Shannon Hamner
Shannon is a stay at home mother, who enjoys reading, gardening, spending time with her kids and family, and has dreams of one day writing novels.
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Learning to Be an Optimistic FamilyThe fact is, that there will always be days where something goes wrong, the kids are fighting or you are worried about how you are going to pay your bills
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Teaching Our Children Responsibility for Their ActionsAs parents we all go through it, listening to our child or children blame others for things that they caused to happen, and not taking responsibility for their own actions
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Tips to Avoid Cavities on HalloweenHalloween can be an exciting and fun time for children everywhere. Getting bags and pumpkins full of all kinds of different candy and goodies is always a special treat for kids, but having all that sugary goodness can cause problems for many kids teeth.
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Tips for Safe Halloween CostumesHalloween will be here before we know it, and with all the fun of trick or treating, we above all need to make sure that our children are safe during this fun night.
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The Best Odor and Stain Removers for Hardwood FloorsHardwood floors are a beautiful choice for you flooring needs. Besides looking classy, hardwood floors will help cut down on the dust that is in your home and help cut back on allergies.
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No Rest for MommyFighting back nausea I rise from the couch,a poem.
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Turner Learns a Lesson in FriendshipIt was a beautiful day, the sun was out and the sky was bright blue. Softly the breeze blew through the trees, scattering soft pink flower petals down to the mossy ground below.
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Preparing Your Child for a New BabyBeing pregnant and thinking of the arrival of a new baby is always a joyous and wonderful occasion. Having a child already and thinking about how the two of them will grow up together and love each other is always a wonderful thing.
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Owning and Preparing Pets During Your PregnancyIf you are expecting your first baby and are not really sure how your dogs or cat might react to a new family member, you might be worried that there will be problems, maybe that you will even have to find a new home for your pet.
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High Blood Pressure in PregnancyBlood pressure is the force in which your blood flows through your body. Having high blood pressure is called "hypertension".
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The Causes of Morning Sickness and How to Treat ItEvery morning of your pregnancy, you may wake up nauseous and may even have to run to the bathroom to throw up last nights dinner. Maybe you even feel sick all day long, or only in the evenings.
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What Risk Factors Can Develop During Pregnancy?Most pregnancies progress normally with little or no problems for a pregnant woman. But some pregnancies can develop some serious problems that can cause a pregnancy to become high risk.
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Depression During PregnancyPregnancy is a wonderful time in a woman's life, full of excitement and expectancies. It is a time where your body goes through many changes, and your mind also
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Nutrition, Weight Gain and a Healthy Diet During PregnancyEating well during pregnancy is essential to a mother and babies health. Pregnant women are encouraged to eat well, although nutritiously throughout their pregnancy.
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How to Deal with Leg Swelling or Edema in PregnancyPregnancy often brings with it several different ailments that can be annoying, but not every pregnant woman may experience them. One of the more common ones is Edema, or swelling of the legs or ankles.
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How to Prevent Stretch Marks During PregnancyThe joys of pregnancy are many, but unsightly stretch marks are not. About fifty to ninety percent of pregnant women experience some stretch marks.
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Tips to Help Your Child Focus in SchoolA regular school day for most children is usually seven and a half hours long. And those long hours are spent with your children digesting so much information about different subjects that sometimes they can get off focus.
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Signs You Might Be PregnantAre you feeling more tired than usual? Achy and crampy? If you are wondering if you might be pregnant there are a few signs that might help you determine better if you need to take a pregnancy test.
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Tips to Keep Pests Off FlowersThroughout the spring and summer as gardeners or lovers of flowers we are constantly having to keep pests away from our plants.
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Causes and Treatments for Food AllergiesIf you are experiencing food allergies but are not really sure what may be causing the allergic reaction or a way to treat it, here are some suggestions. But please remember to always visit your doctor when you exhibit any food allergy symptoms.
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How to Stop Sugar CravingsWe all have those moments when a bowl of ice cream, a piece of cake, or a chocolate bar sound heavenly and divine.
