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A Day in the Life of a Mother© -
Arlene Wright-Correll (4,412)      Arlene Wright-Correll    Mother's Day is coming up on us fast and at 73 & 75 years old we still have one mother who will be 95 this year. Reflecting upon my personal 73 years of which 51 of them included motherhood I started to think about a day in my life today. These days I still get up about 5 or 6 a.m. opening up... ( added 2 days 8 hours ago.) |
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A Bitter Sweet Note -
Mary Fagan (649)   Mary Fagan Parents of music students everywhere! Listen up! I have found a surefire way to enhance the quality and quantity of band practice without the typical threatening and nagging once required to make you feel like you’re getting your money out of purchasing that instrument that your child swore... ( added 15 days 3 hours ago.) |
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Youth Is Wasted On The Young -
Mr. Keith (2,080)  Mr. Keith I am ready for another birthday and my age is kind of in limbo somewhere between being young and being old . I used to not even think about age unless it was to buy beer. Now I don't consume beer because I refuse to drink my calories. My children think I am old but I do not consider myself as... ( added 18 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Solanum rantonnetii – A Worthy Substitute For Bougainvillea -
 - Jonathan Ya'akobi (3,692)  Jonathan Ya'akobi If you are one of those people who would love a Bougainvillea in your garden, but are put off by its thorns, mess, and untidiness, then you may wish to consider planting Solanum rantonnetii as a replacement. Solanum rantonnetii is a medium to large shrub that has either white or deep purple... ( added 8 hours 34 minutes ago.) |
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How Much Should A Stay At Home Mom Make? -
Laura Trahan (29,574)   Laura Trahan A new study has been released just in time for Mother's Day detailing how much a mother would make if she received a salary for her work. The amount is phenomenal. Are you ready for how much mom is worth in monetary value? Brace yourself! According to a study done by salary.com, if a... ( added 1 day 8 hours ago.) |
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Jacaranda – A Great Landscape Tree For A Mediterranean And Warm Climate Garden -
- Jonathan Ya'akobi (3,692) Jonathan Ya'akobi The sight of a Jacaranda tree in full bloom has to be one of the great sights in gardening. The tree is totally smothered in lavender blue flowers, as its principle flowering season is the middle of spring when most of its branches are still bare of leaves. Growing wild in Brazil, Jacaranda is... ( added 3 days 9 hours ago.) |
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Grime isn't a crime! -
- Kay Elizabeth (1,989)  Kay Elizabeth I know I'm not alone in this but maybe will be the only one to confess in public that I have no plans to be one of the crowd. Spring cleaning frenzy season is upon us and I'm not falling for it! As women (and some men, let's not be stereotypical here!) across the nation twirl feather dusters... ( added 4 days ago.) |
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Drip Irrigation – The Three Factors That Mean Success Or Otherwise -
- Jonathan Ya'akobi (3,692) Jonathan Ya'akobi Other than lawns, watering the garden plants by means of drip irrigation is unquestionably more effective than by sprinklers and more efficient in terms of water management. Roughly speaking, drip irrigation, if installed and applied correctly, can save at least 20% of the water that is lost in... ( added 4 days 3 hours ago.) |
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The Subliminal Messages of Negative Imagery on Our Children -
- Angie Lewis (5,357)   Angie Lewis What is a parent to do about all of the negative imagery splashed around in society? It's almost impossible to go anywhere without having some form of immorality shoved into our face. Negative immoral garbage is everywhere! It's scary when you think about how after a while of your children... ( added 4 days 8 hours ago.) |
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3 Steps To Fighting Back Against Identity Theft -
Marilyn Bohn (663)   Marilyn Bohn Identify theft is a serious crime. It occurs when personal information is stolen and used without our knowledge to commit fraud or other crimes. According to the Federal Trade Commission here are the Common Ways ID Theft happens: 1.Dumpster Diving. They rummage through trash looking for bills or... ( added 5 days 1 hour ago.) |
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Dragons, Dragons and More Dragons -
Ken Mossman (35) OK, so I've been on the "boys and education" rant for weeks now. I keep running into folks who are only too willing to pour gasoline on my happy little fire. The flame is growing rather hotter on one end and settling in to a low roar on the other... I sat next to the mother of another 7... ( added 8 days 6 hours ago.) |
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Ground Cover Plants – A Wonderful Combination For Small Spaces -
- Jonathan Ya'akobi (3,692) Jonathan Ya'akobi Not all ground cover plants are suitable for small spaces such as narrow beds bordering paths or entrances to houses. In small, intimate spaces, the plants chosen should be visually delicate, of fine leaf texture, and soft to the touch. Here is a group of such plants that not only fit the bill... ( added 8 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Growing Roses In Dry Climates – Preconditions For Success -
