Summer Recipes: 3 Healthy Grilled Salads You Must Try Now

Salads serve as the perfect appetizer for any main dish. So if you’re planning a meaty barbecue, you can rely on a fresh salad to whet your appetite perfectly. They are light but filling and are the perfect snack for a hot summer day. Try something new and enjoy a healthy grilled salad in your backyard instead of the typical […]

Keeping your teen in school when they refuse to go

Why does a teenager refuse to go to school? Years ago, my first reaction when I heard complaints from parents and teachers was the “you’re the mom, you make her go to school” attitude. About a year ago I met Mary, a 15-year-old sophomore who had just left a very large high school for a smaller high school when she […]

Creativity leads to family enrichment

CREATIVE ENRICHMENT FOR FAMILIES I found much enrichment in reading stories to my daughter every night until she was twelve years old. To this day we share those rich experiences. Many years ago we sat on the sofa and I drew pictures for my daughter. She told me how she wanted the figure to look and I, to the best […]

Great gift ideas for outdoor enthusiasts

Here are some ideas that are unique to campers and hikers. 1. A lightweight and convenient cooler. Coolers can be difficult to transport, even the smallest ones. What if you could carry one on your back? You can put one on and no longer have to worry about your arms getting tired or sore from lugging around a heavy cooler. […]

How to get abs faster

Good abs are something most of us have at least thought about getting once or twice. The problem with making a real effort, however, is that trying to get great abs can be frustrating if you don’t know how to eat and exercise effectively. But with a few simple diet and exercise tips, you can get abs faster than you […]

Sleep Talk – Increase your child’s esteem

Parents today shower their children with materialistic gifts. They get the latest toys, designer clothes, and even tickets to see their favorite cartoon characters. Some kids even have their own iPads (I don’t even have one!). But if you could only give your child ONE gift that would last a lifetime, what would it be? What is that ONE gift […]

Valentine’s Day children’s party

Valentine’s Day is a celebration of love, so it’s a great way for kids to show their affection in a sweet and innocent way and have a lot of fun doing it too. Plan a Valentine’s party for your kids and it will be one of the best in the neighborhood. The most important thing to remember is the theme […]

feng shui baby names

There are several ways to choose a baby name. The shapes vary from different schools of Feng Shui. Feng means wind, while Shui means water. Feng Shui masters found a way to associate Feng Shui with the baby’s name. Chinese astrologers use Feng Shui to choose a baby’s name. The name at birth is very important for the baby and […]