For some, Valentine’s Day is a commercial celebration, one that works best for florists, chocolate factories, greeting card companies, and gift shops. Come to think of it, those who are in a romantic relationship, whether it is a seasoned one or still in its blossoming stage, enjoy celebrating it. They may hate the pressure of buying love tokens for their […]
Guinea pigs are very social and playful animals. They require daily attention and care. You need to provide them with a wide variety of toys to play with when they feel lonely or bored. Here is a list of exciting homemade toys that your pet will love. Stockings– Everyone has at least a few mismatched socks lying around. Good toys […]
Study a map of South Carolina to find a city in the western part of that state called “Ninety-six.” I grew up in the state and heard the city got its name from being ninety-six miles from the state capital (Columbia). This was not true. Look online for a variety of explanations. One of them is that the topography of […]
It’s an old parenting question, but one that still causes a lot of debate: should you give your child pocket money/allowance to do chores? The best answer I can give you is “sometimes”. An obvious reason to link the two is to foster a work ethic. Giving pocket money for household chores teaches a simple lesson: if you do the […]
Who would have imagined in 1996 that Tickle Me Elmo, a newly released plush toy, would become the new sales sensation that Christmas? It was “just” a funny little bundle of red fur that laughed hysterically when you tickled it. And yet since then Tickle Me Elmo and its successors have topped the sales charts for several holiday seasons. This […]
Very few people haven’t heard of “Napster,” which originated from a teenager’s idea that basically changed the way the Internet, the music industry, and the way we as consumers think about music in general. line. The words “intellectual property” have taken on a whole new meaning due to the innovative ideas of one young man. Eighteen-year-old Shawn Fanning, in 1999, […]
Stress has been analyzed for years to determine Yes stress affects the body. Personal experience with MS and anyone with MS I have spoken to knows stress has a direct impact on us in the short or long term. Or any other chronic illness for that matter. It doesn’t take a rocket scientist for us to also know that ALL […]
March is the month of St. Patrick’s Day, the leprechaun, shamrocks, green beer, and all things Irish. If you are an activities director at a nursing home and are planning Irish-themed activities for this month, here are some suggestions for activities to consider. Trivia games can be about all things green or about Ireland. A party theme could be the […]
The soundtrack for The Princess and the Frog, composed by Randy Newman, has enjoyed an unexpected level of popularity since its release. Randy Newman is best known for his work on other Disney film classics, such as The Little Mermaid and Beauty and the Beast. The CD retails for approximately $12.98 from major online retailers such as Walmart and Amazon. […]
We currently live in unusual times, so unusual that it feels as if we are living in a big dream. In recent weeks, the nation has had to adjust to new norms, including “social distancing,” a term most of us hadn’t even heard of before this all started. Companies have adapted to 100% remote work. Some Americans are even living […]
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