Children go to school to learn and when school is out they can relax and play. Parents often feel that they have to work a lot harder than their kids. When they go home from work, there's usually a never-ending list of chores waiting for them. But is playing just a way for kids to relax?Not quite. Children actually learn many times more during play, then they do in school. The major difference between learning in school and playing is that...more
After having a really long week, I was able to put the flying ant/termite damage to my house and a/c repair bills from this past week in the back of my head over the weekend and hang out by the pool with some friends.A close friend of mine was telling me that one of her co-workers had an altercation with another co-worker of theirs. She pulled into the parking lot at her work and was sitting in the car for a moment thumbing through her purse when...more
We received a phone call from a friend last week. A couple that we've known for quite a while, Jerry and Elaine. Jerry was more Rich's buddy, and Elaine was "the wife". Well, Jerry called sounding very disturbed. We had not heard from them in months. He asked us if we could let him stay the night because Elaine just kicked him out of their house. We told him yes, come over and we can talk.Jerry said that he's been working long hours given his job is in high demand. The past few months, Elaine's been acting kind of stand offish towards him, just very negative. He really has a sneaky suspicion that she was cheating on him because she would also just leave for hours at a time. Now we all know she enjoyed taking her time when she went shopping, however she was leaving the house when most of her favorite stores were already closed. We told him that he should've let us know, we would've advised him to use one of our nifty devices. They are in a sticky situation now because there are kids and a home involved. If he had some proof, it would make all the difference as he's simply going on suspicion.A digital voice recorder would've been perfect since...more
Virginia Ironside is one of Britain's leading agony aunts, and she has contributed regularly to Woman magazine, the Daily Mail and the Sunday Mirror. Many people enjoy her direct and charismatic approach to self-help and she has published a number of books on marriage, bereavement, fertility and family life. Her 'Dilemmas' column...more
There is nothing better than personalized gifts to express feelings and give vent to one's emotions. These are also great for celebrating special occasions. The personalized gifts can give the recipient more happiness and pleasure than conventional expensive gifts. These gifts also make people recall the happy moments of their lives. They have...more
For the exuberant couple that is planning to have a dream wedding in Hawaii, finding the right photographer on these faraway lands can be a daunting task. You certainly don't want to waste time or money on photographers that cannot deliver what you are looking for. Here are some tips to help you find and hire the right photographer for your Hawaii wedding.Phone CallAs most of us don't have the time or money to drop in for a visit when you hire a Hawaiian wedding photographer, it is a good idea to give him a call before you make the decision. This way you can get a taste of his character and a clue whether both of you can click together as you plan your dream Hawaiian wedding. It is important that you can get your message across and your expectations met before you jump in and hire the guy. A simple phone call will help you decide if this is the right person to hire for your Hawaiian wedding day. Review Their PortfolioWhen you are so far away, it is difficult to get recommendations or to test him out before you decide to hire him for your all-important day ahead. One good way is to ask for their portfolio. This is a good way to know if their style meets your preference....more
Personalized stationery is appropriate for every season and every seasonal celebration. Although relatively lost in the mix of email, text messaging and instant messaging, personalized stationary is still very useful. Let's take a look at the...more
When it comes to Father's Day there are lots of myths; and cynical people usually love them. In this article we'll look at the facts about Fathers Day and see where the truth begins and where it ends. We'll take a common statement and...more
A wedding day is most notably the most important and memorable day of a woman's entire life and there are many different specific details to be included in planning the perfect day. Many women will hire a wedding planner because they are a...more
For basic foot problems that require the expertise of a doctor (infected ingrown toenails, fungal toenail infections, hammertoes and bunions, to name a few) it can be difficult to know whether you should stick with your general practitioner or see a...more
In June we celebrate fathers on Father's Day. Even though we are a community of Moms, we can't forget the Dads. Some of you have Dads in the home and some do not. All of us have Dads, whether they are still on this earth or not. So, this...more
I love the quote I read in a bulletin once, "Blessed is the family who begins family devotions again." I could relate to that comment. Before we discuss how to have a family devotion time, we need to ask the question, "Why should we have a family...more