14th February 2008
SeaWorld was indisputably the highlight of our San Diego family vacation last summer. And we're not alone. SeaWorld Adventure Park in San Diego is one of the most popular attractions in Southern California, and it has a little something for everyone.
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04th April 2007
As mothers, we all know that there is a thread of magic that runs just beneath even the most mundane moments of our lives. But sometimes, we have to do something to find it. We have to do something to remember how very lucky we are to be running around in...
26th March 2007
Celebrate this season of renewal, abundance and love with some new family traditions. Here are seven ideas:
1. Create a kindness wreath for your front door. Begin with a small, plain wreath. A week or two before Easter, distribute 10 or more ribbons ...
04th June 2006
A wedding is one of life's most momentous events, and that means making your wedding scrapbook can be an intimidating prospect.
Here are some tips to help you get going:
-- Figure out the details ahead of time.
Making some decisions as to the...
28th May 2006
A home daycare can be a rewarding career. You can be a positive influence in the life of young children, and parents in your community can be assured that their children are in good, caring, capable hands when they are not with them.
If you have a gen...
26th May 2006
You can stay at home with your children while still advancing in your career. So how do you make it work? Here are a few tips:
1. Control your environment.
A clearly designated office will help you stay on task. And an organized workspace will help m...
10th May 2006
It's 3 o'clock in the afternoon, and you're looking for something to haul you out of the energy slump. The top choices are often sugar- or fat-laden snacks from a vending machine or beverages loaded with caffeine.
Sweet snacks can actually create surge...
07th May 2006
Here's a meal-by-meal guide to eating for energy and managing your mood with food.
Breakfast
Eating a good breakfast boosts your concentration and revs your energy, particularly in the morning when you may need it most. Without breakfast, you're more...
27th April 2006
Twenty-four percent of women and 17 percent of men say they would give up more than three years of life to be thinner. That's according to a poll conducted by Psychology Today magazine. At the same time, studies show that half of American women overestima...
24th April 2006
Contemporary healers, therapists, and marketing gurus are grabbing hold of a phenomenon that insects and animals instinctively understand: the power of aroma.
Scientists pursue aromachology (the study of scent and its ability to change human behavior)...
16th April 2006
We've all had days when we don't have the energy to tie our athletic shoes, let alone bounce around in them. But exercise can give a daily blast to your mind, body, and soul. Here are fifteen quick tips to get you moving:
1. Don't get intimidated by t...
16th April 2006
Active listening is really an extension of the Golden Rule. To know how to listen to someone else, think about how you would want to be listened to. While the ideas are largely intuitive, it might take some practice to develop (or re-develop) the skills. ...
16th April 2006
Before I discovered the world of scrapbooking, I was inexplicably drawn to my local office supply store. I loved to stand in an aisle surrounded by the different colors of copy paper. And the pens!
At the time, I thought this was really strange. (So d...
12th April 2006
A mother's love is one of the most powerful forces in this world. Here are 10 memorable ways to celebrate her love this Mother's Day:
1. Create a Memory Jar. Fill a jar with slips of paper, each detailing a special memory you and your mother shared. Th...
21st March 2006
Spring is here! Here are 16 simple ways to celebrate this fresh new season.
1. Make chocolate pudding parfaits or fresh strawberry shortcake
and top with real whipped cream.
2. Take your kids on a trip to the zoo.
3. Put your spring and sum...
