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Birthday Journals
(Wed Aug 23rd, 2006, by Doreene Clement)
Birthday Journals By Doreene Clement
www.the5yearjournal.com info@the5yearjournal.com
Last year, as I turned 50, (FIVE-OOOH!!!), I decided to give
myself a birthday party. Part of the party was to have a
birthday journal, or diary. (I used my book ... |
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What's Happened to Halloween?
(Wed Aug 23rd, 2006, by Jacqueline H. Blumenstock)
Halloween has become as commercialized as Christmas. The
traditional carved pumpkins which were prominently placed at the
front of homes are now over shadowed with outdoor lighting and
decorations. The (NFR) National Retail Federation
(www.retailindu... |
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7 Tips For Holiday Gift Giving
(Wed Aug 23rd, 2006, by La Tunya Sifford)
B>7 Tips For Holiday Gift Giving
Avoid the hassles of holiday gift giving this year by following
a few simple tips.
1 Make a list of all the people you would like to buy gifts for.
2. Set a budget for each gift that you give
3. Write down gift ideas,... |
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The Choking Game
(Wed Aug 23rd, 2006, by Mary Rosendale)
The latest sad but true news out is that kids who are looking
for an easy, cheap, and pretty much undetectable high are
choking themselves with belts, ties, ropes and dog leashes. The
ligatures cut off oxygen to their brain to the point that they
pas... |
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Fraternal Twin Parenting Concerns
(Wed Aug 23rd, 2006, by Nick Smith)
H3>Identity and Your Fraternal Twin
For the most part, throughout this article I refer to a
fraternal twin in the singular rather than the plural "twins."
This is to emphasize the individuality of each twin. Too often
twins are defined only by their ... |
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The Worst Of Times Brings Out The Best of People
(Wed Aug 23rd, 2006, by Jay Bartels)
My daughters we're sleeping safe and sound as I checked on them
again. I sat glued to my television as the Hurricane swept
across the Gulf and began to make land fall in the early morning
hours. I stood guard over the house as I fought to stay awake,... |
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72 Hours - Can You Survive?
(Wed Aug 23rd, 2006, by Rod Purnell)
In today's uncertain world, much attention has been given to
disasters, terrorism, and other unforeseen events which effect
our lives on an almost daily basis. One only has to look to the
newspaper or television to confirm that we are living in a wor... |
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Spare the Child, Ditch the Rod
(Tue Aug 22nd, 2006, by Mark Brandenburg MA, CPCC)
This philosophy's been around a long time.
In fact, a study done by Zero to Three, a nonprofit
child-development group, found that 61 percent of the adults who
responded condone spanking as a regular form of punishment. The
percentage of parents who ... |
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Safety measures to be taken when buying children's clothing
(Tue Aug 22nd, 2006, by Charis-Jo)
Here are some points to note on safety of children before you
buy your child's clothing : * Ensure that small items attached
to clothing are not easily detached or removed * Small items
such as buttons, zipper pull, snaps or any decorative sequines
s... |
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6 Ways to Communicate Clearly With Your Teen
(Tue Aug 22nd, 2006, by Christine McGogy)
How would you like to have a closer relationship with your teen
again?
Your ability to communicate effectively with your teen is one of
the most precious skills you can develop to achieve this goal.
When we think of communication, we tend to think ... |
