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Religion & Spirituality > Meditation & Prayer Relaxation: Releasing stress: 5 of 32
As I write this I am sitting beside a dog with anxiety. The constant frenzied licking of his paws and the blanket beneath him drives my stress level upwards. I remember though that it does nothing to help him (or me) if I respond with annoyance, and allow my frustrations to overwhelm me. Instead, I do something so primal it ... More..
Pets & Animals > Dog Psychology Why your dog hates your boyfriend or girlfriend: 3 of 18
Sometimes even the friendliest dog can pick an enemy. If this enemy is a new addition to your life it can be stressful and annoying to say the least. This sort of animal to person conflict can happen for several reasons. The good news in there are just as many ways to turn it around. Causes and cures: 1)Jealousy? Your dog mi... More..
Hobbies & Games > Board Games Great board games for kids: 3 of 18
Children of different ages will have different gaming interests. However there are some games that translate beyond the age range recommended on the box just from the sheer fun they inspire. Depending on many things, including how shy, hyper, good natured or smart your child is, different games will appeal to them. Among my ... More..
Hobbies & Games > Video Game Reviews Online video game reviews: Great Tree: 2 of 12
Great Tree is a fairy game with a simple flavor. The art work featured during the storyline is expressed with the sort of sketches just about any fan of fairies will adore. The storyline itself is written as well as spoken and although it often borders on circuitous it fits with the theme of dark versus light. The game itsel... More..
Hobbies & Games > Crafts (Other) How to create works of art without knowing how to draw: 2 of 12
Not everyone is interested in drawing (or good at it). Whether you're interested but need practice and want to make something else in the meantime, or you're not interested and want an artistic alternative, there are many other ways to make art. WAYS TO CREATE ART WITHOUT DRAWING- 1) Sculpting clay. This might seem intimidat... More..
Home & Garden > Gardening (Other) Tips for watering your garden: 2 of 12
Watering a garden might seem fairly straight forward. Of course it is to an extent, but that doesn't mean a few helpful tips couldn't make your life easier. When I first began gardening I was young, ignorant and in love with a green watering can. I've come a long way since those early days and my plants thank me for it by th... More..
Sciences > Zoology How animals have developed symbiotic relationships with their environments over time: 1 of 6
Symbiosis is a term scientists use to describe animals and plants living together. Over time species have found ways of working together, or using one another to get ahead. The three types of symbiosis are mutualism, commensalism and parasitism. Throughout the animal kingdom examples can be found. MUTUALISM This type of symb... More..
Relationships & Family > Family Bonding Getting your family to work together as a team: 1 of 6
It isn't always easy to get several independent (or even dependant) people on the same page. Families these days don't work to earn their daily bread together, they don't connect as often and they certainly aren't scandalized by divorce. However, with some creative thinking, and some extra effort even shaky families can beco... More..
Arts & Humanities > Making Art How to overcome artist's block: 7 of 41
Artist's block, just like any creative block, isn't as debilitating as it might seem. In fact I like to think of it as the great separator. Anyone can have artistic inspiration, but it is the people who keep working in between spurts that are true artists. If you're suffering from blockage do the following: 1) Keep working. ... More..
Society & Lifestyle > Personal Morals & Values Why we make mistakes: 41 of 236
We make mistakes so that we can learn from them. If you ask my grandma there are two types of mistakes, honest mistakes and dishonest mistakes. Both types are embarrassing but the latter is exceptionally so. An honest mistake is the sort that you make because you didn't know any better. They stem from bad luck, ignorance or ... More..