Most Recent Blog EntriesToday at 04:22 PMTo Be(ard) Or Not To Be(ard)by K_REY_C in FathersYes, I've started with "The Bard." While I'm not a Prince, and I don't think this will end in tragedy, I must admit that the question of facial hair perplexes me as it relates to children. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) Today at 11:13 AMGarage Sale Supplies: Shoppingby Mary Ann Romans in FrugalHaving the right supplies on hand when you are out shopping the garage sales can actually make a difference in how much you save and the deals that you can get. Being prepared can really make a difference. Make sure that you have the following items on hand before you make your garage sale rounds. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) Today at 10:17 AMAvoiding obesity in the teen yearsby Andrea Hermitt in ParentsBy the time your kids get to their teens years, they have taken over control of their schedules, and keeping them active is a feat of monstrous proportions. With today's' technological advancements, they are much more content to stay inside than we were at their age. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) Today at 09:49 AMWearing Your Baby May Enhance Learningby Mary Ann Romans in BabyResearch is showing that babies who are worn often by their parents have increased visual and auditory alertness, two factors that contribute to a baby learning about the world. There are two factors that experts believe contribute to this phenomena. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) | Today at 09:37 AMTall Rooms, Tall Accessoriesby Andrea Hermitt in HomeWhen I moved into my home with two-story ceilings in the foyer and great room, I quickly found out that my old accessories would not work. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) Today at 09:33 AMEffacement and Dilation Explainedby Kim Neyer in PregnancyMost women know that the words effacement and dilation are music to their ears while in labor. The bigger the number or percentage, the closer she is to delivery. Your goal is to be 100% effaced and 10 centimeters dilated. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) Today at 08:58 AMGreen Travelby Mary Ann Romans in Green LivingGetting ready for your summer vacation? Here are some ways that you can make sure your travel is as green as possible. Here are my tips. Stay close to home Vacationing close to home means that there is less travel, so you will be putting less pollution into the air. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) | Today at 08:27 AMWhen Your Spouse Wants a Divorceby Mary Ann Romans in MarriageWhat do you do when your spouse wants to get a divorce but you do not? In many no fault states, you may not be able to prevent it. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) | Today at 07:49 AMResearchers Find Autism Genesby Mary Ann Romans in ParentsIn a recent press release from the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia, it was declared that recent research is showing that autism spectrum disorders may be linked to "Combination of Inherited and New Genetic Mutations Acting Together. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) | Today at 07:02 AMGarage Sale Suppliesby Mary Ann Romans in FrugalWhether you want to have a successful garage sale or clean up by shopping at one, there are several supplies that you should have on hand. These supplies will help you do well and save money. Let us start with the supplies that you will need when hosting a garage sale. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) Yesterday at 03:01 PMLife after Adoption: Secret Fearsby Pam Connell in AdoptionI recently reviewed Jana Wolff's Secret Thoughts of an Adoptive Mother. My last two blogs share some of My Own Secret Thoughts as we began the adoption process and My Secret Suspicions while we were out of the country adopting. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) Yesterday at 02:29 PMFrugal Guide to Helping Others in Needby Andrea Hermitt in FrugalHelping others in need is a difficult concept when you you count your pennies yourself. It is especially difficult when you know that the person in need of help is quite wasteful with money normally. You will feel it is their fault for ending up in dire straits and not want to help at all. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) SponsorsYesterday at 01:27 PMI Do Not Want To Knowby Angel Lynn Diamond in Single ParentsAlong the way on my path in being single I have learned many things. This was not by choice, but rather out of desperation that comes from having to do things for yourself. I hate it. I hate not being able to say to someone, "It is broken. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (1) Yesterday at 11:40 AMSummer Maternity Trends 2009by Kim Neyer in PregnancyThe summer heat has officially set in. Hot blacktop, melting popsicles, the smell of sunscreen, flip flops and fireflies... they are all indications that summer is in full swing. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) Yesterday at 09:16 AMMarriage is Hard Work?by Dale Harcombe in MarriageThe last couple of days we've talked about what love is. But there is another truth and that is, loving can be hard. 'Loving can be hard. Sometimes we don't feel loving, but it isn't all about feeling. Very often it's about will. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (2) | Yesterday at 06:28 AMNo More Rules!by Andrea Hermitt in HomeschoolIn my previous post answering homeschool questions for a young lady who wants to homeschool her senior year of high school, it was clear that her questions were the result of 12+ years of public school restrictions. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 30 Jun 2009 11:28 PMPatience and the Preschoolerby Michele Cheplic in Pre SchoolMy preschooler almost became a big sister at the grocery store... minus the nine-month gestation period. I was exiting the cereal aisle at our local supermarket the other day when a screaming toddler ran into my legs. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 30 Jun 2009 11:04 PMDo You Take Your Kids to Funerals?by Michele Cheplic in ParentsI was asked that question last week by a friend whose second cousin unexpectedly passed away from cancer. She was debating whether or not she should bring her preschooler and toddler along to the funeral or leave them with a sitter. My answer: It depends on whose funeral it is. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (1) | 30 Jun 2009 10:00 PMHow to Become a Singing Sensation at Disney Worldby Michele Cheplic in TravelTwo pop culture phenomenons are teaming up to help you become the next mega-singing star. Forget about waiting in long lines at local malls or convention centers to earn a spot on Fox's "American Idol," Mickey and friends are making it easier for you to hit it big in the music industry. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 30 Jun 2009 09:16 PMDrop That Baby!by Kim Neyer in PregnancyThere are many signs to look out for when you are waiting for labor to begin. You may lose your mucus plug, your water may break, you may notice an increase of vaginal discharge or spot the bloody show. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 30 Jun 2009 07:08 PMTaking on Challenges Together is Good for Marriageby Mary Ann Romans in MarriageFor a while there in the business world, everyone made a big deal out of team building by developing challenges that forced people to work together and solve problems. And surveys have shown that taking on a challenge with someone else leads to bonding between people in a group. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) | 30 Jun 2009 07:06 PMWhat is Meditation?by Pattie Hughes in YogaThere is some mystery and misinformation surrounding the practice of meditation. Some think of it as a prayer or pagan ritual and avoid reading or trying the practice. However, this is technically not correct. Meditation is a practice designed to heighten awareness. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 30 Jun 2009 05:44 PMIs Teflon Safe?by Libby Pelham in Green LivingI used to swear by Teflon. I loved the non-stickiness of it. But, after reading that it may release toxic substances, I switched back to stainless steel and cast iron. Teflon (also known as PTFE for polytetrafluoroethylene) was invented at Kinetic Chemicals in 1938 by Roy Plunkett. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 30 Jun 2009 04:19 PMGreen Beach Ideasby Libby Pelham in Green LivingHere where I live in North Carolina, we are within reasonable driving distance of at least six beaches. But, some that I have gone to are not well taken care of by those visiting. Read more | Send this to a friend | Comments (0) 30 Jun 2009 03:36 PMOpen MRI vs. Closed MRIby Aimee Amodio in HealthA friend of mine who had an MRI a few years ago described it as being inside a garbage can while someone pounded the outside with a rubber mallet. The noise, he said, was the worst part. Most people you ask find the closeness to be a problem. 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