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drinks for a picnic or a beach party.

Reduce Noise When Traveling
If you find your kids are getting too noisy in the back seat, hold a "quiet contest." The winner earns a candy.

When Kids Fight About The Larger Portion
If your kids argue about who has the larger portion, solve the dilemma by getting one child to divide portions, while the other one gets to pick. This works every time.

Couple Buying Strategy
If you and your mate can't agree on which household items to buy first. Make a pact: you'll support him in his choice if he'll then support you in yours. Take turns and see how well this works.

Sleep Remedy
If you can't go to sleep, lying in bed trying to fall asleep seldom works. Instead, sit up and read. You will relax, your eyes will grow heavy, and soon you will drift off to sleep.

Stress-Free Mornings
If you hate rushing to work in the morning, you can cut your "getting ready" time by taking your shower the evening before. You'll still be clean in the morning, but instead of using your time showering, you can use those precious minutes to have another cup of coffee and read the paper or a favorite book.

Co-worker Co-operation
If you are having trouble getting a co-worker to co-operate, before the next task, give a compliment and then ask for his or her opinion. You'll find he or she will be more willing to work with you instead of against you!

Healthful Work Lunches
If you enjoy hot soup or chili at lunchtime, you can cut costs and eat better. Make a large batch of soup or chili in your crockpot, then freeze in lunch size containers. Everytime you feel like a hot lunch, bring one of these to work.

Cast Your Bread Upon The Waters . . .
For years now, I've made a habit of taking baking to my neighbors: a loaf of homemade bread, a plate of cookies, fresh buns. I've received back so much more: shoveled driveways, lawn mowing, debris removal.

Making A Life Plan
We all know that life is too short. Make a life plan and stick to it, no matter what. Tell yourself and others the following: My life plan doesn't include failure, poverty, or settling for something I don't want.

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