London is overflowing with outstanding must visit locations to witness. Here are just 2 ideas.

The London Eye is known as the Millennium Wheel, so for those that do not realise, it is in reality a big wheel; and a chance & for the general public to view out capital from tonnes of and varying angles from around the sky.

With just about forty kilometres of sweeping views on clear days, the London Eye offers its guests with fabulous sights of London & lots of its acclaimed landmarks. The wheel is, allowed to explore the London Eye around evening or the morning - the difficult option will probably be determining which you want to do, come in the daytime whilst all the landmarks are visible, or possibly after dark so you can get an uncommonly breath-taking view of London’s night lights. You’ll be able to find London shows by reading Time Out.

Theatreland in London has been in existence since back in the the early Victorian times, indeed, most of the actual theatres are of late Victorian or Edwardian design. The buildings come with a stunning individuality to them & this can add to the agreeableness of visiting. West end productions run for an irregular number of days. This is often dependent on their admission counts.

The tickets are not now as dear as they once were, all the same they are still not amazingly cheap. If someone reserves them quickly they can obtain them for a good price. Keep a look out for discounts that certain companies may give. Possibly it would be nice to go out for a delicious meal before the theatre, or perhaps at stay around one of London’s hotels later. Time Out is sure to ensure your time at the theatre more easy - & more fun with our famous advice of what can be the top nights out within the city & maybe those shows you should stay away from.

“In general my children refuse to eat anything that hasn’t
danced on television.” (Erma Bombeck, 1927-1996)

Once upon a time not so very long ago, you probably envisioned
that your children would be good, healthy eaters while growing
up. Naturally, they would like everything you placed before them
on the dinner table, and would beg for seconds and sometimes
thirds. However, because you are reading this article, that
lovely bubble has most likely popped and disintegrated into the
mess you may find yourself cleaning off the floor, table, or
wherever your delicious entrees happen to land thanks to your
picky eaters.

Keeping up with your child’s picky eating preferences can be
frustrating, especially when one week he or she will only eat
peanut-butter sandwiches, and the next cheese-covered French
fries. Then, when he or she develops the nasty habit of putting
catsup on everything - including ice cream - you may think you
have reached the ultimate level of gross-out.

Do not despair because eventually your picky eater child will
become bored with that food of choice and move on to something
else!

Many children undergo a period of highly selective eating,
commonly referred to as “picky eaters.” The reality is that all
children (not just what you might consider a picky eater child)
do not have the same taste buds as adults. Instead, their
palates are undeveloped and may be more sensitive to different
textures, flavors, and spices.

As children grow older, their tastes literally change, expanding
to include more foods - but not always. When this does not
happen, clever picky eater coping strategies are needed.

Many explanations exist for children’s unusual picky eating
habits that bypass biological and developmental reasons. Today,
you will discover numerous forms of public awareness and
understanding about picky eaters. In fact, discussion forums and
clubs devoted to the mysteries of picky eaters, along with what
makes these folks tick are everywhere. We are not just talking
about kids, but also adults who grew up as picky eaters and now
find themselves in this exclusive category as they struggle with
their unique appetites.

Remember, when it comes to picky eaters, “unique” is the
keyword. Your picky eater child may have a different palate, but
he or she is not strange, weird, or even unusual. A variety of
reasons could account for his or her taste buds being apart from
other children.

If you would like to learn more about the reasons certain kids
are picky eaters or discover some great tasting and easy to
prepare picky eater recipes then visit http://mypickyeater.com

So you’ve decided that you want to start scrapbooking. You head
to the craft store and eventually wander to the aisle(s) filled
with scrapbook supplies. Obviously, the first thing you need to
buy is the book itself. Then you realize something…you’ve
never scrapbooked before…so what kind of book should you buy?
No need to break out in a cold sweat or feel lightheaded in the
craft store. Here are a few things to keep in mind when you’re
shopping for your scrapbook.

