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Great Aunt Ida Loved Cheesecake by Mark Woeppel, Mar. I was a little kid when I was introduced to a short woman and told she was my Great Aunt Ida. I was about five, she looked like she had to be at least a hundred, and she wasn't much taller than I. But she was very round. She was like a little bird,...
Ideas for Baby Girl Shower Decorations by T. Brandt, T. . When the main theme of a baby shower hinges on the gender of the baby it is really important to make sure the theme is clear and carried out through every aspect of the party. A baby girl shower needs to make people think all about girls and the...
When Your Russian Wife Gets to America by John Kunkle, Joh. You bring her home. When you pull into the driveway, you proudly open up the car door and invite her in to your house. You say to her, ?Here you are, honey. Your new home.?She cautiously walks in the house. She inhales shortly a couple of times. She...
The Pit Bull - Not a Natural-Born Killer by Carol Stack, Car. "Hey, Dad, I've just adopted a Pit Bull and I'm bringing him home." Jim's heart sank. Aren't they the most dangerous dog in the world? After all, Pit Bulls are killers, right?Actually, Pit Bulls are not natural-born killers. They are one of the...
Religious Baby Gift Ideas by T. Brandt, T. . When a person wants to give a special and personal gift for a baby shower they should consider religious baby gift ideas. A religious gift is something very personal and wonderful that can be a treasured keepsake for the new baby his or her whole...
Do You Make These 5 Relationship-Wrecking Mistakes? by Paul Sterling, Pau. ?The Heart-Breaking, Relationship-Wrecking Communication Mistake of CASE BUILDING?How to Identify, Understand and, Most Importantly, Avoid It! Communication is the most challenging, frustrating, and confusing thing most of us will ever do. Ask any...
History Of The Filbert (Hazelnut) by Patrick Malcolm, Pat. The modern name for filberts has evolved from European folklore. The original name was connected with Saint Philbert's Day (Saint Filbert), the day that harvesting the nuts began, August 22nd, the day of observing the Saint's day of celebration. The...
Upscale Baby Gift Baskets--A Great Baby Shower Gift Choice by T. Brandt, T. . Many people who have never attended a baby shower before are torn on what they should give as a gift. Ostensibly, the gift is supposed to be for the baby as well as the mother, but what exactly does a newborn baby really want or need? Upscale baby...
Adoption Alternatives by Annah Menutz, Ann. If you are contemplating adopting a child, you probably already know that this is one of the most important actions you'll ever take in your life. People chose to adopt a child for many reasons. Most commonly, a couple may be experiencing some kind...
Adolescent Stages of Addiction by Wendy Mclellan, Wen. Addiction has powerfully negative effects on adolescents, their families and the realization of their hopes and dreams. The sad fact is that that every addict started life as a human being with great potential. The addiction, like an overwhelming...
Do You Make These 5 Relationship-Wrecking Mistakes? Mistake two. by Paul Sterling, Pau. "The 5 Heart-Breaking, Relationship-Wrecking Communication Mistakes"How to Identify, Understand and, Most Importantly, Avoid Them!Mistake #2, Story TellingBefore we take a look at the second mistake of relationship communication, I want to ask if...
Tips on How to Save on Auto Loans by Sarah Miller, Sar. How to Save on Auto LoansA smart investor knows he must seize every opportunity that comes knocking at his door - as long as it allows him to save more. Auto refinancing is appealing to those whose credit scores are of good history. This is...
Easy-As-Pie Knitting Gift Idea #3! by Alice Seidel, Ali. With Halloween just a memory, Christmas is almost upon us! Nothing seems to be a more appropriate gift than one which is "homemade."You know, once upon a time that word, "homemade" used to mean something cheap or tacky, or maybe, you didn't have the...
Got Jealousy? by Paul Sterling, Pau. So, what do humans and the frilled lizard have in common? Sometimes, when we're afraid, we both puff out our faces and ears and try to act really, really scary. The fear in jealousy is so strong that it cansometimes make us react to situations like...
The Biggest Secret Of Worry-Free Baby Development by Dalene Joubert, Dal. Parents often ask..."What's the biggest secret of worry-free baby development?""What's the quickest way to know my baby's development is OK. And at what stage should I take further action if I suspect my baby's falling behind?"Experience all over...
Electric Water Heaters Have Heating Elements That Can Fail: Here's Ho.. by John Haynes, Joh. Description of What an Element IsMost electrical heaters, though not all, have two elements. One on the upper half of the tank and one on the lower half of the tank. These elements can be either high-watt or low-watt elements. Heaters are made so...
How to Have Fun for the Holidays by Jaci Rae, Jac. The Holidays are steadily approaching and whether you're prepared or not, you'll soon be catapulted into a schedule that could have you traveling across the country or at least the town in order to visit your loved ones and reconnect families for...
Feng Shui and Chi by Rob Daniels, Rob. Feng Shui is an ancient discipline which shifts the chi (life force energy) in your home to improve your life. Children are indeed a blessing and add joy to one's household. In ancient times, a family was regarded as incomplete without children....
Landscaping Tips - Hiring The Right Landscaper by Brad Palmer, Bra. Although we live in a do-it-yourself culture, there are sometimes when it pays to hire a professional. Landscaping can be a perfect example of this. A quality landscaper will have equipment, know how, design skills, and talents to transform your...
Differences in Wedding Customs by John Kunkle, Joh. There are other differences in wedding customs. In Russia, the bride and groom stay attached to each other the entire time they are at the reception. They literally hold hands the entire time.My wife got extremely upset with me each time I would get...
Baby Wont Sleep ? Here's some helpful advice. by Chris Towland, Chr. Unless he is hungry, cold, or uncomfortable, it is normal that your newborn baby will spend at least 60% of his time asleep but you may also find that there are some occcasions, whatever you try to do, baby wont sleep.It is important that your baby...
Take You Russian Fiance to an American Wedding Before You Get Married by John Kunkle, Joh. When I saw my friends later on, they would say to us, ?what a beautiful wedding.? By American standards, it was pretty good.My wife would remain silent when they made such comments. I would remain silent. From my wife?s Russian viewpoint, our...
Mom's Boiled Custard For Christmas by Bob Alexander, Bob. My involvement with food began at an early age. Eating to survive was a given, but my mother gave new meaning to the word "delicious" during the holiday season. This is when she would cook cookies, cakes and pies for Christmas celebrations. My...
History Of Mulberry Trees, ?Morus Alba,? ?Morus Rubrum,? And ?Morus Ni.. by Patrick Malcolm, Pat. Mulberry trees were well known in the ancient civilizations of the world. They were famous fruit trees, because of the delicious berry fruits that were abundantly produced by fast growing trees-loaded with huge green leaves that were eaten by...
