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As a member of the "Teacher Cadette Corps", I began teaching children to read while I was in fifth grade. I would like to give a shout-out to the Hartford Courant and other newspapers for printing the story wa-a-ay back when - like forty years ago. Although

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Style & Beauty > Shoes How to buy shoes that will be comfortable: 1 of 5
Shopping for shoes during the late part of the afternoon or in the evening is the best way to learn to buy shoes that will be comfortable. However, if you buy shoes in the early part of the day, try them on and walk around your home in them for a while to make sure they feel okay on your feet before going out in them. When y... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Perfume reviews: Britney Spears' In Control: 2 of 5
In 2004 Elizabeth Arden - Canadian born cosmetics tycoon who built her empire in the United States - released "Curious" - a fragrance endorsed by Britney Jean Spears adding another dimension to Spears' ongoing collection of successes. The singer, songwriter, dancer, actress and now fragrance connoisseur earned a whopping twe... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Perfume reviews: Gwen Stefani's L: 3 of 7
After launching her climb to success as lead singer of rock band "No Doubt" in 1992, Gwen Renee Stefani has since received recognition as singer, songwriter, fashion designer, actress and now fragrance connoisseur. Born in America in October of 1969, Stefani found herself in stardom in 1995 when No Doubt climbed the charts w... More..
Style & Beauty > Jewelry All about birthstones: 12 of 27
"A Mother's Ring! Is this for me?" Blush. Blush. Grin. Grin. "It's so beautiful. I would never have guessed you guys would've thought to get me one!" Around my finger went the shiny gold band. More blushing and grinning went my color and expression. My erect fingers spread in a horizontal fashion. My eyes scrutinized the fiv... More..
Style & Beauty > Style & Beauty (Other) Are false fingernails worth the money?: 8 of 18
Caring for your own fingernails while convenient can be a thwarting task at times even if you prefer doing your own nails. Shopping for the right products can be fun and assuaging and finding time to snip, buff, and file your nails can be just as gratifying even if family members are around while you prep your nails. However... More..
Style & Beauty > Shoes Tips for teaching kids to tie their sneakers: 1 of 2
Learning to tie their own sneakers is like one of the milestones of preschool life. After learning to walk and muddling their way through the terrible twos, preschoolers learn to count to ten, learn to recite the alphabet, and to recognize numbers and letters, and with the right encouragement and guidance, many even learn to... More..
Style & Beauty > Skin Care (Other) Safe and effective wart removal techniques: 1 of 2
Nothing can be as unsightly as a wart obtruding from the skin. Somehow, having a wart may be worse than having a pimple due to negative connotations attached it. If you find yourself with one of these unsightly skin elevations or you're looking to help someone else rid their obtrusion, you've come to the right place. There a... More..
Style & Beauty > Hair Care Hair dryer reviews: HairArt D3803 Ionic Hair Dryer: 1 of 1
Want to dry your hair quickly and moisturize it at the same time? You just may be able to do that with the shiny sleek silvery blue HairArt D3803 Ionic Hair Dryer. The modern day HairArt D3803 Ionic Hair Dryer uses "negative ionic" water droplet technology to reduce sizes of water molecules on your wet hair in order to allow... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Dressing to look 10 years younger: 3 of 5
You might be happy to learn that dressing to look ten years younger could be a lot easier than you think. This is because dressing to look ten years younger can easily be accomplished by imitating fashion conscious media personalities. Classy newscasters and movie stars tend to dress for success whenever they are on the air ... More..
Style & Beauty > Perfumes & Fragrances Perfume reviews: Sean John's Unforgivable for Men: 2 of 3
Sean John is not just a name on a bottle it's an extension of well known singer, producer, mogul Sean John Combs otherwise known as Diddy and previously known as Puff Diddy. Combs' recognition as a philanthropist, clothes designer, chief executive officer and now fragrance designer has inspired some to consider him a modern ... More..