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Baked Apple Cereal
2007-07-28 03:33:00 1. Peel, core and cut a small apple into small dices2. Place in a pan with 1/4 c ground oats and 3/4 c water3. Bring mixture to a slow boil. Simmer covered, checking frequently, until apples are soft and oatmeal is cooked. 4. Be sure to stir and mash while cooking 5. Mix in formula or breast milk or juice to thin if needed - puree if necessary(sprinkle a bit of cinnamon in the cereal if your desire and if baby is ready for or has had cinnamon) More About: Apple , Baked , Cereal
For Added Strength, Work Out These Muscle Combos on Different Days
2007-07-27 04:04:00 It's easier to be consistent if you have a workout plan and leave 48 hours in between workouts for muscles to rest. One plan we've found effective, whether using machines or free weights or a combination of both, is the following:Back and biceps on Monday. Most back machines work the biceps as well as do free weights for the back. It makes sense, therefore, to do both on the same day.Chest and triceps on Tuesday. The same thing applies here.Legs on Wednesday. Having the largest muscles in the body, legs need a whole workout devoted just to them.Back and biceps again on Thursday.Chest and triceps again on Friday.Legs again on Saturday.Abdominals on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Sunday, day of rest. More About: Work , Days , Muscle , These , Comb
6 Important Questions to Ask Yourself When Looking For a Quality Gym
2007-07-27 03:37:00 Does the gym staff have some academic and life-experience education regarding weight training? If they don't have a sports medicine or exercise science degree, they should at least have some sort of certification from a recognized organization such as the National Strength and Conditioning Association.Is the gym clean and is the equipment well maintained? Check the seats on benches and machines and make sure they are stable. Make sure the cables do not appear worn and are likely to break.Is the air in a gym fresh and well circulated? It should never smell stale or musty.Is the temperature of the gym maintained at a level that won't increase the possibility of injuries? Temperatures that are too cold make joint and muscle injuries more likely.Does the gym you're considering have any regularly scheduled follow-up evaluations of your progress? It's essential to find out if they offer an initial orientation to equipment you don't know how to use, but it's also vital that they sche... More About: Questions , Quality , Look , Import , Ality
Kool-Aid Art Bottles
2007-07-25 05:13:00 Supplies:Inexpensive glass bottle with cork; found at craft stores or any bottle with lid Several different and colorful flavors of Kool -Aid (8 quart presweetened) or other brands Dry pudding mix or cocoa, if desired for brown color Ice tea spoon Small funnel or frosting decorating tips Hot glue gun and glue sticks Instructions:Open the top of each Kool-Aid container so you can see all of the different colors. Place the funnel in the top of the bottle. If the funnel is too large, use a frosting decorating tip to work as a funnel. Spoon the different kinds of Kool-Aid into the bottle through the funnel in the order that you desire. Fill up the bottle with all of the different colors. Put hot glue around the edge of the cork and place it in the top of the bottle. More About: Bottles
Ocean Bottle
2007-07-25 05:05:00 Supplies:Empty two liter plastic bottle with lidClear vegetable oil or mineral oilWaterfunnelBlue food coloringSmall star fish, shells and other sea creaturesOne tsp glitterWhite craft glueHot glueInstructions:Wash and dry two-liter bottle and remove all labelsFill bottle halfway with tap waterAdd a few drops of blue food coloring and swirl around to mixAdd glitterAdd sea creaturesFill bottle the rest of the way with vegetable oil using a funnel.Be sure that rim and cap are dry, then apply white craft glue around the rim. Seal cap.Use a layer of hot glue around the outer edge of the cap for added protection from leakage.Turn bottle on its side and gently rock the bottle to create a “wave” inside your ocean habitat. More About: Ocean , Bottle
Juice Bottle Bug Catcher
