Personal Safety: How To Avoid Accidents And Live A Safe, Longer & Happy Life. by I-key Benney, CEO Have you ever had an accident? Do you value your personal safety and that of your family? Most accidents may not be just accidents. Some accidents may be caused by our personal lifestyle, carelessness, wrong reasoning, faulty decisions, bad habits, wrong actions of conscious and as well as unconscious origin. Here are some personal safety insights to help you prevent accidents and live a longer, safe and happy life. Even though the world we live in today is safer than the one know ... Dinnertime Chatter by Sue DeFiore One of the themes I see on the various internet boards I belong to is that children eat and run. First, whatever happened to manners. We were not allowed to leave the table without permission and unless it was an outright emergency we had to stay until everyone was done eating. Also, we used dinnertime to catch up on the day’s activities. When my dad wasn’t there, my mom would ask my sister, brother and I how our day was. Did everything go well, any problems? WE COMMUNICATED. When my dad was ... Tips for Naming Your Baby by Richard Wassell Your baby's name reflects how you picture your baby as an adult. If you imagine that he may become an athletic person, you might select a name, which reflects physical strength and athleticism. Consider the sound of the name Select a name, which blends properly with the last and middle name. What's the nickname? Everyone's going to want to shorten Bartholomew or Branbas. So if you're not wild about Bart or Barney, keep looking. Be careful about Unisex names. The combination of fi ... Looking through the Eyes of Terri Schiavo by RobinRenee Bridges As a chaplain, I thought some of you might be interested in a very different point of view about this. I’m not suggesting that you believe me, nor am I arguing for a “side.” This is just what the Sanctuary teaches, and this is what I believe. Terri’s soul is alive and well, and it’s still attached to her body. Her soul is not in a state of limbo. It’s aware of everything going on around her, just like near-death experiencers can be aware of their surroundings. Terri is actively participating ... Chinese relatives by Wong Yee Lee It may be interesting to know that, unlike western system, in China, we have different appellation for different relatives in a family. This is obviously good practice in order to tell who we are referring to in a conversation though some people may think otherwise! Father’s side Mother’s side Father’s father zuf? Mother’s father wài zuf? Father’s mother zumu Mother’s mother wài zumu Father’s elder brother bóf? Mother’s elder brother jiùf? Father ... Important Chinese Festivals by Wong Yee Lee Chinese New Year/Lunar New Year (January/February) It is usually in the winter of a year. The exact date would follow the one in Lunar Calendar. Entering the New Year month, every family would clean and tidy both the inside and the outside of their houses. New Year food would also be prepared. 'Lin Gao', the Chinese cake symbolizing the rise of family every year, would be a must. New Year couplets would be displayed around house. All families would be busy until the New Year's Eve and a big New ... Helping Your Kid’s Grow a Garden by Rondi Hillstrom Davis Start some gardening traditions with your kids. Give them their own garden patch and a spot to dig. Children love getting their hands dirty and watching things grow. Be sure to buy good quality, child sized gardening tools. Plastic toy versions just won’t hold up to the task. You will also need children’s gloves and a watering can. Mark off the garden area and turn the soil. Kids can help break up any lumps with their hands. Work in some organic compost. Choose seeds that will grow quic ... The Easy Way to Make a Special Present by Catherine Calder We all know someone who is difficult to buy a present for. Someone who has everything they need and would not appreciate ‘normal’ gifts. Often this will be your parent or an older relative or neighbor, and they can be a problem to buy something for. Well, this is a simple way to make a unique gift that they will be happy to accept. When you take the time to produce something that relates only to them and their interests it will always be happily received. The idea is to make a picture t ... The Parent Teen Relationship by Carol Shepley It was the homework that did it. Each night became a challenge in how I was going to get my son, a non-academic, to do his homework. I tried patience, encouragement, and teaching, all to no avail. I moved on to bribery, threats and punishment, still no success. Finally I tried anger, frustration and tears, but still no joy. At the end of my tether I knew it was time for a change. Looking back on my behaviour I could see how I had changed from a calm, encouraging parent into a demanding, contro ... Penis: The forbidden word that little Johnny must not use by Rose DesRochers Author's Biography: ... Computer Homeschooling...the added advantage in african american children's education Part1 by Daviyd Peterson Publishing Guidelines: You are welcome to publish this article in its entirety, electronically, or in print free of charge, as long as you include my full signature file for ezines, and my Web site address in hyperlink for other sites. Please send a courtesy link or email where you publish to daviydb@homeschoolwireless.com The added advantage in african american children's education...Computer Homeschooling (Part1) We've got spirit, yes we do! We've got spirit how 'bout y ... 1-800 I'm calling Heaven to talk to Mother by Rose DesRochers How do we face a day set aside for Mothers when the woman who brought us into this world has been taken from this world. Ask those who have already been down this road and they will tell you that it is a very lonely time. For those of you that will be glowing with smiles, shopping for your Mother and taking her out to your favorite restaurant there will be those of us whose heart will be aching as we remember the last moment spent with our Mothers. Don't keep these emotions bottled up inside ... Creative Soap Crafts by Alli Ross Soap is a craft that is fun and easy to make. It's a great project to do with your kids.Simply follow the instructions below and you'll be on your way to one of your first bars of soap..... where you choose all the soap colors and shapes. You will need the following materials: - One bar of color free soap - Essential oils of your choice - Food coloring of your choice - Almond Oil - Vitamin E Oil (optional) - Oats Instructions: 1. Shred soap in a blender or food processor. 