August 14, 2005
Are you looking for a good book to read this summer? Are you looking for a good book for your young ones to read this summer? I can remember some great times curling up with a good book in the shade of a tree, in a hammock and some ice-cold lemonade. It was a good way to spend a hot summer afterno... continue reading...
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Social Science August 12, 2005
Okay, so you have given into the pressure of the moment, and purchased that lasted DVD release at Costco or Best Buy. You take it home, watch it once or twice, and then what? Put it on the shelf and never watch it again? Maybe bring it out when friends come over? Let's be honest, most of the DVDs th... continue reading...
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upc codes August 11, 2005
I don't know what the weather is like where you are, but where I am writing this, it is the warmest it has been for the entire year. Just a few short weeks ago, there was a nation-wide heat wave that had high temp records falling all over the place. With these hot thoughts on our mind... continue reading...
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Technology August 8, 2005
Today's Family First Site takes a look at a site that is dedicated to one of the unsung heroes of everyday life in our country. It is both a serious and hilarious look at something that we have all come to take for granted, but wonder how we ever would have lived without it. I am talking a... continue reading...
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Social Science August 7, 2005
Television and the media have a major impact on the lives of children these days. Knowing what to watch, when to watch, and who to watch it with. But not only is television a concern, so it the radio, CD's, and magazines. What is one to do? Try looking at a site that has "Sunday morning values and... continue reading...
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Social Science August 6, 2005
If you believe in the old saying "Beauty is in the eye of the beholder", then the destination of today's Family First Site is one that you will enjoy. But then one man's art is another man's treasure. This site shows a wide range of quality artwork in many different mediums. The results are qui... continue reading...
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Shopping July 31, 2005
A relaxing way to spend a summer afternoon (or any afternoon, for that matter) is to visit a museum. There you can loose yourself in the beauty of artwork or sculpture, paintings or writings. But finding the time to do that can often be hard to do. Until today anyway. The Family First Site... continue reading...
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Travel July 30, 2005
Are you ready for a good ghost story? You should have one or two prepared for campouts this summer, when a good story around the camp fire is a must.Today's Family First Site aims to help finding that story for you, while learning about American culture.
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Travel July 29, 2005
Summer nights, camping under the stars, what a way to look forward to spending a vacation. But while looking at those stars, have you ever wondered about them? Especially the ones closest to the Earth. I mean the other planets that go around the sun with us, as well as t... continue reading...
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summer nights July 28, 2005
Have you ever wanted to take a vacation, just you and your spouse? I have been married for over 25 years, and I can tell you that those times are special, but with childern, they are few and far between. I love my kids, but there are times that it would be nice to go to a far off place, and... continue reading...