2007-07-25 04:57:00 Supplies:Empty plastic juice bottle with at least one flat side and lid Scissors Craft foam Hot glue gun Scrap piece of window screen or tulle Natural items like rocks, grass, twigs etc. Instructions:Remove all labels from juice bottle. Wash inside and out thoroughly with warm water and mild dish soap. Rinse well and dry. Be sure to save the lid. Lay bottle on its flat side and use scissors to cut on opening on the side facing up. Cut a piece of screen or tulle to fit over the opening, overlapping it by about ¼” all the way around the edge. Cut a piece of craft foam about ½” bigger (all the way around) than the screen or tulle you just cut out. Cut center out of foam to create a “window.” Hot glue the screen to the craft foam. Hot glue the screen window to the opening on the bottle. Place rocks, pebbles, dirt, grass, twigs, or whatever other natural items you choose inside the bottle through the opening at the top. To catch bugs with your bottle, place the bottle on the gr... More About: Catcher , Bottle , Juice
Baby’s First Shoes: How to Choose the Right Ones
2007-07-23 18:28:00 (ARA) - Any parent of an active toddler has asked this question: “When should my child start wearing shoes?”There is no clear consensus. Some parents buy shoes as soon as their baby pulls herself into a first tentative stand; others wait as long as possible, preferring not to constrict their children’s feet.“As a general rule, kids will need shoes when they are ready to start walking around outdoors,” says Peggy Wells, who is both a mother and president of Pip Squeakers, a children’s shoe company. “You will want something that protects your baby’s feet but still allows for some flexibility,” she explains.For parents contemplating purchasing their baby’s first shoes, here are some suggestions for things to consider from the experts at parentsplace.com and Pip Squeakers:* Make sure you get the proper fit. Shoes that are too tight or too loose could be painful or cause blisters, and may even hamper walking. Have your pediatrician measure your child’s feet, during ... More About: Choose
Before You Buy Baby Clothes
2007-07-23 16:25:00 Here are some great tips to know before you buy your layette to help keep your baby safe, comfortable and cute.Buttons, Bows and SnapsOne thing we may forget to notice when buying clothes for baby is where snaps, buttons, etc. are located. Remember for baby's comfort to check out the location of all functional and decorative items. Think about how the baby will be laying on the article of clothing and how the accessories may be bothersome.FunctionalityThere is nothing worse than purchasing an adorable outfit for your newborn, only to figure out too late that it's a miserable outfit to have to put on your baby. Be sure you have ease of access for diaper changes, clothing changes, etc. Usually snap crotches are great for ease of diaper changes. Neckline may be stretchy or have a snap or two to widen the opening around your baby's head.Seasonal Cloth ingWhen you are shopping for your baby clothes, remember to keep in mind the season that your baby will be born. If you are expecting a... More About: Baby , Clothes , Fore
CLUTTER'S SIDE EFFECTS
2007-07-22 18:39:00 How the State of Your Home Affects Your LifeBy Stephanie RobertsEach area of your home has a symbolic meaning with which you resonate on a subconscious level. Clutter and untidiness within each of these areas causes constriction and inertia in the corresponding aspects of your life.CLUTTER IN THE KITCHENThe kitchen has been called the "heart of the home," and with good reason. Here we are nourished and provided for, even if we are dining on a frozen entrée zapped in the microwave rather than a homemade meal lovingly presented by Mom. An untidy and disorganized kitchen makes it hard to nourish yourself and others, on both physical and metaphysical levels. How you care for your kitchen is a clue about whether you are giving proper attention to your own nourishment and sources of abundance. Cleaning up and de-cluttering your kitchen opens up space for you to receive the support and comfort that you need in life.LIVING AND DINING ROOM CLUTTER These are spaces where you mingle with and ... More About: Side , Side Effects , Effects
My Family Fun Forum
2007-07-21 17:11:00 This is my forum!Discussions: Our Families, Our Home, Entertainment, Sports and whole lot more. Share your stories or pictures here. To go to Family Fun Forum , Click here. More About: My Family
When Coupons AREN’T a Good Deal