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Food Allergy SymptomsIf you are worried about someone in your family, you, your children or husband having food allergies, but are not really sure what the symptoms are, this article will help you identify them.
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The Best Kids Rain JacketsFall is a couple of months away and you may be looking for a rain jacket that is perfect for your child that will keep them dry and happy.
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Best Men's Hiking BootsAre you planning on taking a trip to go hiking in the wilderness and need to find the best hiking boots that you can?
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Signs that Your Dog is OverweightHaving a dog is a joyful experience and sometimes as owners we love to spoil them, almost as if they were out children.
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How to Store and Freeze MeatDid you buy too much meat at the supermarket, or want to take advantage of a great deal at the butchers but want a way to keep your meat good without it going bad before you get a chance to cook it?
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Sunless Tanning Vs. Spray TanningIt's summertime again and most everyone wants to have that nice brown summer glow. Shorts and bathing suits always seem to look better on us if our skin has a nice golden tan and for some reason seems to make us think we look healthier.
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How to Make the Transition to an Apartment Easy and AffordableAre you looking at renting an apartment for the first time and not quite sure where to start to make your new home livable and feel like home?
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Top 5 Items Essential for Your New Dorm RoomStarting college life is always a new and exciting adventure that can also be scary at times. Getting used to moving into a dorm room and not being in your own familiar territory can be especially hard.
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Natural Remedies for Dry EyesWe've all had dry eyes at one time or another. They are itchy, blurry and red, burning and stinging. All together annoying and irritating.
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5 Natural Treatments for Insect BitesWith summertime just around the corner, mosquitoes and ants and other insects are coming out of the woodwork, looking for their prey to bite and sting, namely us humans.
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Tips for Toddlers Summer Birthday PartyIf your toddler is having a birthday during the summer months, but you're just not sure what to do for a party, have a water themed party outdoors and invite all your family and friends.
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Best Practical Wedding Gifts to BuyGetting married is always and exciting event. Not just starting your life together, but having a household together and the many responsibilities that come with it.
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How to Have a Spa Manicure at HomeLooking for ways to cut back money on your beauty routine, but don't want to sacrifice your weekly manicure? Try saving money by having a spa type manicure at home!
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All the Items You Need for an at Home SpaOh the luxury of going to the spa! Relaxing, being pampered and coming out looking like a million bucks is something we all enjoy.
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Drinks that Aid in Weight LossEveryone is looking for a quick way to lose weight these days, some people try diet pills, diet programs and even "diet" drinks
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My Top 5 Favorite Energy Drinks for WeightlossEveryone needs a pick me up now and then, whether it be a big mug of coffee or one of the many different energy drinks out there.
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In Celebration of the Great Outdoors of 2009As the weather turns warmer and the flowers start blooming, there are many different and fun activities that you and your family can do to celebrate the great outdoors!
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Easy Natural Remedies for Dry ScalpNo one likes the itchy tight feeling that dry scalp can cause; Not to mention the embarrassment that can be caused with having dry flakes of skin in your hair.
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Where to Go for a Last Minute VacationSummer is almost here and you may have just learned that you were given some time off and now need to find somewhere to go and enjoy it!
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Make Your Backyard Beautiful on a BudgetLooking for ways to make your backyard look spectacular this spring and summer season, but just don't have the money to go all out?
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My Favorite Harry Potter Minor CharactersThe Harry Potter series is hands down one of my favorite fantasy series, as it is many of other readers worldwide. We all recognize and know the main characters, Harry, Ron and Hermione.
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What Are the Benefits of Adopting a Cat?A cat is a soft and playful, lovable and loyal pet that can bring many of us joy and companionship. Many people are self described "cat lovers", while many people may not know or understand the joys of owning a cat.
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Supplies to Buy when Adopting a CatJune is Adopt a Cat Month, and there is nothing like the joy one takes in knowing they have rescued a cat or kitten and given them a loving home.
