Here are lots of tips and ideas to save money and encourage respect for the environment. Give presents 1. Get a notebook. Carry a small notebook with you wherever you go. Use it to keep a list of gift ideas for people. When you’re ready to shop, look at the notebook and plan your trips …
The social responsibility of hip-hop
Hip-hop is no longer limited to rap music and break dancing; today it represents a multi-billion dollar industry influencing everything from fashion to prime time television programming, professional sports, media marketing and advertising. Today, Hip-Hop is becoming a way of life, a culture that is intricately woven into all aspects of young people’s daily lives. …
It’s a Wonderful Life: Frank Capra’s Gift to the World
Frank Capra’s 1946 masterpiece ‘It’s A Wonderful Life’ has gone down in movie history as one of the greatest feel-good movies of all time. From its humble beginnings as a short story, ‘The Greatest Gift’, which its author Philip Van Doren Stern included in Christmas cards he sent to family and friends, has become, perhaps, …
Puppy House and Potty Training Tips
After you receive your new puppy, there will be a short adjustment period. The goal is to minimize the pup’s stress about leaving his mother and help him bond with his new family. Most puppies under the age of 3-4 months will quickly bond with new people and pets, as long as they don’t have …
Tonsil Stones: When Do You Need Antibiotics?
Tonsils are not undesirable, as they are not only good, but also perform several necessary immunological functions. They protect our body from particular diseases that there is no need to eliminate them unless and until they create serious problems for us. They can range from smaller sized stones that may not be visible to the …
Finally! A head lice treatment that really works!
If you need treatment for head lice, don’t worry. Not to worry though, there are literally millions of people who get infected with these parasites every year and luckily we have ways to get rid of the bugs easily. These insects are probably one of the safest parasites that can infest a person. Yes, they …
Basic principles of communication between parents and children
As a parent, raising children has both its rewards and its dangers. I have four of my own, and each one has its own unique traits and ways of being. Sometimes they are sweet, open and honest. Other times, my nerves are being tested in ways I never thought possible. But my commitment is solid: …
Parenting and Discipline: Which Approach is Best?
parenting It can be the most difficult job in the world, and yet it can also be the most rewarding. Would you like there to be a set of rules to follow, at least guidelines? We want to do the best for our children, we want them to have and be everything they can. Making …
Book Summary: A Gift to My Children – Life and Investing Lessons from a Father – By Jim Rogers
I chose this book for two reasons. One, Jim is a billionaire investor who started the Quantum Fund with George Soros and two; he is an older father of two daughters. Jim has traveled the world and was curious to see what advice he would have for his daughters. Why is this important to me? …
3 Easy Recipes for Camping Treats
The following recipes are the ones you will need to prepare ahead of time to take with you. See below for other recipes you can make while camping. DRIED FRUIT MIX 1C cereal granola 1/2 teaspoon salted sunflower kernels 1/2 teaspoon salted roasted soybeans 1/2 teaspoon chopped dates 1/2 teaspoon grapes You will need: medium …