- Jonathan Ya'akobi (3,692) Jonathan Ya'akobi There are a number of decisions of a design nature that determine whether or not your roses will look good. There are also special seasonal tasks, such as pruning, that are essential for success. But sandwiched between the two, are the basic cultural requirements that have to be met in order to... ( added 9 days 6 hours ago.) |
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Dollar Store Summer Activities That Are Sure To Entertain -
Stephany Springer (20,377)  It is getting close to that time again. Three months of having to entertain kids! My brain is already in overdrive trying to come up with endless ideas that won't break my pocketbook. The great news is that the Dollar Store can provide endless activities to last the summer through. Crafty... ( added 10 days 3 hours ago.) |
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How To Keep Your Husband From Dressing Like A Slob -
Abigail Richards (7,059)  Abigail Richards My husband is 32 and sometimes dresses like he is still in high school. I think it is a guy thing. Not wanting to admit he is growing older so he dresses from the decade he felt the most comfortable. I am not sure. However, I have decided to remedy the situation with a few tricks I have... ( added 10 days 4 hours ago.) |
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Selecting Roses As Part Of A Landscape Garden Design -
- Jonathan Ya'akobi (3,692) Jonathan Ya'akobi Spring is the season when the splendor of rose bushes is at its height. Despite their drop in popularity in recent years, mainly due to difficulties in care and maintenance, the sight of a large group of roses in full bloom, is unquestionably one of the highlights of the gardening year. While... ( added 10 days 10 hours ago.) |
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Hurtful Words--Pieces or Peace -
G Susan Rivers (120) Did you hear the story of the little boy with a bad temper? Handing his son a bag of nails, the boy's father explains each time his son loses his temper and shouts angry hurtful words he must hammer a nail into the back of the wooden fence in their yard. On that first day 37 nails went into the... ( added 11 days 7 hours ago.) |
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Making Your Mealtimes More Palatable -
- Erin Roon, MA (36)   Erin Roon, MA Having a child with feeding difficulties can make mealtimes difficult for the whole family. Mealtimes can become stressful for everyone, and the entire family can come to dread sitting down to eat together. There are some simple strategies that can make eating more pleasant for everyone... ( added 11 days 19 hours ago.) |
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The Curse Of Being A Competitive Mom -
Laura Trahan (29,574) Laura Trahan It started innocently enough. My husband and I signed our son up for soccer at the age of three. Our son was a one of those natural athletes. He scored six goals in one game once. He was the kid that the coach put in to get the lead, then he would be stuck in goalie the rest of the game. At... ( added 11 days 20 hours ago.) |
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Getting Your Kids Moving for Good Health -
Lisa Austen (656) Kids today eat more and exercise less than the last generation, and this is poised to continue unless something changes. One of the best things you can do for your children's health is to get them moving and teach them the value of physical activity. Numerous studies have shown that regular... ( added 12 days 6 hours ago.) |
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3 Parenting Tips for Staying in Love -
- Jean Tracy (45) Do you have enough time with your spouse? Do you focus too much attention on your children? Would you like to keep your marriage and your family strong? Inside you'll find 3 parenting tips for staying in love. Childhood Wisdom: Art Linkl ( added 12 days 18 hours ago.) |
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Organizing is a Matter of Personal Taste and Design -
- Marilyn Bohn (663) Marilyn Bohn An elderly Chinese woman had two large pots, each hung on the ends of a pole which she carried across her neck. One of the pots had a crack in it while the other pot was perfect and always delivered a full portion of water. At the end of the long walk from the stream to the house, the cracked pot... ( added 13 days 6 hours ago.) |
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How To Survive Your Family Beach Vacation Road Trip -
Marilyn Bohn (663) Marilyn Bohn I remember driving from Oregon to Utah every summer in a small old car. My mom would pack up the back seat with boxes and suitcases and place on the top a mattress. It must have been a crib size as it was a small 1940's Ford. That is where I rode during the LONG trip. We would play I spy games... ( added 13 days 6 hours ago.) |
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Flower Garden Design - Bedding Plants That Have A Fine Leaf Texture -
- Jonathan Ya'akobi (3,692) Jonathan Ya'akobi When designing a flower garden, color maybe the single most important consideration, but need not be the only one. Bedding or herbaceous plants have form, size, and shape. Their leaves also possess a definite, visual texture. An excellent way of achieving a satisfying and harmonious composition... ( added 13 days 12 hours ago.) |
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Hello – God to Earth – Knock Knock -
- WalkWithMe1948 (92) Often in my life when I have had both my eyes and ears closed, God has had to hit me over the head in order to get my attention. When He does get through, it is usually an amazing experience and that is what happened this last weekend. I have a whole side of my mother's family that over the years... ( added 14 days 2 hours ago.) |
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