Enhancing the simple
Today, it is very easy to give your Christmas cards a totally personal look by using modern technology. And it is not expensive either. With a digital camera, your computer, and your printer, you can do everything yourself. But only with the digital camera can you create the piece that turns your holiday cards into a personalized Christmas gift and […]
What do you do when your teenage daughter comes in and tells you she’s pregnant? Strangling her is not an option. Parents’ response: The “real world” is already too harsh for teens and now your baby is going to have a baby. How you respond will be the factor of your success or failure. He has spent time educating her […]
What are sight words? “Sight Words” is a term that parents of early elementary students have probably heard before, but not many people outside of the educational community know what these important words actually are. A simple definition of sight words would be common words that a reader should recognize “on sight.” These important words are also called “high-frequency words” […]
This is very difficult for me to write. It’s a total deviation from what I usually write, and it’s putting up with my true self more than ever, so please be kind and bear with me as I write these thousand really difficult words. A little over a year ago I was on tour in Dallas working with The Marvel […]
It is a fact that prescription drugs can do more harm than good during mononucleosis treatment. Fortunately, there are some great herbs you can take to boost your immune system and naturally relieve your symptoms. Let’s take a look at the most popular ones: Echinacea Echinacea stimulates the immune system by increasing the activity of white blood cells. It has […]
If you don’t have a date for Valentine’s Day, there’s no need to feel miserable about it. Unfortunately, we have fallen into the trap of letting advertisers run our lives. As Valentine’s Day approaches, we are bombarded with commercials, advertisements, and store displays implying that you are normal only if you have a romantic relationship with someone. The facts prove […]
The new Transformers movie –Dark of the moon, has propelled these transformative action figure toys to the 2011 Christmas “Best Toys for Boys” lists, and has also introduced many new characters for kids to add to their collection. With so many toy options available, your gift shopping will be easier if you know which of the Transformers characters are the […]
Teens feel stressed. This can be caused by school work, parents or siblings, romantic relationships, and problems with friends. Remember that the transition from childhood to adulthood is a stressful situation for most adolescents. The different physical and mental changes that adolescents experience can be very stressful. Stress relief is always important because stress can lead to the development of […]
Hullabawho, hullabadoo, hullabaloo; I’m not sure if the kids laughed more at my funny ways of saying Hullabaloo or at the game itself. We were on vacation in the family cabin and wanted some civilization, so we went shopping at Wal Mart. I went looking for something the kids could do and found Hullabaloo and Cadoo, (both Cranium). I finally […]
Grilling on the barbecue has never been more exciting. Not only do barbecues come in a wide variety of designs and options, but with the advent of popular cooking shows, cookbooks, and magazines, the grill has reached a whole new dimension. Grilling isn’t just about steaks and burgers anymore, grilling is packed with adventurous and stylish recipes and menu plans. […]