Family life has changed through the years. Family members seldom live near one another anymore, and often only get to see one another once or twice a year. When the opportunity arises for families to get together, they should spend…
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February 16, 2015 Skin and Body
Skin can dry out any time of year, but the winter months are notorious for irritating problem conditions. Dry, itchy, and flaky skin is a common result of cold, dry outside air compounded by the heated, dry air inside. Still,…
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February 15, 2015 Skin and Body
In the summertime when temperatures soar, and the sun is beating down, it’s easy to remember the sunscreen. Sunburns are painful and dangerous to the skin and the sun’s UVA and UVB rays can quickly burn exposed skin. However, few…
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February 15, 2015 Skin and Body
Everyone knows that the long winter months can significantly cause dry skin problems. Skin, exposed to cold air can easily become cracked, flaky and itchy since cold air holds less moisture than warm humid air. In fact, the cold wind…
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Real Harris Tweed is developed and produced in the Outer Hebrides. Islanders from Lewis, Harris and others made this hand woven tweed early in the history of their regions. Called “The Big Cloth” in Gaelic, is was the pride of…
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In light of the current economy, gas prices, and inflation, many families are planning on staying closer to home for their vacation this year. While on the surface this may not seem as exciting as traveling to new places, there…
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You may very well have a piece of jewelry that you are love, but when you take it off, it leaves you with a little more than you bargained for. The combination of certain metals, and the oils in the…
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Many of us believe that buying designer originals, that often cost more than the last car we bought, is simply out of the question. Designer labels are fun, but in the long run, articles of clothing should be more about…
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People come in different sizes and shapes, and not all women can, or should, wear the same kind of clothes, especially if they intend to downplay those features that they find most objectionable. One of the most common problems for…
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If you are one of the lucky few who have an hour glass figure, the sky’s the limit when it comes to shopping for spring fashion. These lucky people can pretty much handle any style that comes along, and should…
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Fashions standards for the professional woman in spring, or for any other time of the year, for that matter, have pretty much remained the same through the years. The clothes, and the colors, that are worn in the office should…
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January 25, 2015 Crisis Support
Natural disasters cannot be controlled, and in a world where people like to choose their own destiny, this is a difficult concept to cope with. They can wipe out a small area or part of a country in a matter…
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For those of us who do not have naturally curly hair the question has always been, how to curl hair quickly and easily. Back in the day, the only option was hair curlers, and many uncomfortable nights were spent trying…
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January 11, 2015 Communication
Shyness is a debilitating and frustrating disease that can affect every aspect of a person’s life. It’s not that shy people have nothing to say, or don’t want to communicate with others, it’s that they can’t. People who are shy,…
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January 11, 2015 Communication
There is an old saying that says “to have a friend, you must be a friend,” so I suppose, by the same token, “to have a neighbor that is nice to you, you need to be nice to your neighbor.”…
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January 11, 2015 Communication
No one can get through this life without being rejected occasionally, yet it is one of the hardest things to face, and one of the worst concepts to accept. From the time we are children, we start to face the…
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January 11, 2015 Communication
Families have always been busy. Everyone goes in their own direction for most of the day, and with many members of the family working different hours, getting the family together for the evening meal can be somewhat of a miracle….
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January 2, 2015 Relationships and Family - Other
We laugh at middle aged people who dress like twenty year olds, buy a sports car, or suddenly change their hair color. It is apparent that they have hit the age when they suddenly realize that they are no longer…
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One of the most difficult things in life is adjusting to being alone. When you are used to having someone around to talk too, interact with, and take care of, the absence of that person leaves a huge void. Some…
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December 18, 2014 Skin and Body
The difference between lip balms and lip glosses are primarily that a balm is designed to medicinally treat or prevent some condition, such as chapped lips, while lip glosses are mostly for cosmetic purposes, not unlike lipstick. Today, the shelves…
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December 16, 2014 Crisis Support
The loss of a loved one is one of he most stressful times in your life. Along with the grief, often comes the responsibility of handling the estate, which can be a challenging and daunting experience. Hopefully, there have been…
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December 16, 2014 Skin and Body
Getting that bronzed and healthy look wasn’t always the status symbol it is today. In fact, pure white skin, the paler the better, was once the mark of nobility. A couple of centuries ago, those who ranked higher on the…
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December 3, 2014 Communication
Sometimes it seems like “me” time is at a premium. Some of us get to the point where we aren’t quite sure what that even means. Days, weeks, and months go by when it seems like the demands of family,…
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When most of us go shoe shopping, we tend to fall in love with the style of the shoe first, then worry about the durability, and the comfort. The same holds true for sandals, and what may look appealing on…
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Summer romances are fun and exciting, and normally come about based on summer activities and mutual interests. Obviously if two people are interested enough in one another to spend several weeks during the summer together, they have something in common….
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Spring may be associated with romance, but the colder days of fall and winter have a lot of potential too. There are many activities for new couples, just starting out, where they can have fun, enjoy the season, and get…
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A first date, in any season, can take some planning. In the summer, outdoor activities are limitless, but in the winter, it may take a little more thought to plan something out in the cold and snow. What you decide…
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Summer romances may be just that, or they may turn into something more long lasting, but while they last, they should be fun and casual. There is an endless supply of summer activities that couples can enjoy together, and by…
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September 4, 2014 Communication
Most people value their personal space. No matter how social you may be, you still like some area around you when you are talking to someone. Close talkers don’t seem to be bothered by this. They stand too close, and…
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When doing genealogy, you have to remember that the people you are researching were more than just names. They were your ancestors, and they probably had very interesting lives. So, once you find out what their names were, you can…
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