Monday, 2 April 2012

Getting in the Swim


Getting in the Swim
When Is the Right Time to Start Swimming Lessons? Now!
Ninety-four percent of children in households responding to a 2009 American Red Cross survey will be swimming during the summer, making swimming the most popular summertime activity among those questioned. As parents prepare for water fun, it's a great time to evaluate your family's level of comfort and confidence in and around the water and to take advantage of opportunities for you and your children to learn water safety and swimming skills. Not only can swimming lessons teach lifesaving skills -- drowning is the No. 2 cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 19 in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics -- but they also can provide opportunities for infant/parent bonding, an enjoyable physical activity and socialization with peers. While water safety and aquatics education professionals say children can start lessons as early as 6 months old, they also say it's never too late to learn... Read More

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Just because your smart phone has a great camera doesn't mean you can expect every last picture to come out perfect. Learn how to take better smart phone photos with help from an expert in this free video clip... Read More


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Saturday, 31 March 2012

Getting in the Swim


Getting in the Swim
When Is the Right Time to Start Swimming Lessons? Now!
Ninety-four percent of children in households responding to a 2009 American Red Cross survey will be swimming during the summer, making swimming the most popular summertime activity among those questioned. As parents prepare for water fun, it's a great time to evaluate your family's level of comfort and confidence in and around the water and to take advantage of opportunities for you and your children to learn water safety and swimming skills. Not only can swimming lessons teach lifesaving skills -- drowning is the No. 2 cause of accidental death for children ages 1 to 19 in the United States, according to the American Academy of Pediatrics -- but they also can provide opportunities for infant/parent bonding, an enjoyable physical activity and socialization with peers. While water safety and aquatics education professionals say children can start lessons as early as 6 months old, they also say it's never too late to learn... Read More

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Friday, 30 March 2012

Nautical/ Beach Decorating Ideas


Nautical/ Beach Decorating Ideas

Invite the calming, breezy images of the ocean into your home with nautical and beach-themed decor. Nautical decor styles are fitting for every room of the house. Incorporate the beach theme into your home through the creative use of color, furniture and accessories. Even if you are miles from the beach, a nautical theme in your home creates a sense of relaxation through images of endless shorelines and bobbing sailboats... Read More

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Thursday, 29 March 2012

10 Super Beauty Foods


10 Super Beauty Foods

Antioxidants and anti-inflammatories really are the fountain of youth, says dermatologist Nicholas Perricone, author of "The Perricone Prescription" and "The Wrinkle Cure." You need antioxidants to keep that skin of yours looking beautiful. Anti-inflammatories do just what the name implies: They fight inflammation, inside and out, and also help to keep wrinkles at bay for another day, Perricone says... Read More

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