Ancestry Searches

July 13th, 2008 1 Comment   Posted in Family

Everyone likes to know where they come from and the interest in family history has never been higher. The Internet has made it easier and quicker to conduct ancestry searches and there are numerous databases and information on how to go about it. Basic facts emerge about our descendents, such as birthplace, birth dates and occupation. Details on dates and places of marriage, divorce or death will also be revealed. Ancestry searches are like jigsaw puzzles, a fascinating detective story that may take the searcher down some blind alleys. Children born out of wedlock can make the hunt for a Click to Read More

Bounty Paper Towels

December 27th, 2007 No Comments   Posted in Family

It seems that if you’re an adult in the house, you automatically assume the title of “cleaner-upper.” I don’t mind tidying and I’m one who will try any and all new cleaning products that come along. That might be a new floor cleaner, a toilet brush that has an easier to handle design or even a canister free vacuum cleaner. There is one product that I won’t experiment with and that’s paper towels. Bounty paper towels have always been my choice and I use them for much more than just cleaning up. My kids absolutely love having a snack after school. Sometimes they are craving Click to Read More

Fathers Support Groups

December 7th, 2007 1 Comment   Posted in Family

  As the divorce rate goes up in the western world, many fathers feel that they need fathers support groups to help them. Many of these groups exist to give emotional support and practical advice. Fathers find themselves in situations where there is conflict over custody and visitation rights. They may be widowed or a lone parent or have sole custody. Many fathers feel isolated and a group of men in a similar situation can offer shared experiences. In divorce, custody is usually given to the mother and some fathers feel short changed with the arrangements for visiting the child. In the UK, Click to Read More