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Food & Drink > Salad Recipes Recipes: Corn, bean and tomato salad: 2 of 14
When making a salad based so heavily on these relatively sweet veggies, it's important to decide early on: salty, sweet, or savory? Because this decision is a tough one, here are some hints on three kinds of corn, bean, and tomato salads that are sure to wow you and your guests.Before starting out, if possible, find the fres... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Summer Camps & Fun Tips for family summer fun: 5 of 30
Imagination and fresh air. Fireflies and bullfrogs. Summertime brings with it warmth, free time, and a certain intangible feeling of limitless possibilities. Time spent with the family during these sunny months will likely form a child's best memories. Here are a few tips to make summertime a special time. You don't need to ... More..
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice How to keep your travel document safe: 2 of 12
When abroad, your are nothing without your travel documents. Luckily, it's easy to keep them safe if you follow some simple guidelines. Despite the desirability of tourist documents on the black market and despite the proclivity of humans to lose the one thing they need at the worst time imaginable, it is possible to keep yo... More..
Autos > SUVs SUVs: Are they worth it?: 2 of 12
While advertisements compel us to believe an SUV is worth it, the simple truth is that it's not. Imagine this: a rugged man packs up his suburban family and sets off on a rarely traveled road, bravely treading through the mud, navigating the dense forest, and eventually coming out atop a beautiful vista at sunset. This image... More..
Travel > South & Central America Travel destinations: Belize: 3 of 16
For a country the size of New Hampshire, Belize has some of the most diverse offerings in terms of people, ecology, and accommodations around. While budget travelers often pass this country by in favor of its cheaper neighbors Mexico and Guatemala, and while well-funded explorers regularly dismiss the country as backwater an... More..
Pets & Animals > Animal Rights & Issues Have 'Animal Rights' gone too far?: 14 of 73
Of course animal rights have not gone too far. Have women's rights gone too far? Have civil rights gone to far? Historically, western civilizations have dominated those they feel to be mentally inferior. Once the intelligence of another being is finally established, however, we suddenly believe it crucial to give that being ... More..
Health & Fitness > Allergies Food allergy prevention in children: 1 of 5
Nothing is scarier than knowing that your child could have a deadly reaction to something as basic as food. According to the ASCIA, an Australian group of Clinical Allerigsts and Immunologists, there are several steps that can be taken to help minimize the risk of having a child with food allergies. Before exploring how to p... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Eggs in low-fat diets: 2 of 9
While an egg a day may not keep the doctor away, there is no reason not to incorporate eggs into your low fat diet. After all, there's a fantastic source of protein, they're cheap, and they're versatile. As with anything else, once you learn a little bit about the egg and its uses, you'll not only no longer worry about havin... More..
Food & Drink > Diet, Health & Organic Foods Beginner's guide to low fat cooking: 4 of 16
Low fat cooking can be some of the best tasting food around. Better yet? The nuturients will make you feel fantastic without the fat that can make you feel weighted down. Even better than that? It's easy. Before embarking on a low fat diet, you must first take a look at your current eating habits. Chances are, you'll have to ... More..
Education > Reading & Writing Skills Guided Reading as an instructional strategy: 2 of 8
Guided Reading is the most successful tool in increasing a student's reading level, confidence in reading, and future abilities in the classroom. Every educator Pre-K through 8 should be engaging in guided reading on a daily basis. How to do this?How do I get started with Guided Reading?Guided reading is a a time when student... More..