employees, nanny, or housekeeper and what changes can be made so that your family is well cared for and your house is running smoothly.Very often employers overlook providing their household employee review sessions to discuss problems and ways of making improvements. If you do not consi...
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343) Our Table Manners Are Making Us Fat
Author:
Eleanor Knowles
Category:
Home and Family
It sounds daft but it could be true. Clue - it's all about time, and giving yourself enough of it to feel full. Now read on...Let's be honest, how many of us use a knife and fork for every meal? Lots of children don't even know how to use a knife and fork, and some struggle with a spoon - now that is shocking.Don't believe me? Next time you're in a café/restaurant/coffee shop take a look around at the other diners...I've seen children literally head-first into...
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344) Ensure a fun-filled time with your new trampoline
Author:
Victoria Cochrane
Category:
Home and Family
Since 2001, all commercial (gymnastic) trampolines have had to meet certain British Health & Safety standards. There is no regulation, however, for domestic home and garden trampolines, so when purchasing a trampoline there are a few things to look out for.
The first things to look for are safety pads, which should completely cover the springs, hooks and the frame. You may also want to consider a trampoline that has safety netting as part of its design or purchase a safety enclo...
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345) Three Simple Steps to Save Money On Your Groceries
Author:
Betty Ziegler
Category:
Home and Family
Eating on a shoestring and eating well go hand in hand. These three simple steps anyone can take to reduce your grocery bill each week.1. Before you head off to the market, take inventory of what you have on hand already, and what was purchased last trip that has gone bad, or expired. The most common cause for this to happen is over-purchasing (especially fruit) or buying items that are tagged as "specials".Many times these "specials" encourage us to buy more of something tha...
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346) Secrets to Avoid Barking Up the Wrong Family Tree
Author:
Charlie Cory
Category:
Home and Family
Anyone who does research will testify to how frustrating it is to follow leads up blind alleys. In terms of genealogy, this could mean following wrong family lines. Anyone who has had a go at genealogy will undoubtedly be familiar with this scenario. It could be that you have been given a bad lead or perhaps misread some information that you have found. Either way, it mounts up to a lot of wasted time.So how can this pitfall be avoided? Far from giving you a clever answer, I don't bel...
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347) 6 Safety Tips For Bunk Beds And Your Kids
Author:
Don Vanpelt
Category:
Home and Family
Your little baby is growing up fast! It seems just like yesterday you were putting together a crib. Now, your child is ready for the next stage of life. And with just a little planning and research, your child's next bed can be as safe for him as his crib was-and a lot more fun!1. Closing the gapFatal deaths associated with bunk beds are not usually caused by the child falling from the top bunk. Fatalities occur, usually, when a small child is strangled between the gap between...
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348) Welcome To Your Family Time - A Season Of Life - A Time Of Reunion!
Author:
Charlene E. Davis
Category:
Home and Family
Through the years we learn to cherish not only the seasons of the year, but the seasons of life...weddings, births, graduations, birthdays, anniversaries, holidays, and family reunions, recognizing all the joy that our relatives and friends bring to our lives when gathered together in celebration. It is those blessed life events that make one realize how important your family and friends are and the value of making an extra special effort to spend needed time with loved ones, no matter how...
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349) It Is Time And You Have To Be Ready
Author:
Arleen Kaptur
Category:
Home and Family
The time is here and you can enjoy it even more this
year because of the economy. It is garage, yard, or
tag sale time and no matter how you slice and dice it,
it is a "treasure hunt" for the soul. The thrill of this
event that starts in Spring and goes well into Fall is
that the thought in the back of your mind is that the
next table is going to have just what you have been
looking for your entire life. It's out there and you are
going to find it.With the prices in...
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350) Times Have Changed!
Author:
Lora Moore
Category:
Home and Family
Isn't it amazing how times have changed? I remember watching "Leave It To Beaver" when I was little. Everything just seemed simpler some how. The dad was there every morning drinking his coffee and reading the paper while everyone else was getting ready for the day. The kids left for school and the dad left for work. In the evening the kids came home, then the dad came in, and everyone enjoyed each others company. My home life was nothing like that show, but even then, it was simpler than it...
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351) Park Benches - Perfect For A Family Picnic
Author:
Jennifer Akre
Category:
Home and Family
There's really no better way to enjoy a sunny, summer afternoon than a warm and friendly family picnic. It's the warm sun, a soft breeze, some home made sandwiches -made just the way you like them- the company of your loved ones, and about a million uninvited ants. That's the snag in the plan every time. You lay out your favorite blanket only to find your food and family covered in a tiny, six-legged army before you know it. Well, there are always sensible alternatives, and for this particul...
