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The Importance of Laughter

They say laughter is the best medicine; something that can cheer us up when times are bad and generally put a smile on our faces even when we're feeling at our worst. So when you're feeling down, why not catch up on your favourite comedies on TV in order to bring your spirits back up? With so much choice on offer, there's bound to be something that'll set you chuckling, whether you prefer films, sitcoms, talk shows or stand up. Whatever your comedy of choice, enjoying watching it at your ...
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The ABC's of Raising Twins

The ABC's of Raising Twins As a mother of two sets of fraternal boy/girl twins, I am often asked, 'How do you do it?' I do not have an answer. I am just a regular 27 year old who has never known it any other way. Most people come home from the hospital with one baby. I, however, always seem to come out with a pair. Through my experiences, I feel that there is no such answer. Each child is a unique gift with their own personality, likes, dislikes, and own sense of self. I have no master plan. I ...
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MORE CRAZY COLLEGE ROOMMATE STORIES

Let's call her Cathy Brown. I met her while teaching an acting class. She was assigned to me as my assistant. We seemed to get along well, and one day she said she had a new house and needed tenants ASAP in order to pay for it. Well, lookie here, me living on my brother's couch. I was about to say yes when my gut suddenly lurched and intuition screeched "Noooooo DO NOT DO IT." Naturally I overrode it. I moved in. At first Cathy was really cool, but over the course of days she starts to tell me ...
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Jump off the Stress Express--Bring Back the Holiday Spirit with

'Twas the week before Christmas and all though the house everything was in shambles. Too much to do and not enough time. More shopping to be done, presents to wrap, cookies to bake and decorating await. Oh the hustle and bustle, the extra work and the stress. Is it any wonder you feel like the Kranks? If your holiday season rings in more stress than joy, you're not alone. Consider these facts: oIn a recent survey, 96% of 8-12 year olds included a big screen TV in their wish list. This despite ...
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A Recipe For Friendship

What determines friendship? What ingredients are necessary for a true friendship to hold forth? Is it someone who calls you on the phone a few times a week? Or someone who goes for morning runs with you? How about someone you share a meal with once a week or go to church with on Sundays? Is it someone who listens to you, cries with you, laughs with you? Or is it someone who goes shopping with you on Saturdays? I have 'friends' I do all of the above with ' except the shopping as I'm not much of ...
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The Comedy-Clip Relationship

Have you noticed it? Watch television programming on any given night, and you receive comedy clips from up-and-coming episodes of popular comedy sitcoms. Ray Romano slyly puts down his wife's cooking while his dad belittles his mom in the name of humor and a few laughs. Doug makes glib and quirky remarks for laughs to his buddies about his wife's hair on King of Queens. Now, I love to laugh as much as the next person. I enjoy living life with lightheartedness. I often think we just need ...
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Insanity

This was about 3 year ago but at that point in time, I probably didn't notice the people who were sniggering uncontrollably behind me when I bent to pick up the pacifier that Joshua spat out onto the shopping mall floor. On top of putting on a fierce display of hygienic practices, I refused to let him have the same one back until it is completely sterilized. They could have been rolling around on the floor with laughter so bad that it made them rush to the ladies to place all those loose ...
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Create Your Own Personal Christmas Traditions

Create Your Own Personal Christmas Traditions The Christmas holidays are steeped in familiar, old traditions. Decorating our homes, trimming the tree, exchanging gifts, hanging mistletoe and many other traditions are staples of the season. And while these old traditions can create warm memories, you may be missing out on something special. This Christmas season, take some time to consider creating your own special family tradition. Perhaps a glimpse into my own family's unique tradition will ...
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The Five Best Gifts to Give Your Family

The following article is offered for free use in your ezine, print publication or on your web site, so long as the author resource box at the end is included. Notification of publication would be appreciated. Title: The Five Best Gifts to Give Your Family Author: Margaret Paul, Ph.D. E-mail: mailto:margaret@innerbonding.com Copyright: © 2003 by Margaret Paul Web Address: http://www.innerbonding.com Word Count: 744 Category: Parenting, Relationships THE FIVE BEST GIFTS TO GIVE YOUR FAMILY By ...
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Survival Guide for the Holidays

How to Have the Most Fun Possible with Your Family! Does your father act like an attorney, interrogating you as if you were a defendant on the witness stand? Is your mother-in-law the master of the subtle put down? Are you the roasted turkey they carved up for dinner? You love your family-yet dread the holidays because you know that, following the usual holiday debacle, the main thing you'll be thankful for is waving goodbye to Mom and Dad, knowing you have a year to recuperate. How do you duck ...
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Be a Good Role Model

Be a Good Role Model. 'Do as I say, not as I do' is a common joke among parents, but during the separation period, your children need a strong leader. You know you must lead by example. You can't tell your kids to do one thing and then do another, as they would be quick to point out if you do not follow your own rules. It is important to you that the television doesn't become an electronic babysitter, taking the place of books or conversations. Instead of watching your T.V. in the evening, ...
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