Walking for Exercise and Enjoyment

It’s that time of the year again. The time when you realize that your membership to the gym just expired and you only made it there twice in the last year. Then you look around your house to see that you are currently using your stepper as a coat rack and your treadmill is growing [...]

Charm Bracelet Charms Mark My Life

I have been collecting charm links for years. It started when I was in 6th grade. Like many other 6th grade girls, I just couldn’t get enough of charm links, or anything else that sparkled for that matter. I had a tiny little harmonica that actually played three notes of music, a half dozen fluorescent [...]

What Is Acid Reflux

Acid reflux is most commonly known as heartburn. It can occur occasionally or be persistent, during the day or night, causing great physical discomfort for the person suffering from it. Mild cases can be treated with over the counter remedies, such as antacid preparations, and a change in diet. Severe cases such as GERD (gastro [...]

Acne Help At Any Age

We all remember how awkward our high school years were… First, there was the whole identity crisis thing that we all went through. Next there was that urgent desire to fit in, only you weren’t to sure how to do it. Yep, those were indeed the “good old days.” NOT! The only good thing is [...]

Indulge in the French Coffee Ritual

The French coffee ritual says much of the delightful French culture! Experience it! Americans love their morning cup of Java, as do the French. However, that’s where the similarity ends. Americans tend to grab that cup and gulp it down as they open their eyes. Another cup is poured as you dash out the door. [...]

Beginner Golf Lessons

Taking up a new sport is an exciting prospect but everyone needs help in learning and improving. In the world of golf, there are some excellent beginner golf lessons available. There is nothing better than to learn from the professionals and tuition can be incorporated into a vacation for all the family. Everyone can learn [...]

Homeschooling – Can You Really Do This?

As you know, school house teachers prepare for their career path through many hours of course work, methodology classes, and student teaching before they begin teaching school. So how in the world could a parent without such training and preparations expect to be able to successfully home school their children? As someone who has accomplished [...]

Wireless Network Security

It seems that everything is going wireless these days. Though this is very convenient, it does bring up some issues about safety and security of personal information. Some like to break into wireless networks in order to get information that may allow an identity to be stolen or to simply drain someone of all of [...]

Thinking Outside the Books – Homeschool Math Lab Days

At a recent homeschool convention, I had the opportunity to speak to many moms about ways to think “Outside the Books”, when it comes to our homeschooling. I wasn’t advocating never using textbooks or changing programs, but rather, helping them see that there are many ways to “show what you know”. It is also important [...]

Having Fun When Homeschooling

Homeschooling has many benefits for a child’s education. One of the most obvious is that it allows you, the parent, to tailor a specific education geared towards your child’s particular needs. It also allows you to teach in a style that suits your child — as we all know, different people learn better in different [...]