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- Naming Ceremony in the Catholic Faith
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] If you are expecting your first baby you need to know about the various naming ceremonies available to you when your baby is born. This article looks at the ceremonies used by the catholic faith.
- Naming Ceremonies - Secular
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Most parents wish to hold a formal ceremony to name their new baby. However, not ever parent wishes to have a ceremony in a church. This article looks at secular ceremonies which have no religious content.
- Naming Ceremonies in the Church of England
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] There are several different types of naming ceremony available to formally name your baby. This article looks at the ones used by the Church of England.
- Naming Ceremonies
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] If you are expecting your first baby you may need information about the different sorts of naming ceremonies available. Not every parent wishes to have a service in a church.
- Wedding Traditions - 'Something Old'
[Relationships:Wedding] Many will have heard the old rhyme 'Something old, something new' in the context of a wedding ceremony. But what do the words mean?
- Wedding Traditions - Which Flowers Should You Choose?
[Relationships:Wedding] Flowers have always been popular as decorations for weddings, and of course, brides and bridesmaids carry bouquets, whilst the groom and best man wear buttonholes. Traditionally the groom would choose a flower for his buttonhole which also featured in his bride's bouquet.
- Wedding Traditions - Choosing the Day of the Wedding
[Home-and-Family] Which day of the week is best for a wedding? There's an 'old wives tale' that suggests early in the week is best.
- Will the Baby Name You Choose Lead Your Son to a Life of Crime?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] The trend these days is to choose an unusual name for your baby, or a traditional name but with different spelling. A new study reveals that by so doing you could increase the chances of your son going to jail!
- The Origins of Coats of Arms
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Humanities] Medieval noblemen were at risk of being hurt by 'friendly fire' as they were unidentifiable in their suits of armour. So the 'coat of arms' was devised to help identify them to their followers.
- Chinese Astrology
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] There are twelve Chinese year signs in the Chinese Zodiac. Unlike in our western astrology, in Chinese astrology each sign lasts for a year. Legend has it that as Buddha was about to depart the earth...
- Detox to Help Conception
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] If you're having trouble conceiving, try a detox; or if that's out of the question becuase of time constraints or money, follow these tips. Detox To Conceive..
- Antioxidants - A Personal Experience
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] If you look after your health you have probably heard of antioxidants. They are the good guys who fight the 'free-radicals'. Here's what Dr Chandra of the World health Organization says about antioxidants: "To date, some sixty diseases have been associated with free radical damage, and each human cell receives at least 10,000 damaging hits from free radicals every day. So, by taking antioxidants we increase our immunity as they act as a scavenging system to free radicals".
- Computers For Senior Citizens
[Computers-and-Technology:Personal-Tech] Using a computer for the first time can be a daunting experience, but many senior citizens are using a computer to keep in touch with family and friends, research genealogy, and to shop. This is the first in a series of articles to guide the newcomer to the world of computing.
- Switching to Windows 7 - Part Two
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Should you upgrade to Windows 7? And, if you do, what differences are you likely to find?
- Should You Upgrade to Windows 7?
[Computers-and-Technology:Software] Microsoft is launching a new operating system, Windows 7. Its predecessor, Vista, was not well received; but the good news is the latest offering has been described as 'Everything Windows Vista should have been'.
- The UK Government Advises All Women of Child Bearing Age to Increase Their Intake of Folic Acid
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] A doubling of the number of reported cases of spina bifida in Scotland has prompted the British government to remind women of the importance of taking folic acid. Taken as a daily supplement both before and during early pregnancy can reduce the occurrence of spina bifida by 75%.
- Running Your Own Business - The Options
[Home-Based-Business:Network-Marketing] Many people want to run their own business, but which type: a franchise, network marketing or the traditional business format? Very few people ever got rich by working for someone else. Leaving aside pop musicians, sportsmen and similarly gifted people, the only way to acquire wealth by work is to build a business of your own. The type of business you decide upon will depend on...
