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As I write a series of Top 5 Articles here at Street Articles, one that just popped in to my head is, what could a family do together at Halloween or any fancy dress party costume wise? In other words, how could you interact with your children with some sort…
As with any chronic medical condition, the key is to have a healthy safe and happy pregnancy, then it is best to have your diabetes condition under control before you fall pregnant. You also want your baby to be as healthy and strong as possible.
If you have a diabetic…
Usually you don’t find an exercise or workout routine for pregnant women that will directly help you during labor and beyond. However, there is one out there, and it is using the exercise ball also known as the birthing ball. There are even hospitals and medical facilities that have these…
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…
You get 3 kinds of Omega fatty acids, the Omega 3, omega 6 and omega 9. These are great brain foods that give you and your baby a mineral boost during pregnancy.
Omega 9 is not generally classified as an essential fatty acid, as this is not essential in the…
Every year more and more couples have problems to have a baby. They simply suffer for infertility. It is not the only reason why there are less babies born. First of all, people do not have enough money to satisfy their own needs because they do not have a well…
If you are considering, or about to undergo IVF, then you are making a large investment on many levels. It is financially very expensive, but that it not the end of it. In emotional terms, it requires a great commitment and of course it can take up months or even…
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…
Pregnant women and walking go hand in hand. When asked what safe exercises are out there for pregnant women, many think of walking, swimming, or even prenatal yoga. Swimming is a great form of exercise, but you need to have access to a swimming pool and you also have to…
To build a complete healthy strong little baby in nine months is exactly like building a skyscraper in nine months. Every single brick that is used gives rise to every other material needed to finish constructing and operation that finishes the magnificent tower.
There are many tons of various materials…
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…
Learning how to cross stitch is not a difficult thing to do. It is very similar to embroidering. Once you understand the basics, you will need the proper equipment, to do your best work. Here is a look at the method, and some of the things that you will need.…
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…
When you feel a burning sensation down there, you may have a urinary tract infection so you should have it checked out. This is common in pregnancy and also treatable.
Some of us have to imagine this feeling, others know it very well. When you go to the loo and…
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
Pregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life. Albeit that, there are discomforts that dot this journey to motherhood. Whether it's you, your partner, your daughter, your sister, friend or even surrogate who is pregnant, there are tips for everyone to help in easing these pregnancy discomforts.
Morning sickness,…
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…
I recently discovered a new way to vegetable garden using raised beds - the straw bale garden method. A straw bale garden is such a simple concept that it almost seems too good to be true. Not only is it easy to set up, but it is also super easy…
Often during pregnancy and especially after normal natural delivery, many women are prone to developing piles or haemorrhoids. About a third of pregnant woman suffer from piles, especially in latter stages of pregnancy. There are those who are lucky enough to not suffer from these at all, but they soon…
Out of the wide range of choices and options we have for Halloween costumes from the most popular such as Shrek, Toy Story and Alice in Wonderland I have to say my personal favourite types are, the costumes you can get from Tim Burton's Movies.
I am a huge Burton…
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…
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…
The best source of Omega 3 fatty acids are salmon, tuna, sardines, anchovies and herring. These are all examples of cold water fish.
Any good mom would be concerned about the mercury content and the other toxins in fish that's caught from the ocean as there is so much pollution…
It is sad, heartbreaking, but also a blessing in more ways that you may know. Here are a few things you can expect with your preterm baby, and I will also show you what makes your little treasure so special.
When your baby is unexpectedly early, it can be quite…
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?…
How does inflicting pain upon a child intentionally, help the child? I do understand the fundamentals of spanking. I got my share as a child of ten and gave my children their share also. The thought of inflicting pain never occurred to me, either in the receiving mode or the…
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…
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…
For some pregnant women neck pain can become a constant companion. There are about eighty percent of pregnant women that complain of neck pain. But how is this possible, when all the hard work of being pregnant is done by your uterus?
First of all, your body is completely different…
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