How Does Blood Clot?
Overview Blood clotting, also called blood coagulation, occurs in reaction to a wound to halt the flow of blood. This happens so that blood loss will stop and also so that the wound will be closed and no bacteria or…
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December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
When you are pregnant you feel a burning, itching sensation on your belly. It is not the baby moving around, it is your belly growing. As your belly grows, the skin stretches. When the skin is pulled too tight, stretch…
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Resources for the Modern Step Family
Yours, Mine and Ours It is no secret that the divorce rates in this country have skyrocketed. Family’s now come in a mixture of Step parents , step children, and new brothers and sisters. Today, if you do not live…
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A Beginners Guide to Ear Piercings
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
Ear piercings are the most popular types of piercings and there are many variations of the ear piercing; almost all parts of the ear can be pierced in some way. Ear lobe piercings typically take between 6 and 8 weeks…
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Do Stepparents get enough Credit
In my opinion they most absolutely deserve a lot more credit then what they get. When my husband and I got married, he had custody of his boys. HIs eldest was a junior in high school and the younger one…
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How to Cope when your Child Marries and changes Religion
I hope that if and when that time comes, you will give your child credit for being able to make his or her own choices in life. It’s not an easy part of parenting to part with the dream of…
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Unique Challenges Faced by Children Raised in Single Parent Homes
There are many reasons that one is raised in a single-parent home, divorce, teen pregnancy or death of biological parents and raised by another family member. My situation was that I was born to two college students. The age old…
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Beginners Guide to Lip Piercings
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
A lip piercing is one of the most popular facial piercings and there are many variations of the lip piercing. As with any piercings, a lot of care and consideration should be taken before having the piercing done and you…
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How Weight changes can Affect a Tattoo
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
Many people worry about weight loss or weight gain after or before receiving a tattoo. The truth is that tattoos are hardly ever affected by either of these factors unless they are sudden and dramatic. In either case, most generally,…
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Do Stepparents get enough Credit
I am stepmother and I can honestly say without a doubt, stepparents usually get a raw deal. The love and devotion they put into a family, rarely gets the recognition it most surely deserves. My husband and I have been…
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Chores in a Blended Family Managing Household Responsibilities
Lending out a helping hand with household chores can be efficient in the way a household runs. Daily chores seem to never end in my home. By the time every chore has been finished, it’s time to start yet again….
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How Weight changes can Affect a Tattoo
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
Yeah, you were hot. As a matter of fact, you were at the peak of your sexiness when you got that tribal tattoo inked across your lower back. Remember parading around in low-rise jeans just to show it off? Years…
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Children yours Mine and ours
When I met my husband eight years ago, I knew there would be a new experience with taking on a then five year old when I had no children of my own. But I welcomed him with open arms. I…
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Tattoos the Ancient History of Body Art
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
The tattoo, or permanent drawing on the body of an individual, is practiced around the world today. It is popular not only in the post-modern, civilized world, but also in third-world countries as well. In this article we will take…
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How to Build a Relationship with your Step Children
Becoming a step parent can be a challenge for anyone. For the family with the child that resents the step parent this can become even more of a challenge. Here are some great tips for developing a great relationship with…
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Should Stepparents have Parental Rights
Why is it so difficult for people – both in stepfamilies and out – to accept the differences that exist in a stepfamily? The differences don’t make us less human or less caring. In fact, it’s much easier for everyone…
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Tips for considering a new Tattoo
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
Getting a new tattoo can be a fun and meaningful process if it is approached properly. However, getting a new tattoo can also be a personal statement as well as something that could effectively change your overall image and the…
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What Makes a Good Tattoo Artist
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
What made Michael DeAngelo, Leonardo da Vinci, and Pablo Picasso great artists? Obviously because they had they had talent and people admired their work. To be considered a good tattoo artist you must produce quality tattoos, the insight to draw…
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Dangers of doing Selfpiercings
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
High School Angst and a burning desire to be different, I believe, and perhaps a little boredom, compelled my friends and I to pierce each other’s ears in the bathroom. We would grab a stud, a nail file, and head…
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Should you let your Spouse Adopt your Child
I can say from personal experience, no matter how happy you are or think you are, allowing a step-parent adoption to occur is like gambling with your child’s’ life. I had plenty of red flags you might say before I…
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Chores in a Blended Family Managing Household Responsibilities
When it comes to managing household responsibilities there is one word that comes to mind. Teamwork! They say that a family that prays together stays together. A family that works together will become achievers! When it comes to chores it…
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Advice on becoming a Stepfather
We are a world full of “steps” we have “step children”, “step Grandparents.” and “step Parents.” Recently I got a letter from a friend who said,” she was sitting for her “step dog!” I’d like to see this term banned…
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Occasions when Facial Piercings are Inappropriate
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
There are times when facial piercings are thought to be inappropriate. During these times piercings are best removed in order to show respect for the occasion at hand. The main times when it is a good idea to take them…
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Step Children Experiences the Trials of Instant Motherhood
It seems more and more women are hitting the road and leaving their children to be raised by men. I know at least two women that have done this, most notably my step-daughter’s mother – we’ll call her “Nancy”. See…
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Wedding Dress Selection for the Pregnant Bride
When it comes to finding the perfect wedding dress, there are so many decisions to make. When you throw an additional criteria into the mix it can become more than mildly confusing. This guide to wedding dress selection for the…
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Dealing with Dead Beat Parents
I’m sure that my dad would be the last person to call himself a dead beat father. My mother passed away when I was 10 and it was up to my dad to raise 3 young children on his own….
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Dealing with Greek Orthodox in Laws
This will sound very much like the movie “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”; However, the ending was anything but positive for the both of us. I was born and raised in “the bible belt”, in Clarksville, Tennessee. I was raised…
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Families that Fall into the Category of Blended Families
A blended family is continually being created.Statistics say that it may take 7-10 years for a blended family to fully come into their own. Ours is a common scenario for a family blended after divorce. Family blending occurs whenever 2…
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Do Stay at Home Moms get the Recognition they Deserve
Stay at home mom. Now there’s a title that grabs you with hands as large as the life it implies. There’s a lot to be said for stay at home moms or dads,for that matter. And there are two kinds,…
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What to Contemplate before Body Piercings
December 26, 2014 Skin and Body
Thinking about getting a piercing? I’m a body piercer. These are things for you to consider, both in making your decision, and choosing where to get it done. First of all…Thinking about it? What’s good? What’s bad?The possible downsides of…
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Chores in a Blended Family Managing Household Responsibilities
STEPPING UP TO BLENDED FAMILY CHORES Blended families are a mixed bag. No one would deny it. Combining two families into one can result in tremendous blessing, but it takes time and plenty of adjustment. Blended families carry unique challenges…
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