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Fall 2009

October is Fire Safety Month!
A Note From the Teacher
By Jennifer Cummings, M.Ed.
October is also Fire Safety Awareness month. Often schools will use this opportunity to inform kids about what firefighters do for a community, how to be safe in case of a fire emergency, and

Celebrate Breast Cancer Awareness
Parent to Parent
By Patti Hermes
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness month. join the celebration of lives this month. Enter the Pink Ribbon Sweepstakes at...

Homemade - Make Kids Halloween Costume

Home and Garden

Fabulous Fall Family Ideas for Spending Time in the Outdoors
Positively Green
By Jennifer Cummings, M.Ed.
Welcome to fall, possibly the best time of the year to participate in outdoor activities with your family!

Save by Using Kitchen Staples Throughout the House
Family Budget and Savings
--- By Michelle P. Sharrow, MBA
Over the years, I have heard many stories including old wives tales about household staples to perform a myriad of tasks around the home.

Shadowboxes The Decorating Artist in You by Sonya Weiss
Home Decorating
By Sonya Weiss
With the recessed shadowbox picture frames available at any craft store, you can turn the things that hold special meaning into a focal point for any room.

Home Decorating Tips from Jessica Ackerman

• How to Change the Look of a Room with Easy Lighting Techniques
• How to Completely Change a Room with Color
• Master Bedroom Decorating: Furniture Placement Tips and Techniques

Perennial Borders: Easy Way to Add Character to Landscape
The Plant Man
Steve Jones
A perennial border can literally form a border around all or part of your yard, creating a colorful backdrop to your lawn and forming a natural separation between your property and your neighbor's.

Full Sun or Shade: Groundcovers for Your Fall Planting List

Wetlands on the Rebound in the U.S.

Retirement

Generations
Contemporary Retirement
By Alane Cunningham
Maybe it is the anniversary of Woodstock, but lately I have been thinking about different age generations...

Are We There Yet?

Boston, Plenty of History, LOTS of Fun!
Edventure Project
By Jernnifer Miller
The problem you'll have in Boston isn't what to see, it's what NOT to see!

Timeshares for Perfect Family Vacations

Time to See the Best Fall Foliage in Your Area

Sports

Field Hockey
Sports
By Kelly S. Croslis
Both field hockey and soccer have a large youth following, though field hockey has not truly taken off as a professional sport.
 

Family Legal Matters

Child Support Enforcement Advice

Health

Update on Helpful or Harmful Dietary Supplements and Herbal Remedies with Regard to Cancer
Shots
By Dr. Marvin Ackerman
Recognized researchers have begun to comprehend that alternative approaches to medical care may have merit, may be useless, or may present a hazard.

Flu Season Herbal Remedies
by Ann Safford
Cool weather is upon us as we gear up for the dreaded flu season. Herbal remedies are underrated with todays over the counter variety of pills.

Treating Menstrual Cramps Naturally
By Daemon Jones, ND
To naturally relieve and reduce muscle contractions and pain associated with PMS I recommend ...

New Role of Vitamin C In Skin Protection

Folic Acid May Improve Artery Function And Heart Health

New Study: Soy Linked To Lung Benefits

Vitamin D may inhibit the build-up of cholesterol in blood vessels.

Parenting

Part 7: Automatic Negative Thoughts (ANTS)
Counselor's Corner
By Sharon Scott, LPC LMFT
There are eight common ANTS. We will discuss "magnifying" this month.

5 Tips for Purchasing First Footwear
America's Nanny
Michelle La Rowe
When it comes to children's first footwear, it's important to purchase the right type of shoes for your baby's feet.

The Bitter Cost of Living Vicariously Through Your Children
Christian Parenting
By Sylvia Cochran
Are you a stage mom? Are you the dad, who gives the Little League coach a hard time?

The Most Special Day of All!
SmileNotes
By Sharon Scott, LPC LMFT
I really feel that our birthday is a special day and, although we can"t control actions of others to remember ours, we can lead the way by remembering the birthdays of our family and friends.

Ten Ways You Know You and Your Husband Have Failed to Communicate
Family Funny Stuff
By Cheryl Moeller

Installing Child Safety Locks In Your Home

Books

Realistic Fiction for Kids
Children's Book Reviews
By Barbara Bietz
While some young readers love popular fantasy, others crave characters who live normal, everyday lives. Here are a few of my favorites in the realistic fiction category.

Shining like Stars
Parenting By the Book
By Sylvia Cochran
The fourth edition of "Shining Like Stars" improves on what is the quintessential blueprint for personal, familial, and religious group based outreach.

Great Teen Reads Book Reviews
Teens
By Jillian Bietz
Nothing is better than a great book that can take you away from the daily routines of life. Here are a few suggestions that might keep you turning pages all weekend long!

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