"We have had enough. We call upon our global sisterhood to take action. We will not be quiet until REAL Peace is upon us." ----Neema Namadamu, DRC On November 20th M23 rebels seized Goma, a major city in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, reigniting a war that has ravaged the region for 16 years. World Pulse Correspondent Neema Namadamu and our community of 200 Congolese women who call themselves the Mama Shujaa ('Hero Women' in Swahili) are calling on you and women leaders at the White … [Read more...]
Christmas Carols, Top 10 kids should learn, LYRICS
November 29, 2012 by
Christmas carols are a cornerstone of the holiday season, and hearing your favorite jingle can instantly fill you with holiday cheer. Everyone has their own personal favorite, and your kids will likely find themselves smitten with their own favorite songs. Whether you’re just starting to teach your kids different carols or trying to put together a medley so that you can go caroling around the neighborhood this year, there is no shortage of songs to choose from. Here is a list of the top 10 … [Read more...]
Lorre White reports – Baccarat opens in NYC Hotel
November 26, 2012 by
French luxury glassmaker, Baccarat announced the opening of a new flagship store in New York, on Madison Avenue, Spring 2013. The new Baccarat store in New York will be the second largest in the world, covering over 250 sqm on 2 floors. Starwood Capital which owns 60% of Baccarat, signed earlier this year a partnership with Tribeca Associates to develop a Baccarat Hotel & Residences, on 5th Avenue in New York, projected to open late 2014. In 2011, Baccarat registered a net loss of 2,3 … [Read more...]
Celebrate Being Alive – WOMEN in RECOVERY
November 24, 2012 by
Give It a Try Oh yeah, science has defined and described life — no disputing that. It’s that time that occurs between birth and death that we fill up with breathing, eating, sometimes sleeping, preserving the species, and whatever thoughtful and mindless else we might devise. To get beyond the state of being to having meaning is an art and a craft. The trick is finding the space between the literal and the figurative. If you want to give it a try . . . How to Be Alive In some … [Read more...]
LOVE, 10 of the things that most moms hold on to
November 23, 2012 by
Even the most dedicated de-clutterers have a box or a container stashed somewhere that’s housing mementos and keepsakes from their children’s early years that they aren’t yet ready to part with. While some may keep more than others, there are a few items that are universally kept instead of discarded. Here are 10 of the things that most moms hold on to as their children get older. Artwork – It’s hard to throw away those masterpieces created by earnest little hands; some moms hold on to … [Read more...]
Thanksgiving, putting back the ‘Thanks’ into this Holiday
November 21, 2012 by
In the United States, fall marks a trifecta of holidays that snowball, picking up speed as they carry us,—often chaotically—from October through the New Year. The party starts with the distinctly non-religious (some would say pagan) celebration of Halloween; progresses to the spiritually inclusive embracing of gratitude that is Thanksgiving; and culminates in various religious observances ranging from Christmas to Hanukkah to Kwanza. Sadly, long before we reach Thanksgiving Day, we are already … [Read more...]
Parenting, 10 Reasons Grounding Your Child is Not Working
November 21, 2012 by
Grounding is a method of behavioral modification that’s been around for generations, and enforces the idea of suspending privileges and freedom as a result of breaking the rules. Though the longevity of the method seems to suggest that it’s effective, many parents are finding that not to be the case. If your child isn’t responding well to being grounded, here are 10 possible reasons that this method of discipline isn’t working. It Creates the Need to Be Sneaky – Grounding a stubborn kid … [Read more...]
Starting Over inside the Now – WOMEN in RECOVERY
November 21, 2012 by
Three ways to change your life for the better. Doing a daily self talk can change your life for the better. Writing a daily journal can change your life for the better. Living in the now can change your life for the better. There is a lot of advice out there about how to improve yourself, your life and your lot, but in the glut of self help advice what exactly do you need to do to change your life for the better? Even if we are reasonably happy we normally have something worrying … [Read more...]
MOM, 10 Signs your child needs deodorant !
November 19, 2012 by
The milestones in a child’s life can come upon us unexpectedly, even when we anticipate them. One of these events that creeps up on parents is the dawn of pubescence. When our children’s bodies begin to change, we may not really notice until something catches us blatantly off guard. Body odor, for example, can be missed for a while before it becomes obvious that the kid is in need of help. For those parents who might be concerned about not catching it from the outset, here are a few tell-tale … [Read more...]
