Category: Relationship

Can you eat fruits with or after a meal? What proteins can be combined with starchy foods? Do some foods slow down your digestive rhythm? Are there some food combinations that should be avoided? These are some questions that I will try to address in this article. I have...

What is birthstone jewelry? Each month of the year has a specific gemstone associated with it that is considered the “birthstone” for that month. Your birthstone is the gemstone to which the month you were born is assigned. Ever since the custom of wearing birthstone jewelry began, it has...

There are many “little events” that, while not “official holidays”, are an important family tradition and an event that everyone wants to be a part of, regardless of where they are at that particular moment compared to their loved ones. Why let distance ruin or diminish your shared enjoyment?...

If you’re reading this in October and haven’t bought your Diwali gifts yet, there could be a couple of reasons for the delay. The first is that you could possibly be lazy like most of us and leave festival season shopping for the last possible minute. This isn’t as...

This morning my kids and I watched about 45 minutes of a DVD I have. It’s a show called Powaqqatsi. A film that features only images along with a beautiful and mostly non-lyrical soundtrack. I had seen her in an arthouse when it first came out and it was...

Almost everyone enjoys spending time outdoors, even teenagers. There is something about being outside that creates excitement. Although almost everyone enjoys relaxing or playing in the backyard, some people get more or better opportunities than others, including teenagers. Most teens love to be outdoors, and in fact, many can...

Like being a parent, being a grandparent is a difficult but very rewarding role. If you have recently had a grandchild, it would be natural to expect your child (the new parent) to turn to you for help, advice, and support. They need you to be there, but don’t...

There are different car seats for each stage of development and weight of your child. You should read the packaging carefully and make sure your child car seat is properly installed according to the manufacturer’s specifications before taking your child on a short or long trip. Proper use of...

When my beautiful niece came home with a dose of lice from school, we were all silently horrified, to say the least. I think we did pretty well holding back how we felt, but in our own way we never expected or prepared for how much it was going...