You will find in your scrapbooking adventures that there are all
shapes and sizes of scrapbooks. However, there are two general
sizes that you will be able to find on a regular basis, the 12 x
12 inch books, and the 8 x 11 inch books. To make your
experience a little easier, especially if you are a beginner,
you will probably want to choose one of these sizes. The
scrapbook paper that you will use to fill your book is commonly
sold in these sizes. Because of the larger size, the 12 x 12
paper is more expensive. But on these pages, you can fit more
photos and writing. It’s your choice which book you want to use.

Many people like the 8 x 11 inch book because the inkjet
printer in your home can print on that. Additionally, you can
walk in any office supply or art store and find paper in this
size without a problem. You may want to purchase a regular
3-ring binder to store your pages in while the book is in
progress. With these thoughts in mind, it may be the best bet
for beginners to start with an 8 x 11 book. After your initial
experience, you can branch out a little more.

Other things to keep in mind when picking out your book. Try to
avoid the spiral non-removable page scrapbook. With this format,
you are unable to add additional pages or rearrange pages. When
scrapbooking, you will find that you want to make changes often,
so this book limits your ability to fix any mistakes.

“My feelings have changed,” my boyfriend of five years told me
during one of our nightly seven o’clock phone calls. “I don’t
think we should see each other anymore.” His words hit me,
probably worse than if he had just punched me in the stomach.
The pain of being physically hit would eventually subside, but
the emotional pain that his words had left would be a battle
wound I would carry with me from relationship to relationship
until it finally healed. I have had four steady boyfriends in my
life. Two of which I dumped, and two of which I was dumped by.
In my experience, it is much worse being dumped than doing the
dumping. When you are dumped, you feel like you are being
rejected, that you were somehow not good enough. Wen I was
freelance writing, evitably I would be rejected either because
the magazine didn’t have enough room or because they did a
similar article. But I read an article that said, “Every article
has a home. And when you receive a rejection letter, it is just
saying that your article lives at a different address.” The same
is true with relationship. God has a person in mind for each of
us, so when we are dumped by one person, we can just cross that
one of our list. The one God has for us is still out there. All
we have to do is find him or her. What’s the old saying? You
have to kiss a lot of toads before you find a prince. After I
was dumped, I felt numb. Then the anger set in. My anger was
building, and I was afraid if it wasn’t released soon that I
would explode like an active volcano, spewing destruction on
everyone and everything in my path. Ephesians 4:26 warns us to
“Be ye angry, and sin not…,” which indicates that anger in
itself is not a sin. It is what we do with that anger, that is.

God gave us the emotion of anger as a built-in system that
flashes when evil is triumphing, such as when you see your
little sister being beat up by an older student at school or
when you see one of your teachers abusing a classmate.

What do we do with that anger?

It is perhaps better to isolate yourself by taking a walk or
going into your bedroom. When you are alone, tell God about your
problems in detail and from the bottom of your heart. God
understands you better than you understand yourself. He knows
what you should do and can offer you advice you never thought
of. Just talk to Him as if you were talking to a friend.

Then decide what course of action to take. Make sure it is an
action where you are able to handle your anger constructively.
Punching someone out or telling a someone off is not handling
your anger appropriately.

Before trying counseling, find a good friend who will let you
use him as a sounding board. Someone you can call day or night,
who will listen to you about your problems and feelings. Promise
to do the same for that person at some future time.

If you can’t find a friend to “vent” to, buy a journal. Some
people find writing out their feelings in a private place where
no one else will see it helpful. I personally write my journal
entries as prayers to God. Or write a letter to the object of
your anger. Write everything you want to tell that person. After
you are done, either rip it up or put it through a paper
shredder. I do not suggest sending it to that person.

When nothing else seems to work, seek counseling. Perhaps your
pastor could counsel you or refer you to someone who can. Try to
get to a Christian counselor. One who is a mature believer. He
will also need to be a good listener. A person who does not
necessarily solve your problems for you.

