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Diwali Sweets Recipes: Mouth-Watering Festive Savories For Your Family

Oct 29th, 2010

Diwali Sweets Recipes: Mouth-Watering Festive Savories For Your Family

Diwali is a time of celebration and apart from the oil lights and candles which decorate homes, the puja and the prayers, special sweets, savories and snacks are central to the festival. Sweets 'mithai', of which the Indians are inordinately fond, are given as presents.

Green Energy Homes: Saving Money While Protecting The Planet

Oct 28th, 2010

Green Energy Homes: Saving Money While Protecting The Planet

A green energy home utilizes renewable resources to provide electricity, hot water, heat and peace of mind. With all the advances in green energy technology, it is easier than ever to start converting your home into a green energy home. Learn how to build yours now.

Children And Divorce: Parental Alienation Syndrome – What Fathers Can Do

Oct 28th, 2010

Children And Divorce: Parental Alienation Syndrome – What Fathers Can Do

Parental Alienation Syndrome (PAS) is the phenomenon of one parent turning the child against the other parent during separation and divorce. With child custody laws heavily skewed in favor of women in India, fathers can completely be cut out of their children's lives, even if the mother is mentally or emotionally incapable of caring for the child.

Media Exposure And Children: How To Deal With Modern-Day Challenges

Oct 27th, 2010

Media Exposure And Children: How To Deal With Modern-Day Challenges

Parents are up against six challenges unique to today's complex screen-machine world. When we take regular intervals to clarify our values - what we want for our kids and what's truly important - we are much better prepared to guide children successfully through media minefields.

Food For Diwali: Organize A Traditional Diwali Feast For Your Family

Oct 27th, 2010

Food For Diwali: Organize A Traditional Diwali Feast For Your Family

Apart from the sweets and savories which are eaten at Diwali, the main meals vary depending on the region of India. Much time is spent making the snack and sweet foods of which the Indians are so fond but as the actual Diwali day approaches, attentions are turned to the major feast.

Halloween Recipes: Spooky Treats To Make With Your Kids

Oct 26th, 2010

Halloween Recipes: Spooky Treats To Make With Your Kids

For something fun to do with your kids this Halloween, consider these edible Halloween crafts. Not only will you have fun in the kitchen putting them together, but your taste testers will certainly give these scary treats a thumbs up!

Indian Traditions: Karwa Chauth – With Love For My Husband

Oct 26th, 2010

Indian Traditions: Karwa Chauth – With Love For My Husband

One of the more fascinating and romantic of Hindu festivals, Karwa Chauth is a day when married Hindu women observe a day-long fast for the long life of their husband. With their sacrifice, women express love for their husband and commitment to their marriage.

Diwali Celebrations In Different Regions Of India And The World

Oct 26th, 2010

Diwali Celebrations In Different Regions Of India And The World

With Indians migrating to other countries, Diwali is being celebrated as a major festival across the globe. It is celebrated not only in India, but also in many other countries. The celebrations of Diwali differ from region to region. Here are some of the legends associated with Diwali and its celebrations.

Playing For Life: Music Lessons From Early Childhood Through Teens

Oct 25th, 2010

Playing For Life: Music Lessons From Early Childhood Through Teens

It can be heartbreaking for parents when, after thousands of dollars and many years invested in music lessons and instruments, your child one day announces: "I quit!" Here are some powerful techniques for keeping children involved in, and passionate about, their music.