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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,…
The way in which a cross stitch design is framed can greatly affect the end result and appearance. Mounting framing by a professional can be expensive, particularly if you want something that is a little different.
When choosing a frame for a particular project, select the largest moulding you can…
The very first day I met this man was the day that I was born, though I didn’t know him or his abilities at the time. I soon found these out later on in my life. Everything was a normal way of life, till I was about 13 years old.…
“When can I get pregnant?” If you are a woman, you may have asked yourself this same question thousands of times. The truth is, most women are born with a natural desire to have babies. It may not become apparent until you meet your mate, possibly get married, have sex,…
Ants can be a nasty pest to have in your vegetable garden. This article outlines how you can use organic ant control in your vegetable garden. A good organic garden should rarely need pest control. Balanced gardens have checks in place to prevent an infestation from occurring. Nature, weather, and…
One of the essential pieces of equipment that should be in a cross stitcher's tool kit is the correct needle. Tapestry needles are ideal for cross stitch.
Tapestry needles are excellent for cross stitching because they can be passed easily and smoothly through the holes in the cloth, without going…
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…
Why not make your regular coffee more enjoyable than ever by adding easy, yet personal effects to your favourite cups.
Rather than attending expensive learn to paint crockery classes to decorate your mugs and even other crockery, try using paints and permanent markers that you already have at home. Finish…
Saint Patrick's Day is just creeping around the corner and as I write this article in Ireland, I can feel the buzz around this town already gearing up. Saint Paddies day is an exciting time in Ireland, and of-course in other places around the world as celebrations explode all over…
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…
I am writing this today because this is something I really needed to do when I was in labor. I did not know all about the breathing to cope with labor, it is really simple and powerful. Apparently this is one of the most profound ways to manage your labor.…
If you are planning to start a family, then patience is a virtue! It's so easy to assume that once contraception is stopped, then a pregnancy will happen quickly. We spend a lot of our adult lives trying to avoid pregnancy and are naturally incredulous when it doesn't happen right…
Two of the least appreciated symptoms of many pregnancies are nausea and vomiting, aka morning sickness. About seventy percent of pregnant woman suffer from morning sickness, with nausea and vomiting. But for about two percent of these, morning sickness can turn into something horrible, something much worse than your normal…
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…
As I look around my house I wonder how much of it needs to be organized or is it ok just the way it is. You may ask yourself that very same question, since you basically know where everything is why be bothered with all the extra work of some…
By:
Linda Bennett in
Home and Family
Mar 11, 2011
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…
Almost as soon as children learn to talk, they also start to "talk back". Once a toddler has learned the meaning of the word "no" from his parent, he quickly figures out how to use the word "no" himself. "Time to pick up your blocks, Tommy!" says Tommy's father to…
A small metal detector may be your answer to help protect your child from summer learning loss. During the summer months, children need to stay engaged in educational activities. As a teacher, I have first-hand experience with summer learning loss. On average, it is a fact that teachers have to…
The severity of morning sickness during pregnancy depends on the woman. It will be different for everyone. Many women suffer tremendously, while others suffer only in a minimal sense and go through it rather quickly. But to back up a step, what exactly is morning sickness?
Morning sickness is the…
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…
So we have all this hype about the home made laundry detergent but let's look at some facts! I want to discuss the reasons why anyone would want to do this and then shed some light on a very important concept. So buckle your seat belts while we bring a…
By:
Tim Hooper in
Home and Family
Jun 28, 2011
Getting new teeth is painful! It can be hard to know how to help your teething baby. My daughter was an absolute wreck when she was teething! As we both began to lose more and more sleep, I started to wonder where my sweet little girl had gone. With a…
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…
Preparing for IVF treatment should ideally begin as soon as you have made the decision to undergo the procedure. There is much which can be done to improve the success rates by making simple dietary and lifestyle modifications and the optimum time to begin this is around 6 months beforehand.…
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…
When organising the equipment you need for counted, as well as stamped, cross stitch, there are a number of essential items that are required. Buy the best quality you can afford, treat your investment with care and it should last for many years.
Tapestry Needles
Use a blunt tapestry needle…
The term Premature Ovarian Failure refers to the condition where women under the age of 40 experience lowered ovarian function. The symptoms of "POF" include a sporadic menstrual cycle, with women experiencing this condition exhibiting high FSH levels and lowered estrogen levels. In addition, many women begin to experience classic…
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……
Discussion on the dangers of internet usage and the threat of cyber-bullying, cyber-stalking and harassment of children.
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 –…
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