When I became pregnant with my daughter, Aubrey, I was 21 years old, freshly married and scared to death! I read all the books, including the "What to Expect" series (even the infant and toddler ones). All these books gave us "one size fits all" k...
Learn the Meanings of Rose Colors (05 Aug 2005)
Giving a bouquet of beautiful roses makes a clear statement: the receiver of the flowers is dear to the giver in some meaningful way. Different than giving just a bouquet of flowers, roses imply 'Hey, I really mean this!" The giver has made the ef...
Requiem for the Paper Trail (24 Nov 2005)
The Paper Trail: birth certificates, baptism and confirmation records, report cards, school files, club reports, diplomas, marriage certificates, divorce records, telephone books, city directories, military records, membership lists, court records...
Storytelling: Making Sense Out of Important Life Events (22 Oct 2005)
Did you know that most of us are naturally predisposed to hear, remember, and tell stories?
And our stories have themes: family history, births, deaths, education, food and recipes, grandparents, journeys, romance, military (war) stories an...
Illness - A Familys Response (24 Oct 2005)
When a family member becomes ill, whether for a week, for a few months, or with a long-term or terminal illness, each individual has a reaction and the entire family unit has a reaction.
Frequently I am asked by family members and by those w...
Kids Party Theme Ideas (05 Sep 2005)
A party theme for a kids birthday parties create a consistent festive feeling placing a fun focus on the event. Party Themes should flow throughout the birthday. Use kids party theme for invitations, party theme thank yous, decorations, party fa...
Family Storytelling Develops the Imagination (25 Feb 2006)
Storytelling is the art and tradition of passing folk tales, family history, morals and values, and sometimes, vital information from one generation to the other. From all that we know about human history, we have been telling each other stories ...
Your Family Beliefs and Attitudes Affect You Today: Learning to Embrace Them or Replace Them (16 Jan 2006)
We are imprinted, positively and negatively, by the beliefs, attitudes, values and behaviors of those in our families.
For thousands of years people have passed along their wisdom and knowledge and built on the past and moved forward into th...
The Joys and Dreads of Giving and Receiving Gifts (06 Mar 2006)
What do you think about giving and receiving gifts? Are you an enthusiastic, appreciative receiver or does getting a gift make you feel uncomfortable? Are you a spirited gift giver picking up small (or large) tokens of your esteem and affection w...
High School Graduation Party Ideas For Easy Party Planning (06 Jan 2006)
It's not too early to start planning for the graduate's big day. Here are a few ideas to help you get started.
Give out fun 2006 sunglasses for all the kids to wear, and a crown for the special graduate
Invitations
Create...
How to Host a Superb Kid Birthday Party! (12 Apr 2006)
How do you plan a children's birthday party... and still remain sane?
Relax, don't panic and keep it as simple as possible is the answer.
Kids don't care if the room has been vacuumed and cleaned. Think about it for a moment, kid's wi...
Towel Selection - a Brief Guide to Choosing Towels (22 Aug 2005)
Choosing the right towel at the right price isn't that easy these days...
a quick search for "towels" on the internet, shows us the huge array of textiles, styles, finishes and weights of towel that are available...
With so much...
Moving Company Guide (15 Feb 2006)
Your decision in finding the right moving company should be made at least 4-8 weeks in advance. This will leave you plenty of time to book the moving company and prepare for any unexpected obstacles which might arise.
In general, moving comp...
New Year, New Life (14 Feb 2006)
In this age of information when knowledge abounds, many "Truths" remain hidden. As Internetters, ours is the opportunity to affect this.
If they only realized it, everyone knows something that can have a positive impact on others. A case in ...
Online Florist Guide (06 Feb 2006)
Flowers have always been a perfect gift for the ones you love. Whether it be a simple dandelion from a small child to an extravegant bouquet adorning a dining room table on Mother's Day, flowers are a classic way to show appreciation for just abou...
Back Pack Vacuums - Use the Correct Fit and Technique (15 Apr 2006)
*Back pack vacuums are an ideal way to make your job easier than you ever thought possible. Instead of excessive bending, as with a regular vacuum unit, this ergonomically designed machine was made to fit in order to provide maximum comfort. This ...
Lifes A Beach If You Can Fly (16 Dec 2005)
Of course, as we said, the beach isn't just for kids and teenagers. All the family can enjoy the shore provided there aren't "elbow-to-elbow" tourists. You can also do more than just get a tan (or a sunburn). Get up, get active, take to the skies....
Unique Things to Do at the Beach (03 Dec 2005)
The beach isn't just for kids and teenagers. All the family can enjoy the shore provided, of course, there aren't "elbow-to-elbow" tourists. You can also do more than just get a tan (or a sunburn). Get up and get active with some of these suggesti...
Finding the Right Adoption Agency (14 Dec 2005)
Adoption services and agencies are one of the most remarkable services in the world, because of the emotions involved. These are places where families who have been longing for years to have a child of their own are matched with children who have...
Ladder Safety for Workers (14 Apr 2006)
Ladders are an important tool for many professions of which window cleaners, builders, decorators, and agricultural workers are just a few. Many thousands of people use ladders on a daily basis, but the frequency with which they are used can crea...