No matter how my ex-boyfriend treated me, no matter what he
said, it was still necessary for me to forgive him.

I imagined my ex-boyfriend sitting on my couch and told him why
I was mad at him, made a decision to forgive him and to release
the bitterness I felt toward him. Then I asked God to forgive me
for holding a grudge against him. Afterward, I felt one-hundred
percent better.

Matthew 6:15 says “But if you do not forgive men their sins,
your Father will not forgive your sins. ”

This shows how important it is to forgive, if we want God to
forgive us. Even after you choose to forgive someone and give
the matter to God, you may still feel angry toward that person.
It is not that you haven’t forgiven him, it is just that your
feelings haven’t conformed to your decision yet. In time, your
feelings will catch up. Your feelings are not an accurate judge
of what is true.

In the meantime, Matthew 5:44 (KJV) gives us this advice, “But I
say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do
good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully
use you, and persecute you.” It will be hard at first, but stick
with it and your feelings of anger will have to flee.

Don’t be anxious to rush into a new relationship because you
attract what you are. For example, if you are a hurting person,
you attract hurting people. If you are a whole person, you
attract whole people.

Instead of jumping into another relationship, spend sometime
working with God on you. When you love yourself just the way you
are and have developed a relationship with God, then you will be
able to attract a godly man who really loves you rather than a
loser who will dump you for the next pretty thing that comes
along.

My neighbours’ kid impressed me the other day.

I was busy painting the backyard fence, when their ten-year old
son came out with the vacuum cleaner. He opened the front panel,
removed the bag, and put it in the bin. Then he took a
replacement bag, fitted it, and went back indoors - probably to
get on with the vacuum cleaning!

Fifteen minutes later he came out with a large plastic rubbish
bag and put it in the bin too. The young kid was at ease with
his chores. He was his usual pleasant self and there was no sign
of moodiness or resentment.

Clearly his parents had taught their kids in a way which - I
have to admit!- my wife and I didn’t teach ours.

When our family was growing we tended to do most of the chores
ourselves. We were keen - well, my wife was keen! - to ensure
that we shared the chores as a couple.

This approach backfired as the kids were growing. Since there
was no clearly defined ‘chore chart’ and since requests for
their help were only made occasionally, there was a certain
reluctance most of the time.

Even today there can be the odd dispute about who should walk
the dog - and loading the dishwasher, it seems, is one of life’s
mysteries revealed only to parents.

So here’s my advice:

Don’t do what we did!

Be like our neighbours and start them young. Bring them up to
realise that if you live in a home, you contribute to the home.
If they grow into this routine, there’s unlikely to be
resentment or ill-feeling - provided the chores are allocated
fairly, of course.

What about parents whose older kids who have got off lightly?

Well, you could continue to slave after your charges - but why
not start a new regime?

One approach often suggested is that you appeal to the
teenager’s sense of duty, highlighting their obligations to
themselves and others.

But psychologists tell us that approach is the LEAST likely to
work with teens.

It’s a fact of human nature that people tend to respond more
when there’s a clear benefit for themselves.

So why not stress the benefits of getting involved in the
household chores? Help them see it as an opportunity to develop
confidence and independence. When they go off to college or move
into a flat or apartment, how are they going to feel if they
can’t cope?

How are they going to look in front of friends if they can’t
cook, can’t wash and iron their clothes, and can’t tidy up after
themselves? If they learn these skills, they won’t be stranded!

If your kids are coming to household chores after years of
having things done for them, you may need to use a reward system
to help them over their inertia. No, not gold stars and trips to
the zoo!

Rather, ‘Mow the lawn and you can have the car on Friday night,’
or, ‘Let’s see what you can do around the house and we’ll review
your allowance.’

And remember to show them HOW it’s done. You may want to
consider working with them the first few times, especially if
it’s a task they’ve never attempted before.

