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Oh Baby: A Look At The New Baby Boom2007 may have been the Chinese “Year of the pig”, but it seems for many it was the year of the baby (boom).
In fact, according to statistics, a record number of births, 4,315, 000 to be exact, took place across the U.S. last year, making it a milestone year for the American family.
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Party On: Making Your Event MemorableWho doesn’t love a good house party? In summer, the deck is the haute hot spot while winter warrants gatherings around the fire and the TV for some good food and movies.
But, whether you’re entertaining in the winter, spring, summer or fall you’ll want your gathering to be a success. And, that ... Read On |
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The Adoption Process: What You Need To Know When It Comes To Starting Your FamilyStarting a family is something most families look forward to, or at least discuss, typically not long after they say their “I Dos”. Still, more and more couples are not only putting off marriage, but having babies, until they’ve gotten the marriage, career and home thing pretty much down pat. And, ... Read On |
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Completely Gratuitous: The New Social Grace StandardsSocial ineptitude….one of my BIGGEST pet peeves, especially since to me it’s dishonouring, disrespectful and sets a bad example for our children.
Yet, all too often I come across people who say that they no longer send out birthday or holiday cards because they simply send and email or make a ... Read On |
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That’s What Friends Are For: Building Healthy FriendshipsIt’s one of the first relationships we ever established and craved LONG before we went in search of Prince or Princess Charming. And, it’s frequently the one (relationship) we turn to when we discover that our Prince or Princess isn’t that charming after all.
I’m talking about friendship, and ... Read On |
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Exit Stage Right: Getting A Handle On The “Curtain Call” SyndromeNot too long ago I was babysitting for a couple we know only to find that while their little girl was easy enough to put down for the night, the young man was going to be a challente. Overtired and possibly understimulated just when I though my “work” for the evening was over, well, except for ... Read On |
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Sweet and Sour: Kicking The Sugar Habit During PregnancyEvery gal wants to be as sweet as sugar and we’re all familiar with the adage about little girls being made of sugar and spice. And, now it seems that, at least part that precept may hold some truth; as experts suggest that women, though bad for us, often crave sugar during pregnancy.
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Beachy Keen: How To Ensure Your Day At The Beach Is Well, “A Day At The Beach”Some of my favourite childhood memories revolve around going to Coney Island, (both the beach and the amusement park) Brighton Beach (and trust me, I have my own [childhood] memoirs), Jones Beach and the Hampton after moving from Brooklyn to Long Island.
In fact, I LOVE the beach so much that I ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Safety |
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Savour The Flavour: Making Meals More MeaningfulLike most wives, partners, moms, etc, I often “struggle” with what to pack my DH for breakfast and lunch each day and with what to serve up for dinner so that both supper and his lunch, mostly of left-overs (from a day or two before) is tasty, exciting, healthy, and easy to eat on the job.
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I’ll Drink To That: Ice Cold Drinks In A SnapWhen it comes to chillin’ with your friends, it’s important to serve up a deliciously good time with some finger lickin’ finger foods, a hot meal and some cold drinks.
And, if you need to whip up something special in a pinch, sandwiches and beverages are the way to go. Speed up the cooling down ... Read On |
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Positively Polite: Rules For Meeting The New Social StandardsTimes and technology have changed, and when it comes to what’s acceptable and what’s not, so it seems, have the rules of the game. And, in a world that makes it mandatory to be not only polite, but also politically correct, some of us may need to correct our current behaviour.
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Taking The High Road: Getting More Miles To The GallonIt’s no secret that the rise in gas prices have made the friendly skies, a lot less friendly. And, despite soaring prices at the pump, the open road still calls our name as vacation season begins. In fact, some suggest that the “scenic” route may even be much more enjoyable, as long as your road ... Read On Filed under LIFamilies Articles » Other |
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