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Sports & Recreation > Camping The positive attributes of camping: 1 of 20
Going camping is one of the most rewarding, exciting, and relaxing activities available in this ever-shrinking "modern" world. Getting away from it all is very therapeutic for both body and soul. At first it seems that it's just a giant hassle, but when that million-dollar vista comes into view while driving to the campground... More..
Relationships & Family > Relationships & Family (Other) How to make relationships with others work: 1 of 14
"Two people meet, fall deeply in love, and live happily ever after" is just simply not the way it happens for most folks. Ask around; what are the stories you hear from your friends, your parents, others who have had numerous experiences with all sorts of relationships? One common, consistent theme is that relationships are a... More..
Arts & Humanities > European History The history of the Berlin Wall: 2 of 16
On this date twenty years ago, November 9, 1989, the 28-mile Berlin Wall falls as jubilant crowds gathered, some climbing on top of the wall to break off large pieces. Just two years before in West Berlin, then President Ronald Reagan stated in a speech, "General Secretary Gorbachev, if you seek peace, if you seek prosperity ... More..
Business > Advertising How to design effective business cards: 1 of 7
Your business card is one of the most effective marketing tools in your business. Powerful, well-designed business cards will leave your client with a strong sense of professionalism, credibility, and expertise. However, if your business card is sub-par, there's a good chance it's going to end up in the trash with all the oth... More..
Personal Finance > Financial Planning Teaching kids about money management: 17 of 48
Money is a wonderful thing. It does indeed make the world go round, or at least make living in the world just a little bit easier. Unemployment, medical issues, or even a stretch of time between jobs may cause a change of economic lifestyle. Times of living on less income or even a loss of income are commonplace in today's fa... More..
Pets & Animals > Vets & Pet Health Tips for getting rid of fleas on your pet: 3 of 8
One summer day as my kids played with our dogs, I scooped up my 2 year-old daughter and noticed tiny specks flicking all over her. We had a flea problem, and I had to get on top of it fast! It's rather disgusting actually. Fleas can be a year-round problem in some parts of the U.S., especially in the warm, humid months of spr... More..
Religion & Spirituality > Spiritual Life How to take life changing decisions and change your destiny: 3 of 7
Sometimes what a person believes to be true can actually control their life and hold them back from some potentially beneficial processes, relationships, and rewards. One of the most common controlling beliefs is that failure is bad, that mistakes should be avoided at all costs. This type of controlling belief can cause peopl... More..
Computers & Technology > Internet Tips How to write a successful and popular blog: 6 of 12
The world is now your neighborhoodThe internet, social media and blogging are literally altering our social reality. The days of sitting out on the front porch and casually speaking with your neighbors as they stroll through the neighborhood on a cool evening seem a distant memory for most Baby Boomers. That neighborly experi... More..
Business > Advertising Business cards: Tips on making them effective: 3 of 6
There's a restaurant in my city that has stapled the business cards of everyone who ever ate there over the years. I've always wondered how they get past a fire inspection. Business cards are stapled to the walls, the ceilings, every inch of space is covered in business cards. As you look at all those cards - most of them are... More..
Education > Homeschooling Homeschooling in the jungle: 1 of 2
The Best Reason To Homeschool My Kids More than ever around the U.S., people are asking, what are the best reasons to homeschool my kids? There must be some pretty compelling arguments because homeschools are on the rise in the U.S. In December of 2008, the U.S. Department of Education released a report entitled, "1.5 Million... More..