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This article was written by my friend, Lyn Sedwick, M.D., Neuro-opthamologist, who gave me permission to print it here, since this is the time when we often get together with our family, especially our aging

With so much focus placed on preventing young children from becoming victims of sexual assault, we sometimes forget that older children and teenagers are at risk for becoming involved with pedophiles as well

Send a postcard to military personnel overseas without a stamp or a pen!  After you've selected a design that you like, personalize it with a message and click send.  Xerox will print out the postcard

Recently I read where over time we waste a tremendous amount with leftovers in bottles. Especially with those liquids that are thick, like shampoo and hair conditioner. So, rather than throwing away unempty bottles

Anger is a part of life just as much as happiness, fear and excitement.  Yet, we sometimes find that anger is so much more diffiult to deal with.  Rather than send your child the message that anger is

Late last August I decided it was time to start clearing out all the books I knew I would probably never read again, such as paperbacks and books I had read for my book club. Since I had purchased many of them

I noticed that the screen of my laptop had been looking pretty grungy so I figured it was time for a cleaning. I had heard that the screens were very sensitive to liquids and various chemicals so I wanted to

You forsake sleep after a hearty Thanksgiving meal with plenty of turkey and trimmings, side dishes, wine, and maybe even eggnog. Watch some football only to doze into a nap and wake up at 2am to start forming

If you're like most families that watch Dancing with the Stars, you've probably heard a song or music that the couples dance to and exclaimed "I love that song! Who sings it? What's the Title?

I'd been trying to figure out how to keep the squirrels from eating all the food in our bird feeder and I came across this tip that suggested rubbing petroleum jelly on the pole which causes the squirrels to

Do you like to save money on groceries or simply enjoy clipping coupons? If you've answered yes, then you need to check out CouponSuzy.com! CouponSuzy.com has lots of great discounts that will save you money

While many children suck their thumbs and while many remedies exist to prevent children from continuing their habit, some children prefer to stop on their own. They want to quit. They are embarrassed by their habit

Are you interested in having a more eco-friendly holiday this year?  Do you have a friend, like me, who would appreciate a ‘green’ gift? Would you like to green your children’s lunches?  

When my daughter returned from a trip to Denmark one of the souvenirs she brought us was this soap bar shaped piece of stainless steel. It even came with its own soap dish. I had no clue what to do with it

I'd been noticing recently that for some reason mold had accumulated in some of the grout way above the towel bar in the shower. Why there? Who knows? In addition, I also noticed that what I originally

Did you know that products that you use everyday can potentially contain harmful chemicals that can build up in our bodies and the environment? Did you that the government does not require full chemical testing

Earlier today I got a splinter and my wife said that she heard all I needed to do was pour on a drop of Elmer's Glue, let it dry and then peel it off. It worked like magic. So of course I started looking for

I searched online for ideas on how to decorate my daughter’s room with a horse theme.  I found the perfect bedding and curtains, but didn’t like any of the prints to hang on the wall – not

This is a great HOW-TO guide that explains Walgreens Register Rewards and coupon policies.  Wouldn't it be wonderful if you never paid for toothpaste again?  You will also be able to get brand name

This article explains exactly how to check your roof to make sure there are no places where water can leak in or heated air can leak out. The article includes:"Roofs are actually the first line of defense against

Oh my goodness, why didn't I think of this?! If you have a glass cooktop, you have noticed the light stays on indicating that the cooktop is still hot, and it stays on for a very long time. I just had someone

From my money saving e-zine:   Broken Picture Frames I have often had to replace broken glass in frames. I take my frames to my local glass store. The staff is always helpful. They can often use scrap pieces

I have been getting these emails from everybody. They are false so please don't waste your time following the instructions.  I have posted the snopes website explaining that they are false. 

