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The History Of Valentine's Day

Why We Celebrate Valentine's Day..The oldest Valentine card still in existence was sent in 1415 by Charles Duke of Orleans, at the time a prisoner in the Tower of London, to his wife. The Valentine’s card is now preserved and displayed in the ...

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Chlorine Bleach - The Pros, The Cons And The Natural Alternatives

Next time you go to the swimming pool, take a deep breath. Smell that? That's chlorine. Chlorine is one of those chemical substances that seems to be with us wherever we go. Primarily, it's used to kill germs in water - which is why you get...

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What You Should Never Feed Your Dog

As pet owners, we all want to provide the best possible care for our furry friends. Feeding your dog is one of the most important aspects of their care, and it’s essential to know what foods are safe and what you should avoid. While many human foo...

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Detergent Dangers: The Answer? Go Natural

Detergents are one of the most commonly used household cleaning products. From washing dishes to doing laundry, we rely on them to keep our homes clean and our clothes fresh. However, many people are unaware of the dangers that can come with using sy...

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Home For The Holidays: Heirloom Stories Are A Perfect Gift

Home For The Holidays: Heirloom Stories Are A Perfect Gift by: Linda LaPointe Selecting the right gift for a special someone is sometimes joyous, sometimes a chore. Give a gift that’s free. A gift that no one else could give. A gift of your le...

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How to Make Candles Using Old Crayons

How to Make Candles Using Old Crayons by: LeAnn R. Ralph As featured in the story "A Candle For Christmas" from the book: Christmas In Dairyland (True Stories From a Wisconsin Farm) Materials: 1 wax carton (quart) (milk, fabric softener, or or...

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MY DADDY WAS AN OLDTIME PREACHERMAN

My Daddy Was A Oldtime Baptist PreacherI grew up in small Baptist country churches. I remember them being filled to overflowing as the people gathered to hear a word from the Lord from the God-called preachers. My Daddy preached at this small church...

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The official parenting cheesecake recipe

Whoever writes all those fancy cookbooks has never been a parent. To begin with, the pages are never spill-proof, almost guaranteeing that somewhere in the middle of mixing ingredients, a spill will cover the remaining two ingredients listed. This me...

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Trolls and Norfins

These lucky little dolls with the funny little faces and wild hair were born many years ago in a town in northern Jutland, Denmark. In 1951, Thomas Dam began carving little wooden trolls, while his wife and daughter began making stuffed toy trolls. I...

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Baby Name Meanings

Speaking as a Michael (a Hebrew name, meaning “Who is like God”), I’m really proud of my name. And I think that I – mostly - live up to the title! Of course, my mother would probably disagree; I think the phrase “little devil” would proba...

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