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My Son's Teacher was a Bully

When my son was in sixth grade, he came home with a rip in his new sneakers. He told me the gym teacher did it during a sneaker check. It sounded like a fib, or at best, an accident on the teacher's part, but I needed to clarify things."You mean...

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Understanding Your Introverted Teen

For most of my life, I've felt hopelessly weird,” said Heather, an introvert in her early thirties. “Like I don't really fit in. I've learned how to fool some of the people some of the time - there are those who swear I can't ...

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Wedding Etiquette - Who Pays for What

Money MoneyThere are no longer any hard and fast rules as to "Who Pays for What" for the wedding, but a general guideline follows as to the traditional breakdown.  Working out a budget for your wedding is one of the first things that should be done ...

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Open Fires - Some Safety Tips

Open fires are one of oldest ways of heating a home. There's something very primal and instinctive about an open fire. The gentle sound of the flames lapping and the flickering of the flames are very soothing. Log fires are pretty good for the e...

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Five Of The Best Unique Baby Shower Gift Ideas

So you've been invited to a baby shower. Whether the party is to honor your best friend, sister, or only an acquaintance, you'll want to break away form the predictable old baby shower gifts. Wow that momma to be with some seriously thought...

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How To Find a Lost Cat

Losing a cat can be a frightening experience for any owner. However, it is important to know that it is possible to find a lost cat with the right measures in place. Here are some tips on how to find a lost cat. 1. Start searching immediately The m...

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Do I Have to Part With My Pet If I Have Pet Allergies?

Do I Have to Part With My Pet If I Have Pet Allergies? by: Larry Chamberlain Aaaaaaachoo! Sneezing? Wheezing? Nose runny, eyes itchy? You may be suffering from the common cold. But if the condition has been hanging on for two weeks, or more, you...

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A History of Names

A History of Names by: GranMamma The history of names is so ancient that no one know quite where it began. Oral and written history both profess people having names. Earlier names seem to have some sort of meaning, usually descriptive. In contra...

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How To Stop Your Cat Spraying

How To Stop Your Cat Spraying by: Marc de Jong The cat backs up to the door, lifts the tail and releases a fine spray of urine. Yes, your cat is spraying. You have a problem. But one you can solve. Figures from the British Association of Pet Beh...

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Looking For Satellite TV ?

Looking For Satellite TV ? by: Gary Gresham It was 1994 and I had moved into another home and learned that the cable TV line had not been installed to my house. When the cable company told me they would have to dig up my yard to put the line in ...

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