Happy Mother's Day
May 2009
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What's For Dinner?
Apron Strings
By Samantha Gianulis Celebrate
Cinco de Mayo with Carne Asada. Serve it with salsa, guacamole, sour
cream, and tortillas. Enjoy This Carne
Asada Burrito Recipe
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Happy Mother's Day
Green
Mother's Day
Earth Friendly Living
By Ann SanfordMother's Day is
coming soon, and you can break from the norm this year. Instead of dinner out,
the movies or even gifts, you can think green and save your wallet and still
have a wonderful gift to give mom.
Things
You'll Never Hear From Your Mother
Family Funny Stuff
By Cherly
MoellerMother's Day Humor --- Very Funny!
Bring Memories
to Life! Photo Collage on DVD Pix to DVD by Annie Ackerman
Best
Mother's Day Gifts -- Help others while giving to Mom.
School
Tips
for Communicating with Your Child's School
A Note from the Teacher
By
Jennifer Cummings, M.Ed.Just as in other businesses, there are various
ways to communicate with your child's school. Written letters, phone calls, and
of course, email, are all ...
Graduation - Class of 2009Graduation
Party Ideas
Graduation
Poems
Recipes
Health
Sometimes
the Objective of a Research Project Seems to be Ridiculous
Shots
By
Dr. Marvin Ackerman Isn't it obvious that a doctor is more likely to be
sued for malpractice if that doctor has more complaints from patients lodged
against him than other doctors?
How Probiotics May
Stop Stomach Pains, Alleviate Esophagus Problems and Control Stomach
Acid
By Michael Richard Burke, M.AMake no mistake, there definitely
are bad bacteria. But in a healthy body, there are also trillions of good
bacteria that provide good health and vitality.
Vitamin D
Supplements Associated With Reduced Fracture Risk In Older Adults
Caffeine
Reduces Pain During Exercise, Study Shows
Vitamin D
Deficiency Is Related To Increased Inflammation In Healthy Women
Black
Cohosh May Cut Their Risk Of Breast Cancer
Nutrition
Bananas
Are An Excellent Source Of Instant Energy, Eating a Rainbow Part
III
Nutrition Tidbits
By Lisa Metzgar, PhDBananas contain 3
types of natural sugar and have more digestible carbohydrates than all other
fruit, making it a great snack when you are feeling low on energy.
Family Fun
Doggone
Good Movies
DVD Reviews
By Barbara Bietz Movie night is a
favorite in many homes, but finding a flick that appeals to different aged
siblings can be tricky. Everyone loves a good dog movie!
Tapping Into
Your Creativity
Teens
By Jillian BietzIf you are creative (we
all are!), it's inevitable to experience a creative block. Step away from the TV
screen and take a stab at these cures.
Fashion
Meet
and Greet at the Fashion Swap
New Fashion Trends
By Jillian
BeitzAs the economy continues to weaken and society becomes more and more
economically conscious, the art of clothes swapping has become increasingly
popular. Here's how to organize a fashion swap.
Swim Suit Season
Contemporary Retirement
By Alane Cunningham No matter how old I
get, I want to be swimsuit ready for the summer, even though I notice that each
year that seems a little harder to achieve.
Families Online Radio
Table
Talk --- Carol McManus
Working
Moms 411 --- Michelle LaRowe
Eat
Fat, Be Healthy --- Matthew Bayan
Fit As
Fido --- Dawn Marcus, MD
$aving Around the House the Easy Way
Family Budget and
Savings
By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBAThere are never too many ways to
save money around the house.
Parenting
Family
IT Management
Parent to Parent
By Patti HermesWhen did it come
to this? Do we need an office manager for our home? Certainly an IT professional
would be appropriate, if not exactly in the budget.
ANTS
Are Not What You Think! Control Your Thoughts Control Your Life Part
2
Counselor's Corner
By Sharon Scott, LPC LMFT ANTS-Automatic
Negative Thoughts. There are eight common ANTS, such as "polarized thinking"
which is when ...
Balancing Work and
Family
By Tracy Riley, LCSWCan you really have it all? The balance
of family and career can be overwhelming. Here are 5 tips to guarantee success
in both areas of your life.
Terry
Ate A Chicken Leg (or The Art of the Family Laugh)!
Smile Notes
By
Sharon Scott, LPC LMFT I look for things or people to make me smile and
laugh. I hope you are developing the funny stories (but not humiliating ones)
that will cause ....
Baby Proof
Your House - Baby Safety 101
Families Prepare for
Emergencies While Supporting Worthy Causes
Christian Parenting
How
to Raise Kids to Have a Faith that can Move Mountains
Christian
Parenting
By Sylvia CochranRaising a child with the firm conviction
that in time they, themselves, will possess a faith that can move mountains.
Raising
a Jonah
From the American Nanny
Michelle LaRoweIt's no secret
that the teenage years are filled with parenting challenges, most often
revolving around self-discovery - the sorting out of...
Prayers
That Avail Much for Fathers
Parenting By the Book
By Sylvia Cochran
The man who emerges unchanged --- for the better --- after reading Prayers
That Avail Much for Fathers has yet to be found. Go ahead and give it a try;
it's only 50 days out of your life!
Couples - Relationships
When She
Earns More Than He
Mars - Venus Relationship Advice
By Melodie
TuckerVenusia Brings Home More Bacon than Marshall -- Perhaps
"Marshall" recently lost his job due to economic bad times in
banking or real estate or perhaps "Venusia" just finished her
degree and was recently promoted to management. The resulting salary (and power)
reversals between Martian and Venusian can alter the balance and spell trouble
for a relationship.
Sports
Sports and our
Lifestyle
Sports
By Kelly S. Croslis Just sit down and turn on
the sports news, within minutes there is the NBA updates, baseball season is in
full swing, and soccer has started. Just under the radar is Ice hockey as they
head for the Stanley Cup. highlights of the latest NASCAR race and the 2009
football schedule is out.
Home and Garden
Organic
Solutions Can Create Stronger, Healthier Lawns
The Plant Man
Steve
JonesTaking care of a new lawn can seem confusing with so many options
being promoted. But organic products often provide the best long-term answers.
Curb
Appeal: What's Your Number? by Sonya Weiss
Home Decorating
by Sonya
WeissIt takes a little creativity, but you can add charm and appeal to the
numbers on your home.
Are We There Yet?
Timeshares
for Perfect Family Vacations
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