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Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Timeless costumes for kids: 2 of 22
TIMELESS COSTUMES FOR KIDSTimeless costumes define just one meaning to me, and that the costumes must endure the test of time. Children, in general, like to play dress-up not just at Halloween, but almost at any chance they get. When children put on costumes, it gave them a sense of who they wanted to be when they grow up, an... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > After School The trend toward soccer among young kids: 1 of 7
Sixteen years ago, my children were in need of some thing to do after school to keep active. We signed up for soccer, and fell in love with the sport instantly. Soccer is an easy, self-explaining, and beautiful activity to watch. It is the number one sport in Europe and it is quickly becoming a popular one in the United Stat... More..
Computers & Technology > Phone Buying Tips Guide to the cheapest cell phone service plans in the U.S.: 1 of 7
There are five major cell phone carriers in the U.S. They are Cingular (AT & T), Nextel, T-Mobile, Verizon, and Sprint. We all have different experiences with our carriers. Some experiences are good, and some are just nightmares. Therefore, choosing a cell phone carrier is a personal reference. Listed below are the five carr... More..
Style & Beauty > Hand & Foot Care Beginner's guide to spa manicure and pedicure: 1 of 5
Walking into a spa without knowing what to expect can be awkward and dreadful. Carefully choosing a spa takes a little investigating. Some people rely on words of mouth, other feel more comfortable choosing one on their own. Whichever way you prefer, I will guide you through the process of what to look for. As a nail technici... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication Expressing heartfelt love to your mate: 11 of 48
When you are in love or falling in love, the romantic side of your heart takes on a creative juice. You want to do something different. You want to have a unique approach to tell your loved one the way you feel. Besides all the popular ways that had been done a trillion times before, you dig into your soul finding your very ... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Top 10 simple ways to be green: 27 of 116
Everywhere we turn, and every place we go, we hear the word "going green". What is going green means? For a while, I really did not get the deep true meaning of those two words, although I have some vague ideas. Going green simply means to save the earth, keep the earth in mind, and do whatever you can to preserve it.Going gr... More..
Arts & Humanities > Asian Languages Key phrases in Vietnamese that travelers should know: 1 of 3
I was born and raised in Vietnam until 1975; therefore, I share the hesitation about going to another country where a different language is a big hurdle. Nonetheless, if you learn a little bit about your destination, it could be very pleasant and stress-free.Working as a tutor and a translator, I can assure you that Vietnames... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness How to get involved with helping the environment: 15 of 28
Never before had we heard the cry for going green like these past few years. Environment awareness programs are the hot issue everywhere. From schools, to churches, to local cities, all try to encourage people to recycle, and reuse materials to protect the earth.You can get involved in helping the environment by volunteering ... More..
Arts & Humanities > Writing Jobs How to be a parent and a writer: 17 of 31
I consider parenting as my first priority since the needs of my children always have to meet before anything else. As a disabled, single mother of three, I face many obstacles and painful experiences. It takes strong will, courage, and determination to be a good parent as much as it does to be a writer. Although two paths are... More..
Hobbies & Games > Yarn & Needle Crafts Where to find free crochet patterns: 9 of 16
After you finished a few crochet projects, you might wonder what you want to do next, or where to find new patterns. Free patterns are out there if you spend enough time looking. My favorite ways of getting free patterns would be from the Internet, and people who crochet. The Internet offers a variety of ways to obtain free... More..