School is ending and it is time for teacher appreciation.  Our nation's teachers work very hard educating the future of America.  As the school year comes to a close (for most of us), it is a great time to show them that we recognize and value their hard work.  Below are some gift ideas for your child's favorite teacher(s).

From personal experience (being married to a teacher), I can tell you…

The mind of Temple Grandin is fascinating because it works very differently from most of ours.  She is a visual thinker, thinking in pictures.  Recently there was an HBO movie about her life, starring Claire Danes, that won many awards.  The movie beautifully illustrates how her mind works.  

Why does this matter? What can we learn from Temple…

Allergy season has arrived. The best place to start preventing allergies is at home. Here are some tips for decreasing allergens (such as dust-mites and mold) in your home.  The effectiveness of these steps will vary due to what type of allergy you or your family members have.

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Need Gift Ideas for Mom on Mothers Day 2011?  This is the day to step back and fully appreciate your Mother and all she has done for you.  Appreciate her with a gift that will make her feel loved. A good way to do this is to consider what is her Love Language.  Author Gary Chapman has detailed the 5 Love Languages in several books and on his website.  

Rather than getting the usual flowers and…