What is a Disaster and How to Prepare

Learning how to tell the difference between a personal tragedy, an emergency, and a true disaster is essential to how you plan for these circumstances. Each scenario must be thought out and planned for in a manner that will ensure the survival of you and your family.

How to Receive a Lousy Gift Graciously

Unless you are an Oscar-worthy actor it is really quite difficult not to show at least some disappointment when presented with a putrescent gift.

Solar Water Heaters - Active Systems Can Supplement Standard Water Heaters

This article discusses three different types of active solar water heater systems: The recirculate system, the drain-down system, the drain-back system, and the heat exchange system.

A Woman With A Heart Of Gold

Even though she adored all the people who were in this life, both young and old, her heart was always in Alaska. She always said there was such a thing as a broken heart, and I believe she truly died with one.

Beautiful Bedroom Sets - Yes, They Can Be Very Affordable

Want a beautiful bedroom set without the usual high cost. Here are some tips on how to find the set you want and still save a good deal of money. After all you can't spend a dollar twice!

International Adoption from Haiti (Part I)

This is part 1 of 2 of an article that discusses the pros and cons of international adoption with special emphasis on adoptions from Haiti.

Apologies

Passive-aggressive means of trying to please everyone ends up pleasing no one. I finally realized this and saw the need to apologize to my family.

Can Marriage Counseling Help Your Marriage?

Marriages are not made in Heaven, contrary to popular opinion. You have to work at your own marriage to make it a dream come true. But every dream has a point when reality does not match the bliss you expect. This is when you need to seek outside help to get your union moving again.

Planning A Funeral Memorial

Saying goodbye to a loved one who has passed away is difficult in any capacity. In many cases, during this time of emotional upheaval, family members are also faced with a bevy of decisions. Funeral arrangements must be made and if there is no plan in place, such details can be extremely overwhelming. Of course, there is also the option of holding a funeral memorial to honor your loved one.

Quality Time Spent Shopping

The best thing about a boutique - craft fair is that each of the vendors specialize in their own product. You can find many unique goods that have been handcrafted with love.

Deer Feeders and Feeding Tips - A Guide to a Safe and Enjoyable Home Hobby

All of us love deer and many people enjoy attracting them to their yards but some don't know how to do it well or at all. I've received many requests in regard to deer feeding and tips to do so properly. To begin with, feeding deer is very simple.

Camping Trip - Comfort Versus Style

A humorous story about a woman's first camping trip alone with her girlfriends. Learn what NOT to do!

Do You Know Where Your Kids Are?

In the mind of a teenager, the idea of a spring break is a simple one. Going away usually means, three things - party, party and party some more. Unfortunately for my kids, my husband and I happened to vacation in Acapulco a few years prior to their becoming teenagers. What we witnessed there caused us to vow that we will never let our kids away from home during this time.

Why Do Employers Conduct Background Checks?

Employer background checks are increasingly on the rise. Find out why and how to ensure that your report is accurate and correct.