Monthly Archives: August 2006

The Kiss…

The Kiss… He had just saved her from a fire in her house, rescuing her by carrying her out of the house into her front yard, while he continued to fight the fire. She is pregnant. When he finally got … Continue reading

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The Impact of a Crash

Shocking Stat: A car traveling at 30 mph that hits a stationary object will crumple by approximately two feet. They say actions speak louder than words. Here is a way to instill in your teen an understanding of the forces … Continue reading

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The Beauty of Aging

Adapted from The Woman’s Book of Spirit, by Susan Patton Thoele (Conari Press, 2006). We live in a youth-worshipping society, but we are beginning to glean wisdom from indigenous and Eastern cultures who revere their elders. Age can bring a … Continue reading

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How to Make a Bra Purse

Stop tossing out your old bras. Instead save them and create this handy and useful Bra Purse. A padded one made with lightweight Lycra will provide more stability, but any bra – from the smallest (make a change purse), to … Continue reading

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Twelve Tips for How to Stretch a Tank of Gas

Adapted from 547 Ways to be Fuel Smart, by Roger Albright. We can conserve gas with some car maintenance steps. For example, we can get 6 to 20 percent higher mile per gallon (mpg) with a properly tuned engine. Keeping … Continue reading

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Thyroid Hormone Therapy Appears To Cause Breast Cancer

by Dr. James Howenstine, MD Medical journals and textbooks typically portray iodine as an unimportant substance which should be taken in small amounts because of it’s dangers. Actually approximately one third of humanity has iodine deficiency. When humans lack iodine … Continue reading

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7 Reasons the 21st Century is Making You Miserable

This article is a must read – especially for us parents who are raising our children in a cyber-world! 7 Reasons the 21st Century is Making You Miserable

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Surprising Expiration Dates

Certain items in your house practically scream “toss me” when their prime has passed. That mysterious extra white layer on the Cheddar? A sure sign it needs to be put out of its misery. Chunky milk? Down the drain it … Continue reading

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The 3-Second Rule

Shocking Stat: Rear-end crashes account for approximately 23% of all crashes of which 4.5% result in death. Keeping enough space between you and other cars on the road allows for time to react in case of an emergency. * As … Continue reading

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Bubble Bath Jelly

Supplies: * 1 packet unflavored gelatin * 3/4 cup water * 1/2 cup clear liquid bubble bath * food coloring (optional) * clear container with lid, such as a small glass canning jar Empty the packet of gelatin into a … Continue reading

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