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How Much Does Your Bottled Water Really Cost You?

Plastic BottledPeople are not only concerned with the high cost of bottled water to our wallets and the environment, but also the low quality. Here is what New York Times columnist Bill Marsh had to say in a recent article:  “Those eight daily glasses of water you're supposed to drink for good health? They will cost you $0.00135 -- about 49 cents a year...

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The Importance of National Farm Animals Awareness Week To Us
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Written by Kathleen Hubert   

The Importance of National Farm Animals Awareness Week To UsThe week of September 18 – 24, 2011 marks the annual celebration of National Farm Animal Awareness Week. Children are the producers of tomorrow's technologies. The people who will be bankers, business entrepreneurs...

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Celebrate Constitution Day!
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Written by Amanda Nelson   

Constitution DaySeptember 17th is Constitution Day, an anniversary for the date in 1787 when 39 men ratified the piece of paper that is a symbol for all American citizens. Even though this day is not as celebrated as other American holidays it is still important for all of us, especially children, to recognize why the Constitution is so important.

 

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Baby Sign Language: The First Five Signs to Teach
Written by Misty Weaver   

Baby Sign Language:  The First Five Signs to TeachWhen teaching baby sign language, it is truly up to the parents which signs to start with.  Each family is different and each baby has unique needs.  The following words and signs are only suggestions that have helped many parents and babies.

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Why History Matters
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Written by Janice Hayes   

Why History MattersIf nothing else then, history matters because it gives your children a view of the world and times beyond themselves.  History also gives us a vast array of characters to learn from.

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To Book, Nook, Swim, Audible or All?
Written by Shiloah Baker   

To Book, Nook, Swim, Audible or All?Technology has advanced by leaps and bounds and so many times my head is swimming with all that is available to us. I was homeschooled growing up and the resources my mom had to work with were slim.

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Children's Art and School Memories Display
Written by Kathy Salazar   

Kid's ArtworkTo display children's drawings, paintings and crayon pictures try using Foam Boards!   A package of 3 foam boards in the 20" x 30" size is now only about $9.99 at an office supply store and often

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Back to School Tips
Written by Mary Rawson   

Back to SchoolIf you have a teenager who is now driving, you need to check with the school on policy for driving to school. Most often you will need a school parking tag for your car and there is certain...

 

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Respecting the Foundation
Written by Lynn Wilson   

Respecting the Foundation It has always been a comfort to me to think about God choosing a garden in which to place His newly created human life. There is much to learn in a garden! Several times during every day, I find...

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Ways to Encourage Learning at Home
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Written by Homemaking Cottage   

Ways to encourage learningEveryone in the family has a household responsibility, at least one chore that must be done on time. There are regular times for members of the family to eat, sleep, play, work and study.

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