As a child, my favorite sport was badminton, and I always thought the name was so funny. It sounds like "bad mitten" when pronounced. But the game was first played around 1873 at the Badminton estate in Gloucestershire, England, and thus the moniker. It's the flight of the shuttlecock (another whimsical name) that defines this low-intensity racquet game which can be played in singles or doubles, much like tennis. Incidentally, the English originally called the small racquet a battledore, Continue Reading
How to Treat ALL the Aches and Pains of Pregnancy
Pain and pregnancy seem to go to together as naturally as peas and carrots. At some point, every woman is going to experience some type of discomfort and/or pain from the experience of carrying and bringing a new life into the world. After 12 pregnancies, I'm sharing some of the techniques and remedies that worked for me. Let me know in the comments what worked for YOU! Backache There are lots of ways to tackle this one! Massage - Make sure the practitioner has worked with Continue Reading
What to do About Your Dog…and the Mail Man
AGGRESSIVE CHEWER DOG TOYS - Bow Wow Labs - Reduce boredom, anxiety and stress first Does your dog go crazy when someone comes to your house to make a delivery? Should you worry about mailmen and other delivery professionals? Are "good dogs" a cause for worry? A large number of attacks on mail carriers are from dogs whose owners regularly stated, "Our dog doesn't bite." The postal service OSHA Senior Director Linda DeCarlo said "When our mail carriers are bitten, it is Continue Reading
Inflation Solution: Get Started With Cloth Diapers for $50 or Less
For years, I've written about how to save money on baby diapers by using cloth, and here I am again today. Why? Because things are only getting worse. The American economy is seriously struggling, and everyone is feeling the pinch when they go to buy pretty much anything these days. Unless we get some wiser heads in control of the levers of power soon, inflation will worsen and costs will keep rising without incomes being able to keep up. Sadly, I used to be able to recommend five dollar Continue Reading
Educational Games to Enjoy With Your Children
"Mama, please play a game with me!" This is something that parents hear a lot, and we might put it off because the thought of a "kids game" seems quite boring and simplistic. But here's how to break out of that mindset and have some fun with your children. Try Something New There are some really cute games out there for children that can also be enjoyable for adults. One of our favorites is called Animal Bingo, and it's for made for children ages 2 and up. Quick to learn and relaxing to Continue Reading
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