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Porcelain Dolls - Not Just For Children Any More

Porcelain Dolls - Not Just For Children Any More by: Johann Erickson Doll collecting is the second most popular hobby in the U.S., and it’s easy to see why. Porcelain Dolls transport us back to our childhood and evoke memories that no other to...

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The History of Coats of Arms

The History of Coats of Arms by: Tony Luck The date and manner of the origin of coats of arms, often called family crests, has been a matter of much speculation. There is no evidence of coats of arms being present at the Battle of Hastings in 10...

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Flowers Truly Reach Your Soul

Flowers have been a part of human culture and history for thousands of years. They have been used to express emotions, celebrate occasions, and show gratitude. But have you ever stopped to think about how flowers truly reach your soul? The way they s...

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Why We Laugh!

Laughter is often referred to as the best medicine for the soul. It is an innate human behavior that is universal, transcending all cultures and languages. Even animals like apes and rats have been observed to engage in playful laughter-like behavior...

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Financial Illiteracy is a Major Threat to America's Future

Financial Illiteracy is a Major Threat to America's Future by: Donald A. Sizemore A review of current statistics on the financial literacy of American youth, and their families, reveals a shocking lack of money management skills. The inesca...

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Kittens Are Just The Cutest Things

Kittens Are Just The Cutest Things by: Mike Yeager Is there anything more cute and cuddly than tiny little kittens? They’re small and light. Cats kittens, they’re fragile yet so curious and inquisitive. Kittens bring a sense of well being an...

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Nervous Cats, Wining the Trust of a Timid Cat.

Nervous Cats, Wining the Trust of a Timid Cat. by: Larry Chamberlain Nervous cats hide from people, they do not readily present themselves for petting, and may seem downright scared of you. Probably, this was not exactly what you had in mind wh...

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Graduation Gifts for Men

How to Select a Graduation Gift for a young manFirst when selecting a graduation giftfor any young man you need to decide what he is going to be after graduation. Is he headed off to college or out into the work force?The graduation gifts that is oft...

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Where Else Would You Take the Family for St. Patrick's Day

Dia dhuit, hello!“The road from Chicago to Ireland is marked in green,” they say, and the annual dying of the Chicago River emerald green is described as “right up there with the parting of the sea by Moses and the Pyramids of Egypt.” Well, w...

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A Few Old-Fashioned Fun Things

There are just too many toxic chemicals in some of the things that our children play with. They are also very expensive. Here are a few safe products that will delight your youngster for hours. Play dough: 3 cups flour, 1-1/2 cups salt, 1-1/2 cups wa...

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