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Summer Safety
June 09, 2008 - TRAVEL SAFETY Are we there yet? Many parents will be answering that question this summer as we buckle in the kids, load up the gear and set off on our summer vacations. Vehicle safety should play an important role in your summer vacation plans. Be sure to have a thorough safety inspection of... More >>

Celebrating Mother's Day
May 01, 2008 - One the best way to celebrate Mother's Day is to give your mom the day off. Let her take it easy and relax while the rest of the family does the work. Many families begin Mother's Day with breakfast in bed. Usually Dad and the Kids will let mom sleep late as they go into the kitchen and... More >>

Top 10 New Year's Resolutions
December 25, 2007 - New Year's Eve has always been a time for looking back to the past, and more importantly, forward to the coming year. It's a time to reflect on the changes we want (or need) to make and resolve to follow through on those changes. Did your New Year resolutions make our top ten list? 1) Spend... More >>

Going Back to School
September 04, 2007 - It's school time again! You're probably feeling excited and maybe a little sad that summer is over. Some kids feel nervous or a little scared on the first day of school because of all the new things: new teachers, new friends, and maybe even a new school. Luckily, these "new" worries only stick... More >>

Family Summer Fun!
August 01, 2007 - Family Fun Things to Do Act out a play with costumes and make up Ask a grandparent about their wedding day or some of their most favorite fun moments Ask each other what your goal in life is Attack a household chore as a team then go out and celebrate as a team Build a fort with... More >>

Fourth of July Recipes
June 28, 2007 - FLAG CAKE Make this festive Flag Cake this Memorial Day or Fourth of July and be the talk of the party. Ingredients Margarine Flour 1 package (2-layer size) white cake mix (plus ingredients to make cake-listed on box) 1 package (4-serving size) JELL-O brand gelatin, any red... More >>

Cleaning Tips Spring Cleaning Check List
April 01, 2007 - SPRING CLEANING CHORES Spring is here! It's time to get rid of a winter's worth of dust and grime. Unfortunately, it's also the time of year when we all want to be outside enjoying the fresh air. The last thing on our minds is cleaning. But the good news is that with a thorough spring... More >>

St. Patrick's Day Traditions and Customs
March 01, 2007 - Legend has it that Saint Patrick drove all the snakes out of Ireland and they all went into the sea and drowned. The snake was a revered pagan symbol, and perhaps this is a metaphor for the fact that he drove paganism out of Ireland. Whatever the truth of the matter, there are to this day no... More >>

Ideas for the Perfect Valentine's Day!
January 31, 2007 - When Valentine's Day rolls around people are often at a loss at what to get their loved one. The important thing to remember for this romantic holiday is that it's the thought that counts and the more thought you put into something the more it will be appreciated, even if you didn't break the bank... More >>

Destress During the Christmas Holidays
December 01, 2006 - Although Christmas is meant to be a happy and joyful time, this isn't how everyone feels at this time of the year. Christmas can be a stressful and depressing time for many people. Some people find that the Christmas spirit can be undermined by: Financial and time pressures: The expense of... More >>

Thanksgiving Dinner
November 01, 2006 - Thanksgiving dinner can cause stress between partners and among families. Learn these Thanksgiving dinner tips for a peaceful event. Consider Hosting Rather than choosing between two families, consider hosting Thanksgiving dinner and inviting both families together. This strategy may even help... More >>