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Monthly Archives: August 2011
Monthly Archives: August 2011
Many people would like the air in their homes to be cleaner, but air purifiers can be expensive and they take up space. Electric air purifiers also use electricity, and can be noisy. But houseplants don’t make a sound, are relatively affordable, and, while they take up space, they beautify the home in addition to […]
Continue readingSo many of us are feeling the financial pinch, and groceries take an ever-bigger chunk out of the family food budget. But you can reduce the size of that chunk by re-evaluating your food and shopping choices. And guess what? It can be fun! Here are some sneaky ways to save money on food. Sales […]
Continue readingElectronic junk mail is an inconvenience, and various software can prevent it; but the paper junk mail that fills your mailbox is another matter. It is not just an inconvenience; many are concerned about the negative effects on the environment that so much junk mail may produce. Of course, trees are required in massive numbers […]
Continue readingThe toddler years are ones of fascination, development, and movement! Toddlers are learning fine motor skills, speech, and how to manipulate materials like clay and crayons. This is a great time to jump in with educational games that are fun and engaging. Here are some ideas. Speech/Language Rhyming games can be lots of fun for […]
Continue readingIt’s annoying and embarrassing, and it’s been giving me a lot of grief. I’m talking about adult acne. I hardly had any breakouts when I was a teenager, but sometime in my 20s, I my skin started breaking out. I thought – everyone said – I’d have clear skin by the time I hit my […]
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