As children are happily basking in the last few weeks of summer vacation, retailers are happily ushering out an enormous offering of back-to-school essentials. From clothing and accessories, to composition books and other school supplies, the back-to-school season is a…
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Families incur many expenses with each approaching school year, and this year is no exception. According to the National Retail Federation, the average family last year was expected to spend over $600 on clothing, shoes, supplies and electronics. While the…
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February 4, 2015 Marriage and Divorce
The scene may be a familiar one to many of us military spouses. It is wintertime, gray and dreary outside – you can’t remember the last time the sun was shining. Your husband is away and the children are getting…
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Planning fun activities for the family should be a regular part of family life. Many things in life are certain and predictable. For example, the laundry will always need to be done; the household and lawn chores will always require…
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When it comes to planning a family reunion, a park can provide the perfect venue. The spacious, outdoor setting of a park can accommodate many people and provide numerous recreational activities for family members to enjoy together. From fishing, hiking,…
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Wintertime brings changes that not only affect the weather, but have an impact on how we care for our skin and hair. As we bundle up to endure the chilly outdoor temperatures, the hair is often exposed to the harsh…
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Abuse is an ugly word that can steal a lot of potential from the victims it claims. Whether the abuse is physical, emotional or sexual it doesn’t make any difference in terms of the psychological pain that is inflicted. Many…
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Walking into a second-hand shop can be akin to going on a treasure hunt. In other words, you’ll never know what you’re going to find. But there is one thing that you are very likely to find – good deals! While…
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March 22, 2014 Marriage and Divorce
Even though divorce statistics portray a different picture, nobody steps up to the marriage altar thinking that their union has a 40 – 50% chance of survival. Though many marriages do split up, it is worth noting that a first marriage…
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