Father’s Day begins like Mother’s Day, although there are conflicting stories as to who actually created Father’s Day. The first known Father’s Day celebration took place in West Virginia in July 1908 and was organized by Grace Clayton. While mourning the loss of her father, a terrible mining disaster occurred, killing 361 men, 250 of…
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2010, a great year to be generous: avoid the increase in the gift tax
It is commonly said that there are only two certain things in life: death and taxes. 2011 seems to be the exception. We are nearing the end of 2010 and we still don’t know how dividends and capital gains will be taxed or what the wealth tax rate will be in 2011. This makes it…
Stress and her sister Eustress
Is there good stress? Do you experience more chronic (long-term) stress than your parents? How does modern stress affect your life? Is stress like the weather, gibberish and no corrective action? Chronic stress isn’t getting mad about the bike in the driveway, includes insomnia due to anxieties about your career, money in general, and specifically…
spending is equal to investing
Have you ever heard the saying “time is money”? It feels like I’ve personally heard it a thousand times from a thousand different people. Although that phrase is overused and sometimes annoying, it doesn’t mean it isn’t true. Another common phrase is “money makes the world go round”. Of course money is not the physical…
How to make herbal teas – and questions and answers
An infusion is a large amount of herb brewed over a long time. Typically, one ounce by weight (about one cup by volume) of dried herb is placed in a quart jar, which is then filled to the top with boiling water, covered tightly, and allowed to stand for 4 at 10 hours. After straining,…
the pet conspiracy
This point is indisputable: humanity is in love with domestic animals. The strongest evidence for this claim can be found in most of our own homes. From hamsters to Great Danes, we love the animals we call our pets. And as pet owners, we’re often guilty of taking that “love” to extreme degrees. We humanize…
How to Use Ninja Blender (2018 Update)
Blend with the Ninja Blender 1. Follow the assembly instructions. If you have not already done so, you must assemble your mixer before using it. See the instructions that came with the package for instructions for that specific area unit for your Ninja model. Typically you’ll need to put the jar on the bottom and…
aronia berries; How can they be consumed?
Introduction Aronia plants are native to America that have many health benefits that are causing a lot of interest. This article looks at how they can be consumed. One of the answers is to make juice. After Europeans and Russians discovered the health benefits of eating the berries, their juice probably became the world’s best-selling…
Healthy recipes for children
Being a responsible mother, I always try to give my son a very nutritious diet. A well balanced diet is very necessary for your growing children. But we all know that it’s really hard to get your child to eat healthy foods when there are so many “other” options available to them. Healthy recipes for…
Effect of the economic collapse on the 2009 Christmas season
Imagine celebrating the Christmas season with no new clothes, new shoes, staying home and not being able to visit vacation spots and seeing Christmas lights on the houses across the street and at home it seems like nothing is happening. This Christmas is certainly going to be low-key for many people, not thanks to the…