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Parenting & Pregnancy > After School Should parents raise their children without television?: 20 of 305
I believe that parents should not limit their children by eliminating television in their homes. While I do see benefits to not allowing television, I also see some very good reasons that it should be allowed. Television can be educational and informative. Children are opened up to the world through news and Discovery Channel... More..
Politics, News & Issues > Climate Change Global warming: Environmental effects: 4 of 37
Scientists are convinced that our climate is changing. Statistics show that the Earth is very slowly getting warmer, especially over the past 150 to 200 years, thanks to the Industrial Revolution and the invention of power-driven machinery that burns fossil fuels. As this continues to happen, important changes will occur. Oce... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Childhood Development How to help your child make the transition from your bed to his own: 2 of 15
If you are like me, it was just too hard to put your baby in their crib at night. And for those who breastfed their babies, putting them in your bed next to you was just way too easy for those middle-of-the-night feedings. Now your baby isn't such a little baby anymore and is kicking YOU out of the bed. What do you do? How do... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips on relationships and marriage: 8 of 19
With the divorce rate rising, it is important to realize what makes a good, strong marriage. I've seen my own marriage evolve over the 5 years that my husband and I have been together and often wondered why we've made it and others haven't. Oh, we've had rough patches that were close to divorce, but we have always worked thro... More..
Food & Drink > Poultry Recipes Recipes: Low-fat chicken Parmesan: 6 of 13
Being a stay-at-home mom, I have learned how to make quick, delicious, and nutritious meals for my young family. One of my favorites is this Easy Chicken Parmesan. It only takes about 40 minutes to prepare and cook. You and your family will love it!Ingredients:4 boneless, skinless chicken breasts1 egg, beaten1 cup Reduced Fat... More..
Autos > Car Reviews Car reviews: Nissan Armada: 1 of 2
The Nissan Armada is a full-size, luxury SUV. It offers two models, the SE and the LE. When driving one of these babies, heads will turn because these are the new thing!Armadas offer a lot of extras, but safety comes standard. Every Armada comes with rear sonar systems and most even have a front sonar system for those hard to... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Tips for connecting with the local culture while on vacation: 7 of 11
My best piece of advice for traveling, especially to other countries, is to do lots of research. Make sure you understand the exchange rate so you can plan your finances accordingly. What are the customs? You don't want to offend anyone by doing or saying something (i.e. the recent Richard Gere incident) that is taboo in that... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Losing weight after giving birth: 4 of 5
We've all heard women complain about how difficult it is to lose weight after having a baby. The easiest thing is to try not to gain too much weight during your pregnancy in the first place. But most women have a hard time curbing the cravings or finding the energy to exercise. So here are some ways to help you after having y... More..
Arts & Humanities > Colonial & Early American History The colonists' effect on the Native American population: 21 of 23
Because of my Native American heritage, I have always been interested in the history of the country, early colonists, and of course, the natives of this great land. What interests me most, however, is the impact colonists had on Native Americans. Immigration and settlement by those from other lands completely changed the Nati... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods How to cut fat in cooking: 23 of 25
Many recent studies have shown that more and more Americans are obese. Many of these are young children. These studies have brought some much needed attention to low-fat cooking. It can be easy and still just as delicious as some of those higher fat food items.One way to cut the fat is to choose leaner meats. Beef and pork ca... More..