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How to Move with Children to Los Angeles – section 2 In the first section of this article we covered the attractions and advantages associated with moving with your children to Los Angeles. In this section of the article we will covers some of the di...
It can be very exciting to move to California's largest metropolitan area. Many people move to Los Angeles to become actors or actresses, however, others move because of the various attractions the city has to offer. And almost everyone moving to Los An...
©2008 I know when I started the year out fresh in 2007, I felt incredibly lonely. I had been widowed for over two years, and found that when a spouse dies and you’re no longer part of a couple, it seems to affect the dynamics of previous friendships...
©2008 My youngest son was eleven when his father died. For the longest time he would cling to me when we were parting company, giving hugs and more hugs. I know this was his way of working through the loss of his father and I knew that eventually thi...
©2008 Is there such a thing as normal in grief? I believe we all have experiences that are similar, to a degree. But I also feel that grieving is an entirely personal thing. We all react to loss in our own way, in our own time and according to our own...
©2008 When my husband was diagnosed with esophageal cancer, we were shocked, never even having suspected this illness. He had always been relatively healthy, and then one day he couldn’t eat anymore. It all began a few months before the diagnosis...
©2008 That last moment of my husband’s life, I stood beside his bed. It was the final moment of our twenty plus years together. My sister-in-law and my middle son were on the opposite side of the bed. My eldest son sat at the kitchen table. I had be...
How to Move with Children to New York City – section 2 In the first section of this article we covered the attractions and advantages New York City has to offer to you and your children. Now, in this article, we will cover the disadvantages you shoul...
Twas the night after Christmas, and all through the house Not a creature was thankful, not even a mouse. The stockings were emptied, the candy all eaten the once live Christmas tree now thoroughly beaten. The children were bouncing around with glee,...
A Disaster has Struck; Now What? One of the key aspects of emergency preparedness is to know what to do and how to act when a disaster hits. Fully understanding the procedures and being capable to respond as if they are second nature will save precious...
Start off by making enquiries. Nothing can beat the power of information. Approach the school authorities first. Find out if they are offering any after school activities. Get a list of the various classes that are available in your school. In case t...
When there are so many activities on offer, and each one looks as good as the next, how do you gauge the worth and effectiveness of these activities? Sure, you want an activity that junior enjoys. But, we really cannot afford to waste time on pleasu...
Why does Lisa grumble when it is time for her to go for her piano lessons? How come Johnny abhors the sight of his skates now? After all, these children were very enthusiastic about the programs when they started off. What happened? Parents are often...
Plan in advance This may be a 25th wedding anniversary gift or a 50th wedding anniversary gift, it doesn’t matter. Children portraits work well for both occasions. Decide on who you are going to include in this oil painting. If you have a large famil...
Forever with you Whether hanging on your bedroom wall or in the hallway, these oil paintings can remind you of bygone days. You will definitely want to remember a time when the house was bubbling with activity. Why buy expensive artwork from an art gal...