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Prepare A Romantic Dinner At Home For Valentine's Day
January 27, 2008
Remember those pre-child days when you would go out to a fancy restaurant or spend the weekend at a romantic get-away to celebrate Valentine’s Day? That may not be an option this year, but you can still enjoy a romantic dinner with your spouse. Here are a few ideas on how you can easily create a romantic Valentine’s Day dinner at home... read "Prepare A Romantic Dinner At Home For Valentine's Day"...
Easter Traditions: Seven Ways to Add Meaning to Your Family Celebration
April 03, 2007
Easter traditions can help to usher in a season of love, rejuvenation, and abundance. Here are seven ideas for sharing the sweetness of this special season... read "Easter Traditions: Seven Ways to Add Meaning to Your Family Celebration"...
Here Comes Easter
April 02, 2007
Make paper plate bunnies. Simply take one white paper plate and cut 2 ear shapes from it and staple or glue them to the top of another white paper plate and draw a face on it. Glue cotton balls around the edge of the plate... read "Here Comes Easter"...
Houston news
February 21, 2007
The blog "stories from a Houston life" provides info, links, news and calendar items from the virtual streets of Houston, Texas. Here are the most recent entries in the blog, for your reading pleasure... read "Houston news"...
Valentine Dinner for Two
February 07, 2007
For a romantic Valentine dinner for two, whip up these easy to make recipes... read "Valentine Dinner for Two"...
Valentine’s Celebration: The Essential Elements
February 06, 2007
How can you please your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day? Let us count the ways… read "Valentine’s Celebration: The Essential Elements"...
Here Comes Valentines Day
February 05, 2007
Cut heart shapes from white paper and write on it a message with white crayon and then let the kids paint over it with watercolor or make your own by adding food coloring to water. Ice trays or egg cartons are great to hold these homemade watercolors... read "Here Comes Valentines Day"...
Valentine's Day: Grown-Up Style
February 04, 2007
Alone or attached, coupled or parenting, Valentines Day is the ideal opportunity to spoil yourself and those you love. Chill the bubbly, stock-up on chocolate delicacies, stop by the local florist and plan one of the most spectacular Valentine's ever... read "Valentine's Day: Grown-Up Style"...
A Dozen Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day If You’re Not Part of a Couple
February 02, 2007
When we think of Valentine’s Day, we tend to think of two lovers celebrating together. If you aren’t paired at this time, don’t let yourself get left out! Here are 14 great ways to celebrate Valentine’s Day YOUR way... read "A Dozen Ways to Celebrate Valentine’s Day If You’re Not Part of a Couple"...
Valentines Day Fun For Kids!
February 01, 2007
Help kids make their own Valentines using construction paper, lace, ribbons, sequins, buttons, glitter, glue and anything else they or you can think of to add on... read "Valentines Day Fun For Kids!"...
Top Ten List Of What To Do And What Not To Do In Relationships
January 27, 2007
Most of us who have been intimately involved with someone beyond the infatuation stage know that relationships are like a rollercoaster ride. When things are good, they are very, very good. When things are bad, they are very, very bad. As a relationship coach, I have developed Top 10 Lists---one for men and one for women on 10 things to do and not to do in relationships... read "Top Ten List Of What To Do And What Not To Do In Relationships"...
Frugal Romantic Weekend Getaway For Your And Your Spouse
January 26, 2007
You do not need to spend a lot of money to have a romantic weekend getaway with your loved one. There are many opportunities for inexpensive weekend trips that will give you a special memory with the one you love... read "Frugal Romantic Weekend Getaway For Your And Your Spouse"...
True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas
January 09, 2007
Anyone can splurge on a formal dinner or a pricey bottle of perfume, but it takes creativity, forethought, and time to be truly romantic.
The key lies in personalizing your celebration. Here are ten ideas to fuel your own creativity... read "True Romance for Couples with Kids: 10 Inexpensive Ideas"...
Keep Your Kids Safe This Halloween
October 19, 2006
While Halloween has changed over the years, there are still many reasons to be concerned about your children's safety and whereabouts. While trick or treating should be a fun experience, with lots of children running amuck, laughing, screaming, and showing off their wonderful costumes, it should also be a time to take extra safety precautions... read "Keep Your Kids Safe This Halloween"...
Halloween Costume Safety Tips
October 19, 2006
As usual, parents will be dragged to the mall to check out all the latest and greatest in Halloween costumes. Some will opt to make their own. In either case, here are some costume tips to help make your child's Halloween safe and fun... read "Halloween Costume Safety Tips"...
Hurricane Season 2006: Four Steps To An Efficient Evacuation
June 22, 2006
Let’s look at a few ideas that will save you considerable time in an evacuation scenario and help keep your family safe. Going with that theme, let’s use the word S.A.F.E. to cover these hurricane preparedness topics, namely Shutters, Accessories, Fuel, and Evacuation... read "Hurricane Season 2006: Four Steps To An Efficient Evacuation"...
News & Events from Pasadena (and Houston)
February 19, 2006
Pasadena crime goes down... Houston events and training for businesses... San Jacinto Monument is closed... read "News & Events from Pasadena (and Houston)"...
News & Events from Pasadena (and Houston)
January 18, 2006
The Rodeo... Mardi Gras... art exhibitions... and much more... read "News & Events from Pasadena (and Houston)"...