2007-07-21 04:56:00 By Lana DorazioDon’t get me wrong, I like coupons. I’m actually a member of a coupon website that helps me to match up my coupons with the best sales of the week! It’s a wonderful saving device. However, there are pitfalls to coupon shopping that people fall into. If you are a diehard couponer, you might want to rethink your strategies for a more relaxed and timesaving alternative to couponing.How do you know that, in using a particular coupon, you are getting the best deal possible? Unless you keep your own record of prices for items you buy, or unless you have the memory of an elephant, you don’t know. If, for instance, you have a coupon for a fabulous counter top cleaner that will save you $.75, reducing the price of the cleaner from $2.99 to only $2.24, are you really getting a good deal? You won’t know unless you have a basis for comparison.If you knew that you could get the same amount of counter top cleaner at a discount store for $.99 how do you feel about using th... More About: Coupons , Deal , Good , T A G
Weight Training Tips
2007-07-20 03:58:00 If you want to benefit from an aerobic workout too while weight training, try supersets. This simply involves taking two exercises (not for the same muscle group) and performing one after the other with minimal rest. We recommend pausing for a maximum of 45 seconds between sets and/or machines. The continuous effort helps you achieve an aerobic state. Biceps and triceps are excellent body parts to superset.To build strong, muscular calves, try the 'step up' exercise. Stand on a step or stairway on the balls of your feet, leaving the rest of your foot off. Use a wall to balance yourself so you don't fall. Rise onto your toes slowly as high as you can and hold for the count of three. Lower your heels below the step. Using your calf muscles, push up onto your toes again and lower. Repeat 10 to 12 times. Add another set as you get stronger.Exercise large muscles before smaller ones. When working the chest, back, or shoulders you are actually working groups of muscles. Working from la... More About: Weight , Tips , Training , Weight training , Eight
How to Weight Train for Specific Sports
2007-07-20 00:40:00 Today, professional sports people are looking at weight training from a somewhat different angle.Tennis great Andre Agassi attributes his dramatic comeback two years ago to weight training. Tennis trainers recommend lower weights and higher repetitions so as to increase speed and agility without losing flexibility.Baseball players increase the distance of their home runs with heavy weights and fewer reps.Golfers, going for power in their drives, should use medium weights and increased reps. For flexibility and quick muscle movements, as well as control for the short game, less weight and more reps are better for golfers.Leave the super-heavy weights and fewer reps for achieving huge bulk to professional weight trainers. Fifteen to twenty minutes of stretching following weight training is a must. More About: Sports , Weight , Train , Specific , Spor
Heart Disease
2007-07-19 21:27:00 New Test for Predicting Heart Disease : If you're over 40 and have any family history of heart disease, take heart! A new speedy scan warns patients of cardiac problems before they have a heart attack. This test could save your life. Most heart attacks are the first and last warning a person gets. The newly devised test is the electron beam tomography (EBT) that takes 3D pictures that point out calcium in coronary arteries, a known predictor of heart disease. The test is not offered everywhere yet so if you qualify, ask your doctor where it's available. More About: Heart Disease , Ease , Seas
Pub Steakout
2007-07-19 07:19:00 The policeman had the bar under surveillance a few minutes before closing time, so he could see who comes out drunk.The first one out the door at 2:00 o'clock weaved down the sidewalk, then fell on the curb. Sluggishly got up, then tried his keys in five cars before finding his own car.Once inside his car, he fumbled with his keys for 2 or 3 minutes.Meanwhile, all the club patrons had gotten into their cars and driven away, leaving this one fellow quite alone in the parking lot.Finally, he got his car started and began to very slowly drive away.Immediately, the police car was behind him with lights flashing.The policeman asked the man to take a breathalyser test, to which he readily agreed.When the reading was 0.0%, the policeman said, "How can this be?"To which the man replied, "Because tonight, I'm the designated decoy."
