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The Dryer Ate Your Underwear!
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Q: My mom is in the early stages of dementia and she is also incontinent we have tried to get her to stop wearing her underpants and have her start wearing pull-up diapers, she throws the Depends out the door and puts her underpants on. Of coarse we have a lot of laundry! How should I handle this?
A: This one should be fairly easy to solve. You have a few options actually! And .....
Author: Renee Reeves
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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Fire Safety Tips
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Did you know that fire is the third leading cause of accidental deaths in the United States, yet most people ignore it. More than 150 workplace fires occur every day. So many of theses untimely deaths could have been prevented if they only had a plan.
The number one tip any family can have is, make sure all family members know what to do in the event of a fire. In a fire, timi .....
Author: Frank G
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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Bunk Beds for Kids
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Bunks beds have been a very popular piece of furniture for many years. It is quite versatile and can save a lot of room esp. in small cramp bedrooms. A bunk bed is a type of bed in which one bed is stacked on top of another. They are typically used as furnishings in children's rooms, allowing two children to sleep in the same room while maximizing available floor space. The .....
Author: Frank G
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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Hiring A Babysitter
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Hiring a babysitter can be one of the most important choices you have to make for your children! There are a couple of steps that should be followed before hiring a babysitter. You first and most importantly never hire a babysitter because they seem nice! Some of the nicest people turn out to be Serial Killers, or abusers of some kind, so don't ever give a potential Babysit .....
Author: Frank G
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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Internet Safety Tips For Teens
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With more and more people getting online everyday by the thousands, safety precautions become all so important. Especially for teens, as the internet use has become so prevalent with them. Teens love to use them to talk to their friends and chat and make new ones.
This is where the dangers lie, as child predators routinely hunt for new victims online. Children and even for tha .....
Author: Frank G
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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The Basics of Caring For Your Puppy
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Potty Training Your Puppy:
Make sure you feed your dog at regular times every day as this makes bathroom breaks regular as well. Feed your puppy 2-3 times a day.
As soon as he is finished eating, take him to a grassy "potty area". Speak the words "go potty" or "go in the grass" before and while he is eliminating. Be sure to praise him when he is done.
What you are doing i .....
Author: Amy Howells
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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Can You Handle a Pet Boxer Dog?
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The answer is "no" if you are the type who mostly leave your dog on a chain. Boxers require much of your love, attention and companionship although they are easy to take care of.
One Boxer-lover even said to never get one as pet if you work full time!
Another point to consider is that the costs for food, training, grooming, medical care, toys and other supplies do add up.
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Author: Amy Howells
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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Keeping Your Dog Healthy
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Feed him a balanced diet.
Additional tips from owners include:
Give an occasional yogurt treat
Ask your vet about giving Boxers calcium tablets as they could have some problems later on in life!
Keep him comfortable so his immune system can remain strong.
Boxers are shorthaired and sensitive to extreme elements of the weather and thus must be kept a housedog. His sh .....
Author: Amy Howells
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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How To Choose Your Boxer Dog
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An easier and more pleasant journey with your chosen Boxer starts with checking out the parent dogs for unbecoming traits like aggression, hyperactive and extreme shyness.
This is easier to do when you get your Boxer from a reputable breeder or from a pet shop that get their animals only from known breeders.
Exercise prudence if you are getting your Boxer puppy from pet sto .....
Author: Amy Howells
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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Want A Great Family Dog?
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A breed of dog called a Boxer is very family-oriented and they always love to be around people. Treat them as family members. Never underestimate their need for human companionship, which is the most notable trait of this breed.
The Boxer is happiest when it is with people. Its whole pelvis moves when a Boxer wags its tail in delight and exhilaration. It can adapt to any envi .....
Author: Amy Howells
Date Posted: Aug 22, 2005
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