The most popular Christmas toys of 2008

The 12 best gifts for Christmas 2008 “It has been a challenging year for all companies, but as a retailer I am delighted to see innovation continue to emerge. Even in an economic downturn, children still need exciting and good value toys to entertain and inspire their creativity.” The toys predicted to dominate children’s holiday lists this year are ready […]

Ignore the hottest toy lists when shopping for kids’ Christmas

All parents want to give their children a special Christmas gift; one that will brighten their eyes and make them super happy. How do you choose a gift like this? Most of the time, young children want something they can play with. They are not so interested in clothes, books, treats or practical gifts. Toys are your best option. However, […]

Preschool Themed Lesson Plans

Why use themed lesson plans? Preschool topics are not essential to a successful preschool lesson, but they help tie it all together and keep students engaged in learning. For that reason, it is strongly recommended that preschool topics help teachers save time and energy in their planning. Preschool Topics they also help teachers show students how different things can be […]

When in Italy – Twenty essential things to do

Sitting at the table one night, after a few bottles of Chianti with some old friends, most of whom had spent time as European tour guides and backpackers, I asked them to name the best things to see or do during their time in Italy. There was a lot of discussion out loud, as some tried to praise the less […]

Effective home remedies for strep throat

Strep throat is inflammation of the throat, tonsils, and lymph nodes due to infection with group A strep bacteria. Strep throat is very common during flu seasons and may be preceded by mild symptoms such as a runny nose, sneezing or coughing The incubation period for strep throat is around 3-5 days and most symptoms occur within this time period. […]

25 things I learned as a young mother to do with my kids

Being a young mother can be extremely overwhelming, and sometimes it is difficult to know how to be a loving mother and at the same time discipline your child. Sometimes it is through trial and error that we learn to raise our children. There is no perfect way. I got pregnant at eighteen. I wanted to have a home birth. […]

Breaking the sinus pressure-hay fever connection in winter

For all its gradual color splendor, soft warmth, and beauty, the warm seasons can be a miserable time for many. For those suffering from hay fever and sinus pressure, the glory of the warm seasons can be significantly offset by runny, watery or itchy eyes, shortness of breath, sneezing, associated with hay fever and its possible sequelae, sinus pressure and […]