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Importance of Groundhog Day
For the past several decades, Groundhog Day has held a place as a legitimately celebrated holiday on the North American calendar, thanks in large part to the tradition of Punxsutawney Phil, the famous Pennsylvania groundhog. Over the past 125 years, since 1887, on Feb. 2 Phil has predicted the weather for the second half of the winter, according to folklore and his handlers of the Punxsutawney Groundhog Club. Why is Feb. 2 celebrated as Groundhog Day?
Activities for Increasing Self-Esteem in Teenagers
Your teenager is busy figuring out who he is and where he fits into his world, and though this time of self-discovery can be full of fun and excitement, it can take a toll on self-esteem. Discovering yourself also means finding out who you aren’t and where you don’t belong, and those discoveries can make you question your own worth. Self-esteem-boosting activities can help your teen regain his perspective.
How Early Does Morning Sickness Start in a Pregnancy?
Morning sickness is a pregnancy-related condition marked by mild to severe nausea with or without vomiting. According to the American Congress of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, morning sickness affects 70 to 85 percent of all pregnant women. Although no one is certain what causes morning sickness, doctors speculate that it is a symptom of an increase in hormones. Furthermore, morning sickness can occur at any point during the day or night, not just morning.
Cowboys, Canyons and Pueblos
A Southwest Road Trip To a Wyoming Dude Ranch Our family avoids planes whenever possible, so we decided this summer to embark on a two week road trip to the HF Bar Ranch in Wyoming; exploring the Western United States along the way.
Let’s Go Paint a Kite! And Other Great Kids’ Crafts for Spring Break
For most of us moms, spring break is here. Of course, that means lots of together time with the kids and well, lets face it! — lots of hours to fill. Weve put together a collection of fun crafts that you could spend hours doing with your kids. …