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The Best Indoor Dog BreedsWhen looking to adopt a new dog, you always want to take into consideration whether your new pet will be an indoor dog or outside dog.
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Review of Twilight SeriesNot long ago, I started hearing all about this book series by Stephanie Meyer. I have always enjoyed books featuring anything having to do with vampires as I have always found the subject fascinating. -
What's White Vinegar Good For?Most likely you have a bottle of white vinegar sitting in your cabinet, only to be used once in a while. White vinegar is made from fermented grain and water, and contains 5 percent acetic acid and has a low pH level of 2.4.
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10 Different Uses for Olive OilOlive oil is a Mediterranean staple that is perfect for an all purpose lubricant and conditioner because of it's deep penetrating oleic acid and water repelling properties.
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Household Uses of LemonsAs summer nears, the thought of a freshly made pitcher of lemonade makes our mouths water. When you have leftover lemons, you don't have to throw them out! Use them in your household to do a variety of different things.
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How to Freeze Food and Save Money Doing ItThese days with food prices up and all of us trying to save an extra dollar or two, the last thing we want is to have to throw out left over staples or food. Here is a list of the food you can freeze and how long to freeze it. -
What Dryer Sheets Can Be Used ForWe all love the way our laundry smells and feels after using our favorite dryer sheets. But there are many other uses for dryer sheets than just using them in the dryer.
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Vegetable Shortening, It's Not Just for Baking!Baking and greasing cookies sheets is not all vegetable shortening is good for. Gone are the days of that can of white, greasy stuff sitting up in your cabinets collecting dust. -
Hydrogen Peroxide and Its Many UsesWe all pull this brown bottle out when we cut our finger or our little ones scrape their knees. The most common use for hydrogen peroxide is to clean wounds and cuts and prevent infection.
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Many Household Uses for Coffee FiltersPaper coffee filters are used every day by millions of people to steep their aromatic cups of coffee and keep those pesky granules from getting in their cups of Joe.
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Household Uses for SaltSalt is a main ingredient in many of our food dishes and is essential to our health, but there are many other uses for salt that can be used in our household.
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Finding the Joy in My LifeIn such stressful times everyone must fine little things to bring out the joy in their life -
Smart Decisions to Make in Uncertain Financial TimesIn uncertain times like these with gas prices fluctuating and food costs rising, saving as much money as you can is getting harder.
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Frugal Money Saving TipsWith gas prices on the rise all the time and now grocery items prices going up also, consumers everywhere are looking for ways to save money. This article is aimed at giving you some great ideas and tips in stretching that dollar and having some left over also!
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Hypocrisy TodayHypocrisy: 1. A pretense of having a virtuous character, moral or religious beliefs or principles, etc. that one does not possess.
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To My Son Living with ADHDI know that sometimes life can be hard for you. It can be so hard to focus all the time.
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How a Rat Trap Gave Hope to India's PoorestCan you imagine catching rats for the main source of your income or food? Can you imagine making $15-$35 dollars a month doing this
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Holiday Driving Becomes Lethal: Alcohol, Weather and SpeedThanksgiving is almost upon us, and many people will be venturing out onto the highways to travel to family and friends houses for this special day of togetherness
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Opening a Booth in a Craft Mall - What You Need to KnowDo you love to do crafty things like knit, sew, paint, or woodcraft? Maybe you enjoy going to garage sales or thrift stores and finding treasures? You could even be really talented and be able to craft beautiful furniture
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Fun Activities for Boys During SleepoversMy oldest son is at the age where he has begun wanting friends to come over and stay the night. We all know there are unlimited possibilities for fun things to do when girls have sleepovers, but what about boys?
