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Homeward Bound from Hawaii

An article from Traveling Pat! Patricia is a regular contributor. She has an adventurous spirit with a love for travel. Follow along with Pat as her journey takes her around the world. It was an interesting trip home from Hawaii… Enjoy! ps – my posting times might be a little random over the next few weeks in an effort to spend a little more time offline enjoying the holidays. Thank you for being here! 🙂 ?Wendy Irene Homeward Bound from Hawaii

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How to Teach Teenagers Life Skills

Teaching teenagers life skills prepares them for their futures. Learning the skills they need prevents them from calling you every time they need to wash laundry or change a flat tire. It gives teens an advantage to know how to budget their money wisely and saves them money by knowing how to do basic maintenance skills. When a teenager knows basic life skills, he is more self-sufficient and adjusts better to adult responsibility.

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Craft Projects for Kids

A well-chosen craft project is the antidote to the dreaded scourge of summer vacation and rainy weekend days–boredom. Kids love to make things and to show off the things that they make with their own two hands. Whether you need to occupy one kid on a rainy Saturday, or entertain a whole crew for summer camp, youth group meetings or a birthday party, your best tools are a well-stocked craft supply cabinet and a working knowledge of kids’ crafts.

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Fake A Summer Glow! Find Your Best Bronzer!

Sunshine can do wonders for your mood and a light tan can make you look healthier and slimmer. It can also wake up tired, pasty skin, brighten your eyes, make lips stand out more, make teeth look whiter, everything seems to lighten up. It can make your skin look sun-kissed even while it’s protected with sunscreen. But, as we all know, the sun is harmful for your skin in many ways. Luckily, bronzer offers just about the same benefits as actually getting a tan. A light application gives a natural looking radiant glow to the skin. Apply to the areas where you first notice the natural touch of sun on your face– across the tops of cheeks, nose, forehead, chin, and dcolletage.

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What to REALLY Get Mom for Mother's Day

There is a reason why people who get a 30-second spot on television often hold up a sign saying Hi Mom! Nobody makes you feel better than your own mother. She has been through it all. She was there with a Spiderman band-aid and a kiss when you scraped your knee, she was there when your first crush broke your heart, and she was there cheering the loudest when you won state championships, got your drivers license, and your high school diploma. No matter what, you know Mom is always standing by to help you through the good times and the bad. But lets face it guys, Mom is exhausted. Its hard being the personal assistant, chauffeur, homework tutor, soccer coach, psychologist, career counselor, and chef all in one day. So Dads and kids listen up! Instead of flower arrangements and French toast, lets give Mom what she really wants (and needs) this Mothers Day a break!