Summer time fun with tie dye
2007-07-18 04:26:00 Summer is a great time to try out new projects or experiment with old favorites, try tie dyeing.Tie dyeing has been around for many years, and became very popular in the sixties with the hippie movement. Tie dyed articles feature swirls and lines of beautiful colors, sometimes at random and sometimes carefully laid out.You can tie dye just about anything that's made of cotton or other fibers that will absorb the dye. T-shirts are most popular, but other fun things to tie dye include towels, sheets, pillowcases, aprons, tablecloths and other articles of clothing. It's a simple process, and kids love this activity. If you can, do your dyeing outdoors where spills and splashes won't do too much damage.Learning how to tie dye is very easy. All you have to do is follow these instructions for tie dye to create unique patterns on your clothes that will last for years...or until you want to tie dye the garment again!The first thing you need to do when learning how to tie dye is to obtain... More About: Summer , Time
Older Siblings Need Help Adjusting to a New Addition to the Family
2007-07-17 03:57:00 When baby comes home from the hospital don’t be surprised if your older child displays jealousy. According to the pediatricians at Boys Town Pediatrics it is normal for older siblings up to age four or five to feel jealous when a new baby arrives, especially if that older child has been the only child in the household. The jealousy can be particularly strong when baby is showered with visitors, gifts and attention.Preparing for Baby There are many ways you can prepare your child for a new addition to the family.Tell your child about the new baby three to four months before giving birth. This way your tummy is showing and it will be easier for your child to imagine that a baby is in there. Telling a young child any sooner may cause your child unnecessary anxiety about the impending birth.Let your child feel the kicks and movement baby makes inside your tummy.Tell your child about how life will change once baby arrives. Be sure to assure her that you will love her just the same as y... More About: Family , The Family , Adjust , Justin , Siblings
Instructions for Baby Sitters
2007-07-17 01:40:00 Baby-sitting for _________________________________________ _____________________Emergency Number (Police/Fire) _________________________________________ _____________________Doctor _________________________________________ _____________________Neighbor _________________________________________ _____________________Nearest Relative _________________________________________ _____________________Husband's Work _________________________________________ _____________________Wife's Work _________________________________________ _____________________Electric Company _________________________________________ _____________________Gas Company _________________________________________ _____________________We will be at _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _________________________________________ _If a crisis occurs, try to get in touch with us first. Locks: _________________________________________ _________________________________________ __________________... More About: Baby , Sitter , Baby sitter
80 Trivia Questions from the 1980's, Answers
2007-07-16 07:12:00 1. "Do they know it's Christmas?" by Band Aid2. Demi, Rob Lowe, Emilio Estevez, Molly Ringwald, Judd Nelson, Ally Sheedy3. Echo and the BunnyMen4. Mork from Mork and Mindy5. Duran Duran was the original name for the group. Bassist John Taylortook the name of the villain in Roger Vadim's 1967 film "Barbarella"starring Jane Fonda. He liked the rhythm of the name and decided itmatched the band's "edgy" sound at the time.6. Reeses7. Whammies8. Superfudge, Tales of a Fourth Grade Nothing, Ramona Quimby, Age 89. Optimus Prime10. Hall of Justice11. Joy Division12. Winnie and Paul13. Starbuck14. Pepsi15. Chrissy16. Purple Pieman, Cherry Cuddler, Butter Cookie, Lemon Merangue17. Knowing18. The Sugar Cubes19. Stevie Wonder20. George Michael21. Raymond22. Donnie, Danny, Jordan, Joey, Jonathan23. "Perfect Strangers"24. Linda Hamilton25. Kermit, Miss Piggy, Gonzo, Rolf, Fozzie, Animal, Scooter, Bunsen26. Jennifer Grey27. Richie Valens28. The Smiths29. Darryl Hannah30. Michele Phffifer31. Shri... More About: Questions , Trivia , Answers
