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Happiest when they have an audience, they... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_chinese_year_of_the_horse.html The Chinese Year Of The Horse.. If you were born under the Chinese year sign of the Horse, you're great fun! Horses are usually strong, handsome people with bags of energy, natural athletes often drawn to outdoor sporty activities. Not suited to... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_chinese_year_of_the_goat.html The Chinese Year Of The Goat.. Goats are gentle people, kind hearted and caring about the well-being of others. They are possibly the nicest personalities in the Chinese zodiac. If they accidentally cause others unhappiness they will be... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_chinese_year_of_the_dragon.html The Chinese Year Of The Dragon.. If the dragon is your Chinese year sign or the Chinese sign of your child, you'll be glad to know that dragons are often good humoured and excellent company. They tend to see the larger picture and have a dislike... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_chinese_year_of_the_dog.html Chinese Year Of The Dog.. If you or your child was born under the Chinese year sign for the Dog your friends will be glad you were! Meeting people for the first time can be difficult for Dogs who tend to be cautious about trusting people. They... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_check_doctor_credentials_theory.html Camas, WA - Nov 25, 2004 - The behind the scenes check doctor credentials booming business. Who really supplies the doctor credential information? 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On December 24, Mamma, Daddy, and I went to a parakeet breeder, paid $7.95, and brought home the pretty green bird we had reserved. The parakeet... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_cat_and_the_evil_mower.html “A coward dies a thousand deaths; a brave man dies but once.” Our cat Der Doc proved that this applies to cats as well. Caution was the watchword in Der Doc’s life. He was a grey cat, striped like a tiger but decidedly without the tiger’s... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_case_against_raw_frozen_pet_foods.html For some 25 years I have alerted the public to the dangers of exclusively feeding heat processed foods. Companion animal feeding has progressed – actually digressed – from table scraps and real foods the family could spare to today’s “100 %... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_bigger_the_carat_the_better_the_wedding.html Ahh . . . sweet romance. The flowers. The chocolate. The late night whispers of “I love you.” For most people in love, the culmination of months of togetherness and special friendship comes down to one single moment: The marriage proposal - -... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_best_things_in_life_really_are_free.html Who ever said you couldn't get something for nothing sure was wrong. My husband likes to call me the "Freebie Queen" because one of my all time favorite hobbies is searching for things that I can receive for free. Well you can begin to fill your... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_best_birthday_gift_in_the_world.html When I was a little girl, my Nana and Grandpa would often give me a "grab bag" full of goodies for my birthday present. This was nothing more than a brown paper shopping bag filled with trinkets and treasures my grandparents had collected or made... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_best_and_worst_of_motherhood.html Copyright © Marsha Maung 2005 Email : marshamaung@yahoo.com Site : http://www.marshamaung.com Feel free to reprint or publish this article on your website, ezine, magazine, newsletter…etc. Please include the bio, links and credit intact. Until the... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_benefits_of_reading.html Did you know that reading can keep your mind active and engaged well into old age? Several years ago when I was working as a newspaper reporter, I interviewed a woman who was a resident at a local nursing home. She was 100 years old. And she read... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_benefits_of_men_s_moissanite_wedding_rings.html Moissanite is a synthetic mineral, also known as silicon carbide, which is used to simulate diamonds. It is becoming quite popular as a diamond substitute because it has a refraction similar to that of a diamond. Further, it is nearly as hard as a... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_benefits_of_jewish_speed_dating.html Invented by an innovative dating service entrepreneur, Jewish speed dating has become a phenomenon in the singles world. It takes careful coordination, a large member base in the immediate and surrounding area and a lot of work on the part of the... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_battle_of_the_sexes_is_on_this_father_s_day.html (NC)—It seems once again men and women have a difference of opinion. This time the Mars vs.Venus debate is over the ideal gift for Father's Day. 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The desire for sex is powerful; for some it can be as powerful as the need to eat and breath. Seduction is the road we take to achieve sexual... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_art_of_letting_go.html It has been six months since I left the corporate world – and there are some things I will always miss. Like saying good morning to colleagues on my way to the office where I worked every day. Or getting caught in the excitement as we prepared for... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_art_of_criticism.html If you do anything / different / beyond others expectations in your work on your own way or private life that impacts someone else, Criticism is always possible, and likely. When you get criticized, do you view it as failure or opportunity? It’s... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_angry_and_sometimes_grumpy_children_of_the_1950_s.html A bunch of us in our late 40's and early 50's got together the other night, and after the evening was over I started thinking that many of us born in the 1950's are in a crisis stage. People can't understand why we are so angry and grumpy... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_american_bride_wore_red.html Increasing numbers of American brides are thinking about doing something that used to be unthinkable -- getting married in a bold red gown. Not that red is a stranger to marriage -- far from it. Red plays a major role in Chinese, Hindu, and... http://www.purearticles.com/family/the_add_child_challenging_parents_teachers_and_friends.html The ADD child exhibits a series of behaviors that are common in most children. Most children misbehave, act silly and day dream. So what, then, is the difference? 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For the past few weeks, we have witnessed painful lessons we would prefer to... http://www.purearticles.com/family/term_life_insurance_vs_permanent_life_insurance.html Choosing a life insurance plan is difficult; it takes a lot of time and research in order to ensure that all aspects are thoroughly examined before making a final decision. There are basically two forms of life insurance to choose from: term life... