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1101. | Above the Ground Pool - the Right Choice by Ethan Bailey
With summer fast approaching, many families will be making the decision to finally get the pool they have been dreaming about for so many years. While you have the choice of getting an above the ground pool or an in-ground ...
[Added: 04 May 2005 Hits: 236 Words: 492]
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1102. | Born To Barter by Barb Di Renzo
When we were children the word "barter" was too extensive of a word for our vocabulary. If an adult mentioned the word "Trade", then-ah yes, we knew exactly what they were talking about. This was something we were all very familiar with.
Remember trading lunches? Unless one ...
[Added: 30 Apr 2005 Hits: 198 Words: 288]
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1103. | Imagination Soars by Debbie Long
Have you ever sat and watch a child struggle with a blank page? Have you ever wondered why some children just seem to detest anything to do with writing? Have you seem them just give up in frustration and walk away ...
[Added: 28 Apr 2005 Hits: 476 Words: 756]
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1104. | Choosing wooden toys for children by Eugen Lisov
Wooden toys for children
Wooden toys are one of the best alternatives for the huge number of toys made of plastic and other synthetic materials that you can find in all toy stores.
In addition, most wooden child toy are handcrafted. This makes ...
[Added: 27 Apr 2005 Hits: 361 Words: 410]
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1105. | Do words really hurt? by Angela Renee
Have you ever been told by someone that you love or by someone of higher authority that words don't hurt? Have you been told that as long as you are not being hit, that it is ok to be abused?
Well think again because "ABUSE" is abuse ...
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1106. | From Children's Stories to Study Skills: Help Your Children Succeed in School by Barbara Freedman-De Vito
Introduction
As a parent who wants the best for your children, there are undoubtedly many things that you already do every day to help your children succeed in school. The purpose of this article is to provide some practical ideas for you ...
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1107. | MY SON-IN-LAW GETS LOST ON THE RIVER by Irvin L. Rozier
Matthew 18 verse 11 "For the Son of man is come to save that which was lost."
On Sunday night, April 10th, 2005, I received a phone call from my daughter, Eva. She was very distraught. Her ...
[Added: 22 Apr 2005 Hits: 271 Words: 600]
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1108. | Anyone Can Play a Harp with Confidence from the First Time They Try by Raphael Weisman
A player at any level of skill can draw soothing music from a harp
It may seem daunting to imagine yourself playing a harp. But it really isn’t such an impossible task. To ease you ...
[Added: 15 Apr 2005 Hits: 219 Words: 859]
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1109. | The 'Good Old Days' before TV by Katherine Westphal
Some moments are worth savoring. As I write this, I am outdoors with the sun gently warming my skin. A gentle breeze is caressing my face. The air is fragrant with the blossoms on my peach ...
[Added: 15 Apr 2005 Hits: 403 Words: 774]
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1110. | Garden Sheds - More Than Just A Shed by Matthew Anthony
You may already have a garage or a shed in your garden or backyard and its possible that you haven't even considered the prospect of adding a garden shed at all. Any garden implements could easily ...
[Added: 14 Apr 2005 Hits: 216 Words: 653]
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1111. | Making Do With Less--in the Kitchen! by Cyndi Roberts
Making do with less versus making more money:
another definition for "frugal"!
Here are some ideas to help you make do with
less in the kitchen!
Stretch a meatloaf by adding oatmeal, or rice.
Always try to make your oven do ...
[Added: 14 Apr 2005 Hits: 212 Words: 389]
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1112. | My Daddy Was An Old Time Preacherman by Irvin L. Rozier
I grew up in small Baptist country churches. I remember them being filled to overflowing as the people gathered to hear a word from the Lord from the God-called preachers. My Daddy preached at this small church where over 150 attended..Sunday School and church..how ...
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1113. | Help! Prices Keep Going Up! by Cyndi Roberts
Gasoline is going up in price constantly, as are
groceries, taxes and other things we have no control
over. We are all under pressure to make do with
less--be it money or time.
Here are a ...
[Added: 07 Apr 2005 Hits: 220 Words: 544]
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1114. | Are you addicted to TV? by Katherine Westphal
It is 2AM and you are blankly staring at a rerun of "Columbo". You meant to go to bed hours ago, but the time has somehow managed to slip through your fingers. Your hand reaches for the remote.
It's Saturday afternoon and your best friend ...
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1115. | TV's effects on your family: Lessons from the Easter Egg Hunt by Katherine Westphal
It was the big Easter Egg Hunt. My friend Christy and I lined up with the other kids. We all
gazed greedily at the field of goodies before us. "GO!" yelled the announcer. En masse we ...
[Added: 06 Apr 2005 Hits: 178 Words: 665]
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1116. | Choosing blinds for damp atmospheres. by Garry John
There are some important things to consider when choosing window blinds for the kitchen and bathroom. The conditions in these rooms vary somewhat from the rest of the house, so it is important ...
[Added: 02 Apr 2005 Hits: 233 Words: 543]
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1117. | Boots! Boots! Boots! by David Kunstek
Nothing feels the same as slipping into a pair of leather boots for a night on the town. The exact opposite is the feeling you get sliding on boots for the winter snow and slush mess outside. Boots come in many shapes and sizes. They are ...
