When most children hear the word “Christmas”, the first thing that comes to mind is presents. Sure, one of the most exciting things about the holidays is giving and receiving gifts, but that’s not all. It’s easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas, which is why as parents it’s our job to…
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Ways to Go Greener When Shipping Packages Internationally
Many people are becoming increasingly concerned about our effect on the environment, with many homes now having mandatory recycling programs, as well as much more awareness of ways we can save energy or reduce our carbon footprint. One of the main objectives of the eco-warriors is the use of aircraft which can be very harmful…
Parents, choose your children
The other day one of my students told me it was his birthday. I high-fived him and congratulated him. A sheepish smile crept slowly across his face, as one would expect from a teenager still trying to be macho. It was a joyous celebration and I was happy for him. He seemed happy too until…
Uncommon Home Remedies
Have you seen that movie, “My Big Fat Greek Wedding”? The Greek father has the amusing compulsion to treat all human diseases with a spray of Windex! That’s right, the window cleaner. He’d never heard of using Windex for anything other than cleaning windows, but if it works, I’m guessing it’s the alcohol that did…
Aronia berry juice health benefits
INTRODUCTION Crinkle up and get ready to experience the benefits of Aronia Berry tart. The term “superfood” gets thrown around a lot, but when it comes to these berries and the health benefits of their juice, the term is well deserved. These berries are a true miracle of nature. Aronia is a low maintenance and…
Choosing the best birthday gifts for children
Birthdays are among the happiest occasions for children: it is the time when they think about gifts, colours, balloons and decorations. Adults may forget the birthdays of their peers, but children remember the dates because of the fun they mean to them. The fun of receiving gifts is not limited to just the birthday boy,…
Holistic home-based business ideas
Sometimes it may happen that you can’t go out and start a business because of your housework or family etc. But that does not mean that you will not work at all, you will not do any kind of business at all. There are several home business ideas that will keep you just as busy…
promise rings! Hot symbols of engagement since the 16th century!
What’s all the fuss about engagement rings? Are they something new or have they been around for a while? What do they mean and why is my teenager wearing one? If you’ve ever wondered what anger is all about, then you’ve come to the right place! What exactly is an engagement ring? When an agreement…
Awe Nuts – Only the healthy ones! Part One
Healthy nuts: the best What are the best healthy nuts available in the market? The perfect answer is currently not available. According to one study, about 32% of the nuts consumed were peanuts, 16% walnuts, 29% almonds, and 23% other types. But the researchers couldn’t judge whether these nuts were oil-roasted, dry-roasted, or fresh. According…
I’m done with the weddings, and the weddings are ready
I won’t be remarrying my English wife anytime soon. Yes folks, the wagon of whirlwind wedding ceremonies (four have already fallen off) screeched to a stop on Easter weekend. Readers of this column will remember that in the article titled “Four Weddings and Counting,” I wrote the following: “However, I owe my parents and the…