Rice Cereal
2007-07-14 03:32:00 1/4 c. rice powder (brown rice ground in blender or food processor) 1 cup water1. Bring liquid to boil in saucepan. Add the rice powder while stirring constantly. 3. Simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly, mix in formula or breast milk and fruits if desired3. Serve warm. More About: Rice , Cereal
Barley Cereal
2007-07-14 03:30:00 1/4 c. ground barley (barley ground in blender or food processor)1 cup water1. Bring liquid to a boil. Add the barley and simmer for 10 minutes, whisking constantly2. Mix in formula or breast milk or juice and add fruits if desired 3. Serve warm More About: Cereal
Rice Breakfast Pudding
2007-07-14 02:35:00 1/2 cup (Brown/or Jasmine) Rice (grind to barley size - don't grind if serving to a Toddler )2 cups water1/4 cup apples sliced into small dices or slivers1/4 cup raisins (optional)1/8 cup brown sugar (optional)2 tsp cinnamon1/2 tsp ginger 1. Combine all of the above ingredients in a medium saucepan. 2. Cook over medium-low heat for 30 minutes or until rice is soft, fragrant and a bit soupy 3. Stir 1/8 cup milk into the rice, keep on heat for 10 more minutes. Keep a close watch to ensure that the consistency remains soupy but not pasty. 4. Stir frequently to stop sticking to the pot and add more milk or water if necessary. 5. Serve warm then transfer remaining portion to the fridge. More About: Breakfast , Pudding , Brea
Climbing Stairs
2007-07-13 03:31:00 To add strength to leg muscles and get a cardiovascular workout at the same time, try climbing plain old stairs. This can be done at home, in your office, apartment building, or on stair-climbing machines in the gym. Climb ing two steps at a time is good for building the quadriceps (thigh muscles) and the gluteus (butt). Going down steps builds strength in the quadriceps and to a lesser extent, the hamstrings. More About: Climbing , Bing , Limb
Know When It's Time To Lay Your Running Shoes To Rest
2007-07-13 02:07:00 As a general rule most running shoes will provide cushioning up to 500 miles, though many runners report a breakdown in cushioning after as few as 350 miles. If you are noticing aches and pains in specific areas of your legs, knees or hips, your shoes may be telling you something. While it's great to brag about how long you have that old faithful pair of shoes, it might not be worth risking your health.. More About: Running , Shoes , Time , Rest , Running shoes
Miser's Final Wish
2007-07-12 03:46:00 There was a man who had worked all of his life and had saved all of his money. He was a real miser when it came to his money. He loved money more than just about anything, and just before he died, he said to his wife, "Now listen, when I die, I want you to take all my money and place it in the casket with me. I wanna take my money to the afterlife." So he got his wife to promise him with all her heart that when he died, she would put all the money in the casket with him. Well, one day he died. He was stretched out in the casket, the wife was sitting there in black next to her closest friend. When they finished the ceremony, just before the undertakers got ready to close the casket, the wife said "Wait just a minute!" she had a shoe box with her, she came over with the box and placed it in the casket. Then the undertakers locked the casket down and rolled it away. Her friend said, "I hope you weren't crazy enough to put all that money in the casket." She said, "Yes, I promised. I'm... More About: Final , Miser , Fina
Home Made Sidewalk Chalk
2007-07-11 04:42:00 Supplies:1 Cup Plaster of Paris1 Cup WaterPowdered Tempera PaintWhat you do:Find a mold for your sidewalk chalk. You can use small paper cups, toilet tissue rolls, candy molds, etc.Mix the Plaster of Paris and the water together. For colored chalk, add powdered tempera paint to achieve the color you want. Let stand for a few minutes and then pour into mold.Set side and let dry completely. This can take anywhere from several hours to a few days depending on the size of the mold you chose. Once dry, remove the chalk from the mold. If it is still moist, let air dry for another 24 hours. More About: Home , Made , Chalk , Walk
Sandscape in a Jar
