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Sprinkles of Joy: A Delightful Baby Shower Celebration

Welcoming a new baby is a magical time, and what better way to celebrate this joyous occasion than with a beautiful baby shower? From the glittering decorations to the heartwarming moments shared among loved ones, a baby shower is a wonderful opportunity to sprinkle a bit of joy into the expectant mother’s life.

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We Are Never “Asking For It”

The following is a guest post by Alane Miller Howell, Ph.D.Imagine you are a man in a deserted area. You see a woman walking naked and drunk down the street. Nobody is around. Nobody will know. Do you rape her or help her? WHY?Chloe, a college freshman, goes to a fraternity party and passes out from drinking. She is raped by three fraternity brothers. When she returns home, her father and older …

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Ways to Engage Babies and Toddlers in Reading

The beginning years: The importance of the first 5 years Do you have a little one at home and have you thought about how you can challenge your baby and toddler on learning and staying engaged in reading? Babies’ brains continue to form after they are born. They are forming for physical development, and  also…

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Three Ways to Get Present and Cherish the Moments

Do you ever know how someone really feels? It’s hard to tell, as we live in a time of so much noise and distraction. People are tuning in less to each other and paying more attention to the technology, social media, advertising messages, the news, and other external disturbances around them. Being able to recognize…

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Baked Beets Recipe

I love fresh beets, and I finally figured out a sure-thing recipe that blows my friends away. They are sweet, just like candy, and I can serve this dish with any meal. Ingredients 5-10 multi colored fresh beets (canned will NOT work) 1/2 cup of olive oil and balsamic vinegar (mixed) salt and pepper Directions Cut the stems off the bulbs. Peel and slice the bulbs in halves or quarters, depending on the size of your beets.