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Poor old Santa Claus. Sometimes he gets a bad rap. People say he doesn't represent Christmas well. People say he doesn't set a good example for Christians celebrating December 25. And people say--gasp!--that he doesn't even exist. Plus, there are some folks out there who are trying to confuse just...

• Date Added: 5/14/2006
• Views: 426

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Why does it seem that the pickiest of eaters always try to pass themselves off as the latest upcoming culinary critic?

It is especially annoying when you have spent a couple of hours on a special Sunday dinner, only to have your six-year-old son tromp the kitchen loudly declaring......

• Date Added: 7/19/2005
• Views: 446

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In a single dose of children's television, I was bombarded with themes of mutants, cyborgs, evolving and the digital world. These words intimidated me at first, until I learned what the shows were talking about. I wondered how this prepares children for living in the 21st century. The answer hit...

• Date Added: 7/31/2005
• Views: 417

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One of Santa's favorite traditions around Christmas time--and surely a favorite tradition of men everywhere during Christmas --is that of mistletoe. When a man catches his wife or special someone under the mistletoe, he gets to plant a kiss on her. Of course, with all other Christmas traditions,...

• Date Added: 9/23/2006
• Views: 260

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"Prioritization, organization, and delegation are key to achieving the balance that allows a woman to enjoy a rich family life while also gaining fulfillment from her career," says Laura Betterly, CEO of In Touch Media Group, Inc. (www.intouchmediagroup.com), a full-service marketing company that...

• Date Added: 10/14/2006
• Views: 271

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As the name of our website suggests we help you in managing your finances when you think it is time that you had a baby but are worried about the cost and responsibility of a new life on your shoulders and pockets.

Expecting a baby soon? Worried how you'll be able to manage in the...

• Date Added: 10/13/2005
• Views: 439

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With the Christmas season fast upon us, it is time to start decorating our homes in the festive spirit. Many families use the same decorations year after year. Others go all out and try to change their design style with every passing season. As the holidays tend to be a time when people do a...

• Date Added: 4/4/2006
• Views: 364

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So there we were, awkwardly staring at one another in utter disbelief that nobody could figure it out. It was a week before Christmas, and all through the house, your narrator was fuming….I could smash my mouse! We were trying to put up our Christmas tree, and we weren't having much luck. Bah...

• Date Added: 4/4/2006
• Views: 353

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Since the beginning of time, good kids have been known to do dumb things. The same can be said of naïve and well-meaning parents. Because they don't know what to say, some parents fail to talk to their children about drugs. Others develop a false sense of security after they do.

It's much...

• Date Added: 9/1/2006
• Views: 231

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Two boys in a first grade classroom were arguing loudly over an item they both wanted to use at the same time.

Their teacher approached them in a friendly way and said, "Boys, it sounds like you two are having a problem. Let's talk it out."

One of the boys told his side of the...

• Date Added: 1/13/2006
• Views: 352

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Well, not only are the voices and insights of teenagers when it comes to traffic safety important. Their voices and views are just about to be heard. They may be known as accident-prone drivers; however, not all teenagers are like this. Most of them are aware of how to be part of the whole traffic...

• Date Added: 5/3/2006
• Views: 444

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"Where did he come up with that?" Kids often amaze us with their imaginative ideas, and we should give ourselves a pat on the back for playing a role in this development. Innovative thinking is essential for success in school and in life, and it's our job as parents to nurture our kids' innate...

• Date Added: 7/31/2005
• Views: 356

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Did you know that the story of Rudolph the Red Nosed Reindeer was originally created by a department store? The mega-department store Montgomery Ward wanted to create a new Christmas story in 1939 that they could give away as a free promotion to their customers. They gave the job of creating this...

• Date Added: 9/18/2006
• Views: 256

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Car seats are oftentimes ignored and taken for granted. However, there is an important truth behind car seats: Car seats actually assist much in providing comfort and ease for those who drive or ride in an automobile.

That is why it is important for car owners and car buyers to check about...

• Date Added: 5/4/2006
• Views: 300

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Over 5,000 teens die in driving accidents each year, and teen drivers are involved in crashes that cause over a half million injuries annually. Tracey and Roderic Strozier launched GetEmTagged.com to promote placing badges on teen vehicles and change public policy regarding teen driving. The...

• Date Added: 2/22/2007
• Views: 268

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"The $20 a week you spend on lattes might keep you awake, and the $16 you spend on a CD might keep you entertained, but the $22 you spend on a magnetic bumper tag that lets people know a teenager is behind the wheel could save your child's life," says Tracey Strozier of Get 'Em Tagged...

• Date Added: 2/2/2007
• Views: 261

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Toys don't only give excitement to the babies but benefit them by strengthening their fine motor skills, imagination and creative expression. Wonderful learning baby toys and games help babies and children to develop new skills as they play. High quality playthings support healthy...

• Date Added: 8/18/2008
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Most of us have been there before. You open the mailbox to find a brightly colored invitation to the birthday party of your favorite two year old. You hang the invitation on the refrigerator with great intentions to stop at the toy store after work to buy a great birthday gift. Several weeks...

• Date Added: 9/27/2006
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Young, wild, and free … isn't that what it's supposed to feel like to be a teenager? While it's normal for teens to push and discover their limits, it's also dangerous. Due in large part to the fact that parenting decisions are only as sound as the information on which they're based, more parents...

• Date Added: 9/1/2006
• Views: 302

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As every parent has surely discovered, you are never quite prepared for the arrival of your new baby. No matter how much time and effort you might put into preparing yourselves and your home for your new arrival, there are always a few things that tend to get overlooked. This is not without good...

• Date Added: 3/9/2006
• Views: 353