Lifestyles

• Pilling a Cat

  Pilling a cat can be a nightmarish experience. Cats don’t want something pushed down their throats, and they’ll fight with all their might to prevent it. In fact, it’s amazing how powerful their small bodies can be. Here are some ways to make the pilling process easier and less stressful for both you and your cat.

• Traveling With Teens

  Little kids rarely have preconceived expectations about travel—they’re just so delighted to be going someplace new—so it’s hard to disappoint them. But teenagers are a lot more particular about what they think is fun. And you can pretty well count on there being some differences between your definition and theirs.

• Tried and True Tips for Traveling with Kids

  Get the kids involved. Who says they can’t help to pick out a place and magically become a part of the “adventure?” Show them a few choices written out on piece of paper and let them look at the areas with you on the Internet. Print out information sheets on the ones they are excited about. Don’t show or print out any place that you are not really considering.

• Romance Your Friends

  I love the nuance and awareness of the word romance. It implies a different purpose, motive, and mind-set for my thoughts and actions. In some ways, the notion of romance sets me free and offers more possibilities for expression, honesty, and support. Applying all of that to my platonic friendships has added immeasurable depth to my soul and has skyrocketed my confidence as I take on the world.

• Recycle Cell Phones

  What many don’t realize is that in many cases, the materials used to construct cell phones are toxic. Toxic elements found in many of today’s cell phones can include arsenic, in semi-conductors and lead in the solder material. While the materials in a single phone are minimal consider the number of discarded cell phones in the relatively short time the technology has been available. The placement of these devices in landfills will cause long lasting damage and harm to the environment.

• Reward Nice People

  It’s amazing that some people will have a bad experience with a rude waiter and instantly complain or write a letter. For the tiniest infraction of rudeness or meanness, they’ll loudly announce their displeasure. Yet all of us experience niceness and meet nice people every single day, and do nothing to reward it when it happens.

• Wedding Invitation Tips and Advice

  You’re well into planning your wedding and have finally decided on the design of your wedding invitation. The wording has been chosen and the guest list is well on its way to completion. Here are some additional wedding invitation tips and advice that you should also be aware of.

• Great Family Camping Trips

  A wonderful way to invest in your families’ treasure trove of memories is by spending time in the great outdoors. Camping trips can be an excellent tradition that your family will look forward to and in time, look back upon with fond memories.