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1. Infidelity: How “My Marriage Made Me Do It” is a Cop-out
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By Dr. Robert Huizenga, The Infidelity Coach
Ask someone why they had, or are having an affair and you may hear something like this: “I have a lousy marriage. My marriage is dead. There is no intimacy, no sex, and no excitement. The love is gone. We’ve grown apart. I can’t stand the marriage. There was nothing happening in the marriage and the affair just happened.”
These statements are rationalizations and fail to “get at” the underlying... read more
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2. Raising Strong Daughters
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By Mark Brandenburg
When my daughter was born, I must admit there was a distinctly different feeling to it when compared to the birth of my son. Part of me was thrilled, but part of me was unsure of how to deal with a gender that I still couldn’t quite understand.
When my son was born there was a clear sense that this was territory that I knew: there will be wrestling, playing ball together, playing with cars and,... read more
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3. Is Daycare For You?
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By Cyndi Beauchemin
"Is Daycare for You?"
By: Cyndi Beauchemin
The daycare profession has changed greatly over the years, with the majority of households requiring two incomes to survive. Due to these changes in our
society, the demand for daycare has become one of necessity, rather than convenience.
Women tired of "juggling" child and career are searching for a way to contribute to their families income, yet... read more
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4. Conquer the Five Most Common Fears about Your Wedding Ceremony
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By Chris Simeral
It’s safe to say that of all the important events in your lifetime, your wedding day is certain to be right up there with those that are the most meaningful. And throughout the entire wedding day – the preparations, the ceremony, the reception, and the wedding night – the moment when you recite your wedding vows to each other is the most meaningful. It is a time that you will remember forever, e... read more
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5. Raise Your Glasses!
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By Samantha Taylor
Every wedding warrants a number of toasts…..to the bride, the groom, the families, the bridesmaids. Whether you compose your own or refer back to the classics, there are a few things to mindful of when making a toast.
Be sure that your glass and the glasses of your guests are filled. You will want to raise your glass with your right hand, approximately shoulder height. Now make your toast,... read more
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6. A Chance for a Home
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By Tanya Sturman
A Chance for a Home
"He is happiest, be he king or peasant, who finds peace in his home." Johann von Goethe
Home. Family. Backyard cookouts. A table laden with more than we can eat on Thanksgiving day. These things ground us, offer us stability, and give us an environment where we can learn, explore, grow, and even self-actualize.
Yet for 210 million children, these basic human needs will nev... read more
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7. Create a Story Book with Your Child
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By Susanne Myers
A fun way to build your child’s imagination
Writing is still one of our major forms of communication as well as a great way to express ourselves. Creating a storybook with your child is a fun way to introduce him or her to creative writing. You will also get to spend a few hours of quality time together and the end result will become a family treasure for years to come.
All you need is a n... read more
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8. Kegel exercise for a Healthy Pregnancy
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By Alli Ross
With Kegal exercise, your pregnancy can be more comfortable before, during, and after your baby is born. With the proper kegal exercise, you can strengthen the vaginal muscles and allow for smoother pregnancy. Kegal exercises strengthen your pelvic muscles, which become weakened during childbirth. This could lead to bladder control problems.
To find the correct muscles to target, pretend that ... read more
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9. Top Ten Ways to get Your Kids to Talk to You
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By Mark Brandenburg
Parents can often be frustrated by their kids’ unwillingness to share their lives with them. Whether your kids are toddlers or teens, there will be times when it’s difficult to “break through” and find out what‘s really going on.
Here are ten ideas on how to create opportunities for your kids to open up and share their lives with you.
1. Don't try so hard to get them to talk.
The harder ... read more
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10. What Is Diamond Clarity?
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By Francine Johnson
The clarity of a diamond is perhaps one of its most valuable selling points in the eye of the consumer. A diamond, that has flash and fire, will stand out even above others that are far larger.
That's because diamonds are basically prisms, which capture light and reflect it back and forth, before it leaves the stone. If you had two similar stones and were wondering which of them was the dia... read more
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11. How to Choose a Baby Bathtub
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By Jackie G. Maxwell
Choosing a baby bathtub is likely one of the easiest decisions you'll have to make when it comes to acquiring supplies for the new arrival. Basically, if it holds water, you're all set.
There is little in the way of advantages to baby bathtub designs. Your basic tub shape, made of sturdy plastic, preferably with a drain plug in the bottom, will do you for quite a while. About the only essent... read more
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12. 10 Risk Factors that Every Pregnant Woman Should be Aware of
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By Criss White
Many factors affect the development of a fetus into a healthy child, some which are beyond your control and others that are within your control. Here are ten of the most common pregnancy risk factors that can be controlled or influenced:
- Smoking - Smoking is not only bad for you, but bad for your baby as well. Smoking during pregnancy reduces the amount of oxygen that the baby receives ... read more
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13. 6 Reasons to Exercise during Pregnancy
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By Criss White
Everyone knows that exercise is good for your health. Exercising during pregnancy can have additional benefits. Generally, exercise should be light, especially during the first few weeks of pregnancy while your body adjusts to the changes. Heavy exercise can divert blood flow from crucial areas and most women that exercise regularly should tone down their workouts during pregnancy.
