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I am a stay at home mom of three. Our son, Daniel, is 8 and has severe cerebral palsy. Samuel is 6 and is my character. He is very smart. He is way above average in word recognition. We just had a baby girl in November. Rachel is my pride. She is so beautiful.

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Pets & Animals > Pet Ownership Teaching children the responsibility of caring for pets: 4 of 33

Mom, I want a dog. Dad can I have a cat? We have all heard this before. As any parent knows, this question brings one to our minds: Is my child able and willing to care properly for this pet? The answer is yes. Here are some simple tips to let your child take on the care for another living thing. First, make a list of chores...
Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Save money and help the environment! How to repurpose household items: 4 of 24

We have one Earth. My ideas are for reusing household items with your children in activities that they will enjoy. Water or Soda Bottles 1. My son loves bowling. He began using my old water bottles to make a bowling game. He lines up ten water bottles into a triangle and uses a soft ball. This is less expensive than going bo...
Food & Drink > Cookware & Cutlery Product reviews: George Foreman grills: 4 of 23

George Foreman Grills are the best invention. Anyone who loves to cook needs to have one. First, there are sizes from small to large. There are indoor/outdoor grills. These are great when cooking a variety of foods at one time. You can prepare an entire meal on one of these. All of the following plus more information can be ...
Autos > Driving & Safety Avoiding car theft: 3 of 13

How to not have your car stolen? Ride a bicycle. Just kidding. The world is becoming a scary place lately with the economy in dire straits and the increase in the crime rate. People are searching for ways to make money regardless of who they take it from or how they get it. Here are some simple steps to keeping your car and ...
Education > Adult Education Teaching 'problem' students: 3 of 9

First of all, the term problem student needs to be revised to read "students with problems". A child that demonstrates undesirable behaviors or attitudes just needs more attention from the teacher. This is not always easily accomplished because of the demands of the other students. A good teacher will do the following in man...
Relationships & Family > Family Life Planning a family reunion: 6 of 15

A family reunion can either be a time to look forward to or something to dread. It all depends on the who, when, where, what and fun of it all. There are many things to consider before planning and attending a reunion. In my family we each bring our own food and come together for games. In my husband's family each year the m...
Style & Beauty > Vintage & Bargain Clothing Where to go for vintage wedding dresses: 3 of 7

A vintage wedding gown is able to be found by looking in various places. This article will describe how to start looking for the wedding gown of your dreams. 1. Look in the yellow pages under second-hand or consignment shops. Some people take wedding gowns to these places as either a donation or a way to resell the gown with...
Travel > Travel Planning & Advice Planning a family summer vacation on a budget: 31 of 66

With today's global economic status dwindling, the smart traveler looks for bargains. There are many places to find bargains while traveling. My family is on a limited budget. We also have a child in a wheelchair so planning a vacation takes a lot of effort on my part. Here are the steps that I go through while planning a va...
Health & Fitness > Medical Issues (Other) Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD) & heartburn: Symptoms and treatment: 7 of 14

Do you ever wake up at night with a burning in your chest and regret eating that chili dog? Sure, we all do once in a while. How about waking up on nights when all you had to eat was a bowl of cereal? If you experience a burning in your chest frequently and there is no pattern or clear cause to the burn, then you may have ac...
Education > Education (Other) What place do libraries have in our education system today, considering the rise in Internet-based research?: 32 of 62

A library should be considered a house of knowledge just waiting to be explored. There are many things to do at a library. I personally rent videos and dvds that I have never seen. I have taken my son to Story Time at the public library. This was a great opportunity for him to interact with other children his age, learn new ...