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For as long as I can remember I’ve believed in God. Sure, there have been times in my life that I have questioned his existence, but I’ve always had this deep down gut feeling that he is there, somewhere. I don’t know how faith works, but it does. I don’t…
What are the top 3 Easter costumes for a child been purchased online and what makes them so cute? Wonderful Easter is just a couple of weeks away and for many families it is a time for relaxing and gathering with a whole long weekend of spending some valuable time…
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?…
Are you one of the many women who want to deliver your baby in the comfort and privacy of your own home? Is it possible or is it not? I will give you everything you need to know in able to welcome your new baby home safely at home.
A…
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…
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
Cross stitch designs are available where the pattern is printed directly on to the fabrics and the cross stitches are worked to cover the printing. These designs are known as stamped cross stitch. The resulting cross stitches tend to be uneven and rather hit and miss, so results can be…
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…
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Grandma Shellie in
Home and Family
Mar 17, 2011
How good are cordless electric string trimmers really? Many people are attracted to the cordless string models because they are light weight and easy to handle because their motor isn't as powerful as a gas weed cutter. Before you buy a cordless electric string trimmer make sure you are buying…
An important part in the preparation stage of any cross stitch project is to calculate how much cross stitch fabric you need to buy.
Being able to calculate the eventual size of a cross stitch design means that you will be able to decide how much fabric you need to…
I was driving one day in the town of Napa trying to find a place to access a computer and check my email. I was working on a wine tour and I had a stretch limousine, so finding a good place to park near the Kinko's Fed Ex was another…
It is important to protect your cross stitch fabric while work is in progress. Always cover your work when you put it down, even for a short time, to ensure it is kept clean and to avoid accidental mishaps. Store it in a bag or a cotton pillowcase. Get into…
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…
Duct tape has long been used for everyday mending and repairing of common household items and other items. These repairs range from taping boxes closed and sealing packages to fixing automobile and boat seats and everything in between. Nearly every home has a partially used roll of this wonderful gray…
Ever wanted to dive in the world of RC Airplanes?
Well now is the perfect time to embark on one of the most popular hobbies in the World. In recent years the industry has really changed up the game so to speak by designing more forgiving type models of rc…
What comes to mind when you say, "pick up laundry service"? Maybe a truck with a washing machine in the back? A large mechanical arm that picks up your clothes for you? Ok I know that is pretty silly but a lot of people don't realize that such a service…
By:
Tim Hooper in
Home and Family
Jun 28, 2011
I can still remember many of the older generation taking about breastfeeding and pregnancy at the same time. I remember them saying that it was taboo, it is bad for mother and developing baby. What a load of old wives tales this all is. I am absolutely passionate about breastfeeding,…
Container gardening vegetables is an excellent choice for the home gardener who doesn't have large single area to grow in. Just about any vegetable will grow well in a pot. You can use any kind of container as long as it is the right size for the plant inside it.…
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…
Since the first test tube baby was born in 1978, there have been over 3 million live births of IVF babies born across 52 countries. Current reports suggest that there are around 122,000 IVF babies born per year across the USA and Europe out of around 600,000 IVF cycles. As…
Your precious premature baby is a blessing in many ways. He is special and a miracle too.
There are many things to expect and to realize when you see your tiny little treasure for the first time. Some may come as a shock, it could be overwhelming but the fact…
Without a doubt, the most dreaded disease of tomato plants is verticillium wilt disease. It is caused by a soil-borne fungus that prevents the plant from taking up water and nutrients. Basically, it clogs the arteries of the plant. The heartbreaking thing about this disease is that it doesn’t usually…
You are sitting doing something, maybe at work or at friends and then you feel something wet on your shirt. Ooops, there you see it, two wet patches where you were still dry a few minutes ago. Could be very embarrassing. You are probably thinking that this cannot be normal?…
When it comes to choosing a costume for a child or the child choosing for themselves for Halloween or any fancy dress party we are really spoiled for choice with the amount of amazing sometimes crazy costumes we can buy in our shops or online.
With so much to choose…
Cucumbers are one of those vegetables that just scream fresh, and you can't get any fresher than growing them yourself. Coincidentally, cucumbers are easy to grow indoors. Cucumbers are also beautiful plants when cared for properly. If you don't know how to grow cucumbers indoors look no further. I am…
Working with metallic threads can sometimes be a little frustrating as they can have a mind of their own. Below you will find some tips and hints to make the whole process trouble free.
Working with Metallic Threads and Blending Filaments
Metallic threads (or floss) and blending filaments can be…
There are so many Sexy costumes to choose from that at times it seems you can see the exact same costume everywhere. So for this reason I have sellected some different and unusual sexy themed costumes to give you a different and more exciting range to choose from.
Continuing on…
Welcome the newest little fan with a collegiate sports themed baby shower. From the collegiate diaper cake centerpiece to the licensed party decorations, there is no doubt who this kid will be cheering for.
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…
When it comes to choosing a Halloween or fancy dress costume most of the time we all think about the same themes and the usual costumes whether it will be a ghost, soldier, cowboy and so on so it is great when you can come along with a unique and…
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