This approach has worked well for my wife and I, who are
late-starters in the ‘chores for kids’ stakes.

Remember, if things are done out of a sense of ‘duty’, people
tend to be ambivalent. On the one hand they may feel obliged to
get on with it, but on the other they may resent it - and that
builds up ill-feeling.

Use rewards by all means, but it’s better, I think, to help our
kids realise that doing the chores is part of their development.
That way they’re more likely to do them willingly.

This may be a tad idealistic, but this approach, when blended
with an attractive reward, can lead to a well- deserved, easier
life for hard-pressed parents.

Happy parenting!

Great Gift Idea for Everyone and Every Occasion

Very often when gift giving time comes around; birthday,
anniversary, graduation day, wedding day, Mother’s Day, Father’s
Day, Christmas, Valentine’s Day, Pastor Appreciation Day, etc…
we tend to run to the stores and purchase the typical items. For
her: Jewelry, chocolate, flowers, books, perfume, photo album
books and boxes - which I received for my last birthday - and
even cooking appliances. For him: A tie, a watch, car parts,
absolutely anything sports related, cologne….. am I boring you
yet? The list of typical, expected gift giving goes on and on.

Not that there’s anything wrong with any of these gifts. I can
honestly say that when I’ve been asked what gifts I’d like to
receive I’ve had all of these gifts listed at one time or
another. But there’s one thing I’ve never asked them for, and
would never think to ask them for, even though I would highly
desire it and prize it above all these other gifts. A slide show
for me. Why would I never ask for it? Because this is a gift of
the heart. And those kind of gifts are not asked for. Men
especially would never think to ask for this. But when I
presented a slideshow for my husband from his children on
Father’s Day, the tears fell as he watched his children growing
up before his eyes and the impact that he’s had in their lives.
As the saying goes, “A picture’s worth a thousand words” and the
slideshow spoke volumes to his heart as saw pictures of him
wrestling with his sons, teaching them to ride their bikes,
doing homework with them, vacations together, reading books
together, building pine-wood derby cars together, and so on. The
music we chose added to the sentimental value and the personal
message from the boys gave the final touch that all worked
together to give him the most cherished gift he’s ever received.
He still comes to me and asks to see the video again and again.
Oh, how I wish they’d consider having one made for me!

Slideshows make a great gift giving idea for anyone. Granparents
love to brag to everyone about their grandchildren. Think of how
proud they would feel displaying a video slideshow of their
children and grandchildren at the next get-together with all
their friends!

Mom’s and dad’s would love a slideshow that shows how much their
children love and appreciate them. Slideshows have a special way
of showing people that all they’ve done for them has not gone
unnoticed.

Family and friends that live far away would especially love a
Christmas slideshow that displays the year’s events in your
lives. They will feel a part of your life even though separated
by distance.

Friendship slideshows are another wonderful idea. Gather up all
the pictures of your memories together and put them with a
special friendship song and you’ll have a gift you’ll both
cherish forever!

Graduates love slideshows that go from the time they’re born
until their graduation day! One young lady told her mother that
she loved her graduation video so much because when she felt
lonely or homesick in college she would just play the video and
seeing all her family and friends on the video would comfort her
and help her feel close to home again.

What about the love of your life? Give him or her a romantic
slideshow that celebrates your life together. Guys especially -
think of how you’d make her feel if you did this without her
knowing or asking! Wow! Start from the moment you both met and
go through the years highlighting all your most memorable
events. Add “your song”, have a professional slideshow making
company put it all together for you, then plan a special
candlelight evening and watch it together. What could be more
special?

