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It’s hard to argue with the merits of a good study-abroad program, however, many parents are wary of sending their teens to another country on their own, even if there is considerable educational value. Here are a few things to consider before you decide on a summer study abroad adventure. Be Prepared The best way…
Have you ever met someone who just radiated beauty? It wasn’t necessarily the way they looked that made them beautiful, it was their inner beauty shining through. When I come across people like that, I WANT to be around them and even to be like them. But why copy someone else’s inner beauty when you…
The human body is a vast wonder that scientists are far from being able to fully understand just yet. That means that we have to be careful what we do with it and more importantly what we put in it as far as food goes. Each person is different and therefore can react differently to…
For the dad that has everything, you could be facing somewhat of a challenge on Father’s Day. Looking for the perfect gift that captures exactly what you want to tell your dad is never an easy task, especially if he’s the type of parent who insists he doesn’t need a present! Father’s Day is an…
Are you looking for the best air purifier to buy for your cozy, comfortable living space? Maybe your bedroom? Well, considering your living standards in terms of the air you breathe, buying an air purifier becomes a necessity. Debates on what serves best in terms of the ideal purifier would be as well as improvements…
There might be a point in time when a loved one is no longer able to care for themselves and needs to move into a nursing home, but that decision can often raise just as many questions as it does provide answers to an emotional dilemma. It is only natural to worry about how your…
As a busy professional, you’re always on-the-go and, if you travel a lot, finding a proper bathroom to take time for your oral health and hygiene can be a challenge. And there’s always the odd day when you hit the road in such a hurry you didn’t get a chance to brush, leaving you with…
Your heavenly honeymoon starts with a well-thought out plan that includes accommodations, environment, climate, travel and even activities. (After all, you’ll need to come up for air at some point, right?) Here are five tips that cover all the bases for a heavenly honeymoon. Accommodations Your honeymoon accommodation should be a special place that is…
The fact that your attire can affect your self confidence both positively and negatively isn’t really something that any of us need to be told because we have all experienced both spectrums of this little fact at some point in time or the other. However, science says that it goes deeper than that and the…
The subject of the picture isn’t everything in photography. Real photography takes note of the subject, lighting and its background. This is why it is critical for any photographer out there to be especially particular in choosing the best backdrops sale for photography. For those who are beginners in the industry and who are…
Do you like spending your free time snapping pictures of the scenery in your area? Or perhaps you’re a fan of the local cityscape? Maybe you just want to take a decent family photo or your own wedding photography. There is undeniably an art involved with photography and it can take many years to truly…
Multicultural adoptions aren’t always easy. In many cases, even with the best intentions, the road to a successful adoption can be difficult and emotionally taxing. However, if you apply the proper steps, you can significantly improve the chances of your international adoption being successful. In this article, we’re going to give three essential international adoption…
Everyone enjoys a steak every now and again, whether it’s for a special occasion or just a mid-week family dinner. What’s really important about your next steak dinner though, is finding that good quality meat to cook with. Steak can be a staple of many diets, purely for its protein content, but so many of…
There are a number of things that can be all too easy to take for granted until they are no longer available to us in an emergency situation, and top of that list of fundamentals would be access to a clean water supply. Learning how to create a reliable water supply once an emergency situation…
As a conscientious parent, you are dedicated to teaching your children the sorts of skills they’ll need to get by as adults. Lessons learned at a young age tend to stick for life. You teach your kids the right way to eat and you offer advice with homework, too. How about financial lessons? Your kids…
Finding out that your child has a substance abuse disorder can be devastating. You may feel very isolated and uncertain of what to do – you may also be embarrassed about discussing the problem and unsure where to turn for help. It’s easy to imagine the worst, but in fact, problems like this happen to…