- The Origin of Coats of Arms
[Home-and-Family:Crafts-Hobbies] If you go back far enough in most family histories you will find a coat of arms or family crest was awarded to an ancestor. When, where and why did coat of arms come about?
- The Personality Traits of a Sagittarius Baby
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] A Sagittarius baby is born between November 22 and December 21. Find out now what your baby will be like!
- The Personality Traits of an Aquarius Baby
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] Babies born between January 20 and February 18 are Aquarians. Find out what his or her personality traits will be.
- The Personality Traits of a Pisces Baby
[Arts-and-Entertainment:Astrology] If your baby is born between February 19 and March 20 he or she is a Pisces. Read about Piscean character traits.
- The Chinese Year of the Tiger
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you were born under the Chinese sign of the Tiger, it doesn't pay to argue with you! Tigers are usually larger than life, warm-hearted extroverts. They can't help being noticed and are often very good-looking. However, they can be quick tempered, laughing and joking one moment and angry the next, turning on anyone who annoys them.
- The Chinese Year of the Snake
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you were born under the Chinese sign of the Snake, you are a classy one! Snakes are wise and subtle, achieving through wit, cunning and stealth. Usually slow moving, they can strike with lightening speed, taking others by surprise.
- The Chinese Year of the Ox
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you were born under the Chinese sign of the Ox, you would make a great friend! Ox people are as honest as the day is long. They are instinctively trusted by others and rightly so. Straight forward and down-to-earth, the Ox says what he thinks and does what he says, disliking any form of deceit.
- The Chinese Year of the Rat
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Most people are familiar with western star signs: Aries, Taurus etc., but many do not know their Chinese year sign, nor the characteristics of that sign. People born under the Chinese sign of the Rat are lucky! Rats are intelligent and great with people, surrounding themselves with many friends. The Rat's natural charisma ensures they are the centre of attention at social gatherings.
- Potty Train Your Baby From Age 3 Weeks
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Moms traditionally start to potty train their babies between ages 2-3. A new technique sweeping the country suggests baby can start potty training from age 3 weeks!
- The Chinese Year of the Horse
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you were born under the Chinese year sign of the Horse, you're great fun! Horses are usually strong, handsome people with bags of energy, natural athletes often drawn to outdoor sporty activities. Not suited to paperwork, people born under this sign dislike dealing with detail and need plenty of exercise to keep alert.
- The Chinese Year of the Dog
[Arts-and-Entertainment] If you or your child was born under the Chinese year sign for the Dog your friends will be glad you were! Meeting people for the first time can be difficult for Dogs who tend to be cautious about trusting people. They take care to sum up other people but their instincts are usually correct.
- The Chinese Year of the Pig
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Most people are familiar with western star signs: Aries, Taurus etc., but many do not know their Chinese year sign, nor the characteristics of that sign. If you were born during the Chinese sign of the Pig, you will make a great pal. Pigs are everything you would want in a friend: kind hearted and easy going, they forgive easily and don't bear grudges.
- The Chinese Year of the Rabbit
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Most people are familiar with western star signs: Aries, Taurus etc., but many do not know their Chinese year sign, nor the characteristics of that sign. If you are born under the Chinese sign of the Rabbit, you will make a great diplomat! Rabbits are clean and neat, quiet and often softly spoken. They dislike conflict and will go to great lengths to avoid discord.
- The Chinese Year of the Dragon
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Most people are familiar with western star signs: Aries, Taurus etc., but many do not know their Chinese year sign, nor the characteristics of that sign. If the dragon is your Chinese year sign or the chinese sign of your child, you'll be glad to know that dragons are often good humoured and excellent company. They tend to see the larger picture and have a dislike of detail. Born leaders and original thinkers, Dragons can be very successful, although they have a tendency to plough on regardless and are reluctant to admit mistakes.
