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Christmas Movies For Kids: Warm-Hearted Stories For Cold, Winter Nights

Dec 3rd, 2010

Christmas Movies For Kids: Warm-Hearted Stories For Cold, Winter Nights

What better way to spend those cold, winter nights with your loved ones this Christmas, than to snuggle in front of the TV with popcorn, hot chocolate and a movie to warm your heart. So here are a couple of classic Christmas movies for those cold winter nights.

Green Living: Eco-Friendly Products For Building Green Homes

Dec 3rd, 2010

Green Living: Eco-Friendly Products For Building Green Homes

Giving your home the 'green' advantage preserves the environment and saves you money. There's a lot you can do yourself, without calling in the experts. A number of eco-friendly products are now on the market. Here's some advice on how to put them - and your concern - to good use.

Christmas Shopping Online: Tips For Safe, Fun Holiday Gift Buying

Dec 2nd, 2010

Christmas Shopping Online: Tips For Safe, Fun Holiday Gift Buying

While stores' customers are getting way too negative when it comes to their 'Christmas Spirit', online stores make it easy for you to do your Christmas shopping without having to drive all over town. Here are some tips that will help make your online shopping session pleasant and safe.

Positive Discipline: How To Guide Your Child To Self-Discipline

Dec 2nd, 2010

Positive Discipline: How To Guide Your Child To Self-Discipline

As I parent my children and mentor other families, one area we're constantly improving upon is the art of self-discipline. Young children especially mimick what they see and hear, whether right or wrong children are products of their environment. Be the change you wish to see in your children.

Fall Cleaning Tips: Create A Cosy, Clean Home This Winter

Dec 1st, 2010

Fall Cleaning Tips: Create A Cosy, Clean Home This Winter

Fall is when you’re going to be closing the windows and preparing to be cooped up for a few months - and you want to be cooped in a clean house, says cleaning expert Donna Smallin. Here are her essential fall cleaning tips for creating a cosy, clean home this winter.

NLP Techniques For Parents: Reading Your Child’s Emotional State

Dec 1st, 2010

NLP Techniques For Parents: Reading Your Child’s Emotional State

If your children are struggling but feel too embarrassed to come to you for guidance, you can use NLP skills to ascertain when your child is in a specific emotional state. An NLP technique called calibration is a great tool when it comes to doing just that.

A Chat With Santa Claus: Interview With The Jolly Man In The Red Suit

Nov 30th, 2010

A Chat With Santa Claus: Interview With The Jolly Man In The Red Suit

In 1985, I wrote to Santa expressing my sincere desire for an interview. As I packed for the North Pole I kept thinking how lucky I was to be the first person to ever interview this wonderful man. These are the official notes taken during my visit with this jolly man in the red suit.

Seasonal Flu Vs Swine Flu: Symptoms, Prevention And Vaccines

Nov 30th, 2010

Seasonal Flu Vs Swine Flu: Symptoms, Prevention And Vaccines

To keep your family healthy and safe this flu season, it’s important to know all you can about the two types of influenza circulating. Seasonal flu and H1N1 (swine flu) share some important similarities, but they also differ in critical ways. Here are the flu fundamentals on everything from symptoms to prevention.

Christmas Presents: How Did Christmas Gift Giving Traditions Start?

Nov 29th, 2010

Christmas Presents: How Did Christmas Gift Giving Traditions Start?

Christmas is the time when companies rake in the moolah by the cartload. That's because it is not just the season for good cheer, but also the time to exchange gifts with loved ones. But giving gifts to friends and family did not start with Christmas. It goes back at least 200 years, before the advent of Christianity.