Whether you’re looking for a gift idea for mom, dad, grandmom,
granddad, husband, wife, son, daughter, aunt, uncle, friend,
pastor, whoever… slideshows make the perfect unexpected, and
most cherished gift because they are the sentimental gift that
comes from the heart. They say, “I love you”, “You’re special to
me”, “I appreciate you”, “I remember when”, “You’re presence in
my life is more important to me than anything else”…. And so
much more. So everyone, gather up all your old photos from the
shoeboxes, desks drawers, and photo albums and have Sands of
Time Multimedia Creations - a professional slideshow making
company - create a slideshow for your loved ones that they’ll
cherish forever! Get started today. They’ll be glad you did.

Any type of chronic disorder may be especially difficult for a
child to cope with. Likewise, being a parent to such a child may
leave you feeling helpless and cheated. Unfortunately, the
presence of Crohn’s Disease will not be any easier to bear or
deal with, as it has particularly unpleasant side effects.

Crohn’s Disease is a form of Inflammatory Bowel Disease which
occurs when the immune system overreacts to an agent of the
digestive system, sends excessive white blood cells to the area,
and causes inflammation as a result. The exact cause of Crohn’s
Disease is unknown, but doctors believe it is because the body
misperceives positive bacteria naturally found in the intestines
as being harmful. However, once the reaction occurs, the immune
system is unable to stop the attack on the digestive tract.

Any area of the digestive system may be affected by Crohn’s
disease, from mouth to rectum; however, the area most affected
is the lower portion of the small intestines and colon.
Depending on which portion of the system is disease, different
symptoms may arise. Some examples of symptoms include diarrhea,
abdominal pain, rectal bleeding, loss of appetite, and vomiting.
Also, as a result of many of these symptoms, certain side
effects occur, such as anemia, weight loss, stunted growth, and
delayed development.

There may also be complication in areas outside of the digestive
system, such as arthritis, skin rashes, mouth ulcers, or eye
inflammation.

Although Crohn’s is a chronic disease, meaning it is ongoing, it
does have periods of inactivity. During these periods, no
symptoms may occur. However, they will inevitably return at some
point. There is currently no cure for Crohn’s Disease.

Treatments for Crohn’s Disease include medications and surgery
in severe cases. Medications are usually taken to decrease
swelling in the bowels, control the reaction of the immune
system, treat infection that may arise, or to treat the symptoms
of Crohn’s. Surgery is usually only utilized when other
treatment methods are ineffective. Unfortunately, many of the
medications taken cause a myriad of side effects, many very
severe in nature. However, often medication is necessary in
spite of side effects to eliminate potentially life threatening
issues, such as infection.

It is important to maintain a healthy diet and to intake plenty
of fluids. Malnutrition sometimes occurs from lack of absorption
of foods. Likewise, dehydration is a concern due to diarrhea and
vomiting.

Your child will also more than likely experience a lot of
emotional issues as a result of this disease.

Ever walk through a craft fair and say, “I could do that.” Ever
hear someone say “you should sell your stuff?” Admit it – you
wish that you could make a living doing the thing that you love
doing the most….your craft. I understand exactly how you feel
because I used to feel exactly the same way.

I longed to make a living as an artist but I held myself back.
Fearful and intimated of putting myself out there, I ignored my
dreams. Fortunately, someone pushed me right into my business. I
participated in a charity event as a favor to my wife and her
friends. During that event a woman came up and invited me to
participate in a craft show which was going to take place just
before the holidays. Anxious to begin a business, I agreed.

Not long thereafter my dream of earning a living as an artist
came true. Let me share with you some secrets that will make
your next craft show a success!

First, do your research. I recommend purchasing a trade magazine
called “Where the Shows Are.” You will find all of the art and
craft shows listed in this publication. More importantly,
artists that attended the craft show in previous years share
their insights and reviews of the previous year shows. These
artists discuss the types of items that sold well, what price
point did well, and rate if they would attend the show again.
Find the show that matches your work!

Next, determine the demographics of the show. Who attends? Look
at the location of the show. The majority of people attending
will come from that area. Is the show located in a middle class
community? I recommend displaying work under the $500.00 level.
Is the show located in a very high end or “ritzy” neighborhood?
Make sure that you display and price craft work that matches
this buyer. Avoid diminishing the worth of your craft by selling
it too cheap! Use the demographics to understand the perception
of the buyer.

