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Archive for July, 2010

Now that Spain has emerged victorious from the 2010 FIFA World Cup, it is time to start talking about American football again. The 2010 preseason is swiftly approaching and football fanatics around the country have already predicted Super Bowl XLIV Champs, the New Orleans Saints, to be successful again this year. But New Orleans shouldn’t [...]

Dust Ruffles 101: definitions and deliberations

Posted by Jessica on July 29th, 2010

Definition: So named because it keeps out some dust from collecting beneath a bed and has a ruffled, not straight, appearance, a dust ruffle is primarily used to cover the space between a bed’s box spring and the floor. A “bed skirt” serves the same purpose as a dust ruffle. Many use the two terms [...]

Once Upon a Princess Bedroom

Posted by Jessica on July 24th, 2010

Children’s minds are full of fairytales, imaginary friends and storybook endings. But their time as adventurers is fleeting. Today they see the world through rose-tinted glasses, but one day will be tainted by the harshness of reality. While their creativity can still transform a tree into a fortress, a figment into a fire-breathing dragon, bring [...]

Ante up parents; kids need an allowance!

Posted by Jessica on July 22nd, 2010

There is nothing wrong with giving your kids an allowance, in fact, doing so is probably one of the most effective and easiest ways to teach them money management and a slew of other life skills to last them into adulthood. No matter if you currently give your kids an allowance or not, you might [...]

What to do about high fructose corn syrup?

Posted by Jessica on July 14th, 2010

You’ve heard of it, you’ve eaten it, and you’ve feared it…but what can you really do about high fructose corn syrup, especially if you want to protect your children from its dangers? The fairly recent organic food craze, explosion of books and movies about the dangers of the American food industry, and big-name authors like [...]