Dana Britt
I am a wife, a momma and a devout appreciator of pizza. Years as a parent and caregiver have nurtured my love of children and psychology. I spend my non-writing time in the pursuit of a sunny spot in which to read.
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Potty Training 101: The PantsThe type of potty training pants chosen can support the process or slow it down, depending on if the message 'I'm wet and I don't like it' gets through to the child wearing said pants.
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Consolidating Debt in TexasThis article is an overview of the various debt consolidation options available to consumers in Texas.
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Decluttering : Busting the Paper ClutterHousehold paper is one of the biggest culprits of clutter around the house. Getting rid of unnecessary paper clutter and streamlining what is left is a chore that is often overwhelming to many.
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Tips for Living and Cleaning with a Small Laundry RoomLet's discuss laundry management in which you have only a small, closet-sized laundry space in which to work.
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Free Software for Editing PhotographsHere is a compilation of free photo editing software websites I have gathered in my photographic journey over the last few months. I have used each of these and will briefly comment on what I liked/disliked about them one by one.
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Big-and-Tall Men's Clothing: Our Shopping ExperienceWhere do you begin to find big and tall-not just big or just tall, but big and tall--clothing that fits well, is well-made, of good quality and is not ridiculously expensive?
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Gift Ideas for Service ProvidersAmid the holiday shopping for your family and close friends, there are those other folks in your life that deserve a token of your appreciation this time of year.
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How to Get Rid of Lice: Treatment of Heads and HomesLice. What a dreaded four letter word to hear in regards to your child-whether it be a call from school or the discovery at home, the word alone makes us all cringe and visualize shaving hair off little heads.
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Fall Clothing for Kids on a BudgetAs the warm summetime weather begins to take on a nip in the air for many folks, it becomes time to warm up the kids' wardrobe of clothes.
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Compulsive Behavior: Is This Addiction?Compulsions, fixations, obsessions, addictions. While a particular affinity for certain things is part of human nature and sometimes even excessive focus on certain things is just a personality thing...
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Replacing Bathroom Floor: Ceramic Tiles to Vinyl TilesRecently the time came for us to either repair or replace the ceramic tiles on our bathroom floor. Repair or replace was the question.
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Child-Care Options for Working ParentsFinding suitable child care for your child while both parents work outside the home is one of parenting most important and most difficult tasks. All parents want the best for their children and competent, loving caregivers top the list.
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What to Do with a Picky EaterIt often seems that picky eaters are almost as much a part of parenting as giving birth. Rarely in a family with more than one child is there not at least one picky eater.
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Columbus Day Fun with KidsColumbus Day is more than just a public school, post office, federal employee holiday. It is a chance to have fun delving into history with your kids, you'd be surprised how much we adults can learn when having fun with the kids!
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Homemade Halloween Costume IdeasMany homemade Halloween costume ideas for kids can seem overwhelming and intricate and even costly. Here are some fun, inexpensive and easy homemade Halloween costume ideas.
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'Big Shots' on ABCABC premiered a new comedic drama in 'Big Shots' Thursday of the highly anticipated premiere week. Big Shots boasts an attention-getting cast of players that includes Dylan McDermott and Christopher Titus and did not disappoint in either sexiness or laughs.
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Halloween CupcakesHalloween is fast approaching-do you have your cupcake recipes and ideas ready? Decorating cupcakes for Halloween is next only to Christmas cookies in baking fun for this household. There are so many fun, exciting Halloween cupcake ideas to be tried and enjoyed.
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Labor Day Food and Fun IdeasHaving a fun Labor Day cookout or al fresco end-of-summer bash with friends and family is a fun thing to do to make some last-minute summer memories and wind up the season.
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Back-To-School Brain Foods for KidsJust as athletes eat certain foods to maximize their performance and to win, back-to-school children can also eat certain foods to optimize energy and brain power.
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Oral Surgery AfterCare TipsIn the event of any type of oral surgery, the quality of after care is as important to healing and comfort as is the quality of the surgical procedure itself.
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Toys Not Made in ChinaWith the recent and seemingly ever-growing problem of recalls on so many products made in China, parents are rightfully concerned and looking for other options when it comes to buying safe toys for our children.
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High School Musical 2 Party IdeasHere's what our High School Musical 2 party plans look like-all done on a budget of $100 for food, candy, drinks, decorations and party favors.
