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Preparing Children for Emergencies
By Francesca Black · 16 years ago
Intense circumstances create high amounts of stress, not only for adults, but children also. Whether it is a fire, flood or earthquake, children need to know what to do and how to do it in ...
Organic Cotton
By Francesca Black · 16 years ago
Although many people are becoming conscious about what they put in their bodies, they do not take necessary precautions for what they put on their bodies. Pesticides and other chemicals can not only damage our ...
Basic Care for a Juniper Bonsai
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Growing bonsai trees is an ancient art that is becoming increasingly more popular. Research shows that plants benefit our mood and attitude. Introducing bonsai plants into your life will bring these benefits along with reduced ...
Faith and Culture Combine
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Stroll into the small farming community of Shipshewana, Indiana and be surrounded by a culture rarely found anywhere. The town of around 536 people hosts about 500,000 visitors each year. What is the big attraction? ...
A Chocolate Primer
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
A trip down the baking aisle in a grocery store presents the pastry chef with more options for chocolate than the candy counter. But if you're stuck in a pinch, is it okay to substitute ...
The History of Hemp
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Both George Washington and Thomas Jefferson grew hemp on their plantations. Ben Franklin owned a mill that made hemp paper. Jefferson drafted the Declaration of Independence on hemp paper.
Hemp is a highly evolved plant ...
Keep Romance Alive
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Keep the romance in a relationship alive with these quick tips.
Planning
If you are married, or living together its still important to get out of the house. Go on a date without children or ...
Kangaroos
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
The kangaroo is a singular creature. What other animal can jump a distance of 28 feet, or a height of 6 feet? What other animal can hop at speeds of 43 miles per hour? What ...
Science Fiction Movie Reviews
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Nothing beats a Friday night at home, snuggled up on a coach with a bowl of popcorn watching Science Fiction Movies. Stop at your local video store and find a science fiction movie sure to ...
Aromatherapy in Pregnancy
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Pregnancy and childbirth is the most wondrous experience of a woman's life. To describe it, one must use a list of contradictions. What other event can be so universal, yet so personal? At what other ...
What is Cyberstalking?
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Protection from Cyberstalking
Computers and the Internet are becoming indispensable parts of America's culture, and cyberstalking is a growing threat.
What is Cyberstalking? Cyberstalking can be defined as threatening behavior or unwanted advances directed at ...
Romantic Movies
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Nothing beats a romantic night at home, snuggled up on a coach watching a romantic movie. Stop at your local video store and find a movie sure to capture the heart of your mate. Here ...
What is the Rain Forest?
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
One and one-half acres of rain forest are lost every second with tragic consequences for both developing and industrial countries. Rain forests are being destroyed because the value of rain forest land is perceived as ...
Security Systems Software and Basics
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Anti-Virus Software:
Install virus protection software. That means three things: having it on your computer in the first place, checking daily for new virus signature updates, and then actually scanning all the files on your ...
Tips for Designing Bonsai Trees
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
Bonsai are shaped by trimming the branches or by wiring them into new positions.
You are dealing with living things, and you must be respectful of that. You will kill trees. This is a sad ...
The History of Dragons
By Francesca Black · 17 years ago
The Dragon has played an important part in myths and religions since pre-historic times. The history of dragons goes back at least six thousand years, and there are dragon tales and legends from every continent ...