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Throw a Birthday Party Your Child Will Always Remember

throw a party your child will always rememberWhile cake and ice cream paired with a game of pin-the-tail-on-the-donkey used to be the perfect birthday party 30 years ago, it’s clear from a quick search of the Internet that kids’ birthday parties have become way more elaborate. Having a party at a kid-friendly venue—a salon, gym or a favorite restaurant—is much easier than having one at home. However, most kids have a blast no matter the party location. Parents often choose to throw a party outside their home because it’s nice to just show up and have fun with everyone else, without having to worry about any details.

The Palace of the Forgotten

The city of Granada in southern Spain has announced the opening of a museum dedicated to the culture of Sephardic Jews who used to live there before the Inquisition. The museum, which is called The Palace of the Forgotten, is housed inside the Santa Ines Palace located in Albaicin—a neighborhood in the city’s old center where many Jews lived before 1492.

Replace Yelling with Positive Parenting

How a child is treated by the person who raises him can make all the difference in what type of life he’ll lead. A new study says that if one was raised with criticism, yelling, or threats, he’s more likely to be anxious or depressed as a young adult. Once a person is thus affected, the likelihood he’ll become involved in substance abuse increases, as he may turn to drugs and alcohol to mask pain and discomfort. Research does indeed indicate that those with anxiety disorders are two to three times more likely than the general population to have an alcohol or other substance abuse disorder at some point in their lives.

Bridal Beauty Basics

Your wedding day will be one of the most special days in your life  and to look and feel special is the dream of most brides.  There will be more pictures taken of you on your wedding day than any other day of your life. I’ve got the beauty tips you need to look your best on this special day. First keep in mind that how you look on that day begins way before that morning. It’s important to start a good beauty regime ASAP to guarantee smooth clear skin.

The Art of Marriage

Ruki Renov, author of the immensely popular “The Art of the Date,” is back with wise and witty advice for married couples. She offers sage advice for men, such as, “Never argue with a woman when she’s tired—or when she’s rested.” She gives fine advice for women, such as, “A woman never appears more intelligent to a man than when she is listening to him.” And for both men and women, she suggests, “To keep your marriage strong, whenever you are wrong, admit it. When you are right, keep your mouth shut.”

Four Ways to Be Happier

Are the winter blues getting you down? Don’t let the weather—or any other outside event—determine your level of happiness. If there is one primary insight revealed by recent research into the psychology of happiness, it is overwhelming evidence that happiness is a choice; it’s within our control, regardless of outside circumstances. But general knowledge is one thing and practical tools quite another. To help you prove this to yourself, here are a few happiness tools that are guaranteed to work.

Preventing Child Molestation

Child molestation is a disease. The child molester is a sick person with an illness that he is unable to control or stop on his own. He has a preoccupation and a sexual desire for young children. In order to stop, he needs help through treatment, supervision or incarceration.

Aging Gracefully

Experts say the keys to successful aging include accepting changes and finding meaningful activities. Aging gracefully isn’t always easy, but attitude is incredibly important. It’s true that aging brings hardships, but remember that the old are survivors. Wisdom, resilience and a mature perspective are often cited as the hard-won prizes of aging. Growing old is an accomplishment.

An Open Letter About Resolving Body Image Issues

Dear Readers,

I have a problem that I hope you can help me solve. I am a psychotherapist and, yet, I am turning to you for advice. Here’s my problem: we women and girls of today tend to be sophisticated—smart, attractive, stylish, committed to family, religion, health, exercise, and nutrition. What could be better? And yet, as Director of The New York Center for Eating Disorders, I have seen many beautiful women complaining desperately about their bodies and their looks. They strive to be “perfect” and do not seem to realize that everyone has her own unique and special beauty.

Whole Body Vibration: Melt Away Fat, Relieve Chronic Pain and Improve Your Overall Well-Being

whole body vibration lose fat relieve chronic painWhat do Madonna, Shaquille O’Neal, Lance Armstrong, Claudia Schiffer, Clint Eastwood, Karl Lagerfeld and many other celebrities and well-known athletes have in common? They’ve all reported using a vibrating exercise machine known as Whole Body Vibration (WBV). Lagerfeld apparently credits the shaking platform with his dramatic weight loss.

How Do You Deal With Anger?

how do you deal with angerWe all get angry now and then. Anger is a completely normal, usually healthy, human emotion. But when it gets out of control and turns destructive, it can lead to problems—problems at work, in personal relationships, and in the overall quality of your life.

The Dash Diet

With obesity rates at record highs, it seems like we’re constantly being bombarded with diet options ranging from low-carb to low-fat. But not all diets are just about losing weight. Some, like the DASH Diet, can also lower your blood pressure and improve your health.

Heartburn: Relieving the Symptoms

hearburn symptoms and relief tipsMany people suffer from frequent heartburn. The following guidelines can help to prevent or relieve the uncomfortable symptoms. The danger from GERD (Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease) lies in the repeated exposure of the esophagus to acid; this can result in respiratory symptoms as well as changes in the lining’s cells. In addition to following these strategies, speak with your physician.

Keep Your Skin Looking Young

keep your skin looking young faceHave you noticed how very free of wrinkles teenage skin is? Do you ever wonder why? First of all, they have more facial fat. As we age, the collagen and elastin in our skin breaks down and our skin becomes thinner. Also, young people have not spent many years in the sun, therefore they have no sun damage. When I was a teenager, my friends and I always carried an aluminum shield to the beach along with our towels and other gear. We applied tanning oil to attract the sun and we would lie on a blanket and hold the reflector near our faces to catch the sun’s rays.