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The Power of Your Words

The POWER of Your WordsL.J DavisWords are truly powerful things. They are something that becomes a part of us, our history, and our legacy. From my own life experiences, I have understood how words, simple words said in passing to a child, can leave ...

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take the child's perspective

Over 90 per cent of American parents rely on physical punishment to correct children’s behavior, according to The Journal of Sociology. 1999. That statistic scares me. I’d like every parent or person in a position of trust to take the child’s p...

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Christmas Libations for Little Elves

Please make the children's table festive! I watched a little munchkin’s face fall last holiday when she realized she was relegated to the “children’s table.” I make it the focal point of my own decorating, and invite you to consider the ...

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AH! ASPARAGUS

During this very beautiful time of year, fresh green spears of asparagus add not only nutritional value to our meals, but supply a stunning color, texture, and delight to the table. If you can grow your own asparagus, more power to you. If not, purch...

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Why Do Some Clothes Have To Be Dry Cleaned?

Dry cleaning is a technique for washing clothing and fabrics that uses a chemical solution in the place of water. This chemical solution, which is commonly composed of tetrachloroethylene, is a much gentler way of ridding a fabric of stains, dirt, an...

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Wedding Cake

Wedding Cake by: Tom Tsatsos The wedding cake is one of the most important features of your reception. In fact, it is the centerpiece of your reception. You should begin shopping for a baker 6-8 months before the wedding. If you plan on having y...

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How to Give the "Gift of a Lifetime"

How to Give the "Gift of a Lifetime" by: Van DayGiving that special someone a special gift can be very difficult. Depending on the situation and occasion, it can be a very tricky thing. You want to do the right thing, but if you’re not careful...

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Hamsters make cute and adorable pets.

Hamsters make cute and adorable pets. by: Mike Yeager Hamsters are soft, furry and small. They make wonderful pets because they can be entertaining and educational while living in their assigned home. Hamsters are very inquisitive and curious, j...

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Snowboarding Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore

Snowboarding Isn’t Just For Kids Anymore by: Lauren Traub Teton Pain and injury avoidance techniques for snowboarding are invaluable but not well known. If you know how, you can avoid the two biggest mistakes that first time snowboarders make....

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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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