2007-07-11 03:32:00 Supplies:NewspaperSmall jar with lidSpoonPencilLarge tray or cookie sheetPlastic cupEgg carton (optional)Candle (optional, and only with a grownup's help)For each color of sand you want to use:1/2 cup of SaltFood coloringZiploc bagWhat you do:Pour 1/2 cup of salt into a ziploc bag and add several drops of food coloring.Close the bag tightly, making sure that most of the air is out.Use your fingers (on the outside of the bag) to mix the color into the salt.Pour the salt in a thin layer on the newspaper and let it dry.Repeat this for each color, giving each color its own piece of newspaper. (You can use half a page.) When all colors are dry, pick the papers up one at a time and pour the salt back into ziploc bags or into separate compartments in an egg carton.Using your hands or the spoon, sprinkle each color, one at a time, into the jar, forming color layers. (You can make them as thick or thin as you would like. Making the layers an uneven thickness can make your work look more "na... More About: Sands , Scape
Ready-Steady Emergency Kit
2007-07-09 23:47:00 We cannot always protect our children from every possible threat, but we can help them feel more secure. One way to do this is by making a Ready -Steady Emerge ncy Kit.The purpose of the kit is to help children develop a sense of control and confidence in their world. Giving children a sense of security reduces their anxiety and can help them cope when the unexpected happens.Preparing an emergency kit should be a family activity. A fun way to get everyone involved is by turning it into a game such as a treasure hunt. Here are a few ideas for getting started: 1. Let your children pretend to be pirates. Mom and Dad can be ship captains.2. Crumple a brown paper bag and write on it all the supplies an emergency kit should have. This is the "treasure map" the kids will use.3. Mom and Dad should collect the various safety supplies and hide them around the house. This may require extending the game over a period of a few days. Items to be "discovered" can include: First-aid kitBattery-operat... More About: Merge
80 Trivia Questions from the 1980's
2007-07-09 03:42:00 1. What was the British equivalent of "We Are the World?"2. Name six members of the Brat Pack.3. What Liverpool band popularized the Doors' "People Are Strange?" in the80's?4. Who had the trademark saying "Nanoo Nanoo?"5. What was the original name of Duran Duran?6. What was the name of ET's favorite candy?7. What did people desperately try to avoid getting on "Press Your Luck?"8. Name 3 books by Judy Blume or Beverly Cleary.9. Who was the leader of the Transformers? (According to the cartoon)10. Where did the Super friends congregate and watch the latesthappenings On a big screen TV?11. What group did New Order evolve from?12. What were the names of Kevin's best friend and girl friend on "TheWonder Years?"13. What was the name of the mechanical bear on Battlestar Galactica?14. What commercial was Michael Jackson singing for when his hair caughton fire?15. Who was the 4th child on "Growing Pains?"16. Name 3 Strawberry Shortcake characters. (besides Strawberry Shortcake)17. What,... More About: Questions , Trivia
80s Television Trivia Questions part 1, Answers
More articles from this author:2007-07-09 03:10:00 The Answers from last weekWho was Mallory Keaton's fiance? Nick MooreWhich one of the A Team was a Pilot? H.M. "Howling Mad" MurdochWhat is the name of the cat in the smurfs? AzrielWhat's the connection between Benson & Growing Pains? Missy Gold was the daughter in Benson and her sister was Tracey Gold, Carol in Growing PainsWho was the leader of the good Transformers? Optimus PrimeWhat was the name of the dog in Fraggle Rock? SprocketWhat was the name of Punky Brewster's dog? BrandonWhat was Angela's son's name in Who's the Boss? JonathonWhat was Michael Jackson advertising when he was nearly killed? PepsiWhat was ALF's girlfriend from Melmac's name? RhondaWhat was the name of Arnold's fish on Different Strokes? AbrahamOn Three's Company, what was Jack's retaurant that he opened and was head chef ? Jack's BistroOn Three's Company, what's the first name of Mr. Furley's (landlord) tight wad brother who owned the building? BartOn Three's Company, what city did the ... More About: Television , Questions , Trivia , Part 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 |
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