- The Chinese Year of the Goat
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Most people are familiar with western star signs: Aries, Taurus etc., but many do not know their Chinese year sign, nor the characteristics of that sign. Goats are gentle people, kind hearted and caring about the well-being of others. They are possibly the nicest personalities in the Chinese zodiac. If they accidentally cause others unhappiness they will be distraught.
- The Chinese Year of the Monkey
[Arts-and-Entertainment] Most people are familiar with western star signs: Aries, Taurus etc., but many do not know their Chinese year sign, nor the characteristics of that sign. People born under the Chinese sign of the Monkey are great fun to be around. Monkeys are bouncy people, always young at heart, born entertainers, loving pranks and riddles. Happiest when they have an audience, they love social gatherings that are light-hearted. Others forgive their tendency to show off because they are such fun to have around.
- The Natural Alternative to Erectile Dysfunction Drugs
[Health-and-Fitness:Mens-Issues] Viagra must be one of the most well known drugs in modern times. It has its side effects, cannot be taken by men with some medical conditions, and is no help to women. However, there is a natural alternative suitable for both sexes that scores well in clinical tests.
- The Benefits of Antioxidant Vitamins - A Personal Experience
[Health-and-Fitness:Nutrition] A few years ago I was ignorant of the benefits of vitamins, and had not heard of amino acids or antioxidants. Then they saved my life.
- Should You Fight a Fever?
[Health-and-Fitness] A high fever is a sign that the body is fighting an infection. The fever is not the body's enemy, instead it activates the body's natural defences; so think twice before trying to reduce that high temperature.
- The Benefits of Massaging a Baby
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Your baby will benefit from a regular massage - and so will you! Read why you should massage baby, how she will benefit, and how to do it.
- Tips to Help Pregnant Women Reduce Morning Sickness
[Home-and-Family:Pregnancy] Around 90% of pregnant women will be affected by 'morning sickness' - extreme nausea and vomiting. Here are some tips on how to reduce this unpleasant experience.
- Weaning a Baby Onto Solid Food
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] At what age do you start to give baby solid foods? Which foods do you try, and which do you avoid?
- The Importance of Drinking Enough Water When Dieting
[Health-and-Fitness:Weight-Loss] We've all been there: you start a new diet, lose weight for a few weeks; then the weight creeps back on. In desperation you try a different diet and go through the same cycle. It's called the yo-yo effect.
- Naming Twin Babies
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Parents of twin babies often want to choose names that go together. There are some sensible choices - but not included in our list are Mercedes and Porche, twins we met recently!
- Choosing a Name For Your Baby
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Advice on choosing a name for your new baby. Are you sure you want baby to have a unique name? And please take care to avoid disasters like Hazel Nutt and Rosie Bottom!
- Popular Baby Names in the UK in 2006
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Need help choosing a name for your baby? Check out the most popular baby names in 2006 in England, Scotland, Wales and Ireland.
- A Natural Alternative to Hormone Replacement Thereapy (HRT)
[Womens-Interests:Menopause-HRT] Hormone replacement therapy, or HRT, is usually prescribed to women entering the menopause. Research has shown that HRT can increase the risk of certain cancers, so it is your interests to learn more about Maca, the natural alternative.
- A Baby's Sleeping Pattern
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] A newborn baby will sleep for about 18 hours a day - but not when you want to! When will she sleep through the night, and is there anything you can do to help?
- The Benefits of Taking Royal Jelly
[Health-and-Fitness:Supplements] One small creature has provided gifts for mankind out of all proportion to its size. The bee may occasionally sting, but by giving us royal jelly, bee pollen, and propolis, we should be grateful to this insect.
- A Baby is Born With Certain Reflexes
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] A baby is born with certain reflexes to protect them during the first few weeks. These reflexes will disappear after a few weeks and be replaced with voluntary movement during baby's development.
- Breastfeeding a Baby
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] You are always told that breastfeeding is best - but why? Read why it is best for your baby - and you!
