From Congressman Joe Baca {D} of California, to the Halo 3 Murder Trial of Daniel Petric, violence and video games seem to be intertwined, with or without the help of a congressman, parents, the media or very disturbed individuals, seriously.From video game forums, blogs, articles and other media outlets, I've read many thoughts on violence in video games and how it effects, or better yet, how much it effects human behavior. Some gamers believe...more
Your child has finally grown up and left the childhood home, swapping out your house for a college dorm. He or she will be gone for the majority of the year, and you as a parent are suddenly stuck with the rather open question of just what to do with the newly vacated room.First Thing FirstWhat you do with your child's room depends largely on how many things your child took with them to college, how much they left behind, and what you intend to...more
Ever fancied yourself as a bit of a celebrity or know someone who does? Have you ever wondered what it's like to be "papped" by a herd of paparazzi and see yourself all over a world renowned magazine ? Well, now you can thanks to the celeb loving folk at Hallmark Cards and OK! magazine. Cards.hallmark.co.uk have launched a fab selection of OK! cards on-line. There are 22 different cards to choose from with everything from cards for your husband or your best mate's birthday to amazing invites to make sure your party is the bash of the century!!Have you ever imagined having your wedding covered or announcing the birth of your baby in OK! magazine? Well now you can! All you need to do is go online and add your favourite photos as well as headlines and stories and you're away! Super stardom can be as fast as a next day delivery away!We have 22 headlines to choose from (please insert) from £XX to £XXSo get your camera and your mouse clicking and create your own big scoop stories today!ENDS Many of the best selling greeting card designs found on the high street are available at http://cards.hallmark.co.uk but the site provides users with the best opportunities for personalisation...more
Prom night is an extremely important event in many teenagers' lives, so deciding what to wear should be well thought out. Odds are, both you and your friends will be looking at pictures taken on the night for many years to come. Deciding on what type of dress you want to wear for the night is a logical first step. Will it be elegant and classic or...more
Some of the famous boys Halloween costumes are Ben10, Wall-E, Dark Knight-Joker, Chronicles of Narnia- Price Caspian and Kung Fu Panda. Boys would love to wear Ben 10 television series costumes. During Halloween night, many boys dress up as Ben Tennison and Heat blast. But the most famous character in Ben10 series is four Arms. This costume is...more
American Girl dolls are all the rage right now. They are great for ages 5-12 and provide hours of pretend play for little girls who love to imagine up scenes with dolls that look just like them. The most popular line of American Girl dolls isthe historical line where girls are featured throughout history. For example, there is a Victorian doll that comes with a book that tells her story. Some dolls also have movies or DVDs that feature their character. The books and DVDs are very well done and free of foul language and adult themes. There is also a girl from important eras in American history, like the 1960's. The dolls wear clothes from that period and the book explains what times were like in that particular era.Not only are American Girl dolls made to last (unlike Barbie), they are also a child's best play mate. However, dolls can get quite pricey at nearly $100 each. There are knock-offs of American Girl dolls, however, the hair seems to be an issue with the knock-offs. Since the hair is one of the favorite parts of the dolls for little girls, this is an issue. It seems that the straight haired American Girl hair is a lot easier to manage than the curly hair. For example, Emily...more
Build a Bears are custom made, personalized, stuffed animals that you can buy clothing and accessories for. You can choose how soft or hard they are, and even put a personalized heart inside. They have a tracking system in them so that if they are...more
Prom night is, needless to say, still one of the most important nights of any young girl's life. The anticipation that leads up to this night can at times become overbearing for the teenager as well as for the stressed out parents. This is especially...more
Teens are frequently verbally, physically, and sexually abused in their dating relationships in attempts by their partners to gain power and maintain control. The victims sometimes cannot recognize the abuse because the examples from their homes,...more
A high school band trip is one of the most exciting moments in the school year for the student musician. For the high school band, a trip to New York City could mean the ultimate in performance opportunity.There are certainly plenty of choices for a...more
The 2009 prom season is just a few short months away. Across the country, girls are hunting out the latest prom trends and fashions. With so many dress options to choose from it can be difficult to figure out what dresses are in style and what...more
Little girls love to play with dolls. American Girl dolls are quite expensive, but off brand 18 inch dolls can be more affordable. However, if you can afford them, American Girl dolls have better hair than any other doll on the market and they have...more