Savings.com has a ton of discounts, coupons and savings from all your favorite stores all over the web. You can find deals on everything from Apparel, Accessories, Mens, Womens, Kids, Baby,  Home

Disney is currently offering refunds for the Baby Einstein DVD/Videos purchased between June 2004 and Sept  2009. This is apparently in response  to a complaint filed with the FTC by the CFCC (Campaign

Well I actually learned a few things especially now that I find myself doing more international transactions. A golden rule that we often get lazy to follow is to READ THE FINE PRINT. Very important when it comes

During the month of October, when you go to www.thebreastcancersite.com and click on "Click to Give," you are helping display adds from the site's sponsors and the money from the advertisers go to

Recently, I've been cooking a few different recipes that call for cilantro.  I love the taste of it anyway, but after reading about its health benefits, I love it even more!  If you google "the

This site has some creative suggestions for all matters in the kitchen. For example, I knew that if an egg floats, it's probably bad, but I didn't know that I could restore flat champagne by dropping

In our family of eight we were constantly chasing the hair brushs, and the remote control.  Every morning getting ready for school the parents faced the daily mantra of who took the hair brush out of the bathroom?

I set out to give me teenage son his first driving lesson.  Believe it or not we started on the lawn tractor.  I first explained it was not a toy, the importance of safe operation, like looking behind

The flu season is officially here. Are you ready? Many of us prepare by getting a flu shot, stocking up on hand sanitizer and touching surfaces, especially in public places, as little as possible

Since the grandkids are coming for the weekend and we've still got a bit of warm weather, I told them we would have a bar-b-que one last time before winter. In preparation I made a drip pan out of the aluminum

I usually go to ask.com when I have a specific question, like do carpenter bees sting, (males don't, females seldom do) and so on. Anyway, they've just launched a new section where they provide links

Saving money has become a priority for many of us these days. I know that many people including myself are constantly looking for ways to spend less money, yet they want to continue to maintain the lifestyle that

Here's an informative site for a number of interesting uses for q-tips. Since we buy them at Costco we have a huge supply on hand. I had always used them for cleaning electronics or touching up paint and so

This week I realized I was in need of some long sleeve t-shirts.  I decided before I ran off to Target like normal, I would do a search for organic shirts.  What I found very pleasantly surprised me.  All

Back in the day, Halloween was different.  It was a time to create, be imaginative, and it was a low-budget holiday.  Back then, Halloween was green and it didn't even phase us.  It was

Today I had to use some WD-40 to fix a sticky keyhole, and I started wondering what other uses it might have since I was in handyman mode. Off to the google where I discovered this site and some amazing applications

I love shopping at Goodwill for a couple reasons.  It saves money, it helps me find unique things no one else has, it helps a great cause, and it helps the planet!  But I have to admit that sometimes

Did your child learn how to tie his/her shoes? Is your child a great imaginative writer? You can now recognize their effort and show them how proud you are with one of the many free award certificates for just

For years I have been buying the four pound box of baking soda at Costco and adding it to the litter box to eliminate cat urine odor. Since it worked so well on that I decided it was time to research more

Fizzy Cleaner Club Soda is a terrific way to clean stainless steel sinks, dishwashers, ranges, and other appliances. The least expensive club soda works s well as the pricey brands; flat soda works, too. Add

Boiling water kills weeds!  I heated up my electric tea kettle in the garage, using the garden hose to fill it several times with water.  Viola!  I poured the boiling water on the weed growing in

This link is great for solving everyday problems using ordinary household items. I discovered it because I usually double knot my tennis shoes so they don't become untied while I'm walking. Somehow

Going green for Halloween isn't hard or expensive.  In fact, with a little creative thinking, you can actually SAVE some money.  Here are my tips: Decorate with nature! Gourds, pumpkins, corn, hay

After posting a tip on Twitter via Family Zip on preserving childhood memories,  I was sent a reply by this AWESOME artist: Formia Designs by Mia Van Beek.  She sent me a link to her personalized

Unfortunately, today we had to euthanize our 18 year old cat, Bullwinkle. She suffered a stroke. Our grandchildren will be coming to visit tomorrow and I wasn't exactly sure how to handle the situation

Happy Halloween! Do you have your costume ready? Does your child know what they are going to be for Halloween? If not, why not check out FamilyTimeMagazine.com top Halloween costumes for some ideas! You will everything