Serenity and Peace

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F E A T U R E S

Celebrating YOU on Valentine's Day
Christyann Anderson, BellaOnline's Single Life Editor
Being single on Valentine’s Day can mean spending time with friends eating chocolate and drinking champagne. In other words, all the essentials of life, all on the same day.

Living Wreaths with Succulents
Connie Krochmal , BellaOnline's Cacti and Succulents Editor
Succulents are ideal plants for living wreaths. Whether you purchase a ready-made living wreath or create your own, these are living works of art.

W H A T ' S N E W

Adolescents and Depression
This article describes the symptoms and possible causes of depression in adolescents.

Baby Mama
Two of my favorite funny women star in Baby Mama. A comedy that mixes babies, two entirely different women and a funny supporting cast.

Fastnachts, a Pa. Dutch Shrove Tuesday Tradition
The Pennsylvania Dutch celebrate Shrove Tuesday by eating yeast raised potato doughnuts, which are lovingly known as "Fastnachts."

E D I T O R R E C O M M E N D E D

Beginners Guide to Crewel Embroidery
Using just 4 stitches, with clear instructions, line drawings and traditional colours and designs, this is a great book if you are just starting your exploration of Crewel.

The Mailbox Magazine
The Mailbox magazine is one that both my son and I get excited about! This magazine is geared for educators, in the classroom and at home. The ideas for lessons, games, and enrichment work are vast and appealing. There are fantastic reproducibles that all children will enjoy completing. You will find art ideas, classroom management ideas and much more!

Handmade Baby Items
Modern cloth diapers are easy for parents and better for babies. Come see for yourself how cute saving the planet can be!

Baby Mama

Fastnachts, a Pa. Dutch Shrove Tuesday Tradition

Winter Olympics Lesson Ideas for Preschool

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