A Moving Experience

Posted on: 13 April, 2003

Author: Jude Wright

I’ve found a cool ... Okay, okay…so it’s not perfect. Just a few bugs. I mean ... First expense? An ... Is it worth the cash? Well, I can’t afford a more ... place, so a I’ve found a cool apartment! Okay, okay…so it’s not perfect. Just a few bugs. I mean literally! First expense? An exterminator! Is it worth the cash? Well, I can’t afford a more expensive place, so a one-time (please!) cash outlay should be okay. Maybe just a can of “Raid?”I need a way to move my stuff. Daddy, can I borrow your truck?...

Parents Dealing with Worry and Fear

Posted on: 03 April, 2003

This column offers ... to people who write in ... about how they can solve their life ... through the formula ... in the books, Way of the Positive Flow and Positive Flow Pare This column offers solutions to people who write in questions about how they can solve their life challenges through the formula described in the books, Way of the Positive Flow and Positive Flow Parenting, by Lawrence Vijay GirardPlease send your questions to [email protected] Dealing with Worry and Fearby Lawrence Vijay GirardDear Vijay,I worry about not being a good parent. My daughter Tracy is six and my...

How to Handle a Mid-School Year Move

Posted on: 06 February, 2003

Q: What’s worse than ... Moving in the middle of the school year.My family did it more than once when I was growing up. I still remember some of the ... ... in the front of th Q: What’s worse than moving?A: Moving in the middle of the school year.My family did it more than once when I was growing up. I still remember some of the incidents-being introduced in the front of the class, having to share a locker until they could find one for me, breaking into the already-formed social groups, having the wrong "accent". Whatever the reason...

The Only Valentine's List You'll Ever Need

Posted on: 14 January, 2003

1. List of romantic songs … if “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” by the King won’t do. http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmusic.htm . 2. List of romantic movies to rent … “Casablanca,” “Princess ... 1. List of romantic songs … if “I Can’t Help Falling in Love with You” by the King won’t do. http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmusic.htm .2. List of romantic movies to rent … “Casablanca,” “Princess Bride,” “Ghost” … http://www.inspirationpoint.com/ipmovies.htm .3. The heart-shaped griddle or frying pan ring for your Valentine’s pancakes and fried eggs, just $5.49: http://www.romanticgifts.com/RomanticGifts/njscat.nsf/adminCatalog/E329061D73D3165188256A31001EE646!OpenDocument&15.+Kitchen+$+Dining . Add a few drops of red food coloring to the pancake dough.4. “Love Ya” Little Guys Lunch: heart-shaped...

Helping Our Children Feel Good About Themselves and Create Positive Memories for Later

Posted on: 08 December, 2002

We have so much ... over the next ... Lots of times we forget how much ... as our children or ... can appear to ignore us, forget us or even ... from us in one wa We have so much influence over the next generation! Lots of times we forget how much influence, as our children or grandchildren can appear to ignore us, forget us or even worse--run from us in one way or another. Sometimes, we must just accept the fact that lots of times positive actions happen without positive recognition! Therefore, it behooves us as the 'grownups'...

Jalapeno Jelly

Posted on: 03 December, 2002

Jalapeno Jellyby Joyce Moseley Pierce 468 ... a quick treat for those upcoming ... ... A few years ago I was ... the ... of Wheat ... cream cheese andja Jalapeno Jellyby Joyce Moseley Pierce 468 wordsNeed a quick treat for those upcoming holidayoffice gatherings? A few years ago I was introducedto the combination of Wheat Thins(TM), cream cheese andjalapeno jelly! Don't let the jalapeno scare you.There are two ways to combat the "fire" you feel on yourtongue caused by these hot peppers, and that's with milk or bread. Whoever created this Southwest delicacy knew what they were doing. The...

Holiday Baking - The Easy Way

Posted on: 11 November, 2002

Baking to many of us is fun and form of therapy. Many ... have been worked out kneading and pushing that dough around. But to others, it may be ... or they are not sure of ... a Baking to many of us is fun and form of therapy. Many frustrations have been worked out kneading and pushing that dough around. But to others, it may be difficult, or they are not sure of themselves around cookies, cakes, breads, rolls, etc. One quick-word of advice - just dive right in - its fun, and the more you bake, the better...

Moms: 5 Stteps to Organize Kids' Toys

Posted on: 12 September, 2002

Author: Barbara Myers

Moms: 5 Steps to Organize Kids' Toys1. Separate all your kids' toys into ... Building blocks, tools, dolls, reading ... action figures, and cooking items are all toy ... Make Moms: 5 Steps to Organize Kids' Toys1. Separate all your kids' toys into categories. Building blocks, tools, dolls, reading materials, action figures, and cooking items are all toy categories.2. Make a list of your categories. List in the broadest possible terms. For example, you'll likely keep Barbiedolls and accessories together.3. Decide on the best container (box, basket, bin) to hold each category. Clear, plastic storage boxes are the best choice...

Choosing the Right Camp For Your Kid

Posted on: 10 September, 2002

Author: L. C. Peterson

Camps have long been a rite of passage for ... It's never too early to research ... and fun ... for our kids. These ... help develop ... in our ... is a Camps have long been a rite of passage for children. It's never too early to research productive and fun activities for our kids. These explorations help develop confidence in our children.Here is a Top 10 checklist to get started. Find answers to these questions by writing, calling, visiting the camps, seeking referrals, or surfing the camp's website.1. Director: Does the director seem to care about and understand...

Addition by Subtraction

Posted on: 02 September, 2002

Author: Maria Gracia

There are so many things to do. And so little time.I'm sure you often find ... that piques ... and you say to ... I'll have to add thatto my ... If you think about t There are so many things to do. And so little time.I'm sure you often find something that piques yourinterest and you say to yourself: I'll have to add thatto my schedule.Hmmmmmm. If you think about that statement for a moment,you'll realize that you really can't ADD anything to yourschedule, without first SUBTRACTING something else fromit.What are the items that you will choose to subtract,...