- Diapers - Do You Choose Disposable Or Reusable?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Diapers - ugh! A new mom has to choose whether to use disposable or reusable diapers, read the pros and cons.
- Using Baby Signing to Communicate With Your Young Child
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] She can understand so much, but your baby can't tell you what she wants. It's enough to make anyone scream out of frustration! The answer is baby signing - the way to 'talk' to your baby before she can talk!
- The Wonders of Aloe Vera
[Health-and-Fitness:Alternative] Aloe Vera has been used for its medicinal and cosmetic properties for several centuries. Today it is used in cosmetics but the powers of this remarkable plant are not fully used in health care.
- Are Unusual Baby Names a Wise Choice?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] It is becoming increasingly fashionable for parents to choose an unusual or 'unique' name for their new baby. Is this a good idea? Experts say no.
- Choosing Names For Twins
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] There are many reasons for treating your twins as individuals rather than a pair. But if you must choose names that go together here are a few suggestions.
- Baby Illnesss - Chickenpox
[Health-and-Fitness] Chickenpox is highly contagious and most young children will catch it sooner or later. The blisters itch like mad and we have a treatment that will help.
- Popular Baby Names in 2007
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Which names were the most popular in 2007? This article reveals the top names and those rising up the popularity table.
- Popular Baby Names in the UK in 2005
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] What baby names are popular in the UK? The top boy's name has been the most popular in each of the last 11 years! A change is predicted for next year.
- Managing A Holiday Rental Property
[Real-Estate:Property-Management] You have heard that it is possible to fund the purchase of a holiday apartment or villa out of the income you receive from rentals, but is this too good to be true? Not necessarily, but there is a right way and a wrong way to run such a business.
- An Interview With An Avon Representative
[Home-Based-Business:Network-Marketing] An interview with a successful Avon cosmetics representative who has built his own successful business. You could do the same!
- Reduce The Cost Of Heating Your Home With Solar Power
[Home-Improvement:Heating-and-Air-Conditioning] The cost of heating your home has jumped this year. Reduce those bills by using solar power - sunshine is free!
- Start A Business Making Your Own Personalized Porcelain
[Home-Based-Business] For the last 10 years I have been making a good living making and selling greeting cards made of porcelain. It is not difficult, and the strat-up costs are not too high. If you are looking to build your own business, here's how!
- Double Your Earnings From MLM
[Home-Based-Business:Network-Marketing] If your network marketing company sells through brochures (e.g. Avon cosmetics), here's how to double your income! It's so simple, yet nobody in our area who distributes brochures has thought of it.
- The Ups and Downs of Being an Avon Representative
[Home-Based-Business:Network-Marketing] Many moms want to work from home while their kids are young. Being an Avon rep is one option: what's life like as an Avon Lady?
- The Character Traits of a Scorpio Baby
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Babies born between October, 23 and November, 21 are Scorpios. Read about their characters.
- The Character Traits of the Typical Libran Baby
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] If you're expecting a baby and the birth date is between September 23 and October 22, he or she will be a Libra. What will your baby be like? We give you the character traits of the typical Libran child.
- The Personality of a Virgo Child
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] If your baby is due to be born between August 23 and September 22, find out what he or she will be like as a child.
- The Personality Traits of a Leo Baby
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] If your baby is due between July 23 and August 22 he will be a Leo. What are the presonality traits of a Leo baby? Read on..
- Stem Cells Taken From A Baby's Cord
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] More and more parents are storing stem cells from their baby's cord blood in case it is needed by the baby later in life.
- The Personality Traits Of A Taurus Baby
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] If you are due to have a baby who will be born under the sign of Taurus, what will he or she be like?
- Babies Born During The Sign Of Gemini
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] If you have a baby due between May 21 and June 20, he or she will be a Gemini. An article about babies born under that sign.