2 ... Reincarnating Pets by Nedda Wittels It is always sad when a beloved animal family member leaves their body and goes into spirit. We call this death, but truly, no one dies. The physical body drops away as the spirit separates from it and goes into another dimension. The spirit is the being that we truly love, although we may be attached to the physical aspect that we associated with that being. Since we are still in physical, we often miss the sight, touch and smell of our friend and we grieve this loss, which is appropriate. ... My Mother's Amazing Meatloaf Mystery by Rev. James L. Snyder Every mother harbors a mystery of some sort. Many handed down from one generation to the next forming a bond so strong no man can penetrate. I came to realize this at an early age, which has stood me in good standing throughout life. Namely, don't mess with female secrets. It all started at a church fellowship supper, which is usually the centerpoint of any good church. Attend just one church fellowship supper and you learn everything that needs to be known about that church. These functions, ... The Easy Way to Make a Club Logo by Catherine Calder Are you a member of a club or association? Have you ever thought how much better your letterheads would look with your own club logo? How about a sign for your club with your logo and club name on it? Well, it is really very easy to make up your own logo. It will be unique to your club too. By using your computer and some copyright free clipart you will have a huge range of material to choose from. Here’s how to begin this exciting project. You are going to select suitable objects f ... ET to the Rescue by Keith Varnum “Ouch!” reverberated from the kitchen as Leslie opened her front door. I arrived to pick up my friend and her seven-year-old daughter Kriya to go to the movies. Kriya just burned herself quite severely on a toaster. She came running from the scene of the crime to her mother. The blistered skin on her finger was white, swollen and already beginning to peel off her finger. Kriya was wailing and obviously in great pain. Her mom applied medicated ointment to her finger, but it wasn’t relieving t ... It's Never Too Late to Say I Love You by Keith Varnum Whew! I just barely survived a workshop in Sedona, Arizona, with only a fragment of my old sense of self in tact—and that hanging by a thread. I was grateful for what I learned from the seminar leader Lester Levenson and for the positive changes I made. But I left the human potential seminar filled with sadness, frustration and regret. During the conference, many people, especially men, expressed their recent joy and thankfulness in reconnecting with their estranged fathers. They shared with us ... Behind the Scenes in Mr. Rogers' Neighborhood by Keith Varnum Do . . . you . . . know . . . why . . . Mr. . . . Rogers . . . of . . . Mr. . . . Rogers’ . . . Neighbor . . . hood . . . TV . . . show . . . talks . . . so . . . very . . . slowly . . . and . . . very . . . clearly . . . and . . . uses . . . little . . . tiny . . . words? During my college years, I had the privilege of working on the “Mr. Rogers’ Neighborhood” show for WQED Public TV in Pittsburgh. As an intern, I assisted with the props and sets. One day while on a break from shooting, I a ... Survival Guide for Holidays: How to Have the Most Fun Possible with Your Family! by Keith Varnum Does your father act like an attorney, interrogating you as if you were a defendant on the witness stand? Is your mother-in-law the master of the subtle put down? Are you the roasted turkey they carved up for dinner? You love your family—yet dread the holidays because you know that, following the usual holiday debacle, the main thing you'll be thankful for is waving goodbye to Mom and Dad, knowing you have a year to recuperate. How do you duck the potshots coming at you about your ch ... Will My Doubts and Fears Affect My Child? by Rebecca Hanson Author's Biography: ... Repurposing Interior Accessories for Outdoor Entertaining by Susan Penney For picnic tables, decks, porches, patios, and sidewalks, decorators are using an unusual source of candle lighting. Fireplace candelabra—those candle holders intended for fireplaces—have moved outside for the summer! Fireplace candelabra were originally designed to hold candles in your fireplace when you want the glow of flickering flames but not the heat or hassle of wood or gas fires. But fireplace candelabra, more sturdily constructed than most candelabra, can be right at home in an out ... Stay at Home Mom you need to raise cowboys... by Daviyd Peterson Now I know that is not how the song goes, I have had cousins from central Texas drag me to Gilley's to listen to that song live and they sang every word without missing a beat. So no emails about the title, please. This kind of cowboy would make his stay at home mom proud of him anyway you look for what he has done in the digital world. He is a digital cowboy and his name is Dwayne Hendricks architect of the TAPR Spread Spectrum Radio has been honored in 'Wired Magazine' as th ... Picky Eaters - The Dawn of Understanding by Jason Katzenback Author's Biography: ... The Myth of 100% Complete Processed Pet Foods by Randy Wysong Every day, people by the millions pour food from a package into their pet's bowl. Day in and day out, meal after meal, pets get the same fare. This strange phenomenon is not only widely practiced, but done by loving owners who believe they are doing the right thing. Why? Certainly because it is convenient, but also because the labels state that the food is Author's Biography: Dr. Wysong is author of The Creation-Evolution Controversy, now in its eleventh printing, several books on nut ... |
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