Ten Famous Toy Recalls

Ten Famous Toy Recalls

Moms / Activities

The number of recalls issued by toy manufacturers is staggering. Today there seems to be little attention and thought in the design of children’s toys, other than to make them as cheaply as possible. The design level is certainly lacking the element of making safety first. It is apparent the…

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Redecorate Your Child’s Room on the Cheap

Redecorate Your Child’s Room on the Cheap

Moms / Mom Tips

Whether it’s a nursery that needs updating as your child gets older or your teen needs a grown-up take on his childhood room, an entirely new room can break the bank. But a whole new look can be had on the cheap, and the number-one low-cost item that can transform…

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Raise a Toast to Alcohol Awareness

Raise a Toast to Alcohol Awareness

Moms / Mom Tips

April marks Alcohol Awareness Month. It’s a great opportunity to discuss the topic of alcohol abuse and its consequences with your children. Unfortunately, a child’s first exposure to alcohol – and alcohol abuse – can be at home. As a parent, it’s your responsibility to lead by example. In other…

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Camp Shane

Camp Shane

Diet Reviews / Other

At Camp Shane, getting physical is the name of the game, but it is barely done in boot camp format. There is a wide variety of fun, physical activities that go from scaling walls to paintball to mountain biking. At Camp Shane, these happy campers get to select from every…

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Is it OK to Forego the Condom?

Is it OK to Forego the Condom?

Love / Love Tips

Most people know that condoms serve the dual purpose of protecting against sexually transmitted diseases and preventing pregnancy. But in a recent survey from the American Sexual Health Association, up to 40 percent of women say they’re more likely to have sex without a condom if they’ve been drinking. The…

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Prevent Team Sports Injuries

Prevent Team Sports Injuries

Moms / Mom Tips

As kids grow up, it’s healthy and fun for them to compete in sports such as soccer, baseball, basketball, gymnastics, football and even extreme sports, including mountain biking, BMX and skateboarding. But while all that physical activity is beneficial for growing bodies, there is the chance of getting hurt. Consider…

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How to Rebuild Broken Trust

How to Rebuild Broken Trust

Love / Love Tips

When a relationship is in the beginning stages, laying the groundwork for a trustworthy, long-lasting relationship is key. Sometimes that foundation is never built, leading to suspicion, jealousy and other negative feelings down the road. However, even if a relationship begins with the best intentions, it may not end that…

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Loneliness Cures for the Stay-At-Home Mom

Loneliness Cures for the Stay-At-Home Mom

Moms / Mom Time

In the 18th and 19th centuries, American pioneer women spent months alone on the prairies raising their children, doing endless backbreaking chores, and protecting the homestead from countless sources of danger. Some of these women would go on to develop lifelong mental illnesses resulting from the continued stress and isolation….

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Before Jumping on the Plane to Meet Him

Before Jumping on the Plane to Meet Him

Love / Relationships

Let’s face it, we all want to meet that special someone we can have in our lives. In today’s busy world, more people are turning to online dating. As a matter of fact, more than 1 in 5 relationships start online. There are a number of different online dating sites…

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