Movie Rating System

R Rated movies are not supposed to admit anyone under the age of 17. Approximately 12 % of 10-14 year olds regularly see R rated movies, however.

Researchers have recently concluded that violence in the media is linked to violence and aggression in children. Nothing really surprising here, right? Garbage in – garbage [...]

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Finding a Job in Atlanta

My cousin and his family lived in Atlanta for several years and they seemed to have liked it down there. I would imagine it would be very useful to find assistance in locating the best Atlanta jobs if you are in that area. Anything that would streamline the job search process would be [...]

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See Ya Summer!

Transitioning from summer “looseness” to a more structured fall routine can be difficult. Even homeschooling families need to orchestrate a shift in routine as they go from a summer break schedule to hitting the books again.
Here are a few suggestions for transitioning from summer to fall:
1. Make memoirs of favorite summer activities
Encourage your kids [...]

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Meditation for Mothers

Why has meditation been the central practice of all wisdom paths for over two thousand years?
Simply because it is the most effective method known to access your natural wisdom, rediscover inner peace, and enhance your creative ability. Meditation restores well being and then your efforts will be successful and fulfilling.
Maybe you think you are OK [...]

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Household Fragrances Are Toxic!

We try so hard to do the best for our family day after day. This is why it is very disconcerting to discover that everyday products like laundry detergent, cleaning supplies, soaps and cosmetics, air sanitizers, etc. contain carcinogenic chemicals and harmful substances.
There are many different kinds of volatile organic compounds (VOCs) found in [...]

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What's On Your Bucket List?

The Bucket List is a 2007 comedy-drama film written by Justin Zackham, directed by Rob Reiner and starring Jack Nicholson, Morgan Freeman, Sean Hayes, Beverly Todd, and Rob Morrow.
The story follows two terminally ill men (Nicholson and Freeman) on a road trip. They have a wish list of things to do before they “kick [...]

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Happy Birthday Mason Jar! – Your Input Added as Given!

With canning season just ahead here for many of us, I thought I would take a moment to wish our dear friend, the MASON JAR a very happy 150th birthday! What on earth would we do without the Mason Jar? I shudder to think of it…
In honor of this occasion, I thought I [...]

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Overused Words

I admit – I can be as guilty of this as the next person. There are words in the American daily vocabulary that have definitely risen to the top as far as popularity and even overuse.
Three that come immediately to mind for me are:
1. Absolutely : Why say simply “yes” when you [...]

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WIC Finally Updated!

Wow! This really made my day! This is so long overdue…
The Women, Infants and Children (WIC) food program has just received its first major rules change since its creation in 1972. The good news is that WIC participants are now allowed to purchase fruits, vegetables and whole grains!
The WIC program (overseen by [...]

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