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BOB Books Set 1- Beginning Readers ReviewBOB Books are written by Bobby Lynn Maslen and the pictures are drawn by her husband John R. Maslen, and sold by Scholastic. These wonderful little book sets are helping young children to read and enjoy reading everywhere. -
Betty Crocker Cinnabon Cinnamon Streusel Muffin MixI am a sucker for muffins! Blueberry muffins are usually my favorite muffin in the world, but I may have found a new favorite in the Betty Crocker Cinnabon Cinnamon Streusel Muffin Mix.
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Quaker Weight Control OatmealIn my quest to begin eating better and to shed post pregnancy pounds, I was determined to find food at the grocery store that was healthy and actually tasted good. I had seen all the commercials and ads for Quaker's new oatmeal and thought I'd give it a try.
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Taming the Monkey in Your ToddlerFrom one year to five years, toddlers will climb and jump on every available surface that you have in your house. Scaring you half to death, breaking picture frames, pulling curtains down to bending window blinds out of place.
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A Society Obsessed with Looks: What Happened to Natural Beauty?Today's society is overrun with individuals who are obsessed with the way they look. When I say this, you may think that I am only referring to women.
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Review of Books Sold at Dollar Stores- Part 2Tempt Me Twice was published in 2001 by St. Martins Paperbacks, and the cover has a picture of a treasure chest on the front. Like Immortal Blood, I was not impressed by the cover of this book, but for a dollar, I could not resist buying it.
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Review of Books Sold at Dollar Stores - Part 1Now, for anyone that enjoys reading, we all know that $1.00 for a book is quite a find. The price of books has risen it seems, almost every year.
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School Supplies Are Out of Hand!Every summer I dread the day that my children and I have to go shopping for school supplies. Each year it seems like the lists get longer and much more picky. This years list was no exception.
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Dove Energy Glow Lotion ReviewA month ago I started tanning at our local town tanning salon. It was great getting to go tan and relax and feeling like I had a healthy glow on my skin. -
Study Finds that Fish Oil May Improve Behavior in Children with ADHDA pilot study was published in the Nutrition Journal suggesting that kids with ADHD, attention deficit hyperactivity disorder, will benefit from daily supplementation of high levels of purified fish oils.
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Amazing Story of Parents Letting Teen Get Lap Band After Lipo in TexasAccording to ABC News a Texas family is defending their decision to let their daughter get Gastric lap band surgery a year after having liposuction and a tummy tuck.
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Myspace, Not Just for Teenagers AnymoreEveryone has heard of Myspace by now, and there is quite a bit of debate about the website. It started out as a place for teenagers and 20 somethings to meet and keep up with friends.
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Flower Power - Which Flowers to Use for Certain SituationsYou don't always have to send or give flowers just for birthdays, anniversaries and other occasions. There are certain flowers that you can give to people that have meanings and messages behind them. -
Children's Blood Tests Made Easier by Watching CartoonsIf you are a parent, you know how traumatic it is to take your baby or older children to the doctor to have shots or blood tests done. It seems to hurt us emotionally just as much as our children feels that it hurts them physically.
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What to Do when Your Child Says "I Hate You!"As parents we've all heard those 3 words before, and they always strike your heart the same. And if you've yet to experience it, the dreaded "I hate you" will come to your ears sooner or later. -
Teaching Children to Be Tolerant and UnbiasedChildren start noticing differences in skin color, gender and physical ability at a very early age. They connect certain attitudes and feelings with those differences by seeing how adults react to them.
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7 Foods that Fight FatWe all know the best way to lose weight is by dieting and exercise, but there are a few "super" foods you can incorporate into your diet to speed things along. Certain ingredients will help speed things up by filling you up faster and suppressing your appetite longer.
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Handy Tips for Household ProblemsThere are always problems popping up in houses everywhere, that we wish we had a quick fix or solution to. The following is your quick solutions for today.
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Quick and Useful Food TipsIf you are looking for ways to make your cooking experience a little easier, faster and fun, here are some quick tips to help you get started.
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Quick Food Tips for SummerAre there some times when you cook and your food just doesn't come out the way you want it to? We can all use a little help now and then, finding new tips and tricks to make our cooking a little easier.
