High triglycerides are an increasingly common lab test abnormality, similar to high cholesterol. You can think of triglycerides as fat in the blood. Some cases are genetic, but there are a number of other conditions and lifestyle factors that can cause it. My husband, who loves his junk food and fast food, came home from ...
Our children have a lot of toys…probably more than they need. However, they definitely do not have every single new toy that hits the market. We decided early on that if we run out and buy the latest superhero or electronic toy every time one hits the market, it will not only be bad for ...
The diamante, or diamond poem, was created by Iris Tiedt in 1969. It is a diamond shape when center-justified and follows strict rules, line by line. Because of its dependence on adjectives, strict form, and lack of meter and rhyme, many elementary school students are taught this form as an entry into poetry and creative ...
Alarm clocks come and go. They can start your day off with a bang or turn it into a living nightmare. People need to realize the importance of a good night’s rest; scientists recommend between eight or nine hours a night. I know, many of us are lucky to get five hours a night. With ...
Copper is very popular in jewelry making for many reasons. Many use copper wire as practice when designing jewelry, because it is very inexpensive compared to sterling silver or gold filled wire. Others use it for its beautiful color (it makes me feel like I’m holding a newly minted penny!), and others use it because ...
Finding flaws on a bathroom mirror can be a nightmare. Mirrors are very difficult to repair, especially larger types. Unfortunately wall mirrors in bathrooms sometimes become damaged. If they are flush with the sink or the backsplash, the silver backing can become damaged by cleaning products. Those who do not want to replace an otherwise ...
What kid would not love having a beach themed party for their next birthday? Even if you do not live near the lake or beach, you can still plan a fun and exciting beach themed party for your child. You can find many each themed activities and games geared specially towards children of all ages. ...
Making a Vintage Button upholstered headboard is an easy weekend project. You can use this vintage headboard to display an entire collection of vintage buttons or cover only certain areas if the headboard in a design. In a few hours you can make to completely transform an ordinary bedroom into a shabby chic get away. ...
In response to an article titled: How Can You Become a Teacher? http://www.associatedcontent.com/article/66172/how_can_you_become_a_teacher.html In the state of North Carolina, the process of becoming a certified teacher is fairly simple. A person can enroll in a teacher education program at any university, such as I did at UNC-Wilmington. The coursework includes everything from proper lesson planning, ...
Children need lots of drill in order to master the basic math facts of addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division. They can get this drill through hours of boring workbook pages, dull flash cards, or lonely study. Card games offer them a way that is fun and will have them begging to do math drill. Let’s ...
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