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Healthy Teeth make for a great smile! The key to healthy teeth is having a good routine in place for brushing your baby’s new teeth. How do you come up with a good routine? Keep it simple and make it fun! Keeping your baby’s teeth and mouth healthy starts right…
What is a Cuttlebug Machine
In case you are new to the world of cuttlebugs, the Cuttlebug machine is made by Provo Craft and is used to die-cut shapes, letters, numbers, characters and also to emboss cardstock and die-cuts. It will cut through thin felt, metal, chipboard, papers and more.…
The cross stitch fabric, Aida Plus, is a modern fabric which has many of the useful properties of perforated paper, but none of its weaknesses. You can cut it, trim it and shape it without any unravelling, fraying or splitting and, unlike perforated paper, it is hand washable and will…
It is 8:30 in your house and your a cringing at the expectation that bedtime is coming. Bedtime in all its glory. Screaming fit. Bouts of uncontrollable laughter when you want to be authority. Wrestling matches when you are trying to clothe your toddler in pajamas. Endless trips back and…
One of the most contested areas of parenting is the subject of how to discipline our children. We can receive advice on this subject from everyone from child psychology "experts" to Great-Aunt Emma (who didn't actually have any children of her own, but still considers herself an expert). Experts and…
Although your pregnant changing body may be difficult to adjust to, there are a few nice ways you can enjoy every moment.
Especially if you are a new first time mom, your growing blooming tummy can be terrifying and you may feel oversized and ugly. You might also be afraid…
Have you ever wondered what the difference is between determinate tomato varieties and indeterminate tomato varieties? Knowing the difference between the two types will help you decide what tomato plant would be best to plant in your own garden. I think this is one of the most popular questions I…
You try hard to just sleep, but sleep is just not coming. You are uncomfortable and sleep is eluding you. You might think you may never be able to sleep comfortably again, but rest assured, there is help for you to get your much needed ZZZZZZZZzzz’s.
Sleeping like a baby……
Even though we feel perfectly healthy, we to tend feel like a whale at times. When we feel bloated and we feel a lot of swelling it might be an indication of a serious problem.
This problem is called pre-eclampsia, and it is thought to happen when your placenta is…
The two types of cross stitch - stamped cross stitch and counted cross stitch - are worked differently. Counted cross stitch uses a design that is worked from a chart while the design is printed on the fabric with stamped cross stitch. The specific skill involved with reading the cross…
A father plays a key role in the life of his family and society. He is the head, leader, and priest of his household and has the God-given responsibility to faithfully love his wife and train and discipline his children in the fear of the Lord. He has to be…
The Aster is one of the best flowers to grow for late summer and fall blooms. Asters come in blue, purple, red, pink, and white each with a yellow center. The name Aster comes from the ancient Greek word for “star.” There are numerous varieties of Aster, from Dwarfs that…
As a first time pregnant mom, I decided to brave the shops to buy my first maternity outfit, what an experience. Let me tell you my story of buying maternity wear.
First of all, doing shopping for clothes is not my idea of having a good time. Under normal circumstances…
These tried and tested tips may help you to avoid mistakes and will make cross stitching easier.
Tip 1: Organize your threads before you start any project because this will help you to avoid problems later. Always include the colour number of the thread. Including the thread manufacturer's name is…
There are several reasons why you might need to find immigration records for yourself or for those that you are considering hiring. We all remember the scandals in the recent past when immigrants were hired by high ranking officials in domestic positions.
To protect yourself or to prove you are…
By:
Christy Gee in
Home and Family
Dec 10, 2010
Many people reporting to have a stink bug infestation claim the numbers to be mind boggling. It seems when these critters get out of control they simply take over an area. This can be devastating if the area happens to be your front porch.
While the stink bug is relatively…
What’s really a normal weight gain during pregnancy? There is so much conflicting information out there, and normal weight gain in the United States can be so very different than what is expected in other countries. For example, my doctor told me that I should gain anywhere from 25 –…
There is a large range of cross stitch threads available today. Choosing the right colour and type of thread can greatly enhance any cross stitch design.
Cross stitch thread or floss is made up of six strands altogether. Anchor and DMC are two of the most commonly available, popular and…
Suddenly there is the stabbing pain; you feel it down the side of your abdomen. It goes right into your groin just as you turn over in your sleep. This also happens when you reach out for something to grasp. You find yourself wondering what this sharp stabbing pain is.…
This is by far my favorite article to write as I am enjoying the entertainment of my toddler sweeping the kitchen. I am going to give you some advice on teaching your child to do chores. The kicker is that, to your toddler, it is all fun and games. (Maggie…
Many women when they become pregnant wonder whether it is still safe to wear high heels. They don’t want to cause any harm to their baby or themselves, but many also don’t want to sacrifice their normal choice of foot wear. So can you wear high heels when you’re pregnant?…
Stretching and mounting your completed work is an important part of the finishing process. It is a vital elements because the most wonderful piece of work can be totally ruined if it is puckered or creased. It is always worth going to the trouble of finishing your work properly by…
These days one hears the bitter cry of infidelity of spouses in high and powerful places, as well as, in humble families. How much pain, hurt, untold damages, lost of confidence, fear, separation, divorce and destruction that this causes to the family and mostly children, cannot be measured. One cannot…
Okay, you’re pregnant! Congratulations! Hmmm. What to eat? How much can I eat? How much should I eat? Am I eating for two? What are the good foods for my baby?
All right, for the bad news: you are not technically eating for two—meaning, you don’t get to eat two…
Omega fish oils are good for a great many things, your heart, your brain, your mood, to balance your hormones and your baby. As your brain is mostly made up of fats, the consumption of fish and flaxseed oils help your brains health and your mood. This is good for…
A bad diet can wreak havoc with your fertility and what you consume is so important that it can make the difference between a successful pregnancy or not, whether via the medium of IVF or conventional methods. If you are about to undergo IVF treatment then you will want to…
Chronic medical conditions does not have to be a balancing act, there are many ways to deal with asthma and to manage being pregnant together with an asthma condition. You may experience a bit of a balancing act with the special diets, extra exercise, the medications you have to take…
When my husband and I got engaged some 40 years ago, we agreed we wanted to have a large family. And so we did. We ended up having 11 children of our own over a twenty-year period, and we are now raising three of our grandchildren. With so many people…
By:
Grandma Shellie in
Home and Family
Mar 17, 2011
There are many exciting embellishments you can use to enhance cross stitch designs. You can use brilliant beads to add sparkle to your work, make buttons a focal point of designs and incorporate different stitches, such as bullion stitches and French knots, to produce interesting textures.
Embellishing cross stitch with…
Wedding Candy Buffet: the mere sentence conjures up dreamy images of wonderful candy displays, shiny hard candies spilling from beautiful glass vases, chocolate balls sitting proudly in their old fashioned jars and lollipops as big as your head providing the perfect backdrop. It is a picture that Willy Wonka would…
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