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Weird Household Tips that Actually Work!We've all heard different tips and tricks to use on different household problems, many may work, most don't. Some ideas may even seem so weird that you roll your eyes and discount them all together
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Quieting a Fussy BabyListening to the crying of a baby all night is no one's idea of fun. New parents and seasoned parents alike all share the fact that at one time or another their baby was fussy and crying, and basically keeping their parents sleep deprived. -
The Nasty World of BathroomsOK, by now I know you're asking yourself, "What would I want to know about this stuff for?" Not many people talk about what goes on behind the bathroom door, and not many people want to know. -
The Power of Water to Maximize Your Metabolisim!We all know how wonderful water is for our bodies. It's in all the magazines and any health website or book will tell you that water is the ultimate healthy drink. So why is it that so many American's drown themselves in syrupy sodas, sweet teas, and yes even diet drinks? -
Why I Love Being the Mother of BoysAt one time I would have given anything just to have a sweet little baby girl. Having a girl would mean buying pretty little outfits, having fun braiding and curling hair, and someone to enjoy the "girlie" side of life with.
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Clean House or Spending More Time with My Kids?Ok, so my house isn't perfect. There are dirty dishes in the sink sometimes, toys are strewn around the house, and a huge basket of clothes are always waiting to be washed. I personally know that a mother's work is never done.
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Oscar the Cat May Be Able to Predict Patients DeathsIn Providence, Rhode Island lives a cat that may have a strange ability to predict when patients at a nursing home may pass away.
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Sesame Street is Not Just About Elmo ... Remember Big Bird?When we think about Sesame Street, most everyone thinks about Elmo first. While Elmo is definitely one of our favorite characters, there is another one that stands out as well and that is our favorite, lovable Big Bird. -
Can Hair Follicles Be Changed from Curly to Straight and Vice Versa?Have you ever wished you had curly hair when yours is stick straight? Or if you have curly hair, ever wish you could throw that flat iron and straightening products in the trash? Well, thanks to hormones you might just get your wish. -
Tanning, Helpful or Hurtful? the Truth RevealedSummertime is all about laying by the pool or on the beach, wearing shorts and sleeveless shirts, and sporting a pair of flip flops or sandals. A lot of people are not blessed with that beautiful, naturally olive or tan skin tone. -
Chicken Nuggets, Twinkies and Candy...Do You Really Know What You're Eating?Do McDonald's Chicken Nuggets make an appearance on your menu monthly? Have you ever ate a Twinkie and loved the creamy center? What about candy like M&M's, Good n Plenty, or any of that yummy candy with the hard outer candy shell?
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Strange Noises and Smells - Paranormal or Easily Explained?Have you ever seen a light turn off and on when no one was touching the switch? Maybe you've heard strange noises and can't figure out what they were coming from. Over the past 12 years there have been some strange occurrences in the house that I grew up in. -
High Dentist Fee's and Low Income FamiliesWhat do we do when we can't afford to get our teeth fixed? For low income families, this is something that they deal with constantly. With not enough money to go around just for bills and food, how are they expected to be able to pay for dental insurance?
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Hypothyroidism and Weight Loss, What You Need to KnowNine years ago if I saw an overweight person, I probably would have thought they were overweight because they ate too much. I knew that some people were overweight because of genetics and most were overweight simply because of their eating habits.
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Children's Parties on a Small BudgetIf you are like most parents and planning a party for your little one, you want to find a way to do it without breaking the bank. Most of us don't have hundreds of dollars to spend on their special day, no matter how much we wish we did.
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Why Do So Many Parents Spank Their Kids?Why is it that so many parents these days seem to think that spanking their children will help behavior issues? Is it simply because that is the way that our parents and their parents disciplined?
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Tips and Tricks to Help a Teething BabyTeething can be a painful and frustrating process for babies and parents alike. Whether they're getting one tooth in or many at a time, we as parents are always looking for new ways to help ease their pain and make life a little easier.