[Added: 28 Mar 2005 Hits: 264 Words: 343]
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1118. | Shoes Everywhere! by David Kunstek
Many people think that its just women who love shoes, but the truth is that men love a comfortable shoe just as much. While they may not have quite as many, men do need to find quality shoes. What do you ...
[Added: 24 Mar 2005 Hits: 402 Words: 344]
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1119. | Creative Potty Training by Valerie Garner
Creative Potty Training
When I was potty training my two young boys, I discovered this method of potty training that made it an enjoyable, yet very effective way to potty train toddlers.
First, make sure your child is ready for potty training, shows interest, wants ...
[Added: 23 Mar 2005 Hits: 249 Words: 522]
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1120. | Roller Blinds by Garry John
What makes the roller blind the most common of the window blinds around today ? Is it because they are the value for money window treatment or is there anything else in it. There is ...
[Added: 22 Mar 2005 Hits: 206 Words: 537]
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1121. | Aluminium Conservatories by Garry John
The conservatory is a popular addition to homes around the world and in particular in colder climates. Conservatories began their existence in the 1700s as Dutch farmers looked to find ways of protecting their plants during the colder winter months. These early ...
[Added: 21 Mar 2005 Hits: 212 Words: 395]
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1122. | Queenie And The Petunias by Irvin L. Rozier
Matthew 5.4 "Blessed are they that mourn: for they shall be comforted."
A few weeks after Mama died (Jan 01), a beautiful golden retriever showed up at my house. She had obviously belonged to someone but my brother-in-law, Joe, who lives nearby, and I had no inkling ...
[Added: 18 Mar 2005 Hits: 284 Words: 499]
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1123. | Body Piercing, Is There Anything Wrong With It? by David Kunstek
When you spend a day at the mall, you see people with body piercings. Perhaps you see someone with a nose ring. Another may have a belly button ring. In fact, you may see people with some really crazy body piercing. Is there any reason ...
[Added: 17 Mar 2005 Hits: 201 Words: 428]
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1124. | Fun Dating Ideas to Spice Up Your Marriage by Alli Ross
One of the best benefits of marriage is that you have a permanent dating partner. Don't let the fun end after the honeymoon. Here are some ideas for fun dates.
1. Spend an afternoon at the opera. These aren't as ...
[Added: 17 Mar 2005 Hits: 243 Words: 418]
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1125. | Sports First Aid Kit: Are You Prepared? by Louise Roach
Do you have an active family? Are your kids involved in soccer or little league? What sports are high on your priority list - running, golf, tennis?
American Sports Data, Inc. estimates:
- 50.6 million people over the age ...
[Added: 17 Mar 2005 Hits: 282 Words: 631]
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1126. | Free-standing And Lean-to Greenhouses by Matthew Anthony
if makes no difference whether a greenhouse is freestanding or attached (lean-to) it is one of the most popular types of garden buildings in use today. It is a self-contained structure in back garden or yard, which helps the home enthusiast grow in ...
[Added: 15 Mar 2005 Hits: 265 Words: 423]
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1127. | EVA by Irvin L. Rozier
Use and distribution of this article is subject to our Publisher Guidelines
whereby the original author's information and copyright must be included.
EVA by Irvin L. Rozier, copyright 2005
Job 42.15 "And in all the land were no women ...
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1128. | What Julia Roberts Has to Say about Motherhood by GranMamma
Julia Roberts recently gave birth to twins: Hazel and Phinnaeus. At 37, America's Pretty Woman couldn't be happier in her new role of motherhood.
The twins were delivered at a hospital in Southern California. Since the twin's birth Julia ...
[Added: 14 Mar 2005 Hits: 218 Words: 230]
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1129. | “How to” for Lawns - Mowing by Brad Slade
How often you mow your lawn will depend on a number of factors. Firstly how much time you have to devote to your lawn's maintenance. How fast your lawn grows, and this in turn will depend on whether you ...
[Added: 10 Mar 2005 Hits: 189 Words: 432]
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1130. | Fake Grass by Brad Slade
The history of artificial or fake grass is to say the least an interesting one and arose out of the social desire to in-effect ward off what could be seen, as far back as the 1950s, as an increasingly unhealthy ...
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1131. | 10 Free Gift Ideas for a Birthday by Catherine Franz
All of us know that the greatest gifts in life don't cost
money. They do take time to think and create. Whether you
are looking for ideas for a 21st birthday, 16th, 3rd, or
65th, these ideas will help you create some memorable
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1132. | Motivation... The Key to Your Child's Educational Success by GranMamma
For the first year or two of life outside the womb, our brains are in the most impressionable state they will ever be in. A baby's brain is immediately shaped by interacting with their environment. As a parent, one can have a large influence on ...
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1133. | Solitaire RULES Half Life DROOLS by Chris Campbell
It's a popularity contest.
Solitaire is hip, cool, and way more popular than Half Life 2. Don't believe me right? Well, the numbers don't lie. According to two of the biggest search tracking tools on ...