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352) Should You Move Yourself With Moving Pods Or Hire Packers & Movers To Do The Job
Author:
Eddie Yakubovich
Category:
Home and Family
Whether you are moving a short distance or across the nation, proper packing, loading and transportation is your best insurance against damage. If your last move didn't go as planned or smooth as expected then you should take my advise and remember that proper planning and thoroughly paying attention to the details of written estimates makes all the difference for a successful move when having to rely a moving company to pack, move and unpack all your worldly possessions.In my experie...
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353) Write Your Mom a Note for Mother's Day - A Great, Unique Gift!
Author:
Mandy Karlik
Category:
Home and Family
The idea of writing a letter to your mother to express personal feelings sounds old-fashioned, but writing out your ideas has never been more popular. Just look at the incredible popularity of blogs, social media, texting, and even email. But the idea of writing something that matters, really matters, is a bit of an old-fashioned concept! But it's one that we ought to bring back.The trouble is that most of us don't write well. Utilitarian communications are fine in email and blogs. Te...
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354) Your Cherished Castle
Author:
Arleen Kaptur
Category:
Home and Family
The word "housework" can turn a Saturday
morning into a week-end drudgery. There is
mopping, vacuuming, and scouring. What if
there was a way to change the homemaking
skills and chores into something pleasant and
actually enjoyable?The answer lies in just simply changing the
words and your mindset into an adventure,
a challenge, and an act of caring and love. We
can call it "cherishing home" or something in
that order and it would be a play on words,
certainly,...
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355) Watch Out For Kids This Summer
Author:
Jeff Swett
Category:
Home and Family
With the school soon to be letting out for summer, the kids will be out playing on the community grounds more often. As this happens we need to make sure that we are aware of kids, pets, and others who are out enjoying the sunshine.There are a couple of key things to keep in mind about kids and your community.Check it:Parking Lot- Whether they are on bikes, skateboards, or their feet, kids can seem to jump out of nowhere and dart out from behind parked cars witho...
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356) How to Plan Your Reunions
Author:
Ron Victor
Category:
Home and Family
It is a fact that class reunions come around five or ten years, so they should be a memorable experience for the attendees. Reunion attendees travel very long distances to catch up with the long-lost classmates and to find out exactly how much their beloved classmates have changed till. This is one of the many reasons to plan a high school reunion which can be difficult and expensive. However, it does not have to be both of these things. Invitations and consultants can make your high school...
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357) Getting Your Kids Moving for Good Health
Author:
Lisa Austen
Category:
Home and Family
Kids today eat more and exercise less than the last generation, and this is poised to continue unless something changes. One of the best things you can do for your children's health is to get them moving and teach them the value of physical activity. Numerous studies have shown that regular childhood exercise is one of the leading indicators of good, lifelong health habits.
If you were an active child who loved playing sports and on the playground, you probably still do something to stay in...
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358) Instant Hot Water Provides Water Conservation - Be Green, Save Water!
Author:
William Lund
Category:
Home and Family
We all do it. Run water down the drain while waiting for hot water. Who is going to jump into the shower when the water is freezing cold! Well no one. Is there a way to avoid running all of that water down the drain?
Yes. A hot water circulating system will eliminate the need to run that water down the drain. There are several types of hot water circulating systems available, and they are fairly easy to understand.
The first type of system is the full-time circulating system. In this...
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359) Preparedness in the Home
Author:
Shiloah Baker
Category:
Home and Family
Why should every homemaker be prepared for every kind of situation? The answer is simple- emergencies or unplanned situations do occur in life. Those who prepare are calmer and have more peace of mind. As the homemaker assists her family and does her best to make a potential stressful or disastrous situation into one devoid of terror and confusion. The homemaker who practices and learns how to do as many things in her own home is a woman of confidence and peace.What situations could...
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360) Hydroponics Nutrient and Feeding Tips
Author:
Moses Wright
Category:
Home and Family
Basic nutrients such as potassium, nitrogen and phosphorous are fundamental to the biochemical processes for a plant when it is making its food. To ensure maximum health, you can consider adding other nutrients such as magnesium or iron.Nitrogen is an important part of growing leaves. The air is about 79% nitrogen, but plants will still need a supplement of it to grow. The molecule of N2 in the air is not very stable and plants can't break apart the compound to find the single atom. P...
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