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Yesterday at 11:46 PM

Choices

by Sarah Williams in Single Parents

My son and I have been talking a lot about choices lately. A few nights ago we were sitting at the dinner table. Our conversation sounded a little something like this: "Logan, you need to sit down and eat your dinner. You don't have a choice." "Yes, I do Mommy. I have agency.

Yesterday at 10:20 PM

Should You Plan For A Divorce

by Carol Paxman in Single Parents

When your child was born did you ever imagine you would be a single parent? In a country with a divorce rate like ours it almost seems silly that we didn't plan for this possibility.

Yesterday at 10:09 PM

Acupuncture Could Help Alleviate ADHD Symptoms

by Jen Thorpe in Special Needs

Acupuncture has been used to relieve pain, to alleviate allergy symptoms, and to help with a variety of other health issues. Some have found that acupuncture helps children who have ADHD, by reducing some of their symptoms.

Yesterday at 09:59 PM

Can Personal Finance be Fun?

by Sara Berthiaume in Money

Do you ever wonder why many of us are not overly enthusiastic about spending time working on our personal finances? It can be frustrating, to be sure, but there is more to it than that. It's serious stuff, and it really is not all that fun.

Yesterday at 09:57 PM

Yoga Poses: Shoulder Pressing Pose

by Pattie Hughes in Yoga

Shoulder pressing pose (Bhujapidasana in Sanskrit) is an arm balance pose. This is an advanced asana that requires arm strength and balance, as you will be balancing your body on your arms. This asana offers several benefits.

Yesterday at 09:38 PM

Paula Deen Comes Clean

by Libby Pelham in Health

Hey Y'all, I got diabetes. Can you just hear that spoken in Paula Deen's southern accent? Well, that may not be exactly how she released the news, but it's true - one of America's favorite chefs has Type II diabetes. It really shouldn't come as a surprise to anyone.

Yesterday at 09:37 PM

Three Recent Additions to the Ancestry.com Archives

by Sara Berthiaume in Genealogy

You probably know that Ancestry.com is a great place to look for genealogy information. Whether you are a beginner or an expert, there are record collections, discussions, helpful how - to's, and many other resources available on the site. One of the best things about Ancestry.

Yesterday at 09:12 PM

Eating at Sea

by Michele Cheplic in Travel

Poor Paula Deen. Actually, rich Paula Deen. The celebrity chef was already rolling in dough, but with her recent announcement that she's become a paid spokesperson for the pharmaceutical company Novo Nordisk, and its diabetes drug, Victoza, Deen's bank account is getting fatter every day.

Yesterday at 09:05 PM

The Newborn Daze

by Richele McFarlin in Baby

The days following the birth of a baby are exhausting. The days also go by so fast that you hardly blink and the newborn phase is over. It is such a precious time that I want to encourage you to enjoy it and make it last as long as possible.

Yesterday at 08:56 PM

Zero Waste

by Libby Pelham in Green Living

Several times a week, we haul out trash. We never really think much about it; we put things in the trash can, tie up the bag, haul it to the garbage can, and put it out on the curb every Tuesday like clockwork.

Yesterday at 08:49 PM

Home Based Business Idea - Sell Used Books Online

by Sara Berthiaume in Home Biz

Do you love to read? Have you thought about turning your passion for books into a home - based used book sales business? If not, you may want to consider this relatively simple and inexpensive home - based business option. Books, both new and used, are a frequently purchased item.

Yesterday at 08:44 PM

A Brief Look at Mitt Romney's Family Tree

by Jen Thorpe in Genealogy

Genealogists know that putting together a family tree can be both interesting and fun. This is true whether it is your family tree, or the tree of someone else.

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Yesterday at 06:25 PM

Oddball Paint Projects

by tedgar in Homeschool

Looking for some painting projects? Yesterday I was lurking on Pinterest, searching for something completely different, and I got drawn into the realm of fascinating paint crafts. Pinterest is a terrible black hole for this sort of thing.

Yesterday at 06:06 PM

Clothes Pins Activities

by Richele McFarlin in Pre School

Sometimes the simplest thing can lead to learning. It doesn't get much simpler than a clothes pin. Clothes pin activities can be used for a variety of lessons. Here are a few for letters and numbers.

Yesterday at 05:36 PM

The Look of Love

by Michele Cheplic in Photography

What's your look of love? Does it include a dreamy smile, glazed over eyes and raised eyebrows?

Yesterday at 05:05 PM

What To Tell

by Tammy Woolard in Health

I have a dilemma and I am not sure what to do. My friend just found out that one of her oldest friend's husband has stage 3 prostate cancer which has metastasized to his bladder.

Yesterday at 05:02 PM

Health Insurers Say Revealing Costs is Too Expensive

by Jen Thorpe in Insurance

There is a part of the Affordable Care Act that will require all health insurance companies to provide consumers with information about the cost of a health insurance policy and what it covers.

Yesterday at 03:54 PM

Laywers Argue ACA Can Survive Without Individual Mandate

by Jen Thorpe in Insurance

Lawyers for the Obama Administration have argued before the Supreme Court that most of the Affordable Care Act can survive, even if the Court declares the individual mandate to be unconstitutional.

Yesterday at 02:58 PM

Grocery Shopping to Save Money

by Carol Paxman in Housekeeping

One area of housekeeping that can cost lots of money is feeding your family. Especially if you don't have a plan. I find that if I just have a general idea of what I'm going to make for the week I spend much more money at the store than if I have a plan.

Yesterday at 02:40 PM

Ways to Spice Up Your Super Bowl Party

by Michele Cheplic in Fun

Despite the fact that the Green Bay Packers blew their chance to square off against the New England Patriots in Indianapolis next Sunday, I still scored an invitation to a Super Bowl party that I know will make for a winning evening.

Yesterday at 02:40 PM

I Must Exercise

by Carol Paxman in Single Parents

In the hustle and bustle of my busy life sometimes I forget to take care of myself. Everyday it seems like my to do list gets longer and longer and time for me gets pushed farther and farther to the bottom.

Yesterday at 01:35 PM

Tax Time: Home Business Money Savers

by Michele Cheplic in Money

Now that you know how to save money on your taxes by deducting job-hunting expenses, let's talk home businesses.

Yesterday at 01:03 PM

Putting it Together: Blogging Tips Part 2

by Richele McFarlin in Home Biz

Baker's Dozen, Continued Short Posts are Best: Format your posts to be attractive to the reader. The reader is looking for a post that has the most content and the fewest words. Blog posts should not go beyond 600 words. A good post should run about 300 words.

Yesterday at 12:50 PM

How to Save Money on Makeup

by Mary Ann Romans in Frugal

Just shopping at Target the other day, I couldn't believe the price of makeup! I'm afraid that it has been a while since I bought some. Sadly, I usually only remember to wear makeup for special occasions. As a work at home mom, it usually seems like more trouble than it is worth.

Yesterday at 11:01 AM

What's More Important than a Clean, Organized & Clutter-Free Home?

by Stephanie Romero in Housekeeping

You know what's more important than a clean, organized, clutter-free home? People. People are more important than the messes they leave behind. Maybe I'm just preaching to myself, but it's a reminder I sometimes need.

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