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Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenting Tips Why parents should participate actively in their child's education

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When babies are born they are like little blank sheets of paper. As they grow the stimulation and exposure they experience are recorded on these little blank pieces of paper with indelible ink-they are like sponges. The good thing is that they respond to positive stimulus in positive ways. The bad thing is that they respond t... More..

Politics, News & Issues > Environmental Awareness Save money and help the environment! How to repurpose household items

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Many Americans are moving their work venues from downtown to downstairs. Spare bedrooms or rooms abandoned by college kids are being turned into home offices everyday and with that comes issues of space,comfort and organization. One pet problem that swamps the home office is paper buildup. Stacks and stacks of material in var... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: Plus size clothes

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I wasn't always a plus size. When I met my husband I was quite svelte. I put my life in his hands and this is the thanks I get. I shouldn't be surprised-I've seen how he takes care of his shoes-what made me think he'd take any better care of my appearance? Of course it is not fair to blame it all on him, but I will have to sa... More..

Arts & Humanities > Artists & Artwork Biography: Claude Monet

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Known as the "Father of Impressionism" Claude Monet displeased art critics during the last part of the nineteenth century. They thought his work to be sloppy and unfinished-they said he was lazy. However, anyone who has attempted to paint in the Impressionist style, will tell you it is easier said than done. To capture value ... More..

Arts & Humanities > Making Art Fun art projects for teens

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As a middle school art teacher, I find myself struggling to find projects that teens enjoy. Children this age are very self conscious and often "hold back" when creating rather than risk drawing attention to themselves or their work. Another thing that turns teens off is traditional art history lessons. I prefer to introduce ... More..

Celebrations & Holidays > Wedding Planning How to plan a wedding in one month

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The question has been popped, the ring has been rung, and now it is time to set the date. The eager couple just can't wait so four weeks from tonight they will be man and wife, to have and to hold up the mothers of the bride and groom after the last guest has left and the party is over. Never fear there is a formula to weddin... More..

Creative Writing > Humor Humor: A trip to the dentist

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It was just an ordinary day. But, my tooth hurt and I needed assistance. The lady on the phone was exceptionally nice, she even had this cute little southern drawl which gave me that down home feeling that everything was going to be fine. "Come on in around 10:45 and we'll see what's going on." Well, I knew what was going on,... More..

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