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Relationships & Family > Married Life How to build harmonious families: 1 of 24

Harmony within family can sometimes seem like the ever-elusive dream. Large families with several children can often feel like they are living in a zoo! Just like any other type of relationship, family relationships must be nurtured and cultivated. Each person within the family has to be encouraged to be themselves, but in a ... More..
Personal Finance > Auto Insurance Why I am glad I have car insurance: 5 of 42
Insurance has saved me lots of money and heartache over the last three years. I can't imagine trying to drive without it.After realizing my insurance policy had lapsed weeks before, I finally purchased a new policy that would go into effect at 12:01 am that night. The next day, while driving through the intersection at a busy... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage Psychology How marriage cannot be defined by religion: 3 of 15

Marriage has become the topic of much controversy in recent years, largely due to society struggling to define exactly what types of relationship can be categorized as a lawful marriage. While I am an active practicing member of the United Methodist Church, and I hold my Christian beliefs as the core of who I am today, I firm... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice Tips for buying a fleece jacket: 1 of 4

Who can resist the cozy warmth of a fuzzy fleece jacket? The fabric that used to be synonymous with construction workers, loggers, and other outdoor types has made its entrance into the world of higher fashion, to secure itself as a staple fabric for cold weather wardrobes. When purchasing a fleece coat or jacket, there are a... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice How to wear workplace attire with style: 4 of 12
You've seen the army of suits walking down busy streets in the business districts of big cities. A sea of men and women clad in shades of black, gray, and brown hustle to and from their jobs each day, nice and homogenous. Who wants to blend in? There is no need to flout the dress code to look sharp and make a lasting impressi... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Adoption Step parent adoption: Why and how: 1 of 3
Blended families have become very common in today's world. Earlier generations might not have been aware of the existence of half-siblings, or step siblings and stepparents until closer to adulthood. Children now are much more familiar with the concept. Though the idea of blended families is much more accepted and supported t... More..
Style & Beauty > Clothing Tips & Advice When it is inappropriate to wear a T-shirt: 10 of 29
Most people have a drawer or closet full of T-shirts as part of their wardrobe. Jeans and T-Shirts have become a staple of high school and college students favorite dress for decades. With different styles, fits, colors, and graphics, there is a T-shirt for everyone. This, along with the comfort offered by the garment, often ... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Helping Kids Cope The pros and cons of children watching the daily news: 8 of 21
The decision to allow a child to watch the daily news is a highly individual and sensitive subject, Each child is different in the way that they take in and process information. Some children are very interested in watching the news, while others are not. For those information-hungry children that can't take their eyes of off... More..
Health & Fitness > Exercise & Weight Loss Mommy-baby exercises: This exercise really works!: 6 of 15
For new mothers, weight loss is often an important issue. Between feedings, diaper changes, spit-ups, doctor appointments, significant sleep loss, post-partum depression, and daily life, who has time to exercise, much less research a good program to start with? Creative moms have come up with a variety of Mommy-Baby exercises... More..
Relationships & Family > Marriage & Intimacy Enjoying marital bliss after the honeymoon stage: 16 of 29
Most people have heard the saying "the honeymoon is over". The end of the honeymoon stage of a new marriage can be the begining of one of many different stages. The important thing to remember is that all marriages go through phases and stages, and that each stage gives couples new opportunities to learn more about one anothe... More..