Parenting Taboo Number One: Why I Won't Be Teaching My Child To Read
Is our culture these days more interested in faking an intellect than fostering one? I sure think so.

Submitted By PJ Rooks

Funny Monkey Banana Chocolate Cake
This is a recipe for a monkey-shaped banana cake with chocolate and caramel frosting.

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Five Questions to Ask of your Favorite Restaurant
When you pay someone else to do the cooking for you, how can you be sure that what you´re eating is safe? There are several things you can easily check at your favorite restaurant to help you make a better guess about the quality of the food they are serving.

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Five Questions to Ask of your Lawn Care Company
When the summer swelter catches up with you and you´re ready to find someone else to take care of your lawn, hiring the lowest bidder or the kid down the street may be the most dangerous thing you can do. This article describes what to look for in a reputable landscaping service and how to make sure that you´re not wasting your money.

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Five Questions to Ask of your Current or Prospective Cleaning Service
If you´re preparing to hire (or have already hired) a cleaning service for your home or office, you´re probably wondering how you can be sure they are trustworthy. Here are five questions you can ask of them to help you decide.

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Extreme Plants Part II: Perennials that Thrive in Difficult Soil
Do you have trouble growing plants in some areas of your yard because of tricky soil conditions? This article offers suggestions for perennials that do well in areas with excessively wet, poor or acidic soil.

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