Christmas is a time to celebrate my most dearly held religious beliefs. It is a recognition of the Savior Jesus Christ and a celebration of his love for everyone on this planet. Kathryn Thompson Christmas to me means family and testimony, celebration and warmth. I love the way the season invites me to …
Planning outings may help, but on days when you just wants to stay home, you wish your children would be able to amuse themselves. Sometimes finding the spark of an idea is the most challenging part for kids. Here is a list of 15 stay at home solutions you can suggest to your children when …
When people see movies with names like The Fault in Our Stars and A Million Ways to Die in the West, they choose to stop by movie theaters rather than their local libraries. There are pros and cons to reading books instead of watching movies, and it’s important to weigh all sides of the argument …
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Every shift, lifeguards scan the pool to make sure it is the safest environment for all its patrons. We do the best we can in order to keep everyone safe and having a good time. In order to do this effectively, we need everyone to participate and comply with their pool’s rules. Many pools share …
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The reality is that we can make a new beginning, a fresh start any time. We don’t need a special date marked in red on the calendar or a month that we know is at the head of a whole fresh year. Any time is a good time for a new beginning. I’ve never believed …
Except, these days it’s not just hippies looking for alternative medicine solutions; it’s almost everyone. The idea that you can get yourself better without paying a huge medical bill is catching like wildfire once again, and the age of natural medicines is becoming popular among more than just those right-wing liberals. It’s not even limited …
Was it in an old, family-run establishment with sawdust on the floor and service that can’t be beat? Or was it at home, with a perfectly cooked Thanksgiving turkey in the center of a table surrounded by family? Whatever your favorite dinner was, it wasn’t just the food that made the dinner memorable. It might …
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My father hated ties. He hated wearing them to work so much that he would not even bother when he had meetings with clients, and back then, that was frowned upon, even for industrial designers. It was just something he never bothered to do. He was more interested in his words that he presented to …
With almost limitless possibilities, smoothies are extremely easy to make and customize and, with the right ingredients, they can even serve as a healthy snack or meal. Here are six key smoothie ingredients you should always have on hand: 1. Liquids Every smoothie calls for liquid in one form or another. Depending on the …
Laugh When I hear my two year olds deep, rolling laughter it engulfs me with delight. No matter what ails me, it brings me joy. Laughter is miraculous. It can change moods, relieve stress, calm tension, create bonds, and build our capability to stretch our patience. In the midst of many escalating moments in …