I always recommend producing items at all different price
points. Don’t ignore the power of the lower priced items. A
lower priced item allows people to easily purchase from you and
increases the amount of multiple piece sales.

Educate your customer! Share with them the other potential uses
of your craft. Be creative, expand the possibilities and expand
the amount of people that will buy from you. Give suggestions on
other uses for your work. For instance, I’ve sold a glass
platter to one customer that another purchased as a glass wall
sculpture whereas someone else became the proud owner of a glass
centerpiece. It’s all the same piece of art, but every buyer
made a purchase unique to their needs.

Another secret strategy to a successful craft show - network
with other artists. Before the show begins, usually during the
time when everyone is setting up, introduce yourself to non
competing artists and let them know that you will be happy to
refer people to their booths for their line of work, and in
exchange you would like them to do the same for you. Consider
working out a commission for any buyer that comes to your booth
referred by another artist. This little known strategy will
surely put many more dollars into your pocket.

If you would like additional strategies on how to maximize your
profits at craft shows, visit www.thethrivingartist.com for my
free e-course on how to sell your artwork for maximum profits.

Make your dream of earning your living as an artist come true
today!

The Internet has become the hot new place for smart, eligible
people to find romance, and those looking for love are swarming
into cyberspace. As a result, many individuals have begun
relationships online with people they have not met and know
little about.

With so many people communicating via the Net and deciding to
date virtual strangers, it is important to be safe and be smart.
Common sense can go a long way to keep you safe. Here are some
guidelines for playing it safe:

Watch out for someone who seems too good to be true. Begin by
first communicating solely by email or online chat. Be vigilant
in noticing odd behavior or inconsistencies. If someone is
evasive, this is a red flag. “Listen” to your correspondent’s
words. The person at the other end may not be who or what he/she
says. Trust your instincts. If anything makes you uncomfortable,
walk away for your own safety and protection.

Find out as much information as you can. Learn to ask many
questions. Find out where he grew up, where she works, and how
he is connected to his community. These are clues to finding out
who this person really is. Be suspicious, if someone is
unwilling to reveal any personal identifying information. Probe
any discrepancies in their stories. If your correspondent is
unwilling to answer your questions, this is another red flag.
Continue with a great deal of caution.

Honesty is the key to success. Talk on the telephone and
continue to learn more about your correspondent. A phone call
can reveal a lot about a person’s communication and social
skills. It is worth the cost of the call to protect your
security. But do not give out your phone number to a stranger.
Trust takes time to develop. Only when you feel completely
comfortable should you furnish your phone number.

Don’t rush into anything. Meeting someone online and then
arranging a date in a relatively short time can be dangerous.
Take time to find out who this person really is. If someone is
pressuring you to get together before you are ready, this is
another warning sign. If anything feels strange as you get to
know this person, then it is time to back away and look for
another match.

If you decide to meet for a date, proceed with caution. Arrange
the meeting on your terms. The following is a guide to ensure
that you have a safe encounter:

Before You Meet

Before you go out with someone new, it is important to get as
much information as you can about the person you will meet.
Always ask for a full name, address, and telephone number before
agreeing to go out with someone you have never met.

Never go out with someone who will only give you a pager or work
phone number. (There is a very good chance of a spouse in the
house.)

When someone gives his or her phone number, find a reason to
call unexpectedly. This may help you to find out if she is
married or he is living with someone.