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Learning Geography for KidsIf asked point blank, could you find Iraq on the map right this moment? Iceland? Alberta? Nebraska? Geography is a basic skill that many schoolchildren are lacking in, much less adults who have been out of the classroom for a long time.
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Breakfast Ideas for KidsBreakfast for kids is one of those things that sometimes begs inspiration beyond processed, sugar-laden cold cereal. While the kid-loved cereal has its days, there are lots of other options.
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Grieving the Loss of a Loved OneThose who experience grief know it is a journey that lasts throughout an entire life, not an event that begins and ends. Grief touches all of our lives, through any type of loss whatsoever.
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Strassenfest: Jasper, Indiana's Summertime CelebrationThe annual Strassenfest kicks off this year on August 2-5 in Jasper, Indiana. A fun-filled three day festival, the Strassenfest is rife with history and sentimentality for the many citizens of the Jasper area who are of German descent -
Family Emergency Preparedness PlanDoes your family have a personalized safety plan? Does your child know what to do in the event of a house fire? Who to call if you pass out and cannot answer their questions?
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Building Well-Stocked Pantry in Your HomeA well-stocked pantry can save your family quite a bit of time and money on the grocery bill. Although a well-stocked pantry takes some time and planning to set up initially, as well as a little planning to keep it functional, it is definitely worth it in the long run.
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Collecting Perfume BottlesPerfume, cologne, toilet water, after shave, all by any other name would smell as sweet. While scent is the goal of perfume shopping, a collector's item has emerged on the fragrance scene-the perfume bottle. The
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Cold Stone Creamery: Refreshing TreatCold Stone Creamery is the name of an ice cream shop we visited for the first time this weekend. Before I tell about our experience, here's a little background about Cold Stone Creamery.
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Christmas in July Celebrations Around the WorldChristmas in July. Hearing that phrase always makes me think of television ads loudly touting new car sales or furniture store clearance days
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Culver's Frozen Custard and Butterburgers in Owensboro, KentuckyCulver's Frozen Custard and Butterburgers just opened a new franchise in Owensboro, Kentucky in recent weeks. On a shopping trip to Owensboro, we decided to give Culver's a try as we'd heard good things about it from other folks.
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Packing Lunch to Go Basics: ContainersThere are many reasons people choose to pack lunches to take with them to work or for children to take to school.
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A Clean Healthy BathroomEach and every room in the house has the potential to harbor nasty bacteria and germs, most definitely the bathroom is no exception.
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Hearing Aids 101What exactly is a hearing aid? How does it work? Aren't they all the same?
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Keeping Cool with No Air Conditioning at HomeBut what if your home does not have air conditioning, what if you do not even have a window air conditioning unit in your home? How can the indoor temperature be kept as cool as possible?
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Summertime Water Play Without a Swimming PoolSummertime in America is so often synonymous with swimming, with water play in the hot, bright sunshine for all ages
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Video Game AddictionSounding both preposterous and ominous, video game addiction is apparently a very real possibility in some circumstances.
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Babysitter Questions to Ask Before Leaving Your ChildOne of the toughest decisions to make as a parent is that of child care arrangements for your child if you return to working outside the home.
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Babysitting in Your HomeBabysitting for other people's children in your own home can be a wonderful way to add income to the household.
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Windell's Restaurant in Dale, IndianaIn these days and times, local diners are going the way of typewriters, leg warmers and small towns, while getting fewer and further between, they do still exist.
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Parent's Perspective of Harry Potter: Whimsical or Wicked for Children?I want to write about Harry Potter from a parent's perspective, and being the parent of 14 and 12 year olds, that hot ticket hits squarely home for me.
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Homekeeping: Getting it All Done?While the debates and discussions of stay-at-home moms vs working moms will be ever-present in today's society, and most likely that of tomorrow as well, there is at least one chord that resonates through for all mothers regardless of their at-home or not-at-home status
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American Girl DollsAmerican Girl Dolls are one of those special things many little girl dreams are made of. Exquisite craftsmanship with beautiful detail, these dolls, while expensive at the outset, are worth their price in both lasting quality and in the dreams they fulfill
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Cooking from Scratch: Beginner TipsCooking from scratch can seem like an overwhelming task with very little motivation in our current world full of easily obtained boxed and frozen meals
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Home Organization Tips from a FlyLady DropOutIn search of tips and tricks for housekeeping cleaning chores and overall organization, many of us have heard about Flylady, the forever shoe wearing, duster wielding, zone cleaning maven of home organization and cleaning.
