Most children living in poverty start their educational experience already behind their peers. The first five years of a child’s life are a crucial time in their cognitive development. The more a parent reads to their child, the more their…
What exactly does fair trade mean? Fair trade is way of doing business where communities and artisans are paid equitably. Unfortunately, the a large percentage of consumer products and foods we purchase are produced through slave and unfair labor. Coffee,sugar…
Jeanette Walls once wrote, “a girl needs a heart, a backbone and a brain.” I couldn’t help, but agree. People respect confidence and your word. It isn’t always easy to be honest, especially concerning matters of the heart. I am…
I absolutely love sending and receiving mail. There is something special about reading a letter written from a friend, family member or lover. I personally enjoy sending cards in the mail to my friends and family across North America. I…
When I think about love, I think about how one can choose to raise a dog. You can teach a dog through fear to listen, obey and to protect. Or you can choose to treat a dog with love; you…
You truly are the company you keep. I am particular about who I allow into my world, and I am cautious when it comes to who I spend my time with. Friends who gossip and complain lower my energy; thus,…
Relaxation is essential to maintain good health. Humans have never worked so hard, we spend most of our days in toil: running errands, answering emails, driving, shopping and the list goes on. Sometimes, it is nice to unplug all forms…
No one is going to respect you, if you do not respect yourself. You can tell a lot about a person based on their posture and eye contact. When meeting someone new I like to look them in the eyes…
In order to maintain good health, it is vital to eat fresh fruits, vegetables, whole grains and lean protein on a daily basis. What you eat has the most profound effect upon your health. Shopping for fresh foods will not…
In my opinion, there is nothing more attractive than the heart of a compassionate man. There has been a cultural code of conduct set in place for too long that men are expected to be unemotional and “strong” in order…