3,852 articles related to "family"

Semper Fidelis

Semper Fidelis by: Barbara Eastom Bates The air was crisp that bright autumn day, not unlike the uniforms of the hundreds of Marines who had gathered to mark the passage of a sacred occasion. A sea of faces filled the outdoor stadium under the b...

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Convenience Can Be Costly

Convenience Can Be Costly by: James H. Dimmitt You’ve just opened your credit card bill and attached to your statement you find a “convenience check” included. It may already be filled out with a dollar amount such as $300, $500, or even $...

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Saving Money By Spending Wisely

ng Money By Spending Wisely by: Willard Michlin Why is it that the older and richer people become, the more conservative they are with their money? Have you ever done or know someone who has made an investment that promised a 10% interest or pro...

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Sorting Your Money

For anyone that is familiar with The Complete Budget and BillOrganizer, http://www.homemoneyhelp.com/BBOonline.html you already know that I recommend that you use your checking accountto pay bills and cash to cover your household expenses. With all o...

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HOW TO APPLY FOR A RENTAL WITH A ROOMMATE

Steps:1. Talk to your roomie-to-be before starting the application process. Find out if there's anything in your future roommate's rental history that would throw a wrench into getting approval for both of you.2. Tell the landlord or proper...

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HOW TO LIVE WITH A FEMALE ROOMMATE

Steps:1. Communicate openly with your roommate. Agree to talk about issues before they get out of control.2. Accept that sometimes people will be in a bad mood. If she says she doesn't want to go do something with you, don't take it persona...

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Grieving Children

While it is my belief that death is just one more experience to seek growth and soul development in our current physical forms, losing a loved one is never easy. Our family has experienced its fair share of grief in the past few years. We’ve lost m...

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Infant Circumcision

If circumcision were a choice I had to have made, I would have run frantically from the hospital with my newborn son to protect him from the procedure. His father would have chased me down, insisting his son “look like he did.” All I can say is I...

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Hey Dad, How do You Handle Your Kids Mistakes

One of the most difficult parts of being a father is learning to accept your children’s mistakes. It certainly can be easy to be loving, supportive, and helpful when your children are mistake-free, but most fathers who are paying attention don’t ...

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How to Make Cleaning a Kitchen Easy

Kitchens are the centers of our lives. We cook, converse, and even eat in our kitchens. Perhaps that is why getting motivated to clean a kitchen is 99.9% of the battle...and elbow grease is the other 0.1%. The reason for this is mostly because of al...

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