4,208 articles on "family"

Single Moms and the Food Stamp Program

Help for single moms, contrary to what many women believe, is not that difficult to come by. The United States government completely understands the predicament of many single mothers across the country. Raising a family on your own without the help ...

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So You'd Like To... Learn More About Living on a Farm

So You'd Like To... Learn More About Living on a Farm by: LeAnn R. Ralph Forty years ago when I was a little girl growing up on our dairy farm in west central Wisconsin, I thought everyone lived on a farm. Then again, many of my kindergarte...

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Inexpensive Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids

Inexpensive Christmas Stocking Stuffer Ideas For Kids by: Jeffrey Strain After all the gifts have been purchased and placed under the tree, that is the time that many remember in a panic that the stockings over the fireplace still need to be stu...

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Book Excerpt: Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam

Book Excerpt: Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam by: LeAnn R. Ralph ~ 5 ~ May-Day! The school bus had long since disappeared over the last hill toward the main road one afternoon when I set my books on the kitchen table and hurried into th...

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BREAKING A LEASE

I would like to break my lease because I would like to move in with a friend so I can save money to return to school in the fall. I still have about 6 months left on my lease. What can I do?Thanks, eddieDear Eddie,The first thing to do is read your l...

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What's Underfoot A Quick Guide to Patio Surfaces

Patios and terraces have always been popular outdoor spaces. Whether a Parisian courtyard or a rooftop alcove, only porches and sunrooms beat out these paved (or semi-paved) retreats in a recent survey of my readers as the most ideal outside living s...

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Book Excerpt Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam May-Day

From the book: Give Me a Home Where the Dairy Cows Roam (trade paperback; Sept. 2004) LeAnn R. Ralphhttp://ruralroute2.com~ 5 ~May-Day!The school bus had long since disappeared over the last hill toward the main road one afternoon when I set my books...

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A Meaningful Activity for You & Your Animal Companion

Whether “you” means you-on-your-own, you and your partner, you and your friend, or you and the kids, the increasing understanding of the healing power of dogs (and other animal companions) offers a unique opportunity for an enriching activity.Whi...

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Parents - What Kind of Role Model Are You

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated.Title: Parents - What Kind of Role Model A...

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Can Men And Women Be Friends? Or When Harry Met Sally Did He Really Just Want to Jump Her Bones?

Can Men And Women Be Friends? Or When Harry Met Sally Did He Really Just Want to Jump Her Bones? by: Michael Ferrell Men and women can't really be just friends, can they? Of course not. There’s always that pesky sexual tension to contend ...

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