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I live in this world; I've moved too much to say any one place is my "home". There is an essay about that in Family Life, Reflections, under "Going Back Home."

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Creative Writing > Reflections Reflections: Going back home: 8 of 23

In Spanish and Italian, there is one word, "casa" (with a slight difference in pronunciation), that means both "house" and "home." There is no distinction between where one lives and where one's place is, where one belongs. Well, there is "paese" in Italian, which usually is preceded by a possessive pronoun, as, I assume, is...
Parenting & Pregnancy > Children's Activities (Other) Fun kid activities on a tight budget: 11 of 22

Keeping Your Kids Occupied Doesn't Have to Cost Money! My children keep themselves busy, but that doesn't necessarily mean they're having fun! While hanging out at home, my husband and I often hear complaints of pushing, kicking, name calling, etc. That's when we know we need to get them out of the house, but what to do? And...
Health & Fitness > Health Care The benefits of chiropractic care after a car accident: 6 of 8

Many people view chiropractors as non-legitimate medical practitioners, yet chiropractic care has helped many, often where conventional medicine has failed. I know little about the science behind chiropractic care, but it made a huge difference to me when I was rear-ended at 6 months of pregnancy, suffering severe whiplash. ...
Health & Fitness > Allergies & Asthma (Other) Tips for relieving sinus pressure: 14 of 15

Drain Those Darn Sinuses! Here are some tips for draining the sinuses easily, though, of course, these are only temporary solutions. 1. Give yourself a mini steam bath. Heat a pot of water on the stove, then put menthol, eucalyptus oil, or a small dollop of Vick's Vapor Rub in the water. Take the pot off the stove and hold y...