Is Your Backyard Endangering Your Dog's Life?
Even in a secluded, fenced backyard, your dog's life could be in danger. Many pet owners are unaware of the hidden dangers in their own backyard that could harm, threaten, or even take the life of your four-legged friend. A backyard that appears to be a dog's oasis can still be full of all sorts of dangers, especially for rambunctious puppies. Puppies are energetic and tend to explore everything they encounter. Their natural urge to chew can be deadly in a dangerous backyard. The most common ...Read the rest of this post »
December 27, 2011
Posted in: Home and Family
Teach Cats To Use Scratching Posts
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December 20, 2011
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Find Time For Your Passion.
Did you ever wonder how some people manage to find time for 'hobbies' and 'pastimes' when you are only JUST fitting in everything you HAVE to do in the space of each 24 hours? The answer is passion. It's been said many times before, but the phrase ' if you want something badly enough you'll get it' is 110% relevant to our everyday lives. Are you passionately committed to keeping a clean and tidy house? Then I would hazard a guess that your house is clean and tidy most of the time. Are you ...Read the rest of this post »
December 19, 2011
Posted in: Hobbies
HOBBIES/INTERESTS/PASTIMES . . .
HOBBIES is a word that has such a pleasurable and contented ring about it - hobbies, something that you enjoy doing and adds to the quality of your life. Perhaps like me, you envisaged retirement as a time to at last indulge yourself with all the hobbies and interests which had to be pushed into the background during the hectic years of working and looking after the family, only to discover that retirement is just as hectic and that it is still a job to fit in hobbies. I was surprised to read ...Read the rest of this post »
December 18, 2011
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Entangled in the World Wide Web
I am just a learner who likes to delve in websites as a hobby. Hobbies are what make life so enjoyable for me. I have tried many other things - watercolor and pastel painting, organic gardening, kayak making, dinghy sailing, kite making, origami, stock photography, cartooning, carpentry, rock collecting, snake rearing and many other unusual pursuits. Somehow, as time goes on, and for some particular reason, they gradually become just bits of historical and passing interests for me. Amidst ...Read the rest of this post »
December 12, 2011
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Growing Your Own Herbs for Tea
If you love herbal teas, as I do, you know they are just a little bit pricey. However, growing your own herbs is easy and so much fun! Here are just a few of the herbs you might want to consider for a tea garden: Chamomile: Remember the favorite tea of Peter Rabbit? Only the flowers of this fragrant herb are used when making tea. Chamomile tea can be enjoyed by itself or you might enjoy adding mint or lemon verbena. Lemon Balm: This herb is lemony with a touch of mint and makes a soothing ...Read the rest of this post »
December 4, 2011
Posted in: Hobbies
Celebrate Your Senses
You have permission to publish this article electronically or in print, free of charge, as long as the signature box is included. Courtesy copy requested. Word Count: 735. For those who are new to the pleasure of growing, welcome. My fellow Northern-hemisphere gardeners are celebrating the promise of spring on our doorsteps... "Before me, may it be delightful. Behind me, may it be delightful. Around me, may it be delightful. Below me, may it be delightful. Above me, may it be delightful. All, ...Read the rest of this post »
December 2, 2011
Posted in: Hobbies
Helping Your Child Stay Fit
Would your child rather watch television and play video games all day than move an inch? Children are battling obesity and inactivity at alarming rates. It's time to get our kids in shape now, before they face serious health problems in the future. But how? As you can guess, the plan includes lots of fun. Any time you can add excitement and laughter into an activity, you've got a winner. Let's take a look at some of the ways you can help your child not only become healthier, but enjoy the ...Read the rest of this post »
December 1, 2011
Posted in: Home and Family
Follow Your Teen's Dreams!
As parents, we often complain of troublesome three year olds. Three year olds are troublesome because they are developing from babyhood to childhood. Teenagers get the same reaction - developing from childhood to adulthood is not an easy transition, and so much communication can be lost along the way, especially with parents, who could, with a little effort, be the teenager's best friend.... A certain understanding of the roots of a problem, and a lot of acceptance can bridge so many gaps and ...Read the rest of this post »
November 29, 2011
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Household Chores in Half The Time
Household chores aren't hard, nor are they particularly boring - nice to have time to think sometimes! BUT they are time-consuming. These tried and tested tips will cut your 'chores time' in half... 1. Organize: Start at the top of the house and clear it up! Then allocate places for absolutely everything. Install shelves and cupboards in the bedrooms, and make sure there is enough space for each pile of clothes. Before you go on to the next room, put a label on the front of the shelf in full ...Read the rest of this post »
November 20, 2011
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