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Health Advantages of Dried Fruit
TamaraWe have all seen the food pyramid where it says we need to eat fruit on a daily basis. Much of our vitamin C comes from fruits and fruit juices. Learn how dried varieties of fruits are both good and marginal for our bodies.
Certain fruits can be dried for prolonged storage. We buy fresh fruits from the grocery store and the farmer’s market as a part of a healthy diet. But, fresh doesn’t say fresh for as long as we like. One way to save that fruit is to dry it.
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Thanksgiving Gatherings
TamaraIn the United States, on the last Thursday in November and in Canada, the second Monday in October, people come together with family and friends to share a meal reminiscent of the first feast shared between the Indians and the Pilgrims. A Thanksgiving gathering can consist of many people or just a few. No matter how many the holiday is well known for the get-togethers that ensue. How will you conduct your giving thanks gathering this year? Here are just a few ideas if you’re looking for something different this Thanksgiving.
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7 Tips To Have More Fun and Less Stress This Thanksgiving
TamaraThanksgiving dinner is lots of fun, but boy is it a lot of work! We want to spend time with family but we are slaving away in the kitchen to feed them all instead. By the time we are through, it is time to eat and clean up. Does that sound fun to you? Here are a few tips to make that day more fun and less stressful.
- Clean your home before Thanksgiving Day. We all want the place to look great for our guests but the same day as the meal is not the best time to do it. If everyone chips in and takes a different section of the house, it’ll get straightened out in no time.
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6 Tips To Find Best Digital Picture Frame for Your Dollar
TamaraDigital picture frames are all the rage. Instead of having to flip through picture albums, the picture frame displays pictures on a rotating basis. Which is the best digital picture frame for your dollar?
Digital picture frames have been around since year 2000. Originally the picture frames required an Internet connection to be able to download new photographs each night. The owner could upload digital photos to a website and then download the photos to their digital picture frame. Friends and family could also upload their own photos to the website and those could be added to the picture frame as well.
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Thanksgiving Craft: Hair Bows
TamaraHair bows have always been an attractive accessory to wear on any occasion. Thanksgiving is no exception. If you love making hair bows, here are a few suggestions for Thanksgiving hair bows which may be helpful in creating a unique and beautiful accessory for you and your daughter to wear on this special day.
Depending upon the outfit you are wearing on Thanksgiving, you can choose wide ribbons in the following colors: white, orange, or ivory. Black would be more appropriate for an adult. Choose satin ribbons since they are classic and elegant as well.
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Celebrating Fire Prevention Week
TamaraTeaching your children about fire prevention and what to do in an emergency is so important. National Fire Prevention Week occurs during the first week in October in both the United States and Canada. The Great Chicago Fire of 1871 may be the reason for celebrating Fire Prevention Week, but it wasn’t declared a national holiday until 1925 when President Calvin Coolidge signed the proclamation.
When teaching your children about Fire Prevention Week you may want to start off by taking your children to visit the local Fire Department. While you’re there, they can meet actual firefighters who can explain the importance of preventing fires. They will probably teach them that almost anyone can prevent fires; it isn’t just a job for adults.
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October is Domestic Violence Awareness Month
TamaraIn October 1981 was the beginning of “Day of Unity”. The National Coalition against Domestic Violence grew from a daylong event to a week long event. To where it is today to extend the whole month of October because this is a very important topic for all of us to be aware of.
Most of us have heard about domestic violence however many don’t truly know what it is. In the simplest terms domestic violence that happens in relationships where one of the partners tries to gain control and power over the other. Often this is referred to as ‘Spousal abuse’, The victims of domestic violence can be of any age, religion, or gender.
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