May 2009 Archives
Keep the Home Fires Burning: Sexual Healing
Stress levels are high these days. Some of us have lost jobs, are afraid of losing jobs, or have close friends and family who have lost jobs. Everyone is worried about money to some degree. There's uncertainty and tension everywhere you look.
All this attention to worry might have left you giving little attention to other pursuits - like sex. But forgetting to give attention to your partner can lead to more stress, and that creates problems. If you are able to switch gears and forget worry for a bit, you can create a bit of sexual healing.
How can you do this when you're stressed and distracted all the tim
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Flavorful Landscapes -- A Growing Trend
Nothing beats the flavor of a fresh-from-the-garden tomato; warmed by the sun, plucked right from the plant and eaten in the garden.
More than 43 percent of U.S. households plan to experience this and the other benefits of homegrown fruits, vegetables and herbs this summer, according to a recent survey by the National Gardening Association.
Space Limited? Get Creative
The good news is you don't need much space to have an edible garden. Many gardeners grow food in containers or mixed in with their flowers, shrubs and other ornamental plantings.
Look for creative ways t
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Signature Sandwiches to Make at Home
America has been called a sandwich nation - and with over 45 billion sandwiches eaten each year, it's easy to see why. They are portable, nutritious, satisfying and offer a variety of tastes to suit just about every palate.
The sandwich's lasting popularity derives from the creativity food lovers have shown over the years to find new ways to house a meal between pieces of bread. A little imagination can turn a platter of sandwiches into a sensational assortment of unexpected pairings of meats, cheeses, vegetables, fruits and spreads. Here's how to dream up and create a sandwich of your own:
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Victory Gardens 2009: Grow Vegetables in Your Own Backyard
by Deb McLeod
Garden centers are packed this spring with people looking for vegetables and herbs to plant. Nothing new there, right? It's spring and that's the tradition for many people - head to the garden center to plan the yard for the year.
What makes this year unique is that many of the people who have begun shopping for their vegetable garden have never done this before.
The recession - and fears about the quality of the country's food supply - have led many people to think that taking a DIY approach is ideal. Hence, the popularity of vegetable gardens in so many yards t
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Marble Magnets: Easy Crafts for Kids
by Deb McLeod
If you are looking for a fun craft consider making marble magnets, which are simple to make but fun and creative. The sheer variety of marble magnet styles makes this a craft that everyone can put their unique stamp on.
Not only are they simple, but marble magnets are also inexpensive to make. Wrap a few up in tissue paper and present them to a teacher or daycare provider and you have crafted a gift that looks like more than it costs. Have the children make their own magnets that you can use to hang their artwork on the fridge. The possibilities with this fun craft are endless.
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Kids and Summer Jobs
by Katriena Knights
It's a question every parent will face eventually--should I let my child take on a summer job? Whether it's dog walking, house-sitting, or a formal job at the local grocery, there are many issues to consider before giving the go-ahead.
When kids start talking about summer jobs, too often their focus is on the money they can earn and how they can spend it. They spend much less time considering the logistics of the job itself and the responsibility that comes along with taking on this kind of activity. As a parent, you can help them through the planning stages and give t
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The Art of Listening
By Tracey Thibodeau Serebin
A key to successful parenting is the Art of Listening. Kids know when adults are paying attention to them and when they aren't. Half hearted listening gets picked up automatically and causes them to feel as if what they are saying doesn't matter. As a parent you have to be present in the moment. Give them your attention and your time. Those are the most important gifts you can share with your children and often the hardest. When you are really listening, you can pick up on what is going on with your child, because sometimes it is not what your kids are saying, but how they
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Preserving Cut Flowers
Gardening With Charlie; Kathie Bond-Borie, Guest Columnist
Fresh flowers have the power to lift our spirits. Even a tiny vase of pansies can dress up a windowsill. To get the most life out of our cut flowers, it's important to cut them at the right time and treat them with care. Here are some tips for prolonging the life of your flowers.
Cut flowers. Cut garden flowers in the morning before the dew has dried, or in the early evening. With flower scissors or sharp pruners, snip above a node or dormant bud to spur new blooms on the plants, making the stems as long as you like. Cutti
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Beauty Tune-Ups in Time for Summer
If you are dreading taking off your socks and bearing your feet, or can't stand how your hair feels after you style it, you're suffering from the end-of-winter challenges that face women every year. Winter is tough on the skin, the nails and the hair, and recovering from that can be hard.
Here, then, are some tips to giving your hair, skin and feet a little respite from the ravages of winter.
Hair
First, remember that much of how your how behaves has to do with how you treat it. You can do much during the winter to keep hair healthy, like conditioning regularly and giving it a break
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