Finding a Breeder by Pixiedust Papillons and Phalenes If you are looking for a Papillon or Phalene puppy for sale Much has been written on how to find a reputable breeder. All in an attempt to put a stop to pet mills and abandoned dogs. But too many prospective puppy buyers are just as irresponsible as some breeders. So now, serious, quality breeders, have taken steps to protect both their dogs and their privacy. Times have changed a great deal, so have puppy buyers and breeders. More people live in apartments or have small yards. As the population ... Have an Itchy Dog? Consider These Grooming Tips Before Turning To Chemical Treatments by Alexandra DeBoer Many dogs today suffer from itchy skin caused by a variety of factors. Dogs actually have more sensitive skin than humans, and are often exposed to a variety of irritants in their environment. These grooming tips may help alleviate your dog’s constant itching. Brushing your dog daily will remove pollens, grasses, and other outdoor irritants as well as stimulating the skin’s circulation and preventing matting. Brush carefully and down to the skin, taking care not to tug on tangles, and using a s ... Decorate for Christmas by Caroline Shaw It’s your home/your apartment and you want to make it a special sanctuary this Christmas. How can you create a special place for your family and you? Well, we already have our centerpiece…see November’s issue ( http://www.amomslove.com/hol-thanksgiving-decorate.html ). Just replace candles and flowers. But how can you make your place shine with love and holiday spirit? Your dining room table can have a nice Christmas cloth or runner. Replace the fall curtain scarf with Christmas co-ordinates to ... Three Steps to Reduce Holiday Stress for Your Kitty by Nancy E. Wigal The annual holidays can be a very stressful time for your cat. This is the time of the year when that strange tree goes up, bright trinkets are hung (but all your cat hears is “No, no, bad kitty!” when she tries to explore them), delicious food is prepared (cats need not apply to eat it!), and lots of strange people come tramping into the house. Some cats are in their glory, being in the middle of the tree decoration tradition, while others react to differences in the household by cowering in ... Cheap Christmas Gift Ideas by Shannon Jarvies Now that the biggest shopping season of the year is in full swing it might be a good time to create a holiday budget. I'm sure there are lots of names on your list, but hopefully you can find gifts that won't put a big dent in your pocketbook. I've come up with a few good ideas that might help. Make your Own. Everybody loves a homemade gift. It means that you really put some time and thought into it. You can make your own bath salts, bubble bath, brownie mixes and more! Choose an inexpensive ja ... It Pays For Single Christians To Date Other Like-Minded People by Drew Harris Searching for the perfect mate can be one of life's greatest challenges. Afterall, forever is a long time. You want to make the right decision. Dating itself can be really trying. It can be hard to find the right people. What if they don't share the same values and beliefs that you do? How do you handle that and when? Wouldn't it be easier to know ahead of time that they are Christian, just like you? Wouldn't it be easier to know their respect for God and other people, values and beliefs, mi ... Survival Kit for the Holidays: Grace, Gratitude and Random Acts Of Kindness by Laura Turner If you*re like me, the holidays always have a way of sneaking in. And - like an unexpected visitor who shows up the week I haven’t cleaned my home - I’m caught in a frenzy, desperate to scrape up the tumbleweeds of cat fur and make the place look presentable. For me at least, it’s easy to forget the true meaning of Christmas and Thanksgiving. Time is short and usually so is patience. So this year, all this got me to thinking: How can one neutralize the stress and get more enjoyment from the holi ... Hiking with Children by Linda Jones There is nothing quite like hiking with small children. The thrill of introducing these young ones to the wonder of nature is matched only by their eyes as they take it all in. If you follow a few simple rules when hiking with children, things go extremely well. Forget these simple rules and your treks with the young can be a recipe for disaster. The first thing to remember is that young ones don’t understand or know the dangers of a trail that might seem the most basic of realities to anyone el ... Introducing a Cat to Your Children by Larry Chamberlain Are cats and children a good mix? So, you had a cat in the family when you were a kid. And you are thinking that the addition of a cat into your home would make a terrific family pet, and would give your children the pleasure of loving and caring for an animal. Most likely you'd be right. But, just because you have nothing but pleasant memories of growing up with a much loved feline pet doesn't mean that things always go faultlessly well. There are things to remember and steps to take before in ... Family Ties – When to Let Go by Margaret Paul, Ph.D. Ruth consulted with me because she was confused about what to do regarding her mother, her brother, and her son. From the time Ruth was born, she never felt like she belonged in her family. Her mother ignored Ruth, obviously preferring her brother, and consistently allowed her brother to beat Ruth up. Ruth had some connection with her father, but he was a weak man and never stood up for her or protected her. Ruth was a loving child and tried in any way she could to please her mother and brother ... A New Kind Of Patriotism by Jim Wilks No matter who you voted for in the last election, or even who your parents voted for in past elections, we are all still American citizens today and will be tomorrow. We are all American citizens. That statement means something different to each and every one of us who call these great United States of America our home. We are all different in some ways while we are so similar in our love of our country and its’ emblems like our anthems and flags. It is imperative that we reunite under our comm ... Ten Ways to Save Your Sanity During the Holidays by Marie M. Roker 1. Set limits for yourself. If you feel overwhelmed with shopping, cooking and visiting relatives don't add more to your plate. Take 10-15 minute breaks to take e a walk, meditate, read, pray or just sit still. Don't let anyone guilt you into doing something you don't want to do. Be firm with family and friends about your need to take a break. Good resource: http://www.relaxandbreathe.com 2. Shop Early or Online. I'm sure your kids have a list of items for you to go on a scavenger hunt. Save you ... The Check Doctor Credentials Theory by Hugo Gallegos Camas, WA - Nov 25, 2004 - The behind the scenes check doctor credentials booming business. Who really supplies the doctor credential information? In 2003, there where more than 890 million doctor