[Added: 28 Feb 2005 Hits: 207 Words: 605]
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1134. | Reasons for getting a caravan awning by Garry John
Touring is an activity that many people revel in. The sale of campers and caravans has been on the rise in the past few years and is likely to increase in the immediate future as people have more leisure time on their hands. People who rely on campers and caravans ...
[Added: 21 Feb 2005 Hits: 265 Words: 430]
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1135. | Great Games You've Never Played by Chris Campbell
Do you know what you're missing?
Some of the best computer games ever made are likely games you've never heard of. Created by individuals and small companies working in relative obscurity. They don't have million ...
[Added: 19 Feb 2005 Hits: 217 Words: 525]
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1136. | Looney Balloon Games For Kids Parties by Patricia B. Jensen
What's a kids party without balloons? Great for decorating, party favors, and of course, party games. Floating balloons, googly balloons, water balloons, screaming balloons ... Here's a great collection of looney balloon games kids will love.
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1137. | Ten Easy Steps to Great Kids Party Pictures by Patricia B. Jensen
Kids parties and pictures go together like cake and ice cream. If you're the designated shutterbug for a kids party, be sure you're up to the task. A quick study of these valuable picture-taking tips shows you how to become a first rate ...
[Added: 18 Feb 2005 Hits: 228 Words: 943]
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1138. | Picture Frame Crafts For Your Kids Party by Patricia B. Jensen
One of the most popular party favors is a framed picture of the party guest taken at your kids party. He or she could be showing off a
silly hat or party costume, performing an outrageous party game stunt, or wearing ...
[Added: 18 Feb 2005 Hits: 347 Words: 502]
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1139. | Face Painting Tips For Your Kids Party by Patricia B. Jensen
If you can apply your own make-up or doodle a simple design, you can learn to face paint for a kids party. With these easy tips and techniques and a little practice, you'll be turning out all ...
[Added: 18 Feb 2005 Hits: 343 Words: 578]
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1140. | Make a Fairy Garden For Your Kids Party by Patricia B. Jensen
This project is a truly unique kids party activity, combining fun, fantasy, and learning. Kids love getting their hands dirty and learning how things grow. They will also love the idea of making a magical garden place for a fairy to live.
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1141. | Stress Free Kids Party Planning by Patricia B. Jensen
Another birthday's on the horizon, and you're stressing over every little detail. Throwing a party can be nerve-wracking and kids parties come with added pressures. The prospect of keeping a group of young children occupied and entertained can be a daunting one. In addition, you may ...
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1142. | The Best Birthday Gift in the World by Patricia B. Jensen
When I was a little girl, my Nana and Grandpa would often give me a "grab bag" full of goodies for my birthday present. This was nothing more than a brown paper shopping bag filled with trinkets and treasures my grandparents had collected or made for me with ...
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1143. | Country Home Accessories by Lisa French
Country home décor is the most sought after home interior and it's no wonder since country décor invites a casual friendly lifestyle.
Make sure you carefully study the specific style, and color scheme then carefully coordinate the ...
[Added: 13 Feb 2005 Hits: 239 Words: 322]
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1144. | Tips For Breaking Away From White Wall Paint by Lisa French
Paint is one of the most affordable and easiest ways to change a room. But choosing the right paint colors for your home can seem like an overwhelming task.
Paint, accessories, fabric, furniture, and flooring should all blend, so take a good look at the room you will ...
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1145. | Decorating Ideas to make your Living Room more Livable by Lisa French
Above all else, the furniture in the living-room should make it livable. It should be grouped so that it offers centers of interest, convenience and comfort. Look for upholstered seating with homespun-type fabric, or toss a pieced quilt over plain fabric or leather. An old rocker ...
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1146. | 7 Stupid Wedding Mistakes Even Smart Couples Make by Chris Simeral
“What in the world could they have been thinking?”
Definitely words you DON'T want to hear your guests uttering at your wedding. But despite your best intentions, sometimes things slip through the cracks. Sometimes you make a really silly mistake ...
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1147. | How to Make a Model Volcano and Other Fun Kids Party Special Effects by Patricia B. Jensen
Kids love magic tricks and special effects because they surprise and delight with the unexpected. Here's a collection of easy yet impressive special effects to try at your next kids party.
But beware... kids are ...
[Added: 09 Feb 2005 Hits: 353 Words: 790]
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1148. | Creating a Kids Theme Party by Patricia B. Jensen
The easiest way to plan a great kids party is to start with a theme into which all the different party elements fit perfectly. Your most important input in deciding on the party theme should come from the party child.
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1149. | 30 Kids Party Favors for Pennies by Patricia B. Jensen
Party favors needn't be costly, just a simple remembrance of the good time guests had at your child's party. Each of these party favors cost under $1 per guest, some only pennies apiece.
Shop dollar stores and discount outlets to stock up on these clever party favorites. ...
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1150. | Ten Kids Party Planning No-Nos by Patricia B. Jensen
Avoid the most common and obvious pitfalls many parents encounter when planning their first kids party. Tap into the knowledge of experienced party planners who've learned to steer clear of the "Ten Kids Party Planning No-Nos".
INVITING MORE CHILDREN THAN YOU CAN HANDLE
Your intentions were ...
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