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Relationships & Family > Successful Dating Best ways to catch the attention of the opposite sex: 1 of 11
One of the toughest things to do is catch the eye of the person you would like to get to know a whole lot better. Sure, they may already know you but, how to get them to really notice you and be interested enough to pursue something can be easier said than done. From my personal experience, it is often better to temper trying... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Parenthood Parenting: How to spend quality time with kids: 5 of 37
It is important to remember that seeing each other all the time does not amount to spending quality time together. After a long day at work, the hardest thing to do is not take the rest of the night off. It is completely understandable that all you want to do is relax in front of the TV and read the paper. But, your kids have... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: What happened?: 1 of 6
My mind is dryThirst fills my dreamsI feel uninspiredThere is a void where words once flowed The reason used to be a wonderWhy others found writing all that hardIt did not feel like work The thoughts flowed like fine wineThrough mind to fingertips and keysUnhampered, unimpaired My muse brings chemistry with herSparks fly as a... More..
Home & Garden > Home Interior How to organize your home and keep it that way: 2 of 10
No matter how good your intentions may be, without the right tools in place it is impossible to maintain a well organized home. The trouble is that we are often too busy being hard on ourselves or feeling helpless to really take stalk, and take control. Following a few simple rules will help get your home in shape for visitor... More..
Computers & Technology > Identity Theft & Internet Scams Identity theft protection tips: 1 of 5
The Internet is a wonderful thing. At the touch of a button you can find anything you need to know or buy. You can communicate with just about anybody. It keeps people in touch and saves oodles of time. You don't have to stand in line at the bank or go to the library to find out if the book you want is available. In fact, you... More..
Parenting & Pregnancy > Child Development Issues Are imaginary friends good for children?: 1 of 5
There is a world of difference between imagination and creativity. Creativity is the ability to take what is available and make something new with it. Imagination is the brain's compensation for a lack of something it needs to move from where it is to where it needs to be. Creativity in children is often fuelled by imaginatio... More..
Computers & Technology > Computers & Technology (Other) Is technology making us lazy?: 1 of 5
There is no denying that technology is making us lazy. There is a universal trend toward mediocrity, with too many people becoming satisfied with just getting by, rather than striving for excellence. There is more value placed on the quantity of things that we can do, rather than quality of our output. It is a sad state of ev... More..
Relationships & Family > Couple Communication When is it the right time to talk about sex?: 1 of 5
Figuring out when to bring up sex can be exciting and nerve racking. After all, sex is such an intimate and intimidating topic. It is natural to worry that bringing it up at the wrong time may fizzle a romantic spark. On the other hand, communication is the only way to have a truly meaningful relationship. Bring It Up Slowly ... More..
Health & Fitness > Brain & Nerve Conditions Why your brain can't always make good decisions: 1 of 5
We can only make decisions based on what is known at the time. Without the benefit of hindsight, or the all-seeing-eye, it is perfectly natural that sometimes, some decisions are not the best ones. This inability to flawlessly execute optimal choice selection is further compounded by things like emotion, lack of sleep, hunger... More..
Creative Writing > Poetry Poetry: Captions: 1 of 5
A quick synopsis of a thousand words A look into its heart A surface graze Back here inside her head it sits Because of this she sits and thinks Before the next disaster Capitalized anticipation of images upheld Commercialized redundancy Comically simplified More..