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_ways_to_save_your_sanity_during_the_holidays.html 1. Set limits for yourself. If you feel overwhelmed with shopping, cooking and visiting relatives don't add more to your plate. Take 10-15 minute breaks to take e a walk, meditate, read, pray or just sit still. Don't let anyone guilt you into... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_ways_to_become_your_teenager_s_best_friend.html Best friends! It may seem impossible to believe, but today's teens do want to consider their parents as friends, even though they think we could never understand the realities of their world. They are also interested in what it was like being a... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_tips_to_save_on_gasoline.html ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Publishing Guidelines: This article may be freely distributed so long as the copyright, author's information and an active link (where possible) are included. A complimentary copy of any newsletter or a link... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_suggestions_for_the_overscheduled_child.html Ever wonder what happened to the family dinner hour? Or for that matter the family dinner half hour? Monday is Soccer Practice, Tuesday is Piano lesson, Wednesday is Church Activities, Thursday is a Soccer Game, Friday a birthday party to attend.... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_kids_party_planning_no_nos.html Avoid the most common and obvious pitfalls many parents encounter when planning their first kids party. Tap into the knowledge of experienced party planners who've learned to steer clear of the "Ten Kids Party Planning No-Nos". INVITING MORE... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_great_careers_for_single_parents.html The challenges of raising a child by yourself, whether you’re a mother or father, can be very difficult. Add the burden of having to be out of the home for 40+ hours per week to work and raising a child at the same time can be nearly impossible.... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_financial_tips_for_women.html On average, women earn 76 cents for every dollar men earn in the workplace. Because women typically spend approximately seven years out of the work force to have and raise children, their earnings are even further curtailed. With lower pay and... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_easy_steps_to_great_kids_party_games.html One of the most important elements of any kids birthday party is the time spent playing party games. If well planned, they can make great memories for the birthday child and guests alike; if not, they can be a minefield of problems. Don't... http://www.purearticles.com/family/ten_careers_for_high_school_seniors_who_hate_school.html Let’s face it…not everybody likes going to school and high school can be a terrible experience for many students. Whether you’re the hands on type who preferred Shop class to English class, or an athlete who liked working as a team more than... http://www.purearticles.com/family/television_the_great_satan.html I’ve often thought that in 6 million years, archaeologists will marvel at the devotion the 21st century Earthlings had to their household gods. Excavation will show these deities in virtually every home, obviously objects of devotion, the focal... http://www.purearticles.com/family/teething_symptoms_and_how_to_treat_them.html Teething is what your baby experiences when her first set of teeth begins to appear. Some babies will go through this event without a problem. However, other babies will experience discomfort. To tell when your baby is about to enter this phase of... http://www.purearticles.com/family/teenagers_taking_risks.html It can be hard being a parent with a teen going through what I term the 'I'm Invincible’ phase. This is the phase when teens start doing scary and dangerous things (according to us parents) as a way of testing out their physical limits. This is... http://www.purearticles.com/family/teen_driving_statistics.html As a parent, if you search for any information about Teen Driving Statistics you will find statistics similar to those below. I have reviewed various websites to summarize the information from these sources, however, please feel free to search the... http://www.purearticles.com/family/teen_advice_on_line.html There is no doubt about it. We are an electronic society. From our cable television sets to our satellite radios, our cell phones to our beepers, our global positioning devices to our palm pilots, and of course the world wide web – we are a... http://www.purearticles.com/family/teaching_your_child_to_be_respectful.html Respect for others is based on self-respect and is summed up in the Golden Rule: Do unto others as you would have others do unto you. It is the value that makes the world a more decent and civilized place. People show respect in many ways. They... http://www.purearticles.com/family/teaching_your_child_courage.html Courage is the ability to overcome fear in order to do what is right, even if it is difficult or risky. Courage can mean facing physical dangers, but it also can mean standing up for beliefs and making hard decisions on the basis of evidence rather... http://www.purearticles.com/family/teaching_kids_the_value_of_money.html My husband and I have a 12-year-old daughter who wanted to go to a winter retreat with her church youth group last year. Price of trip – $45. I told her I'd talk to her dad about it. "HOW much is it?" he asked, "didn't she just go somewhere with the... http://www.purearticles.com/family/teaching_children_good_manners.html Last week in my newsletter, I mentioned that my children knew how to behave in nice restaurants because they had been exposed to the atmosphere at an early age. 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Information is provided pertaining to when to plan the shower, who should give the shower and how to go about planning a babyshower . Also... http://www.purearticles.com/family/planning_a_baby_shower_these_tips_make_it_stress_free.html One of the most pleasant parties to plan has to be the baby shower. The mom-to-be gets so much attention and she can just sit back and enjoy all of the fuss. The key to creating this wonderful event is organization. Here's everything you need to... http://www.purearticles.com/family/pieces_of_time_and_pivotal_moments.html Life is comprised of pieces of time sprinkled with pivotal moments. Sometimes these moments have immediate impact. Other times, they are slow to manifest and reveal their importance. But if you listen closely to the soft whispers of life, they... http://www.purearticles.com/family/picking_up_the_pieces.html "My feelings have changed," my boyfriend of five years told me during one of our nightly seven o'clock phone calls. 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