On paper, an emergency kit is a self-contained bag that has all the supplies you need to survive. It is actually one of your last lines of defense against the spread of disease, hunger, cold, thirst, and fear. The basic explanation of an emergency kit may be good enough to get people started preparing. However, in our experience, people really […]
Researchers at Columbia University in the United States have confirmed what rational mothers and fathers already knew: what counts most is the relationship we develop with our children and the happiness of the family unit. The research included 1,000 children from birth to 7 years old and considered a number of different factors: vocabulary, reading, academic tests and family characteristics. […]
For most of the 20th century, gardeners have overlooked the old-fashioned roses in favor of their more modern cousins and possibly because there are so many different types of roses to choose from. But lately old roses have seen a resurgence in popularity and are fast becoming a must in every garden. Time-tested survivors with limitless versatility, they combine historical […]
Whiteboard and flipchart technology hasn’t come a long way in the last decade, until now. New to the UK market is a 20 meter roll of strong, white vinyl film that encapsulates microscopic electrostatically charged voids between each layer, meaning it will adhere to almost any flat surface without adhesive, tape or glue of any kind. Type. Because it’s so […]
UNITING is at the heart of shared loss in a community that cares. I put a lady who had lost her baby hours after he was born. Like us, they knew the loss trajectory they were on; that the inevitable light at the end of the tunnel, a freight train, was coming and what was coming could not be stopped. […]
Today we have liberal laws, equal rights and freedom in many ways, which is a great thing, but in the course of achieving this liberal life, do we forget about the traditions and value of marriage? Through the times, marriage has evolved and changed a lot: in the early years there were exclusively economic marriages, then there were the stereotypical […]
Writing your first eBook can seem like a daunting task. But like many projects, it won’t seem so bad when broken down into manageable chunks. Not all projects are successful, so don’t be too disappointed if your first eBook isn’t a best seller. Whatever the outcome of your first ebook, you can at least say ‘You did it’. Like many […]
Stepfamilies and blended families are the same thing. It just sounds better to say mixed. In a blended family, or adoptive family, one or both members of the couple have been married before. One or both have lost a spouse through divorce or death, and may have children from previous marriages. They fall in love and decide to remarry. One […]
Who doesn’t get excited when a baby is on the way? Your friends and family will no doubt feel that undeniable excitement when you make the announcement and plans will soon be in motion to celebrate the baby’s arrival. So, now is the time to have fun with a baby shower party! Planning a baby shower should be fun. It’s […]
Plantar fasciitis is a common and painful foot condition and is an inflammation of the ligament that connects the heel to the ball of the toes. It occurs when the plantar fascia becomes too inflamed. The pain becomes evident during the day. This is due to the fact that the fascia contracts at night while you sleep. Although there may […]
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