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Patriotism is more than being a proud citizen of a country. It is also knowing the history and respecting what others have done to make the present freedoms possible in the land in which you live. During the various patriotic days celebrated over the course of the year, teach your kids why they are important. The patriotic day we most often think of is the fourth of July. This is the day that Americans celebrate their independence from British rule. The thirteen original c...
Posted: 2007-04-03
Category: Parenting
The kitchen is the center of most family activity. Everyone wants to see what good things are cooking for dinner. The kitchen can also be a place of learning for your child. Make your child your taste tester. Taste testing is an important job in a test kitchen. If the food doesn’t taste just right, then it is rejected as a good recipe. Let them taste each thing you make. Get them accustomed to the tastes of sweet, salty, sour, and tangy. If they are a good taste tester, th...
Posted: 2007-04-02
Category: Parenting
Riding bikes is a good way to pass a Saturday afternoon in the park or along trails in your neighborhood. It is fun for the entire family. Keep your children protected while they ride their bikes with you or with their friends. Wear safety gear. Fatal injuries sustained in bicycle accidents are due to the rider not wearing a helmet for protection. Helmets come in all sizes and colors so they can be stylish for the discerning young rider. Helmets should fit the child withou...
Posted: 2007-04-02
Category: Parenting
Everyone wants to be outdoors when summertime arrives. The warmth of the sun makes people happy, but it can also harm you and your children if you are not careful. Play it safe this summer. Prepare ahead of time to protect your kids while they have fun in the sun. Purchase sunglasses for your group. Children’s eyes need to be protected from the harmful ultraviolet rays, too. If you buy them, they will get used to wearing them. Sunglasses that wrap around the face also shie...
Posted: 2007-04-02
Category: Parenting
Summer will be here soon. Schools will release their young charges for a summer of fun. To keep their brains from going soft between school sessions, add a little education to their summer activities. Send kids to camp when they are old enough. There are a variety of camps all across the country, Canada, and across the globe. These camps are set up for all ages as well. Depending on your child’s interests and skills, there is a place for them. Camps can be just for the day...
Posted: 2007-04-02
Category: Parenting
As children, most of us learned the alphabet by singing it over and over. Teaching your child the alphabet can be accomplished in a similar manner. Even though there are many educational tools available, your child can engage in different forms of learning by using repetition. Here are 5 ideas to introduce your child to the alphabet. · Make an alphabet chart and add objects or pictures to correspond to the letters. · Buy alphabet books. · Use alphabet magnets on ...
Posted: 2007-03-11
Category: Parenting
During the holidays, many schools and churches plan a holiday "Pancake Breakfast with Santa" fundraiser. In fact, this is one of the simplest and most fun fundraisers you can host. Step 1. Select a Charity Choose a charity to receive the funds. To me, the best charities to benefit would be related to children – at least during the holidays. Is there a children’s hospital in your town? Or a family having a hard time in your school or church? Step 2. Location & Time ...
Posted: 2006-12-13
Category: Home & Family
Oftentimes parents invest a lot of money in thick workbooks to teach their kids math. Some children are open to workbooks. Others are not. If your child is bored by workbooks, don't fret. There are plenty of other ways to teach math – and they’re fun! Board Games Dust off your Monopoly game and your game of Life. Counting money is great practice for learning math. If your child is old enough, ask her be the banker. Cooking Cooking is a wonderful way to teach addition,...
Posted: 2006-12-13
Category: Home & Family
One of the most fun ways to spend time with your kids is by cooking meals together. You’ve got to prepare meals anyway, so you might as well have spend time with your kids. It’s better than cooking alone, right? Cooking with kids not only is an easy way to spend quality time, it gives you the opportunity to teach the basic skills that your children will need as adults. There’s nothing sillier than a college student who doesn’t know how to bake a potato. These are simple li...
Posted: 2006-12-13
Category: Home & Family
One of my favorite things to do with my kids is cook. Not only does it cut down on my own chores list, but it’s an easy way to spend time with my kids and learn more about their lives. Christmas season may be crazy busy, but that doesn’t mean you can’t find ways to cook with your kids. If you look at the opportunity, your kids can be helpers during this stressful time. 1. Dinner Buffet If you know you’re about to have one of “those nights”, enlist help. Have buffet ingr...
Posted: 2006-12-13
Category: Home & Family
So, you’ve decided to start a Santa Letter Business. You’ve got your kit, ink, stationery and some little goodies for the envelopes. You’re ready to start processing orders. But, before you get too excited, you still have some marketing to do. Even though there is a demand for Santa Letters, you still have to make it easy for people to find you by marketing about your service. You have three basic options for selling your letters. Sell the Letters offline via Order F...
Posted: 2006-11-15
Category: Marketing
We use writing every day in business. Does your writing make you look more professional or less professional? There are some words that are commonly used interchangeably, when in fact they have different meanings. Here are a few of the words that are frequently used incorrectly. You're and Your: The word "you're" is a contraction for "you are". Correct: You’re a good friend. (you are) The word "your" is used to imply possession or ownership. Correct: Is this you...
Posted: 2006-09-21
Category: Writing
Some of the most common grammar mistakes in business are the easiest to avoid. Whether speaking or writing, correct grammar and spelling are important to your credibility and the impression you leave upon others. Here are a few of the most common grammar mistakes with examples as to the correct usage. Subject/Verb Disagreement: When speaking or writing in the present tense, both subjects and verbs must be either singular or plural. A combination of singular and plural i...
Posted: 2006-09-21
Category: Writing
My husband appreciates practical gifts. He’s much like his grandfather who would be giddy when we’d give him bungie cords. “You can never have too many bungie cords!” That’s all fine and good for THEM. But, I certainly do not want anything practical for an anniversary gift. No blenders, no socks, no vacuum cleaners. He’d better get something special or he’ll be hearing about it for years to come. Now, before you think I’m some gold-digger, that gift does not need to be ...
Posted: 2006-09-14
Category: Home & Family
Private Label Rights (PLR) articles are hot right now. The only problem is that many people have tried them and been very disappointed. I can’t say I blame them. I’ve been disappointed, too. Oftentimes, the PLR services you may have tried are lacking in several areas. So, what makes a good PLR service and how can you make sure that you don’t waste you money on a bad one? Here are some questions to ask yourself before investing any money into a PLR package or membership....
Posted: 2006-09-13
Category: Article Writing
