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This is a special magical time in your life. And it is a once in a lifetime experience that you cannot live through ever again. Why not think about doing something to memorise these nine months, something a little interesting, something clever, something quirky and always something fun to commemorate…
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
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…
When all the hard and trying times are over. When the distance between the two of you come to an end and overcoming the breastfeeding difficulties. After you have come over the shock of your tiny baby, and when you have stopped experiencing the emotional rollercoaster. When you have done…
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…
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…
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…
When you are ready to take the big dive into the crazy world of motherhood, there might be a few things you and future dad will want to get sorted out first in order to make sure you will have a safe, healthy enjoyable pregnancy and birth.
Go and get…
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 umbilical cord is a miracle super highway between mother and baby, but what do we really know about it?
First of all the umbilical cord is formed round about the 5th week of fetal development. It consists of two arteries and one vain. It is all wrapped in a…
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…
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……
One can never have too many useful cake decorating tools. Each one has its own unique purpose. A wide range of tools is essential in creating your masterpiece. Decorating your own special occasion cake can give you a great sense of accomplishment and can save you money, too. You can…
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.…
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…
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,…
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…
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 a variety of different and unusual materials that you can use for your cross stitch projects. These include plastic canvas, perforated paper, waste canvas and silk gauze.
Working with Plastic Canvas
Plastic canvas opens up the possibility of working three dimensional projects in cross stitch. A relatively recent…
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…
There are many ways to deal and manage with a chronic medical condition together with being pregnant. It may seem like a careful balancing act for you with all the special diets, the exercise, your medical monitoring and all your medications. You have a lot going on in your life,…
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…
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…
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…
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?…
There is no doubt that kids absolutely love to make crafts. Many adults do too. There is something very satisfying about creating something unique, useful and cool looking out of something that looks very boring to begin with. That is exactly what happens when you make duct tape crafts. Once…
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…
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…
The first thing gardeners and home owners turn to when it comes to pests is a spray. The problem with killing bugs is that you can't target which bugs to kill or deter with sprays. Many of the bugs you are killing could be helping ward off other infestations.
If…
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