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Memory Boxes: A Way to Preserve Your Kid’s Childhood

There is a fireproof safe that sits in the closet of my wife and my bedroom. It’s an expensive safe; 10 years ago, I spent almost three grand on it. It is, aside from my children themselves, by far the most important object in our home. And the kids have no idea what it contains.

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An Herbal History Lesson

Herbs have been used throughout the centuries for a variety of purposes, including medicinal, religious and for household sanitation. Here is a list of some of the more interesting uses and traditions.

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Fire Danger: How to Prevent and Control All Sorts of Fire

How much do you know about fire?

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Celebrating New Year’s Eve with Your Mate

Make plans to enjoy New Year’s Eve with your mate and enjoy the time together, as you set the tone and look forward to a great year in 2009.

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The Tree

Looking ahead to picking out the perfect tree and remembering a similar tradition with my Dad.

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Creating New Family Holiday Traditions

Each partner in a marriage has their own family traditions, and many manage to combine them well, but along the way you can develop your own traditions with your children.

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A Family Tradition to Remember: Mealtime

There has to be something that you can pass on to your children’s children. What better thing than a family tradition.

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More Than Just Desserts

Some families are held together by tradition. Mine is glued together with honey and confectioner’s sugar!

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Keeping Family Traditions Alive

Family traditions are more than silly diversions. They are the glue that holds families together, and they need to be nurtured to keep the family healthy.