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Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 8 of 304
Remember these days in most instances, television is a media of choice. Most televisions must be hooked up to a paid service in order to get anything on the screen.Years ago it was much simpler to get something to watch on your tv. A coat hanger and some wire could bring in at least two or three of the local channels. You wer... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Great pancake recipes: 2 of 46
You can enjoy the convenience of store bought pancake mix without all the added extra salt and preservatives. Simply stir up a batch of this delicious mix to keep on hand in your pantry. Store the entire batch in a large glass or plastic canister or divide it into smaller portions to make cooking much simpler. Each cup of pre... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Valentine's Day: Commercial hype or romantic opportunity?: 1 of 22
Although each and every day is a romantic opportunity, even more so when two people are in love with each other, traditionally this is the one day set aside each year to publicly remind us to take some time to show our significant other just how much we care about them.Love and romance should be a part of a committed relation... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Valentine's Day Dating: Should men or women take the first initiative?: 1 of 10
Ladies, allow me to let you in on a secret. There is not much that compares to the feeling you get when you are an eligible single lady and a suitable man notices you and makes the first approach, especially if he is the same guy you have had your eye on for a while.Even though this might sound absolutely ridiculous to you, i... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Comparing phonics and see-and-say for teaching kids to read: 1 of 10
I saw someone wearing a shirt the other day with a saying on it that made me smile. It said "Hukd awn fonicks werekd fer mee "Teaching children to read is not always a simple "cut and dried" issue. While one method may work well for one child, the same method might have no effect on another, even within th... More..
Food & Drink > Fruits & Vegetables How to boost vegetable consumption for those who hate veggies: 3 of 28
I must confess I am a sneaky cook . I can persuade almost anyone to try one of my concoction at least once. sometimes I reveal the secret ingredients and sometimes I do not.there are all sorts of ways to boost vegetable consumption most of the times without others even knowing it. Soups Soups are one of the easiest ways to sn... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior Choosing a paint color for your bedroom: 1 of 9
The walls of your bedroom are most likely the last thing you see as you drift off to sleep and they're probably first thing you see when you wake up. This means that the atmosphere they create should be very personal and enhance these two most vulnerable times of day. You want to select a color of paint for these walls that d... More..
Food & Drink > Bread & Baking Recipes Recipes: Oatmeal cookies: 2 of 17
Loaded with oats, raisins and walnuts these lightly sweetened Chewy Oatmeal Cookies are addictive and somewhat healthier than those made from standard recipes.1 cup soft tub margarine such as Country Crock1 cup light brown sugar2 small eggs1 1/2 teaspoons vanilla extract3 1/2 cups old-fashioned oats, not instant or quick-cook... More..
Food & Drink > Fruit & Vegetable Recipes Recipes: Creative potato recipes: 4 of 33
This side dish is a welcome change from regular potatoes. Savory and creamy they are an excellent accompaniment to smoked meats such as ham and sausage. Baked fish, chicken and pork chops are all also complemented by their cheesy goodness.six to eight medium potatoesone small onion choppedone clove garlic mincedparsley flakes... More..
Home & Garden > Cleaning (Other) Household tips for keeping your home germ free: 3 of 24
A Germ free household is a healthy household. these are some tips to help keep your house Germ free .Most disinfectant products on store shelves contain chemicals that can be hazardous to your health and harmful if swallowed. Try these natural ways to disinfect your house. Open a window and allow sunshine into your house. Fre... More..