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Fixing a Space to Make Both You and an Elderly Parent Comfortable

Age and disability seem to be catching up with people sooner rather than later. And many times families have no options except living together in one multigenerational household. But most conventional houses and apartments are not equipped for peopl...

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Too Many Clothes and Not Enough Bedroom

Too Many Clothes and Not Enough Bedroom by: Dan The Roommate Man The commercial and residential building trend for today is more living area space and less bedroom space. When an apartment complex has to compromise - the large bedroom and its ac...

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You Better Not Lie, I’m Telling You Why…

You Better Not Lie, I’m Telling You Why… by: Dawn Fry Santa Claus Is Coming Holiday season brings the perennial return of Santa Claus. According to traditional lore, St. Nick flies around the world on his reindeer-powered sleigh. He lavishes...

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Growing Pains

Growing Pains by: David Leonhardt Growing up is never easy. Just ask Little Lady, almost three-and-a-half, how hard it is. She’ll tell you. “It’s really, really hard. Half way through the day, my parents are a complete wreck.” She’s ri...

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Prepare Your Child For Potty Training

Prepare Your Child For Potty Training by: Danna Henderson When your child shows most of the signs of potty training readiness, you can start introducing him to the idea. Potty Training Books, Videos, & DVDs - Potty training books, videos, and D...

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The Thanksgiving Blessing

The Thanksgiving Blessing by: LeAnn R. Ralph “Wouldn’t you just know it,” muttered my husband, Randy. We had already been driving for a couple of hours in a pickup truck that we had borrowed from a friend, and now it was completely dark. ...

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Getting through the School Daze

Getting through the School Daze by: Megan Corwin It's back to school time again. Does the thought of having to get everyone organized and out the door make you want to send for boarding school brochures? Here are a few tips to help get thro...

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Creating & Maintaining a Gift Chest

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Marriage Missing its Spark

If the fires of passion in your marriage have been reduced nearly to embers, then you are not alone. One of the most common problems that can damage a marriage is the loss of spark…or spice, or whatever you like to call it. It’s really not so ea...

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Does Your Dog Roll In Poop Here's Why

Robin asks:I'm wondering if you could tell me why when I'm walking Yogi through some grass that he smells something and the next thing I know, he's stuck his head on the ground and starts to roll his body over the area he was smelling....

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