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July 16, 2009 - Bathtub Accidents Injure 43,000 U.S. Kids Each Year

HealthDay News — More than 43,000 children are injured in slips and falls in bathtubs each year in the United States, researchers reportred.   Earlier studies of bathtub injuries concentrated on burns from hot water and drowning and near-drowning. This is the first study that looked at injuries caused by slips […]


July 15, 2009 - A thank you note refresher

By Erika Weisensee Is it okay to send thank you notes by email? Well, a thank you by email is certainly better than no thank you at all, but that doesn’t mean it’s the best way. When it comes to saying thank you, etiquette experts agree that a handwritten note […]


July 14, 2009 - How to Handle Power Struggles With Children

By Chantelle K. Dockter, MA, Licensed Professional Counselor Associate of CCCOW, Question: I have a very strong-willed child that runs me ragged. We seem to fight over every little thing daily, and sometimes I can’t remember who the parent is! How do I deal with him? Answer: This is a […]


July 13, 2009 - How to design for open spaces in your house

Jan Springer, Director Heritage School of Interior Design, Beaverton, Oregon When I was growing up back in the 50’s and 60’s houses were a series of rooms with hallways in between.  I describe it as “Boxes Inside A Box” .  Thankfully… todays floor plans are “Interactive” .  No longer is […]




July 11, 2009 - Soccer Injuries Differ by Gender

HealthDay News — Male and female soccer players have different patterns of injuries, and now U.S. researchers think they know why.  They used video motion analysis to examine the kicking motion in male and female soccer players, and identified gender-based distinctions in certain types of injuries, a finding that could […]


July 10, 2009 - We Could Never Entertain! …until last week.

By Amy from Designing  Life I Love Guest featured in 4 reluctant Entertainers I’m truly honored to introduce you to Amy, who resides over at Designing A Life I love.  It’s a place where she talks about decorating, family, and life in general. You’re going to want to save Amy’s […]


July 10, 2009 - How to tame a wild child

By Jean Tracy, NW Author KidsDiscuss.com, Parent Newsletter Do you have an angry child? Does he growl like a pit-bull to get his way? Look inside for 5 parenting tips. They’ll give you a power tool for turning your angry kid into a rational child.   To get what they […]


July 9, 2009 - In Search of the White Power Ranger

By Kay Helbling With my family back in North Dakota, it means yearly trips travelling 20 hours to cover the 1,200 miles. This 4th of July was no exception. But as we headed out, my husband and I realized we’ve come full circle. Our first trip was just the two […]