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Valentines Day! The Sweet and Romantic Holiday

When I think of Valentines Day I think of Chocolates and Flowers. Others might think of a more romantic subject too. What ever it means to you it should be made fun and can offer another reason to think of giving someone special a gift during this...
Merrie SchonbachJanuary 30, 2004

Give-And-Take: Recipe for Success in Marriage?

A woman once visited a counselor to ask a question about her marriage. I have a funny feeling that you might not be especially impressed with the answer she was given.All the same, I'll take my chances. I think my shoulders are broad enough.I...
Azriel WinnettJanuary 29, 2004

Let's Protect Our Children

There are software programs that you can purchase to keep your children from accessing undesirable websites. There are two good ones, Cyber Patrol and Net Nanny.
Jane FultonJanuary 22, 2004

Can We Talk?

What is a chat room? It's an area of a website set aside for people to chat in 'real' time. In other words, messages appear on a screen as soon as they are typed, and are responded to immediately.Let's go to an established chat...
Jane FultonJanuary 22, 2004

Expand Your Child's Knowledge, Part 2

Let's begin with primary school learning. Reading and storytelling are the keys for primary school children. One of the best sites for primary school children is: http://www.storybrooklane.org/index.jsp Here you will find picture stories,...
Jane FultonJanuary 22, 2004

Expand Your Child's Knowledge, Part 1

There are thousands of educational sites on the internet. There are also sites that will help prepare your children for high school. Not only are these sites fun, but they give primary childrenlearning skills that they can use through-out their...
Jane FultonJanuary 22, 2004

Indoor Winter Fun

Tell the cold weather to take a hike, and get ready to have some fun!* Winter Beach PartyBring that fun-in-the-sun feeling into your home with a winter beach bash.
Deborah SheltonJanuary 22, 2004

How to Paint Your Cat

Why paint your cat? After all cats are beautiful creatures if you want to appreciate the appearance of a feline, you look at the cat not at a painting.Some of the reasons that you may want to paint your cat are:To capture your pet at a particular...
Larry ChamberlainJanuary 19, 2004

Valentine's Day — Where Did THAT Come From?

Just as soon as the stores put away their Christmas merchandise, out comes the Valentine’s Day items — even though Valentine’s is still more than six weeks away.I don’t know why, but it always takes me by surprise to see...
LeAnn R. RalphJanuary 13, 2004

True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas

Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity and forethought to be truly romantic. The key lies in personalizing your celebration. Here are ten ideas to fuel your own creativity: 1.
Susie CortrightJanuary 11, 2004