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Nature Hikes with Young ChildrenThere is so much to be gained from a family nature hike, for any and all ages. A special kind of peace can be found when enjoying nature, it is a shame not to enjoy it as much as possible-a waste of valuable time of life, even.
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Easy Recycling Day to DayReduce, Reuse, Recycle. This has been a mantra we have all heard repeatedly for quite a few years now.
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Take Me Out to the Ballgame--In Israel??The first pitch was thrown Sunday, June 23rd , in the very first professional baseball game ever in Israel. -
Oil of Olay Vs Dove Cream Oil Body WashSo I gave two recently new liquid body washes a try recently--deciding to see about their promises of being specifically for extremely dry skin.
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Staying Cool in Your Un-Air Conditioned Car This SummerI'm sure you have read, over and over, tips for staying cool in your home without air conditioning or tips for staying cool outside when the temperatures soar. What about avoiding excessive heat in a vehicle with no air-conditioning?
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Fractured FairytalesMy kids are in a summer reading program at our local library and this morning's activity was just that 'Fractured Fairytales.' An animated, wackily dressed lady came and read some Fractured Fairytales to the group of kids and parents that had gathered.
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Things to Do in Southern IndianaThere are many interesting and fun things to see and do around southern Indiana for both locals and travelers who visit us here.
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Bon Jovi UnpluggedBon Jovi Unplugged premieres on various media outlets such as MTV, CMT and VH1 beginning June 19,2007--just in time to coincide with the release of Bon Jovi's new album 'Lost Highways'.
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Dry Skin: Options for At-Home TreatmentItchy, scaly, irritating dry skin; is there any easily obtained relief out there for those of us that deal with this desert dry skin?
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Dover Coloring Books: What a FindColoring is an age-old, timeless, favored past-time that has led to the abundance in choices of coloring books available for purchase. From the dollar bin to home school suppliers, coloring books are a staple tool in entertaining and educating.
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Reading is Fun: How to Raise a Reading-Rich ChildSchools and parents spend a lot of time teaching children to read, then spend even more time wishing said children would read better or read more. Why is it that so many children must be convinced to read?
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Two Boys Found Dead: Accidents and Our ChildrenEvery day we hear about tragic accidents that hurt and kill our nation's children. While accidents do happen, and some are seemingly unavoidable, it's a sad fact that many could have been prevented...
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Spectacular Fourth of July DessertsThe Fourth of July is a fantastic time for cool, creamy desserts. These desserts I'm suggesting to you today are delicious and cool, perfect for any hot summer days, perfect for a Fourth of July bash as well.
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Grocery Budget Cutting TipsHaving spent the last two years analyzing our family budget and learning how best to keep the grocery costs down,resulting in at least a $350 per month reduction in our grocery spending,I really think I have some good tips to share with you.
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Graduation Gift IdeasTis the season for graduation gifts. What to give a graduate that will not be handed off to a younger sibling or cousin or eventually tossed into a future yard-sale pile? The key is to think useful from the graduate's point-of-view.
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Tuberculosis ScareTuberculosis. Up until recent days, tuberculosis was something that the average American rarely thought about in direct relation to our daily lives. It was a word from the past or the vague reason for those "TB skin tests" that happen now and again
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4th of July BBQ Party Recipe Ideas - Fun, Delicious Twists on Classic FavoritesEveryone loves a great barbecue party--the folks, the fun and most of all the food! I've found or created a few recipes using BBQ favorites, but adding a fun, delicious twist to them. We gave them all a try at a recent barbecue and every single one went over with a bang.
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Ground Beef and E Coli: How to Avoid ContaminationIs your ground beef safe? This is becoming an increasingly frequent question in this day and age as companies have lately sent out mass recalls of ground beef due to E Coli contamination.
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Windows Vista Home Premium Edition...we learned that Microsoft's new Windows Vista would debut the very week we wanted to purchase new computers.
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Tornado Preparation Kit IdeasThis is the time of year that tornadoes are on the minds of everyone in the midwest and southern areas of the United States.
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Best Toys for ToddlersWhile these electronic gizmos do grab a child's attention and some do have interesting learning possibilities, long-lasting they are often not.