What most single mothers would tell you is that they are indeed not the dregs of society that most, including the media, may make them out to be, but they are simply women doing the best they can with what they have. They wish to be respected and understood, but are misinterpreted or looked down upon. So in order to bridge the gap of understanding, here’s a list of the things you may not know about single moms....

Balance Your Body’s pH According to the Ayurveda philosophy, we should always start our day by aligning our body with nature’s rhythms. This includes restoring the pH balance in our bodies which often becomes acidic due to the stresses of modern life: junk food, pollution, lack of exercise and other toxins. It is important to keep the body slightly alkaline to prevent illnesses and chronic diseases like as cancer. Although lemons are indeed acidic, the nutrient content found in lemons is alkaline-forming....

It’s one of the most common reasons for arguments and divorce in marriages. It can keep us from achieving our dreams, or it can enable us. It can cultivate the worst in people, and it can cultivate the best. Money is one the most fundamental, crude, material parts of our existence, yet we look at it like some kind of metaphysical, unknowable force. If this describes your relationship with money, it might be time to dedicate some time to improving your knowledge of your finances and set about improving them....

1. Wicklow National Park from P.S. I Love You Why not start out our list with a romantic outdoor location? Wicklow National Park played host to the scene from P.S. I Love You where Gerry and Holly first met. It’s a touching and beautiful movie, and this particular scene took place in an equally beautiful place in the world. It’s in Ireland, so you might have to prepare for a long flight to get there!...

1. Use the tabs When you search you have the option of narrowing your search based on the type of thing you searched for. The tabs typically show Web, Images, News, Videos, Maps, Shopping, and More. If you’re looking for a new pair of pants you should try clicking the Shopping tab. If it’s a video you’re searching for, try the Video tab. Under More, you can find some more specialized things like Flights and Apps....

1. They use ridiculous adjectives 2. They don’t use dollar signs 3. They use number trickery Practically everyone knows this one. Restaurants will turn a $10 meal into a $9.99 meal because it makes the same thing seem like a better bargain. Some still will use the $9.95 model to make it even more so. Some restaurant chains (including a very clever Chinese restaurant near where I live) will even use things like $9....

These 17 thought-provoking quotes from Pope Francis will surely show who he is, as a man, servant, and leader. Featured photo credit: Pope Francis via flickr.com

I’ve worked at camps for years in all capacities and even now as an adult working at one I’ve learned a few things over the years that are unique to summer camp staff: 1. At Summer Camp You Learn To Function Off Very Little Sleep …And this is after spending an entire day running around like a crazy person in the punishing heat. You may try for a good night’s sleep but if you have a sick camper up at 4am guess what?...

Here are 20 easy and delicious ways to prepare meals using avocados: Breakfast The Egg-o-cado Halve an avocado and remove the pit. Pour a raw egg into the indent left by the pit and bake until the egg is cooked through. Serve with salsa. Avocado on Toast Replace the butter or cream cheese that you would normally slather on your morning toast with avocado and sprinkle with sea salt. Avocado Pancakes Take your favorite pancake recipe (and, no, we are not talking about the just add water mixes) and replace all but a tablespoon or two of the oil or butter with avocado puree, simultaneously reducing saturated fat and adding some vitamins....

1. Project Gutenberg Many books found here are classics. Books are available for the iPad and iPhone. 2. MobileRead Books in various genres may be found here. There is no fee to join, and members receive ad-free access. 3. ePubBooks A great source for classic books, and great for students with required reading lists. 4. Feedbooks Thousand of books in hundreds of different genres. 6. Barnes and Noble This is also a fantastic source from authors and publishers promoting books....

Activities to try with friends: 1. Coffee Cup Corral Create a challenging miniature golf course around your house using a coffee cup as your hole. You can also play this outside in an urban environments, too, but that’s only recommended for advanced players. (Added challenge : set stroke limits per hole). 2. Pinecone Feed Off Make pinecone bird feeders using nutella, peanut butter, marshmallow paste, or any other ebidle substitute you’d like....

1. Guillaume Musso – “Girl on Paper“ How would you react if one of your fiction characters turned up in your house one evening? Tom Boyd – a multi-million-dollar selling author, alcoholic and absolute wreck thought he had gone absolutely insane when his young, beautiful heroine, Billie, stood in his living room, demanding that he write another novel, so she could return back to her fictional world. No matter how crazy her story sounds, Tom eventually believes in the girl’s story and here, the real adventures begin....

I want you to know that you are loved more deeply than you could ever possibly imagine. You are awesome and incredible beyond measure. As you grow and learn, I will learn too – all about you, and all about being your parent. I definitely won’t be perfect, but I promise to always love you with my entire heart throughout life’s journey, and to do my best to nurture, guide, support, and encourage you....

1. Sunbeams Are Magic Don’t even think about ruining the magic! 2. The Joy of Kittens No one appreciates the heart-warming joy that comes from playing with kittens quite like cat people. Whether it’s their pint-sized ferocity or surprisingly razor-sharp claws, cat owners know that cute power is strongest in a pile of kittens. 3. The Look of Pure Patience Any cat owner with more than one pet knows that cats are the most patient animals on the planet....

Whatever your needs are, there’s an online tool for everyone in this list of simple or single-purpose sites from around the web. Here’s to simple solutions! 1. Dictation.io — in-browser dictation tool 2. E.ggtimer.com — a timer website that includes preset timers (ex: “Pomodoro” timer) 3. Ge.tt — quickly send files & and allow the recipient to preview them 4. whichdateworks.com — easily find out which day works best for everyone to meet...

20 Thoughts That Will Lead You To Great Success title: “21 Suggestions For Success” ShowToc: true date: “2023-01-25” author: “Carolyn Shaffer” This attractive infographic version makes his suggestions for success easy to access -just print it out and hang it by your desk so you can always remember Mr. Brown’s advice whenever you need a little motivation. While we love all of the suggestions on the list, a few of our favorite suggestions for success include:...

Thankfully, the freelancing community on the internet is quite giving when it comes to information on being a successful freelancer. From these three articles you can read some habits from freelancers who have it working. 10 Essential Habits for Freelance Workers – [FreelanceSwitch] The 7 Highly Effective Habits of Successful Freelancers – [DesignersMind] The Five Habits of Successful Freelancers – [WritersResourceCenter] If you happen to freelance full-time, please share your own wisdom....

1. JOY A little girl experiences rain for the first time. Her curiosity and joy at discovering rain is priceless and adorable. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PCRqNsRflHM 2. FRIENDSHIP Two kids teach all of us a lesson in friendship. 3. KINDNESS Give a little love. This video is all about giving and sharing and is wonderful. 4. HEROISM The unsung hero. Its a beautiful short movie which makes you believe in the goodness and the fact that there are people who want to make the world a better place to live....

Introverts love to travel as much as extroverts. We just prefer different destinations. Extroverts may perceive them as unconventional but introverts find that such places are interesting and stimulating. Extroverts may choose to travel to cities like Paris or Tokyo. Introverts might actually be interested in some of the same cities but they will opt for activities that cater to their introversion. So, here are 23 unconventional places that introverts would love to travel at some point of their lives....

1. Old things must go! 2. Big event coming? Shop with a plan 3. Extend the life of your cashmere 4. Stretch new shoes painlessly 5. Dress it up in a couple of seconds – bow tie, clip on earrings on flats 6. Be smart when you buy a jacket 7. The rules of showing skin 8. Treat yourself like a queen 9. Make clothes work for you 10. Having trouble with jeans?...