Autos > Buying Cars (Other) How to know a car dealership is reputable

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Finding a reputable car dealership can be a challenge in today's world, but it is possible. The key is to check out several before you choose one. The following is a list of things to look for so that you will know if you've found a trustworthy dealership, and tips on how to make them be honest with you without getting burn... More..

Health & Fitness > Weight Issues Simple tips for keeping your weight under control

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If I added up the total pounds I have lost and gained throughout my adult life, it would probably equal a whole other person. It is so easy to gain weight, but losing it is a terrible chore. Recently, research has shown that yo-yo dieting can be as bad as not dieting at all. I have come to the conclusion that before "dieti... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Lost at sea

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Floating endlessly on the waves The shore no longer beckons Surrounded by the billows and gales A force with which he reckons Longing and anguish fills his heart Faces fill his mind As the sun and salt beat down and sting He holds tight and waits for a sign Those he left are lifting prayers To the unseen One abov... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > After School A parent's guide to playground safety

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A trip to the playground is often just what the doctor ordered. It gets you and your kids out of the house and into the fresh air and sunshine and is usually just plain fun! Here are a few safety tips to make sure your next day at the playground doesn't end in a trip to the emergency room. 1. Choose a playground that ha... More..

Relationships & Family > Unique Gifts Unique and personal gifts for new moms

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As a new mom, I was captivated by all of the "stuff" available to make life with a new baby easier. I thoroughly enjoyed my baby shower and all of the adorable little outfits and gadgets. But because baby stuff is all so "cute" . . . after a while, I couldn't remember who had given me what. The thank you notes were all sen... More..

Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Praising God

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When all is well and times are good Gratitude fills my soul I thank God for his mercy and gifts And for making me whole When clouds roll in and lightening strikes And rain begins to fall I find myself wondering If He's really here at all When finally I manage to life my face And toward the heavens turn I praise ... More..

Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Methods How to make needles and shots less scary for children

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I will never forget it. My daughter was 3 weeks old and had to have her blood drawn. I laid her on the table and the lab tech tied a tiny tourniquet around her little leg. She gazed trustingly into my eyes as her heel was swabbed with alcohol and then. . .OW! The look of betrayal in her eyes was heartbreaking. She was cr... More..

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