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"Families are like fudge - mostly sweet with a few nuts." ~Author Unknown

How to Create Online and Printed Crossword Puzzles for Free

Friday, 22 January 2010 15:14 Felicia A. Williams Family - School/Camp

Parents, teachers and students alike can have a lot of fun creating free crossword puzzles that can be used interactively online or printed on paper. The software is free and it takes about 15 minutes to create a simple puzzle.

Give Environmentally Friendly Gifts this Year

Saturday, 21 November 2009 12:47 Felicia A. Williams Family - NOC

Whether you're looking to find unique gifts for Christmas, Mother's Day, or birthdays you can always exercise your option to give environmentally friendly gifts. By using the Internet, it is possible to access unique gifts from around the world that not only help the environment but also provide a one of a kind solution to the gift giving dilemma.

Why Does Time Fly as We Age?

Saturday, 07 November 2009 17:48 Philip Yaffe Family - NOC

birth It is a widely accepted adage that, "The older you get, the faster time seems to go." But why should aging have this effect? After all, there is the parallel adage that, "Time flies when you are having fun." But as we age, time flies whether we are having fun or not.

So what's going on?

I have recently been trying to understand the phenomenon, because for the past several years many of my days have been extremely long, yet the years still seem to be accelerating.

What's New in Summer Camps for Kids and Teens

Tuesday, 03 November 2009 21:51 Lisa Mullen Family - School/Camp

Canoeing With over 11,000 camps available in the US alone, choosing a camp for our child can be an overwhelmming task. Camping trends over the past few years have changed the camping industry thus making it important for parents to use caution when choosing a summer camp for their children. Here are a few tips to keep in mind:

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Shorter sessions and more oversight: Many full season camps have moved to 2 shorter sessions and many camps now offer 2 week sessions to allow parents to fit in a residential camp experience around their many other activities. In addition, most longer term camps are now offering short, introductory sessions for younger kids that could last anywhere from 3 days to 2 weeks. In many cases, this short term “taste of camp” is as much for the parents’ sake as for the kids. Some camps have relaxed their communication policies, allowing phone calls or on-line sites to view camper pictures. For some parents, these new approaches make the decision to send a child to camp a little easier.

How to Fight Back and Win

Tuesday, 03 November 2009 20:25 Felicia A. Williams Family - NOC

Even the most passive and peaceful person may find a time when the need to fight back is overwhelming. If you find that the philosophy of turning the other cheek just won't cut it in this particular situation and you find its time to step it up a notch, here are some tips on howto fight back and win.

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