By 2020, the number of people 65 and older living in the United States is expected to increase to 55 million. And by 2050, that number could be as high as 88.5 million, according to 2010 U.S. Census figures. Meanwhile, a recent survey by the American Association of Retired Persons confirms that most of those […]
Ideas for Giving a Baby Shower
Baby Shower Ideas Who should host a baby shower? Anyone but the expectant mother (and father). A baby shower can be thrown by friends, relatives and/or coworkers. To keep parties small and intimate, coordinate with the mother-to-be’s friends and family and have each group throw her a separate shower. How far in advance should you […]
Obtaining the perfect Irish-themed gift
There are many occasions when you may be lucky enough to receive, or indeed are feeling generous enough to send a well-considered gift to a loved one or friend near or far. One of the many great joys presented by the internet is that geographic boundaries are no longer of major barrier to long-distance gifting; […]
Using the Internet to Improve My Life
What a wonderful tool the internet is for developing and maintaining a closer connection to my family and friends. Growing up, my friends were the kids in the neighborhood, the kids in Sunday School, and classmates, as well as cousins I was lucky enough to have and live near. That very small network greatly expanded […]
Reports: Teen girls made pact to get pregnant
GLOUCESTER, Massachusetts – A pact made by a group of teens to get pregnant and raise their babies together is at least partly behind a sudden spike in pregnancies at Gloucester High School, school officials said. Principal Joseph Sullivan told Time magazine in a story published Wednesday that the girls confessed to making the pact […]
Just Say No: Healthy Eating and Peer Pressure
If you are on a diet or simply enjoying a healthy lifestyle, than you probably know that peer pressure to eat foods that are not good for you is a major part of your life. If you are worried about the food that goes into your mouth, don’t worry—there are ways to overcome peer pressure. […]