visits in the U.S. according to the (CDC) Center for Diseases Control and Prevention. More now than ever consumers are not only researching their doctor, but are also demanding the highest quality of health care says Hugo Gallegos, President of MDNationwide.org . Check Doctor Credentials: Doctor infor ... How to Understand your Cat by GrandMatrix Team Did you know that everyday your cat talks to you? Not with spoken words, but through body language, motions and gestures. Just like humans, cats feel happiness, unhappiness, boredom, affection and nervousness. Each of these is expressed by a special kind of body language. Your pet's entire body tells you how she's feeling and how you should react. It is like a game of charades, where your cat is acting out the clues while you decipher the meanings. By understanding these basic signals you can re ... How Not to Compromise With Your Partner by David Leonhardt Do you ever disagree with your spouse? Or your boyfriend or girlfriend? Of course not – she/he/it is perfect, right? You can imagine my shock when my friend confided in me that he and his wife often fought over tiny things. You're kidding. Yes, we fight over the tiniest, most unimportant things, he confirmed. Well, why don't you just let her have her way then? Because we also fight over big, important things, he admitted. What about compromise? We do that all the time, he responded. So what's th ... Very Precise Fortune Cookies by David Leonhardt I cracked open the fortune cookie and read the little slip of paper on the inside. Immediately I realized that it had been written by a weather forecaster. You will be approached in the late afternoon by a pink polka-dot octopus... It continued on the other side: ... and asked to provide details of your application for a yellow cloud mulching permit. Two things struck me about this particular fortune. The first is that they have come a long way in their ability to predict exactly what will happe ... 30th Birthday Gift Ideas by Siwarin Eampun Choosing a birthday gift for a friend about to turn thirty years old can be a challenging task. You want to honor the special day with a unique gift, but not necessarily draw attention to their age. After all, thirty is the pivotal year of life when we transition from young adults to full-fledged grownups. Make your loved one feel their best on their big day by choosing a gift that focuses on the beginning of his or her life, not the number of years that have passed. If you want to give a truly ... Old-Fashioned Ways to Inspire Children by Nicole Dean Walk through any toy store and you will see walls and walls of toys that are loud -- toys that require batteries, have flashing lights, or that look like your child's favorite movie character. What about those of us who want to raise children with imagination and curiosity? I'll tell you what we do. We choose to fill our houses with some of the following old-fashioned items. Books No house can have enough books. Make sure your house has a representation of great fiction Books and non-fiction bo ... New Law Provides Free Annual Credit Report by James H. Dimmitt As of Thursday, December 1, 2004, one-third of Americans will be able to access their credit reports from all three main agencies for free. Passed in late 2003, the Fair & Accurate Credit Transactions Act creates a central source consumers can use to obtain a free annual credit report. Equifax, Experian, and Transunion,the three largest credit reporting agencies, have set up a special site where consumers can request, view, and print their free report. That site is http://www.annualcreditreport ... Shoppers Beware - 'Tis The Season by James H. Dimmitt It’s the number one complaint from consumers and it only takes a moment for you to become a victim. While you search for holiday bargains, identity thieves are searching for targets - unsuspecting consumers. Here are some tips to help you safeguard your identity and other valuables: 1) Protect your account numbers - Most stores only print the last four or five digits of the charge account on your receipt. However, some stores haven’t caught up with technology. If the merchant makes an impression ... Thanksgiving Memories by Bonnie P Carrier Turkey ... Stuffing ... Cranberry Sauce ... Pumpkin Pie This is usually what comes to mind when we think of Thanksgiving. Granted the food is yummy and worth waiting for however, let’s not forget another import aspect of this holiday “Being With Family & Friends”. Family & Friends, they are what make this wonderful holiday so special, and help create those special memories. Memories .... Everyone has them and each is precious. I love being with my husband and two beautiful daughters, but I think ... 5 Popular Home-Based Business Ideas by Detra Davis Since receiving child support payments and back-child support payments for over twenty years, it’s no secret how that support has helped to provide for my child’s well-being. Fortunately I was able to use a portion of my child support funds to make more money by starting a small business. If you really give it some thought I am sure you too can come up with a home-based business idea that will help you provide a little something extra for your family. It’s no secret that these are difficult eco ... Make Your Own Theme Gift Baskets by Donna Monday Personalized theme gift baskets are a great way to brighten up the day of someone special. If you’ve always wanted to know how to make your own gift baskets, this article can give you some tips to get started. You can create a variety of homemade gift baskets that will be treasured for a long time. Here are some unique gift basket ideas: Spa, Bath and Body Gift Basket – includes facial and body scrubs, handmade soaps, a loofah scrubber, hand and foot lotion, a fluffy towel , a gift certificate f ... Three Important Litter Box Considerations by Nancy E. Wigal There are three important litter box considerations to account for whether you're a new kitten owner, or someone who has had a cat for a while. If kitty isn't happy with any or all three of these, you may find she'll start urinating outside the box. 1. Litter Box Location: Location is all-important in real estate. The litter box location is important to your kitty. As an owner, you need to be certain her box is in a quiet location, away from traffic and noise. Ideally, a room that is seldom vi ... Find People Lost in Space and Time by Jesse S. Somer Want to find information about someone lost in space and time? The Internet’s here: Just make your search one that doesn’t invade someone’s privacy. Can you remember a friend or relative’s name that has disappeared from the Earth? You haven’t had contact with them in decades, but now you want to find out where they are so you can get in touch. In the old days this would have been nearly impossible, but now things are different. There are many different ways to find people lost in ‘space and time ... |
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