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Living beyond financial means and incurring large amounts of
consumer debt are increasing among individuals and families.
Whether your income is large or small, creating a budget and
adhering to it, will allow you to avoid debt and make better
choices about needs and wants. When you create a family budget it
is not so much the size of your income that determines success, but
the way it is spent. The first step is to identify
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Alright, so your mother-in-law, a PhD in English Literature, has
challenged you, a lowly salesclerk at the local bookstore, to a
"friendly" game of Scrabble. Sound like a hopeless case? Certainly
not! More than just a rivalry of vocabularies, Scrabble is a game
of strategy. Equipped with the right tricks, even a child could
give your mother-in-law a run for her money!
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Scrabble was a tradition in my family. From the time I could barely
see the board from my vantage point at the edge of the table, I
witnessed the subtle strategies used by my older brother and
sisters at play. I dreamed of the day I was old enough to play—how
I'd dazzle them all with my victory! But that day was long in
coming. If there's any game that makes kids feel left out,
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So you think you are ready to take your Scrabble game to the next
level? You are considering membership in a Scrabble club, or
entering a local tournament? How do you know if you are ready? You
may be the family champion, having mastered the basics, but will
your reputation hold up in the competitive arena?
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Any family with a Scrabble tradition has doubtless developed their
own set of house rules, particularly if that household includes
children requiring modifications. House rules can make play more
interesting and lively, place an emphasis on learning rather than
competition, or simply be used to speed the game up. Below, are
some common house rules I've heard about or used at home. Each rule
adds its own twist to the game. I welcome you to try
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As legend has it, in Germany parents decorate their Tannenbaums on
Christmas Eve. The last ornament hung is die Weinachtsgurke—a
delicate glass ornament in the shape of a pickle. This is a
significant ornament, for the next morning the children will rush
in to open their gifts from St. Nicholas. But the festivities can
not begin until one of the children locates the elusive gherkin.
The one who finds it gets to open the first gift,
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Every year families are confronted with the dilemma of whether to
buy a live Christmas tree, or to invest in an artificial one. For
some, the annual quest for "Thee Perfect Tree" is tradition, an
important ritual to usher in the season, and to disregard this
ceremony would be tantamount to boycotting Santa Claus. Others
appreciate the convenience of a well-formed (albeit man-made) tree
waiting in storage for them year to year. While it ultimately comes
down
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Christmas is about family. Here is a collection of five crafts that
you can make as a family to teach the true meaning and symbols of
Christmas. Children will learn to identify Christmas using their
five senses: sight, sound, smell, taste and touch. Pick and choose
the activities you think your family will best enjoy, and spread
them throughout the season. Start new traditions. Most importantly,
use the activities to talk as a family.
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As legend has it, in Germany parents decorate their Tannenbaums on
Christmas Eve. The last ornament hung is die Weinachtsgurke-a
delicate glass ornament in the shape of a pickle. This is a
significant ornament, for the next morning the children will rush
in to open their gifts from St. Nicholas. But the festivities can
not begin until one of the children locates the elusive gherkin.
The one who finds it gets to open the first gift,
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Diana discovered the joy of pottery after suffering a terrible
divorce. Taking a seat at the wheel with a lump of clay, she felt
an immediate release. Her mind cleared and her heart rate slowed
down. She was able to relax in a way she hadnt for weeks. Better
than therapyand medication! she happily reported to her doctor
after her first day at a community education class, where she went
on to make friends with fellow potters, further enriching her
life.
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