Find out where the person works and if you can call him or her
at work

First Date Know-How

Be careful when agreeing to meet anyone in person. Set the
conditions for your date and do not let the other person change
them. Remember, you really do not know someone until you spend
time with them in person. Represent yourself accurately.
Exaggerating or deceiving is easy online. Areas to be
particularly cautious about are marital status and physical
appearance. Begin with a request for a picture and send them a
recent one of you. If someone is unwilling to send a recent
photo, this is warning sign. If he or she continuously comes up
with an excuse, it is because that person has something to hide.
Having a scanned photo is available at Kinko’s for less than ten
dollars, so there is no valid excuse for not doing it. After you
have exchanged photos, continue to fill in the gaps, so that the
other person does not create you in their image. Keep it honest.

Always tell someone where you are going with your date and when
you will return. Leave your date’s full name and telephone
numbers with that person and write it down. For a small fee, you
can leave information regarding where you are going and all the
pertinent details with a service called SmartDate at If your
date wants you to keep it secret, this is a very big red flag.
Protect yourself.

Always meet in a public place that you are familiar with on your
first date. Stay near other people in a lighted area. Getting
together for coffee is a pleasant, casual way to get to know
someone.

Never allow yourself to be picked up from your house. Giving
your address out to a stranger is not safe. Arrange your own
transportation so that you can leave if there is any sign of
trouble.

Pay attention to everything that this person has told you about
him or herself. If you find out that your date has lied about
anything, this is another red flag. Do not bring your date back
to your house after the first meeting. You do not know this
person. Use the same kind of common sense and rules that you
would use in any type of dating relationship.

Be smart and be safe. Take control of your future. Know what you
are getting into before you invest your heart, money, or your
life. Information is the key.

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Fun for the kids without spending a dime. - by Denise Lombardo
(c)Denise Lombardo - all rights reserved
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Have you ever asked yourself, “Why everything is so expensive?”.
Taking your child to the movies has turned into an event that
you must save for.

Even if you plan a day with great intentions of not spending a
fortune, it can easily backfire. For example, Chuckee Cheese.
I’ve personally taken my children there and said to myself,
“Okay, I am not going to spend more than $30.00 today”. When it
comes down to it, I’ve got two choices when the end is near.
Either I will go over my planned budget or two children will be
crying because they don’t want to leave. (Thirty dollars does
not go far at Chuckee Cheese). So in the end, I leave
frustrated, my kids are disappointed and they whole day is shot.

Quite honestly, it doesn’t need to be that way. For families
living on a budget, there are many ways to show your children a
good time without taking a second mortgage on the house to do so.

Here are some suggestions: * Go to the park - Kids love to play
at the park and it doesn’t cost a penny. Find a nice park near
your house, pack a picnic basket, bring a soccer ball and enjoy
the day. * Go to your local library - Most libraries offer
programs for the children. While you are there, take out books
and also videos. (The videos are free) * Family Fun Night - Find
a night during the week when everyone is available and spend
quality time together. Play board games, cards, watch a movie
(of course, one that you took out from the library), read, do
whatever you want. * Home Depot Workshop - The program is free
for children. Your child will get a Home Depot apron and will
build a project they will take home. The workshops are held on a
monthly basis. Call your local store for details and scheduling.
* Rainy day fun - Do something crazy. Do you remember being a
child and wanting to play in the rain. Well here’s your chance.
Put raincoats on, grab your umbrellas and have some fun. Bring
the camera because you are going to want a picture of this. * Go
hiking - take your child on a nature walk. Kids love the
outdoors and there’s something special about exploring nature
together. * Go for a walk - just taking your child for a walk
around the block can be special. It is a wonderful opportunity
to talk and enjoy the little things in life such as the changing
leaves, an animal behind a fence or even a car that drove by
real fast. * Turn the music on - When is the last time you
danced around the house with your children. What are you waiting
for? Turn the music on and have a great time. You may surprise
yourself at how much fun you’ll have.

All of these ideas are simple, fun and free. The special part
about doing the simple things in life is they create the best
memories for you and your children. Isn’t that what this is all
about? Creating memories for our children. The little things you
do now may end up being that one memory your child will take
with them forever. Fortunately, memories are free.

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