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Education > Homeschooling The legacy of John Holt and the 'unschooling' movement: 1 of 8

What kind of a word is "unschooling", anyway?According to www.unschooler.com, "Unschoolers are concerned with learning or becoming educated, not with doing school.'"Galileo, a definite unschooling proponent, said "You cannot teach a man anything; you can only help him to find it within himself." That's the idea.Unschooling is... More..
Business > Marketing Steps to creating a successful small business marketing plan: 1 of 5

9 Surefire Ways to Make Your Marketing Work as Hard as You Do.You want a business you can be proud of. Starting your own business is easy. Go down to your local government office, sign the paperwork, hang up your shingle and away you go. Getting people to buy from you? That seems to be the hard part, but it doesn't have to be... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Tips for dealing with nudity at the spa: 1 of 5

You've been to the spa before, but only for a pedicure or a facial. Now you're there for a massage and you have to get naked. Somehow, you hadn't planned for this. A few tips for how to deal with the awkwardness of social nakedness:* They've seen it all beforeMasseuses, waxers, and all kinds of spa attendants do this for a li... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Tips for saving at the spa: 1 of 3

You want to relax, be pampered, and look beautiful, but you don't want to break the bank. Here's how to enjoy your trip to the spa without losing your house.1. Research, research, research. Like in everything else in life, forewarned is forearmed. Check out the spas website and brochures before you go so you know exactly what... More..
Arts & Humanities > Buying & Selling Art Making a living as a visual artist in the US: 8 of 22

5 Tips To Avoid Becoming A Starving ArtistSo you're an artist. That's great. We need more artists. But you want to make a living at it? That's another thing altogether. According to recent statistics, the average visual artist (as in someone who is already making enough money to call themselves an artist on a census form) mak... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) What to expect on your first visit to the spa: 1 of 2

Your first visit to the spa is likely to be wonderful, but it's going to be weird. Here's a breakdown of what to expect.1. The receptionist is likely to be the most beautiful woman you've seen in a very long time. This is totally normal so try not to be intimidated. Spa receptionists have also been known to be rude. They can ... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) Creat a spa experience in your very own home: 1 of 2

5 Ways to Create The Spa Experience At Home1. Remember that the spa experience is about ambiance. Take some time to create an atmosphere in which you can relax and focus on what you're trying to do. It's virtually impossible to feel relaxed with four children screaming outside the door of a messy, cluttered bathroom. Make sur... More..
Health & Fitness > Kids Nutrition How to introduce new foods to children: 11 of 20

You want your kids to get their vitamins. You want to expand their taste buds. Here are six ways to encourage them to try new foods.Make it familiar.Sweet potatoes or parsnips cut into strips and baked look like fries, and are more likely to appeal to the younger set. If you're trying to get them to try marmalade, put it with... More..
Health & Fitness > Alternative Therapies Spa trends of 2007: 4 of 6

What's happening in the spa industry? Here are the top 9 new spa trends for 2007* Sleep. Spas are starting to understand that the world is chronically under-rested. New efforts are being launched to make spas as sleep-inducing as possible. Life coaches are being hired to deal with sleep debt issues, special exercise programs ... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin & Body (Other) Tips for finding an aesthetician school: 2 of 3

If being an aesthetician is your dream, taking the time to choose the right school is critical. You want to find the right place that will meet your needs and give you the opportunity to find your perfect job when you graduate. Here are some no-fail tips to finding the school to launch your career.1. Talk to the owners and di... More..