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Symbolism of Birds: What the Bird Flying Overhead Says About You

Have you ever noticed a particular bird always being around you? If so, the meaning behind this bird could have a drastic affect on your life. 1. Blackbird The blackbird is symbolic of omens and mysticism as well as the color of fear and promise. It is a reminder to look outside of ourselves for ...

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5 Animal Shelters in Nashville, TN that Truly Love All Creatures

If you are an animal lover and advocate of animal rights and live in the Nashville area, you will be happy to know there are many animal shelters here to protect these innocent lives. When you look around this loving city almost everyone you meet either has rescued an animal or volunteers their time at ...

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2010 was Busy Year for Natural Disasters

While 2011 is just getting started and incidents of natural disaster are gearing up and making headlines, last year was quite busy with the Earth rumbling, grumbling, blowing and showing what it can do. According to Our Amazing Planet, 2010 was a big year for earthquakes, volcanoes, floods, landslides, rare tornadoes and hurricanes/typhoons/cyclones around the ...

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Preschool Lesson Plan: Sports

Books for Preschool Lesson Plan: Sports Sports A to Z by David Diehl Snowy Sports Ready, Set, Play! by Per-Henrik Gurth Play Ball, Corduroy! by B. G. Hennessey Reading Center for Preschool Lesson Plan: Sports Fill your preschool reading center with books about traditional sports such as baseball, basketball and football. Also include books on ...

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Fisher-Price Travel Doodle Pro: A Great Gift for the Little Doodler

Over the years we have owned more than a few different types of magnetic drawing pads. Magna Doodles were always a a favorite with my older children when they were younger. Now it seems that Fisher-Price has re-packaged the popular magnetic drawing boards with the trademarked name Doodle Pro. My youngest son received a Fisher-Price ...

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What is a Trust Fund Baby?

Definition of a Trust Fund Baby A trust fund baby is quite simply, someone who never has to worry about money because of the wealth of her parents. At birth or in early childhood, the parents will set up an account or investment portfolio (called a trust fund) for the child to take possession of ...

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Heirloom Pears; Fruit of the Gods

The ancient Greek poet, Homer, called the pear “a gift from the gods” and I would have to agree with him. Biting into a tree ripened pear and have the sweet juice run down your chin and the mellow champagne taste of sweet pear in your mouth is heavenly, straight from the gods themselves. A ...

The Best Sequin Dresses Reviewed

After hunting high and low looking for the perfect sparkly frocks, my search narrowed down to these amazing killer frocks that have set parties, clubs and the red carpet ablaze with sparkle and glitter. As always I noticed sequin embellishment is all the rage. I love sequin because it’s a simple easy solution that adds ...

Ideas for Your Girl Scout Troop Meetings in December

December is a busy time for most families. They’ve got school activities, church activities, and family activities all on the same calendar. Don’t be surprised if not everyone shows up to your meetings! You may need to schedule fewer meetings for December and early January to accommodate the holidays. My troop meets on the first ...