- The Personality Traits of A Baby Born During The Sign Of Cancer
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Expecting a baby during the star sign of Cancer? Here's what he or she may be like!
- The Personality Traits Of An Aries Baby
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Millions of women read their horoscopes daily and believe in star signs. This article looks at the personality traits of a baby born under the sign of Aries.
- Preeclampsia
[Health-and-Fitness:Womens-Issues] Also called toxemia, preeclampsia is a condition that may affect pregnant women. This article discusses symtoms and treatment.
- Where Will You Give Birth To Your Baby?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] If the pregnancy has not been complicated, you have a choice where you give birth to your baby - it doesn't have to be in hospital.
- Twins - Double The Trouble Or Double The Pleasure? Both!
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Twin babies, how do they happen, the best way to feed them, and how to bring them up as individuals.
- Babies Suffering For Colic
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Many babies suffer from colic - and you'll suffer too! What can you do to reduce the crying and how long will it last?
- Should The Dad-To-Be Attend The Birth?
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] The Dad-to-be attending the birth has become the norm. But recent research suggest this might not be best for either him or the mom.
- Does The Size Of Your Baby Matter?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Some babies are born small, some large - does your baby's size matter?
- The Chinese Year Of The Rooster
[Home-and-Family] The Chinese Year of the Rooster starts on February 9 and lasts until January 28 2006. Read about the character traits of people born under this Chinese year sign, and also the years of the Monkey (January 22, 2004 - February 8, 2005) and the Goat (February 1, 2003 - January 21, 2004).
- Wedding Anniversary Symbols
[Relationships:Anniversaries] Most people know that couples celebrate a Golden Wedding Anniversary after 50 years of marriage. But what is the anniversary for 5 years or 35?
- Baptisms And Alternative Ways To Hold A Naming Ceremony
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Most parents have a Christening or Baptism ceremony when naming their baby, but increasingly new parents are choosing alternative non-religious ways to name their child.
- Registering a Birth in Scotland
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] When should you register a baby's birth in Scotland? Who can do it?
- Paediatric Osteopathy
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] This alternative therapy is increasingly popular as a way of treating a whole range of baby problems.
- The Symtoms Of Meningitis And Septicaemia
[Home-and-Family:Parenting] Although quite rare, bacterial meningitis and septicaemia in children under 5 is a killer. Early treatment is vital, so it is important to know the symptoms.
- Babies Born With A Cleft Palate Or Lip
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Many babies are born with a cleft palate or cleft lip. What are the causes and treatment?
- Baby Birthmarks
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Many babies are born with a birthmark. Some of these will disappear of their own accord, some will require treatment.
- Should Your Baby Sleep In Your Bed?
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Should your baby sleep in her own cot or in bed with you? There are advantages and disadvantages - but there are certainly situations when you should not have baby in your bed.
- Baby Jaundice
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Many babies contract jaundice within a day or two of birth. What are the causes and treatment?
- The Best Way To Give Medicine To A Baby
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] You have a spoon full of medicine for baby in one hand, and you're holding baby in the other. So how do you get the spoon in her mouth?!
- Strange Facts About Babies And Parenting
[Home-and-Family:Babies-Toddler] Some strange and amusing facts about babies and parenthood: men are quicker than women at changing baby; will your baby be left or right-handed?; experts say that one in five toddlers can open a child-resistant bottle top; and more.
- How To Register A Birth In England & Wales
[Home-and-Family] Who can register a baby's birth in England & Wales? How do you do it and where do you go? The answers are here.
- The Origins Of Mother's Day
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Each year there's a special day when we celebrate our Mothers. But what are the origins of Mother's Day. Is it something invented by the greeting card companies? No, the origins go back many hundreds of years.
- The History And Origin Of Valentine's Day
[Home-and-Family:Holidays] Who was St Valentine? Who sent the oldest Valentine card still in existence? Answers to these questions, and a history of the origin of Valentine's Day.
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