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Theme Ideas For Your Scrapbook

Posted on August 9, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

By: Anne Bell Whether you’re new to scrapbooking or an old pro, coming up with ideas for a new album is not always easy. Here we’ll talk about different ideas and how organizing your photos will help determine the theme of your next scrapbook. Here are some album ideas you can use; and looking these over may spark some other…

Organizing Tip: Donate

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Val | 2 Comments

When the time comes to clean out and reorganize the house, there are always items you find that you just don’t use anymore. Some things may even be gifts that you have never even taken out of the original package. As long as the items are still in good shape, there are many ways they can find a new home….

Positive Self Talk: The Powers of Attitude

Posted on July 1, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

Here’s a question. When you enter a party filled with friends, do they all fall silent as if something terrible had happened? Or does everybody there perk up as if waiting for something exciting to happen? You know what? The answer to all these depends on your frame of mind. Thoughts are very powerful. They affect your general attitude. The…

Easy Photo Editing Tips

Posted on June 25, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

When it comes to editing images, it’s not as difficult as it sounds. Most digital cameras now come with some sort of basic software which can easily help you to make corrections and minor edits. Even the most basic digital camera software will guide you in a step-by-step fashion. The editing process usually consists of cropping, color adjustments, and corrections…

To Help You Create Balance

Posted on June 2, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

Moms in business – Join us (myself and my MomChats.com partner Val) this weekend, Saturday, June 5th, for our special preview call with our good friend Lisa Robbin Young! Learn from her personally about The Peace System, her simple process to create lasting, positive change, in minutes (this is NOT about affirmations!). During the call, you will learn: * The…

Trusted Home Remedies For Bug Bites and Insect Stings

Posted on May 24, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

By Shelly Hill When it comes to getting an insect bite, most of them can be safely treated at home. If you are allergic to bites and/or stings, you should seek professional medical attention immediately. Symptoms of an allergic reaction can include, but are not limited to the following: shortness of breath, wheezing, tightness in the chest, chest pain, dizziness…

7 Expert Dog Training Tips

Posted on May 14, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

Whether you have a new puppy or an old dog, it makes good sense to invest a little time training them. And while there is an abundance of information available about how to train your dog, you can’t go wrong with these expert dog training tips. 1. Positive reinforcement is essential. While there are many theories on how to train…

Indoor Herb Gardening Tips

Posted on April 29, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

Some of the more popular food show chefs are occasionally seen with a row of herbs sitting on her countertop. Yesterday I posted some Helpful Herb Gardening Tips, but if you lack a garden and wish to grow herbs indoors, here are some tips to help you. Growing herbs indoors is just the same as growing them outdoors as far…

Helpful Herb Gardening Tips

Posted on April 28, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

Would you like to have your own herb garden? Well you could with the proper information. Here are some helpful tips on herb gardening. Decide which herbs you want to grow. Perhaps you can begin with the most widely used: sage, rosemary and thyme. In addition, you can include dill, mint, chives, and cilantro (which will ultimately produce coriander seeds)….

Natural Homemade Beauty Recipes

Posted on April 22, 2010 by Val | 0 Comments

Nature is the newest trend in skin and hair care. For years, we’ve been putting toxic chemicals into our bodies that build up and make us feel tired and sick, regardless of whether we eat them or if they seep though our pores. And people have caught on that natural is better. Most stores now have a line of “natural”…