Walking, swi... read more
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14. 5 Reasons to Organize Your Home Today
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By Karen Fritscher-Porter
Home organization isn't just for neat-nicks or those drawn toward organized living. Even if you don't fall into those two stereotypes, you should consider learning and implementing some home organizing techniques. Why bother? Here are five good reasons to organize your home:
PEACE OF MIND - When you have a closet packed full of miscellaneous items, don't you sometimes think "I've got to put tha... read more
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15. 7 Baskets That Help With Home Organization
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By Karen Fritscher-Porter
Baskets are a perfect "tool" to use in organizing your home. They're often inexpensive, beautiful and functional items. And baskets are usually made of quite durable materials for the typical person's usage. You can use them in every room of your home. Use them to organize and store everything from your kitchen utensils to your bathroom towels to your child's toys.
In a way, baskets are a magi... read more
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16. 4 Steps to Creating Good Credit
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By James H. Dimmitt
Article: 4 Steps to Creating Good Credit
word count: 434
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Author e-mail: jimdim815@aol.com
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Courtesy copy of your reprint to: jimdim815@aol.com is appreciated... read more
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17. A Budget Doesn’t Limit You, It Gives You Freedom
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By James H. Dimmitt
A Budget Doesn’t Limit You, It Gives You Freedom
Copyright 2005, http://www.yourfreecreditreportnow.com
Author: James H. Dimmitt
Mention the “b” word, as in BUDGET, to a friend and they’ll look at you like you have a third eye growing from the middle of your forehead. For most people the word budget too often carries negative meanings such as limits, restrictions, living on an allowance, giv... read more
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18. Kid Birthday Party Game Ideas - 7 Proven Winners
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By Mike Dougherty "Grandpa Mike"
Here are 7 classic kid birthday party game ideas that are always successful. And you can easily make all of them fit your party theme.
Incredible Musical Statues
They'll have lots of fun with this one and they'll even be still for a short time.
Have all your party guests move to the center of the room. Start playing some music related to your theme. Have your guests start moving in silly ... read more
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19. Fourth of July Safety
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By Jill Nelson
Of all the holidays throughout the year, the Fourth of July typically presents the greatest risk of fire danger and injuries for adults and children. Unsafe use of fireworks, sparklers and glow sticks are a serious concern. These products can be potentially harmful to individuals of all ages. So, before you swirl around a sparkler, light a firework or sport a glow stick around your neck or wrist, ... read more
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20. Parenting: How to Set Limits for Young Children
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By Peter Andrews
As a parent, you need to set limits and instill appropriate behavior in young children. Sometimes, the best ways to accomplish this are not very obvious. Here are several suggestions to help you accomplish this more easily.
* Give specific instructions. “Be good” is not a specific instruction. “I’ll play with you after you brush your teeth” is a specific instruction. So is “Put your toys into ... read more
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21. 7 Little Things That You Can do to Organize the Kids' Rooms
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By Karen Fritscher-Porter
1. Sink to their level. Get on your knees in their room to view things from a kid's level. Convenience is an important factor in getting anyone to organize or put things away. Lower clothing racks in the closet. Put most frequently used items on the lowest shelves and in the lowest drawers. Set up decorative, short open bins, crates, baskets and boxes in corners, on closet floors and at the foot ... read more
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22. Reaching Dreams Part 2 - "To-Do" lists
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By Kara Kelso
Why do you need a "To-Do" list? To reach your goals! Now how can a small daily exersize be the key to reaching your goals? Let me explain:
If you have your goals in place, then you know what you want when you want it. But, if you don't have a plan on how to get their, your goals will never be reached in the proper time periods. So let's break this down a little further.
Look at your main, ... read more
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23. Reaching Your Dreams - Goal Setting
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By Kara Kelso
What is a goal? The dictionary defines it as "the place at which a race or a journey is to end". So why set a goal? Well if you don't know where you are going, how can you plan a way to get there?
The first and most important step is discovering what you want the end result to be. Where do you see yourself in a year, five years, or even ten years? Set specific goals, not general ones. If you w... read more
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24. Has anyone seen my twenties?
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By Rachel Lane
Premature aging is spreading across the UK and is particularly prevalent amongst recent graduates in the UK who, upon leaving university, are plunged straight into fears about the property ladder, pensions and paying off their student debts. These young people graduate at the age of 21, do not pass go and head straight to 35, worrying about their personal finance investments before finding the... read more
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25. The Hitchhiker’s Guide To Insanity
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By Rachel & Cashzilla
New bug plagues UK as consumers close eyes and stick fingers in ears.
A new sickness is plaguing the UK called Denial. Denial has resulted in a national personal debt of almost £1.1 trillion (source Credit Action). Symptoms include:
* Refusal to open bank statements
* Lots of scratching of head, saying “how did it get to this?”
* Paying by plastic most, or all of the time
* Sweating at ... read more
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