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Health & Fitness > Nutrition & Health Issues How to lose weight after menopause: 1 of 6

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...
Celebrations & Holidays > Engagements & Proposals Best questions to ask the groom before marriage: 7 of 33

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-brea...
Relationships & Family > Elderly Parents & Care Finding free time while caring for a parent with Alzheimer's: 2 of 5

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...
Relationships & Family > Tips for Marital Happiness Tips for a long lasting marriage: 43 of 89

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. T...
Style & Beauty > Clothes (Other) The use of bamboo fabric in fashion: 1 of 1

Is Bamboo fabric environmentally friendly or not so friendly? Benefits of Bamboo Fabric Bamboo 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 b...
Religion & Spirituality > Christian Beliefs & Culture How easily obtainable is heaven: 12 of 19

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 qu...
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Insights Thoughts on thankfulness: 23 of 29

Twelve Ways to Make Thanksgiving More Meaningful Our 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 w...
Relationships & Family > Married Life Great gift ideas for your wife: 22 of 25

If your wife is materialistic, buy her the biggest diamond you can afford. Even that may not be enough to keep you out of the doghouse. You have my sympathy. But, for the greatest majority of men (I hope), I know just what your wife wants. This will work for her birthday or for any anniversary. For extra points, you can do t...
Hobbies & Games > Kids Crafts How crafts projects can help you spend quality time with your children: 8 of 9

Quality time with your children is probably the most important gift you can give them This can also be said about spending time with your Grandchildren. Participating in crafts with them will create a great bond between you and your grandchild. It will allow you to teach them values without being "preachy" and will create me...