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Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best questions to ask the groom before marriage: 4 of 45
Communication is the most important activity that should happen in a "before marriage" relationship. It has been said that you may not get truthful answers. However, I believe you will gain valuable insight that will help you to decide if this is the person you really want to spend your life with. If the issue is a deal-break... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to lose weight after menopause: 1 of 8
Losing weight when you are post-menopausal is especially hard. One of the reasons is that the metabolism drastically slows down after menopause. My husband jokingly tells me that "my fire has gone out". (He is referring to my complaints about burning calories. He knows better than to imply it for any other reason.) I haven't ... More..
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Finding free time while caring for a parent with Alzheimer's: 2 of 7
Caring for a parent who has Alzheimer's disease is both exhausting and rewarding. I have been traveling down that road since July 2003. In 2001, my husband and I chose to rent out our home and move in with my parents in order to spare them from having to give up their home and familiar surroundings. My father had not been in ... More..
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips for a long lasting marriage: 54 of 138
On July 5, 2007, my husband and I celebrated our 41st anniversary. I think, in today's world, 41 years qualifies as a long marriage. Neither my husband nor I would presume to take complete credit for the longevity of out marriage. We consider it as a blessing from God in that He continually redeems our faults and failures. Th... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition Tips How to add fiber to your diet: 4 of 10
There are multiple reasons that one should make sure their diet includes the proper amount of fiber. Some of the health conditions that benefit from high fiber diets are: high blood cholesterol, obesity, certain types of cancers (i.e.; breast, colon, prostate) diabetes, and the most recognized one-constipation. The recommende... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How easily obtainable is heaven: 12 of 26
IT IS CERTAINLY NOT AS HARD AS SOME PEOPLE TRY TO MAKE IT! Most people who believe in heaven and hell believe that one gets there by good works. Sadly, a lot of people who consider themselves Christians also subscribe to this non-biblical belief. In all of life, there is a standard or benchmark that lets one know what the qua... More..
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best questions to ask the bride before marriage: 25 of 52
These are a few question ideas for guys to ask their girlfriend BEFORE they propose.1)Try asking her what kind of man she wants her husband to be. That will tell you almost everything you need to know about what kind of wife she will be2)Ask her to tell you what she feels her mother did that was right (or wrong) and if she pl... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) The use of bamboo fabric in fashion: 1 of 2
Is Bamboo fabric environmentally friendly or not so friendly?Benefits of Bamboo FabricBamboo has been very trendy and popular for use in flooring and other household products. Bamboo has also been gaining popularity as an environmentally friendly clothing fabric. It is true that bamboo fabric has many traits that make it bett... More..
Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues Best sources of healthful proteins: 13 of 22
There are so many healthy ways to get protein into your diet. And most of them are really tasty. Meat is probably the best-known source of protein. Chicken and fish are the lowest fat ones. You can now get ground beef that is only 4-5% fat and have another excellent low fat source for protein. Protein is also in most types of... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Thoughts on thankfulness: 21 of 35
Twelve Ways to Make Thanksgiving More MeaningfulOur family is not one that thinks you have to always do things the same way. In Thanksgivings past we have had turkey and dressing and all the traditional fixings. We have also had Tamales at Thanksgiving. We have even had a big pot of Pinto Beans and Cornbread. One year, it was... More..